The Scandalous: Lady W

: In 1781, Lady Worsley eloped with her husband's best friend, Captain George Bisset.

: In 1775, at age 17, the wealthy Seymour Fleming married Sir Richard Worsley. The marriage was a disaster; it was later revealed that Sir Richard was a voyeur who pressured his wife into having affairs with dozens of men so he could watch. The Scandalous Lady W

refers to the true story of Lady Seymour Worsley, an 18th-century heiress whose divorce became one of the most sensational scandals in Georgian England. Originally published as the book Lady Worsley's Whim by historian Hallie Rubenhold , it was later adapted into a BBC drama starring Natalie Dormer . Key Content & Plot Overview : In 1781, Lady Worsley eloped with her

: Enraged, Sir Richard sued Bisset for " criminal conversation " (adultery), claiming £20,000 in damages for "theft" of his property (his wife). refers to the true story of Lady Seymour