Margaret the First by Danielle Dutton

 A strange little novella about Margaret Cavendish, a 17th century British duchess and noted for being one of the first women authors to be published.  Dutton has researched her life and times very well, and gives a convincing picture of the period and life among the royal court.  Margaret is quite an odd character, quite full of herself; she yearns to be not like others but 'Margaret the First'.  She has quite an imagination, which overflows into her writing but also leads to several stunts to attract attention.  An interesting view into an unusual life.  160 pages