description: A woman of indomitable charachterdeveloped through adversity, Bess of Hardwick has often been likened to Queen Elizabeth I whom she resembled not only in looks but in temperament. A fascinating woman, and a great house that she had built alongside a ruin. This small booklet has several black and white illustrations and is part of the Derbyshire Heritage Series.
language: English
title: This Costly Countess: Bess of Hartwick
titlecomplete: This Costly Countess: Bess of Hartwick (Derbyshire Heritage)
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publisher: Wye Valley Press