With painstaking research and an abiding passion to tell the story of The Ladies of Llangollen, Anna has incorporated an exciting, original screenplay into this insightful and absorbing novel. Combining rich background material, a distinctive bibliography and photo collection, Anna has brought The Ladies to life, as the truly exceptional women they were. Renowned throughout Europe and sought after by the notables of their time, Lady Eleanor Butler and the Honorable Miss Sarah Ponsonby left an indelible mark on international society, both with their intellect and by their brave stance "to live life according to their desires."