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The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton

The film tells the story of Isabella Beeton, a pioneering author who wrote a groundbreaking book on household management in Victorian England during the 19th century.

In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced a crucial book for housewives, "Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management". Married to Sam Beeton, a publisher, she worked in his business, editing and writing columns. She conceived a cookbook, which became her magnum opus. Despite success, her life was marked by tragedy: business failure, child loss, and miscarriages. She died at 28.

Info about The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton

Studio(s): BBC, PBS

Originally Released: United States, Oct 16, 2006

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Biography