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Undoubtedly one of the most unconventional and charismatic women of her time, Lady Hester Stanhope led a life which begs a big screen adaptation. The relative of several prominent Napoleonic era prime ministers, a sharp and opinionated member of society, a passionate lover, an intrepid explorer, and a revered figure throughout the Middle East areContinue reading “Lady Hester Stanhope (1776 – 1839)”