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Lady Fortescue steps out

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One has to work ... but one's relatives will be appalled when one turns one's hand to trade. This is precisely what Lady Fortescue decides upon and, together with friend Colonel Sandhurst, transforms her decrepit Bond Street home into The …

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One has to work ... but one's relatives will be appalled when one turns one's hand to trade. This is precisely what Lady Fortescue decides upon and, together with friend Colonel Sandhurst, transforms her decrepit Bond Street home into The Poor Relation: a posh hotel offering employment to other down-and-out aristocrats, and to guests the pleasure of being waited upon by the nobility. Thus London's newest - and most fashionable! - hotel is born ... much to the dismay of the Duke of Rowcester, Lady Fortescue's nephew, who is convinced his aunt's foray into trade will denigrate the illustrious family name!

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"One has to work ... but one's relatives will be appalled when one turns one's hand to trade. This is precisely what Lady Fortescue decides upon and, together with friend …"

— Margaret

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