Classified: The Secret History of the Personal Column

'Bohemian girl (London, S.W.) 24, in digs, interested most things, educated, lonely, desires man pal, London or abroad.' 'Spinster at home every afternoon. age 30. fair complexion. medium height. good appearance. fond of sports and theatres. would meet gentleman of leisure. view matrimony.' 'Lady, 32, seeks female who will make fun with me in front of my husband. Only geniune replies please.' A fascinating journey through British attitudes to love, marriage - and sin - over the past 100 years, explored through the medium of the small ad.Cocks, H. G. is the author of 'Classified: The Secret History of the Personal Column', published 2009 under ISBN 9781847945006 and ISBN 1847945007.