They were astonished that Godwin could replace Mary Wollstonecraft with her .
Although Clairmont was well - educated and well - travelled , most of Godwin 's friends despised her , finding her vulgar and dishonest .
most were astonished that Godwin could replace Mary Wollstonecraft with Clairmont .
Although Clairmont was well - educated and well - travelled , most of Godwin 's friends despised her , finding her vulgar and dishonest .