Anne Isabella Noel Milbanke was born in England in 1792. She was educated by a tutor from Cambridge University, showing a keen interest in learning and a sharp mind. She was very religious and deeply moral, so it was particularly shocking to those who knew her when she developed an obsession with the notorious Lord Byron. She met him for the first time in March 1812, and saw him on many occasions after that. They became engaged in 1814, marrying the following year. Lord and Lady Byron had a daughter, who would be a very influential woman in her own right. Lady Byron also cared for the daughter of Lord Byron and his sister, born out of their incest relationship. I knew a pretty good deal of information about Lord Byron and his daughter, but I never really knew much about Lady Byron. She went through a lot dealing with him, and it was fascinating to see how she managed all of that while trying to be a mother.

I have had this book on my shelf for a while, and finally got around to finishing it. It was well worth the dollar I paid for it. It wasn't my favorite book that I have read this year, but it wasn't the worst either. It was informative, and was a fairly quick read. If you are interested in lives of poets and their families, this would be a really good one to pick up.