By 1858 the redoubtable Victoria had been queen for more than 20 years, was mother to 9 children, had survived at least two serious assassination attempts, was on to her 7th Prime Minister (the mediocre Derby, more of him later), had graciously accepted the title Empress of India and was
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The marvellous Montgomery’s of Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery
This charming postcard of a Pays d’Auge manor gateway took us to the hamlet of Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery, a hidden Château and introduced us to possibly the loveliest Pommeau in the world. Here is our first postcard match. Set back discretely from the road, framed by the gateway, Manoir de l’Aumondiere retains her mystery. We have no idea