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I became rather obsessed with my research for this book - based on the true story of courtesan Elizabeth Armistead
St. Ann's Hill - home of Elizabeth Armistead and Charles James Fox
The Fox Club, Clarges Street London - former residence of Elizabeth Armistead
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Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby - racing enthusiast for whom the Derby Stakes is named. Patron of Elizabeth Armistead
John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset - early enthusiast of cricket, patron of many famous courtesans
Frederick St. John, 2nd Viscount Bolingbroke - Known as "Bully" Brother-in-law of Lord Robert Spencer Patron of several of the most famous courtesans of the 18th century
Lord Robert Spencer - brother of the 4th Duke of Marlborough. Close friend of Charles Fox
Charles James Fox - Liberal Statesman, much beloved by his contempoararies
General The Honourable Richard Fitzpatrick - soldier, politican, poet and friend of Charles James Fox
Elizabeth Armistead (aka Elizabeth Bridget Cane and the Hon. Mrs. Charles Fox) One of the great courtesans of the 18th century
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