Jean Bray Books

The Lady of Sudeley was Emma Brocklehurst who, in 1847, married John Coucher Dent and spent nearly 50 years of her life as the chatelaine of Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire. A remarkable woman with wide-ranging interests and prodigious energy, Emma Dent devoted herself to the restoration of the Castle, and to the people of the nearby Cotswold town of Winchcombe, as well as finding time to amass an amazing collection of artifacts which are now on permanent display at the Castle. With an eye to prosperity, she also left a valuable legacy of diaries, letters, and papers which Jean Bray has skillfully woven into this story of her life and times, from her childhood in Macclesfield to her life at Sudeley. This new edition of the book includes a unique collection of illustrations from the Sudeley Castle archives.

The book highlights the life and artistic contributions of Laurence Fish, showcasing his captivating stories alongside his striking illustrations. It features a range of his work, including poignant war illustrations depicting bombs and his exquisite fine art paintings, offering readers a glimpse into his creative journey and the themes that inspired his art.