A Woman of Opinion

<p><i><b>''I shall be a thousand different Marys and, in such manner, shall find the one I wish to be...''</b></i><br><br>Lady Mary Wortley Montagu longs for adventure, freedom and love, believing that only by truly<i> living</i> can she ever escape the stalking crow of Death...<br><br>An aristocratic woman in 18th century England is expected to act in certain ways. But Mary has never let society''s expectations stifle her: she writes celebrated poetry and articles advocating for equality, as well as endless, often scandalous, letters to her many powerful friends.<br><br>However, Mary wants more from the world. Using her charm and connections, she engineers a job offer for her husband as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Travelling to Constantinople, Mary finally discovers the autonomous life she dreams of. And when she observes Turkish women ''engrafting'' children against smallpox, she resolves to bring the miracle cure back to England.<br><br>Despite this, Mary''s reputation becomes