Breeze Barrington

Cultural historian Breeze Barrington, author of 'The Graces', dives into the intriguing life of Mary of Modena, the wife of King James II of England. She shares how this Italian princess transitioned from convent life to the stormy royal court, amid anti-Catholic sentiment and personal tragedy. Breeze highlights Mary’s resilience as she faced marriage pressures and the challenges of motherhood. The conversation also touches on Mary's artistic patronage and her enduring legacy after exile, revealing the complexities of her royal journey.