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Mistress of the lens, at the height of her career she lived for several years in this house on Downshire Hill in Hampstead, also spending time in Egypt and travelling widely, before moving to Farley Farm House in east Sussex.
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Mistress of the lens, at the height of her career she lived for several years in this house on Downshire Hill in Hampstead, also spending time in Egypt and travelling widely, before moving to Farley Farm House in east Sussex.
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His own much-loved estates, attached to the marques sate of Stormaston, required considerable attention, and the extensive lands and fortune pertaining to the honour of Downshire would demand an efficient and conscientious hand to guide them on the demise of the present Duke.
The Outrageous Dowager Westleigh, Sarah 1996
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She had heard no mention of the Duchess doing anything other than returning straight to her husband and the Downshire estates in Kent, taking Fanny with her.
The Outrageous Dowager Westleigh, Sarah 1996
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If Downshire is goin "to have an attack, I want to be there."
The Outrageous Dowager Westleigh, Sarah 1996
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Lexie took great care over her appearance as she dressed for the Downshire ball.
The Outrageous Dowager Westleigh, Sarah 1996
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"But! doubt those same wild horses would drag my grandfather from the Downshire estates," added the Marquess crushingly.
The Outrageous Dowager Westleigh, Sarah 1996
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But she had to keep her mind occupied, so she studied the marble of the entrance hall and staircase, the wine-coloured drapes, the gold fringes and tassels, the paintings of august Downshire ancestors, which reminded her uncomfortably of the present heir, and the brilliance of the huge chandeliers.
The Outrageous Dowager Westleigh, Sarah 1996
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Then I'll instruct one of my grooms to ride back with you, after you've paid your respects to Downshire.
The Outrageous Dowager Westleigh, Sarah 1996
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Wanted to join the army himself years ago, but Downshire and I managed to persuade him against.
The Outrageous Dowager Westleigh, Sarah 1996
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