We Came First

The modern guide to seduction and dating for badass ladies. '...expert advice from historical icons' Flavorwire Book of the WeekJennifer Wright's We Came First offers the ultimate relationship advice from the women who have been there. History's most fabulous, revered and sassy women provide wise counsel about modern life's romantic complexities, from dating apps, to feminist conundrums and how not to give a f*ck. In her punchy new book, bestselling author Jennifer Wright imagines how history's most powerful women would approach current-day dating anxieties, with agony-aunt-style questions, quirky illustrations and more. Ever wondered what Cleopatra would have to say about making the first move? Or how Grace Kelly would recommend making your feelings known? The book champions the complicated love lives of the women who came first. Some of it bad(!) - all of it relatable -advice from history's most audacious agony aunts includes:Amelia Earhart on Keeping your identityMarilyn Monroe on Pleasing yourselfMarie Antoinette on Rising to the occasionQueen Victoria on MotherhoodEleanor Roosevelt on Keeping your careerFrida Kahlo on Having your own spaceDorothy Parker on Overcoming heartbreakGreta Garbo on Breaking an engagementPocahontas on Having a voiceJane Austen on Self-sufficiencyCoco Chanel on Defying expectationWith hilarious quizzes on:Which flirty era you belong toWhat your engagement ring will look likeWho your celebrity partner would beHow you should mend your broken heartYour must-have single woman itemWe Came First is the perfect gift for those looking for dating advice (from historical ladies!)Fans of It Ended Badly will love this witty guide to seduction from history's most badass women.'I hope you can use it to dispel myths about dainty, delicate ladies of the olden days and champion the complicated love lives of the women who came first. In every sense of the phrase.' Jennifer Wright