The case dragged on for 10 years and grew murkier and murkier, as it turned out that Druce had had a secret earlier marriage, and that potentially the children of that marriage were actually the heirs of the Portland dukedom. In 1890s London, a woman caused a sensation by petitioning to have the grave of her father in law, TW Druce, a well-known store-owner, opened so she could confirm he was actually the reclusive 5th Duke of Portland, who she claimed had been living a double life. Quite an amazing story you've probably never heard of before. What i enjoyed most was that Piu Eatwell brings in other relate-able pieces of history and intertwines them into this fascinating piece of writing. And there is a conclusion of sorts, tho the reader is allowed to make up his/her own mind. Due to the Dukes odd habits, his tendency to be a hermit, and a similarity in looks, it seemed to be a legitimate possibility! Let me say this.years go by as the legal system debates over digging up a grave. At the turn of the century Anna Druce made the claim in court that her father-in-law was not merely a businessman.he was in actuality the 5th Duke of Portland who played a dual role. Tho i tend to believe it's an issue that should be dead and buried, no pun intended. Tho all are entitled to their opinions, some comments make me wonder about where some brain cells went! Piu Eatwell has written an intriguing, in-depth, amazingly well-researched book on a topic whose mystery continues to this day. Contrary to anything negative said about this book, there are NOT too many characters and it is NOT confusing in the least bit.
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