The Real Lady ByronIn 1992, the bicentenary of the birth of Annabella Noel Byron, this book makes a sympathetic reassessment of this misunderstood and much-maligned woman, refuting the unfavourable contemporary judgements made about her and revealing instead the many benevolent causes she supported. |
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Page 47
... husband . It was quite usual for young ladies to write ' characters ' in their common - place books , and Annabella set to work with a will , and gave a serious and perhaps a little pompous testimony of what she expected of her husband ...
... husband . It was quite usual for young ladies to write ' characters ' in their common - place books , and Annabella set to work with a will , and gave a serious and perhaps a little pompous testimony of what she expected of her husband ...
Page 124
... husband complained of worries and inexcusable neglect . She must have needed an extended wardrobe for the many parties she attended in London , thereby adding to the financial problems for which her husband is always blamed . She forgot ...
... husband complained of worries and inexcusable neglect . She must have needed an extended wardrobe for the many parties she attended in London , thereby adding to the financial problems for which her husband is always blamed . She forgot ...
Page 212
... husband , for neglecting his young wife's need for constant attention and demonstrative affection . Through Lord Melbourne , the Queen had expressed a wish to meet his cousin , but perhaps because of their age difference , for the Queen ...
... husband , for neglecting his young wife's need for constant attention and demonstrative affection . Through Lord Melbourne , the Queen had expressed a wish to meet his cousin , but perhaps because of their age difference , for the Queen ...
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