We’re back! In this episode, Holly and Elesha chat about the life of Elizabeth Armistead. Originally a prostitute of unknown origins, Elizabeth climbed the ranks to become a high class courtesan with earls, dukes and princes among her patrons, before eventually becoming the devoted wife of one of the most charismatic and powerful politicians of the day, Charles Fox. 

Read Courtesans:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Courtesans-Katie-Hickman/dp/0007113927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17WUCDNMR30B5&keywords=courtesans+katie+hickman&qid=1559666089&s=gateway&sprefix=courtesans+kat%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1

Read The Life of Charles James Fox:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Charles-James-Stanley-Ayling/dp/0719547202/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=charles+james+fox%2C+stanley+along&qid=1559666490&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0

This podcast was created and presented by Holly Morgan-Davies and Elesha-Joy Davis.

It was produced by Harry Bligh (@harry_bligh)

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Stories of the Sisterhood is a new fortnightly podcast, celebrating the lives and achievements of little-known women from history. Feel free to contact us with ideas or thoughts for future episodes!

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