Patsy

Description:

This is the story of Mary Cornwallis West, who was called Patsy by her family and friends. Married at 16, she had a long affair with Edward, Prince of Wales. In 1915, a young soldier, Patrick Barrett, is sent home to convalesce and soon begins an affair with Patsy with dire results.

subjects: Fiction,  Great Britain,  Great Britain. War Office,  History,  Political Patronage,  Political corruption,  Biography & Autobiography,  General,  Biography: general,  Relations with men,  Relations with women,  Corrupt practices,  Biography,  Kings and rulers,  Paramours,  Great britain, history, 20th century,  Great britain, biography,  Mistresses

People: Edward VII King of Great Britain (1841-1910),  Mary Cornwallis-West (1858-1920)

Places: Great Britain

Times: George V, 1910-1936