Lady Byron and Her Daughters

Highlighting her role as a pioneer in education and mathematics, Lady Byron emerges as a formidable figure in her own right, rather than merely a footnote in Lord Byron's legacy. She founded England's first Infants School and supported her daughter, Ada Lovelace, a trailblazer in computer science. The biography explores her complex family dynamics, including her relationship with Lord Byron and his sister, while showcasing her friendships with influential figures like Harriet Beecher Stowe. This groundbreaking account reveals her as a leading light of her time.