My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark 463 - We Are Never Brief
Jan 16, 2025
Delve into the riveting life of Peg Plunkett, an 18th-century Irish courtesan who defied societal norms and transformed hardships into empowerment. Discover how she navigated tumultuous relationships and broke barriers to achieve independence, all while penning memoirs that redefined her narrative. The hosts also explore themes of reputation, revenge, and personal agency, weaving humor with history as they tease an exciting new film podcast. It's a captivating blend of empowerment and entertainment!
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Peg's Early Life and Escape
- Peg Plunkett, born into a wealthy family, faced hardship after a fever killed her mother and brother.
- Her brother, Christopher, became abusive, leading Peg to flee to Dublin.
Loss and Abandonment
- After her sister's death from abuse-induced depression, Peg escaped to Dublin but was disowned after having a child out of wedlock.
- Abandoned by the child's father, she was forced into poverty.
Return to Sex Work
- Desperate, Peg returned to sex work for survival.
- She found some stability with Mr. Caulfield, but he abandoned her after their child died.