Vulgar History: Regency Era Hortense Mancini: It Girl of Restoration England
Hortense Mancini was the It Girl of 17th-century France, then put on a pair of pants and ran away from her awful husband. She then became It Girl in exile around the European continent, finally winding up in London as mistress to the Merry Monarch, Charles II. And then her life really began, as for the next two decades she hosted an influential salon in London.
Author and historian Annalisa Nicholson has two new books out about Hortense's life, especially her salon era. She joins us to celebrate the life of this underrated, iconic woman.
Watch this episode as a video.
Listen to the 2023 Vulgar History miniseries about Hortense Mancini here.
Read Annalisa's book about Hortense's salon for free online.
And buy Annalisa's book of Hortense's letters here! (affiliate link)
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