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In the tumultuous Tudor era, Bess of Hardwick emerged as an extraordinary figure. Born into modest nobility, she embarked on her marital journey at a tender age, with her first union at 15 and a second at 16, still untouched. At 19, she wed Sir William Cavendish, a man more than twice her senior and a prominent auditor in Henry VIII's Court of Augmentations. Cavendish, tasked with confiscating church properties during the Dissolution, amassed considerable wealth in the process.
Under Edward VI's reign, Cavendish ascended to the role of Treasurer to the young monarch and his sisters, propelling Bess into the upper echelons of society. The couple established a London residence and erected the magnificent Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. Following Cavendish's demise, tragedy struck again when Bess' third husband fell victim to his brother's poisonous scheme.
Bess' fourth marriage to the aristocratic George, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury and Earl Marshall of England, catapulted her to the pinnacle of courtly influence. Renowned for her astute business acumen, she was credited with possessing a 'masculine understanding' - a remarkable feat in an age when women's education and legal rights were severely limited. Upon the Earl's passing, Bess became arguably the wealthiest woman in the realm, second only to the Queen in terms of power and influence.
Book ISBN: | 9780349115894 |
Book Author: | Mary S. Lovell |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Abacus |
Book Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 128 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2006-08-03 |
Book Weight: | 474g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’