Lady Hester
Lorna Gibb
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at 250 WPM4h 48m
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Lady Hester
by Lorna Gibb
Published
May 4, 2006
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9780571217540
ISBN-10
0571217540
Description
"Born into the age of revolution, Lady Hester Stanhope had a radical spirit. Following the death of her uncle the Prime Minister William Pitt in 1806, she chose the excitement of travel and adventure over the life of a spinster in polite London society. And she never looked back." "Surviving a terrible shipwreck and the scorn of Lord Byron ('that dangerous thing - a female wit'), Lady Hester adopted male Arabic dress, became the Queen of the Bedouin and was the first European woman ever to enter Palmyra. Recovering from the heartbreak of a passionate love affair, she became a political force in Lebanon. In defiance of despotic war lords she offered sanctuary to an oppressed minority, creating a fortress which became a focus of both gossip and awe." "Based on much new source material and extensive travel in Hester's footsteps, Lady Hester traces the extraordinary life from Downing Street to an isolated monastery in the hills of Lebanon."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Lady Hester?
This edition of Lady Hester has approximately 288 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lady Hester?
For most readers, Lady Hester typically takes between 6h 0m and 4h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Lady Hester?
The estimated word count for Lady Hester is approximately 72,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Lady Hester?
Lady Hester was written by Lorna Gibb.
When was Lady Hester published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 4, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.