Her letters are notable for humour, outrage at the ruling Ottomans, and many personal stories from the people around her. She settled in Luxor, learnt Arabic, and wrote many letters about Egyptian culture, religion, and customs. where it was hoped that the hot, dry climate would speed her recovery. In 1862, at the age of 40, creeping tuberculosis led her to leave her beloved husband and children in England and travel to Egypt with her lady’s maid, Sally. Lucie, Lady Duff-Gordon (24 June 1821 – 14 July 1869) was a Victorian writer, traveller and highly unconventional intellectual whose celebrated salons were attended by Tennyson, Thackeray and George Meredith. And it’s about a real person, Lady Duff Gordon. We loved this book – it’s unconventional, inspiring and takes us to a time before mass tourism. We’re setting sail to Egypt with ‘Mistress of Nothing’ by Kate Pullinger.
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