AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
History Extra podcast
A 17th-century scandal & a writer's secret life
Jun 4, 2024
Author Lisa Hilton delves into the scandalous lives of Lady Henrietta Berkeley and writer Aphra Behn in the 17th century. They unravel tales of elopement, political intrigue, and disputed authorship, shedding light on women's experiences and the impact on literature and feminism.
31:55
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Lady Henrietta Berkeley's scandalous affair and trial inspired Aphra Behn's bestselling political fiction in the 17th century.
- Aphra Behn's background as a writer may have roots in the Americas or the West Indies, challenging traditional biographical narratives.
Deep dives
Lady Henrietta and Lord Grey's Scandalous Affair
Lady Henrietta A. Tabarkley, an aristocrat's daughter, eloped with her brother-in-law, Lord Grey, causing a scandal in the 17th century. Her family's efforts to retrieve her, including public advertisements, led to a dramatic trial at the King's Bench Court. The trial escalated into chaos when Henrietta proclaimed her marriage to William Turner, leading to skirmishes in court. Ultimately, it was revealed that she was indeed married to Turner, granting her independence.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode