Royal St. James's: Being a Story of Kings, Clubmen and CourtesansHale, 1988 - 257 pages |
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Page 219
... Charlotte Hayes had that mixture of charm and theatrical flair added to common sense and a business acumen which ensured success . Very early in her career as a demi - rep , Charlotte had the good fortune to meet William ' Beau ' Tracey ...
... Charlotte Hayes had that mixture of charm and theatrical flair added to common sense and a business acumen which ensured success . Very early in her career as a demi - rep , Charlotte had the good fortune to meet William ' Beau ' Tracey ...
Page 226
... Charlotte would rent a house under a false name for a short period . ( At least twice she used the name Flammingham ... Charlotte's care , whereupon ' her wonderful beauty flowered ' and when she was nineteen Captain John Coxe of the. 226.
... Charlotte would rent a house under a false name for a short period . ( At least twice she used the name Flammingham ... Charlotte's care , whereupon ' her wonderful beauty flowered ' and when she was nineteen Captain John Coxe of the. 226.
Page 229
... Charlotte , who was preparing for retirement . By 1774 Dr Chidwick was treating her for exhaustion and neuras- thenia and in 1775 she gave up No. 5 King's Place and concentrated on her house in Great Marlborough Street , although she ...
... Charlotte , who was preparing for retirement . By 1774 Dr Chidwick was treating her for exhaustion and neuras- thenia and in 1775 she gave up No. 5 King's Place and concentrated on her house in Great Marlborough Street , although she ...
Contents
A House of Civility | 168 |
the enclave de luxe for the Nobility | 174 |
Goode lodgings may be found here | 189 |
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