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 husband's best friend, Captain George Bisset. The Scandalous Lady W
: 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