Petticoat Government

Petticoat Government is a historical novel by Baroness Orczy, set in the 18th century during the reign of King George III. The story follows the lives of two young women, Lady Molly Leigh and Lady Barbara Sinclair, who become unlikely friends despite their differences in social class and personalities. Lady Molly is a headstrong and independent woman who believes in the power of women and their ability to govern, while Lady Barbara is a more traditional woman who believes in the superiority of men.As the two women navigate through their lives in the male-dominated society, they find themselves drawn into the world of politics and intrigue. Lady Molly becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the government and establish a female-led society, while Lady Barbara finds herself caught up in a scandal involving her husband and a notorious womanizer.As the plot unfolds, the two women must use their wits and cunning to navigate through the complex web of politics and power, while also facing personal challenges and struggles. The novel explores themes of gender roles, power, and the struggle for equality in a society that is dominated by men.Overall, Petticoat Government is a captivating and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the role of women in 18th century society. With its richly drawn characters, intricate plot, and thought-provoking themes, it is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the history of women’s rights.1911. Hungarian-British novelist, best remembered as the author of The Scarlet Pimpernell. Baroness Orczy’s sequels to the novel were less successful. Petticoat Government begins: D’Aumont! Eh? D’Aumont! The voice, that of a man still in the prime of life, but already raucous in its tone, thickened through constant mirthless laughter, rendered querulous too from long vigils kept at the shrine of pleasure, rose above the incessant babble of women’s chatter, the din of silver, china and glasses passing to and fro.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.