An excellent, highly original book using a fascinating range of sources. Kobza brings the masquerade vividly to life, in all its style and splendour.Hilary Davidson, author of A Guide to Regency Dress
Genuine Georgian glitz, plus genuine controversies, and genuine hard work behind the scenesall here explored with admirable empathy and authority. Read on to learn and to enjoy.Penelope J. Corfield, author of The Georgians
A dazzling lookbehind the scenes, in opera houses and public gardensat the Georgian masquerade, where royalty and others assumed masks, embellished cloaks and anonymity. Prodigious research, and a fluent narrative. Meg Kobza is a historian to watch.Flora Fraser, author of Pretty Young Rebel
Kobzas The Masquerade invites readers straight into the glittering, scandal-streaked heart of one of the eighteenth centurys most extravagant nights out. Between these covers lies a dazzling blend of cultural insight, social intrigue and sheer theatrical fundon your gladrags and grab your mask, youre in for a thrilling time!Anthony Delaney, author of Queer Georgians
In this lively account of the masquerade, Kobza unmasks the mysteries of the costumes, guests, entrepreneurs, venues and critics who shaped this distinctive form of eighteenth-century entertainment.Hannah Greig, author of The Beau Monde
