Gentleman Jack, una biografía de Anne Lister

Anne Lister (1791-1840) was an illustrious Yorkshire aristocrat, intrepid traveler, audacious businesswoman, and at a time when being a woman was already a difficult task, she openly lived out her homosexuality. She decided to always wear black and speak naturally of her disinterest in men. She was the first woman to climb Vignemale in the rugged Pyrenees, she traveled to the Caucasus and slept with a gun under her pillow. As daring as Don Juan and as passionate as Heathcliff, Anne did not allow the customs of Regency society to limit her: although in the eyes of all she remained single, she joined her life in marriage to her wealthy neighbor, Ann Walker, in 1834 His many diaries remained hidden for decades before the code he invented to record the erotic details of his prolific conquests was broken. These confessions, along with her letters, tell the story of an extraordinary woman, but also make a detailed and invaluable portrait of the time in which she lived. In this original and groundbreaking book, celebrated author Angela Steidele brings a fresh perspective on this unique and fascinating character, whose exploits have even been carried into a hit television series.