Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York
Barbara Weisberg examines a scandalous divorce in old New York, bringing together personal conflict, public scrutiny, and the social and legal expectations of the era. Strong Passions offers a historical perspective on marriage, separation, reputation, and the powerful emotions that can shape a public controversy.
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Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York by Barbara Weisberg examines a controversial divorce in the setting of old New York.
The book centers on the tensions suggested by its title: powerful emotions, social expectations, and the consequences of a highly visible separation.
With its focus on divorce and the past, the work offers a historical look at relationships, reputation, and the legal and social forces surrounding marriage.
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