"Famous Affinities of History" is a four-volume series written by Lyndon Orr. The series explores the romantic relationships of famous historical figures, offering insights into their personalities and the times in which they lived. Volume 1 focuses on Cleopatra and Mark Antony, as well as other notable couples such as Abelard and Heloise, and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Volume 2 features Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine, as well as other famous pairs such as Dante and Beatrice, and Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Volume 3 covers the relationships of famous artists and writers, including Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley, and George Sand and Frederic Chopin. Volume 4 concludes the series with tales of love and tragedy, including the story of John Keats and Fanny Brawne, and the ill-fated marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Throughout the series, Orr provides historical context and analysis of each relationship, drawing on primary sources and literary works to offer a vivid picture of each couple and their time. The series remains a popular work of historical non-fiction, offering readers a glimpse into the private lives of some of history's most famous figures.

"Famous Affinities of History" is a four-volume series written by Lyndon Orr. The series explores the romantic relationships of famous historical figures, offering insights into their personalities and the times in which they lived. Volume 1 focuses on Cleopatra and Mark Antony, as well as other notable couples such as Abelard and Heloise, and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Volume 2 features Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine, as well as other famous pairs such as Dante and Beatrice, and Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Volume 3 covers the relationships of famous artists and writers, including Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley, and George Sand and Frederic Chopin. Volume 4 concludes the series with tales of love and tragedy, including the story of John Keats and Fanny Brawne, and the ill-fated marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Throughout the series, Orr provides historical context and analysis of each relationship, drawing on primary sources and literary works to offer a vivid picture of each couple and their time. The series remains a popular work of historical non-fiction, offering readers a glimpse into the private lives of some of history's most famous figures.