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A funny, informative and entertaining exploration of the unexpected joy of getting older.

The memoir offers a first-person perspective of Jane Gordon, Duchess of Gordon, detailing her life in 18th-century Scottish society. It explores her childhood, marriage to the Duke, and her role as a socialite and political figure, including her involvement in the Jacobite uprising and support for the British government during the American War of Independence. This work highlights the challenges and influence of a powerful woman in a restrictive era, serving as a significant historical document reflecting the social and political landscape of the time.