Eliza Haywood
Eliza Haywood was an English writer, actress and publisher. An important figure in 18th-century literature, she authored over seventy works during her lifetime including novels, plays, and political pamphlets. Haywood is particularly known for her novels which explore themes of love and marriage, often with a strong emphasis on the female perspective and female agency. Her most famous works include 'Fantomina' and 'Love in Excess'.
Books
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1. Love in Excess; or, The Fatal Enquiry
"Love in Excess; or, The Fatal Enquiry" is a tale of passion and romance that follows the complicated love affairs of a handsome and charming count. The count becomes entangled in a web of desire with three different women, leading to a series of dramatic events including seductions, betrayals, and even murder. The novel explores themes of female sexuality, desire, and the consequences of unrestricted passion, and it is considered a significant work in the development of the novel of manners.
