Jonny Bunning

‘Iwant a husband who is between sixty and seventy years old,’ announced a Parisian classified ad in 1813. ‘If possible, I’d prefer a former nobleman whose misfortunes, which are regrettably common, ruined him. I want him penniless, desiring to give him at least 3000 francs of life annuity. In addition, he will have accommodation in my townhouse and at my table.’...