The Manoeuvring Mother

Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury (1775-1861) was a noted British novelist, diarist, and society figure of the Regency and Victorian eras. Born into the Scottish aristocracy, she was the daughter of John Campbell, the fifth Duke of Argyll, and Elizabeth Gunning, the celebrated beauty. Lady Charlotte's literary career began after her marriage to Colonel John Campbell, which provided her with a unique va...