Unwise Passions: A True Story of a Remarkable Woman and the First Great Scandal of Eighteenth-Century America

Author: Alan Pell Crawford
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperpack
Condition: Used
Pages: 336
Published: February 14, 2005

Step into the world of scandal, society, and survival with Unwise Passions. This riveting historical narrative follows the extraordinary life of Nancy Randolph, a woman at the center of one of early America’s most sensational scandals. Accused of shocking behavior and judged harshly by the social elite, Nancy’s story reveals not only the drama of her time but also the endurance of a woman who refused to be defined by public opinion.

Blending meticulous research with page-turning storytelling, the book uncovers hidden truths about love, betrayal, and power in a young nation still finding its identity. Readers will be captivated by the courtroom drama, the whispers of high society, and the timeless struggle of women navigating rigid expectations.