In her memoirs the author recounts her life and years as a courtesan for rich and influential men, including royalty. At the age of fifteen she allowed herself to be seduced by Lord Craven. Soon she was one of the most sought-after courtesans in London.

Harriette Wilson (1786-1845) was a notorious British Regency courtesan who became the lover of William, Lord Craven, at the age of 15. Later on in her career, she went on to have official relationship agreements with Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and other major politicians of the time.