The Lady of the Manor The life of a Lady of the Manor is of..
The Lady of the Manor The life of a Lady of the Manor is often misunderstood. The law gave a husband full rights over his wife, whether she was a noble woman or a commoner. She effectively became his property. Her role is most often perceived as undertaking subservient and 'housewifely' duties. Although this was all true, the Lady of the Manor had to become much more. She had to take over the running of the manor when her husband was absent. She was a figure of authority and her word was literally law when her husband was absent. The Lord of t...
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