A review by factandfables
The Mistresses of Cliveden: Three Centuries of Scandal, Power and Intrigue in an English Stately Home by Natalie Livingstone

3.0

I thought this was an interesting way of telling the history of England, and really enjoyed hearing about the women and the way female power was played out in the court.

However, some of the facts and events in this book seemed rearranged to the point where I am not sure it was entirely accurate. Also, the author referenced her own relationship to Cliveden a couple of times but never actually outlined who she was or how that came about, which felt like a big missing piece.

Overall, I was interested in the history this book told, but think it could have included more in order to truly live up to the name.