In fact none of the Trotter women are the usual resigning 18th-century females; even little George has her opinions and is tough as nails. The three of them will make a good team as Nell escapes ...

Violence against women has been accepted and even condoned throughout history. More than 2,000 years ago, Roman law gave a man life and death authority over his wife. In the 18th Century ...

But how did an 18th century woman create stories that are still loved today? What makes her characters so timeless? And, while we know all about her heroes and heroines, what do we know about the ...