Dorothy Margaret Stuart
Dearest Bess
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781550052
- author:
- Dorothy Margaret Stuart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fonthill Media
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 15.75 x 2.54 x 23.11 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Elizabeth Foster, known to her friends as 'Bess', was a woman who defied convention and lived life on her own terms. Born in 1757, she led a privileged life before marrying John Thomas Foster in 1777. However, their separation led to Bess's infant sons being taken from her, forcing her to navigate a difficult and often lonely existence. Despite the challenges she faced, Bess formed close friendships with two influential women of her time: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and her husband, the Duke. Their friendship blossomed into a ménage à trois, resulting in two illegitimate children born in exile in France. This unconventional arrangement was a testament to Bess's courage and determination. Bess's life took many twists and turns, including periods living abroad in Italy, where she maintained a prolific correspondence with prominent figures of the time, including royalty and high-society individuals. Her remarkable story has been pieced together through her letters, offering a unique glimpse into the life of this fascinating woman.
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