Gentleman's Mistress

Discover the intricate dynamics of extra-marital relationships among the gentry and nobility in northern England with Gentleman's Mistress by Tim Thornton. Published by Manchester University Press in 2019, this compelling hardback edition spans 184 pages and offers a profound exploration of the continuities in elite relationships. Thornton's work stands as a significant contribution to ongoing discussions surrounding sex, marriage, family, kinship, and gender. Through meticulous research, the author challenges prevailing assumptions about the effects of Protestantism and other cultural shifts on elite society. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of sociology, this book invites readers to reconsider the complexities of historical relationships and their implications on modern understandings of intimacy and social structures. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into this thought-provoking analysis that reshapes our perspectives on historical elite culture.