Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe Wife of Sir Richard Fanshawe, Bt., Ambassador from Charles II to the Courts of Portugal and Madrid.

"Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe" by Ann Fanshawe is a firsthand look into the life of a woman navigating the intense political landscape of 17th-century England. Lady Fanshawe recounts her experiences as the wife of an ambassador during the English Civil War and Restoration, sharing the royalist family's struggles with financial instability and forced separations. Written as a letter to her son, the story opens with reflections on her youth, her marriage, and the obstacles she faced as a result of war, all while she remains loyal to her husband and king. The narrative focuses on themes of devotion, endurance, and the emotional complexities of a marriage tested by the dramatic events of the time.