Life of Mrs Jordan

Discover the captivating journey of Dorothy Jordan (1761–1816) in the two-volume biography, Life of Mrs Jordan by James Boaden. This remarkable work, published by Cambridge University Press in 2012, spans 388 pages and delves into the life of the renowned comic actress, who was not only a celebrated performer of her time but also the beloved partner of Prince William, Duke of Clarence. Boaden, a close friend of Jordan and a talented playwright himself, chronicles her rise to fame and subsequent fall into obscurity, providing readers with an intimate portrait of a woman who was a contemporary of the legendary Sarah Siddons. This biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history of theatre and the lives of its most intriguing figures.