Eighteen women over five centuries: their travails, triumphs, influence, legacy – and their houses. Wonderful social history.
Mistress: A History of Women and their Country Houses
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Edition:Hardback978030016381012/08/2025
Categories: 02. Summer Books 2025: Historical, Architecture & Interiors, Summer Books 2025
Tags: Country Houses, Feminism, Women In Art
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