We all know what the word courtesan means, and Harriette Wilson was premier among them in her day. She entertained all manner of important figures- writers, actors, nobles and political figures. She had a staggering number of lovers, which she candidly spoke about in her memoirs, which she wrote after her glory years. I was a little bored with the writing style, but I didn't expect a whole lot out of it. It really was quite interesting.