January 11, 2018
18th Century Scandal: The Trial of Capt. George Bisset for Crim Con with Lady Worsley

In 1782, London society was scandalized by and eagerly followed the sensational trial of George Bisset for criminal conversation with Lady Worsley. It was one of the first celeb divorce cases and was brought about by Sir Richard Worsley, who demanded £20.000 in damages. He won the case, but he only got one shilling. The