The Mysterious Fair One, or–the Royal Introduction to the Circassian Beauty
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This satire comments on George, Prince of Wales's dilemma in 1819--he had long been estranged from his wife Princess Caroline of Brunswick but unable to obtain a divorce. At this date an inquiry was underway into Caroline's conduct, and she had moved from Italy to France to better participate in related negotiations. The satirist uses the imagery of a Turkish harem to comment on George's frequent affairs and inability to cut his ties with Caroline.