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Louise Mitchell Meredith Read (1816-1885) was the British wife of António Bernardo da Costa Cabral, 1st Marquis of Tomar, an important Portuguese politician in the 19th century and prime minister of Portugal in the 1840s. Early life Louise Mitchell Meredith Read (1816 – 1885) was born in Portsmouth, England on 11 September 1816. She was the daughter of John Read, a distant relation of George Read, one of the signatories to the Declaration of Independence of the United States, and of Louise Mitchell Meredith. Encountering business difficulties that bankrupted him, her father turned for assistance to his brother, William Harding Read. He was the affluent British consul-general in Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago of Portugal and appointed his brother as vice-consul. On the voyage to the Azores, John Read's ship was wrecked and all hands were lost. This left the mother of Louise Read penniless and William Read again came to assistance by moving her and her three children to the Azores and looking after them. He and her mother would eventually marry. Marriage to Costa Cabral During the Portuguese Civil War (1828-34) between the supporters of the two brothers Dom Pedro and Dom Miguel, Costa Cabral was a left-wing supporter of the liberal Pedro, who had set up a Government-in-Exile in the Azores. Visiting the Azores as a judge of the Court of Appeal, Costa Cabral was invited to the British Consul's home, where he met Louise Read. They married in August 1834. They were to have five children, with the four boys playing important roles in Portuguese history. Rise into the nobility Read's husband was soon to lead Liberal forces in the crushing of a Miguelista rebellion in the Azores. This gave him sufficient prestige to be elected to the Portuguese parliament, representing the Azores, and the couple and their young son left for Lisbon in 1835. In 1838, Cabral was appointed General Administrator of Lisbon. In the same year, following the nationalisation of the assets of religious orders in Portugal, he purchased part of the Convento de Cristo in Tomar, which he turned into an important mansion. Their prestige continued to grow and in 1840 Queen Maria II and King Ferdinand II agreed to be their third child's godparents. In five years, Read, at the age of 24, had made the transition from being a young English girl in Portugal with an uncertain future to a hostess of Portuguese royalty and nobility. However, she did have some concerns, as there were rumours that her husband was having an affair with the Queen and there were also frequent attacks in the press alleging corruption by her husband. Travels Costa Cabral was prime minister from 1842 to 1846. However, in 1846, a famine caused a popular uprising known as the Revolution of Maria da Fonte. This caused Costa Cabral to flee to Spain and, shortly after, his wife and four children joined him in Madrid. The government then appointed him ambassador to Madrid and their last son was born in that city. They returned to Lisbon in 1849 and her husband was prime minister again until 1851, but he never achieved the same power that he had earlier. In 1859, he went with his family to be ambassador to Brazil, staying only two years. They then effectively retired to Tomar, where Read planted grapes, recruited an oenologist from France, and produced a high-quality wine. In 1870, Costa Cabral was appointed as Portugal's ambassador to the Holy See in Rome, at that time the country's most prestigious diplomatic appointment. Death Louise Mitchell Meredith Read, Marchioness of Tomar died in Rome on 5 February 1885. References. Discover the Louise Read popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Louise Read books.
Best Seller Louise Read Books of 2024
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What She Lost
Susan Elliot WrightFrom the acclaimed author of The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood All families have their secrets. But the truth will out . . . Eleanor and her mother Marjorie have always had a diffi...
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The Yak Sisters
Brenda Kay DingesThe Yak Sisters: Thelma and Louise Save the Day is an adorable book about two yak sisters, Thelma and Louise. With whimsically animated illustrations, their story of bravery and fr...
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The Midnight House
Amanda GeardThe spellbinding RICHARD AND JUDY BOOKCLUB PICK about a mysterious house and an old family secret . . .'Wonderful storytelling. I loved it' Rachel Hore'A mystery spanning generatio...
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Notorious
Olivia Hayfield'New Zealand's Queen of Royal Romance' Women's DayLoosely based on one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries the Princes in the Tower and the royal enigma that was Richard III...
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The Orchard Girls
Nikola Scott'Full of intrigue, fascinating historical detail and brilliant characterisation . . . A truly fabulous novel!' LOUISE FEIN, author of PEOPLE LIKE US'Nikola Scott is the queen of du...
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One Moment
Linda Green'You'll love every single heartbreaking word' 5 reader review'Hands down one of the best books I've read in years' 5 reader review'Moving, heartbreaking and uplifting' 5 reader rev...
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Louise and the Class Pet
Kelly LightLouise is so excited! The class pet, Pigcasso, is staying over for the weekend! Louise’s cat is not as excited as she is, though.... Can they all make it through the weekend? Louis...
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This Happy
Niamh Campbell'A beautiful, wry love story' David Nicholls, author of ONE DAY 'I love this woman's writing. Golden sentences' Diana Evans, author of ORDINARY PEOPLE 'One of the year's most b...
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Stupid and Contagious
Caprice CraneIn this hilarious, romantic comedy, two twentysomething neighbors embark on a zany mission to meet the founder of Starbucks, and in doing so, find each other.
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Before I Find You
Ali KnightPERFECT FOR FANS OF KILLING EVE, THE GUILTY WIFE AND FRIEND REQUEST'A sharp, witty psychological suspense with a difference. Be prepared for a fast ride and an unexpected destinati...
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Zero Days
Ruth WareThe New York Times bestselling “new Agatha Christie” (Air Mail) Ruth Ware returns with this adrenalinefueled thriller that combines Mr. and Mrs. Smith with The Fugitive about a wom...
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Flowers in the Attic
V.C. AndrewsA major Lifetime movie eventthe novel that captured the world's imagination and earned V.C. Andrews a fiercely devoted fanbase. Book One of the Dollanganger Family series.At the to...
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Louise Trapeze Did NOT Lose the Juggling Chickens
Micol Ostow & Brigette BarragerSpunky, sweet, and totally brave (mostly)! Louise Trapeze dazzles and delights emerging young readers. Perfect for fans of IVY AND BEAN and JUNIE B. JONES, L...
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The Red Convertible
Louise Erdrich“Culled from 30 years as one of America’s most distinctive fictional voices . . . 36 affecting and inventive stories that dance around the Faulknerian world she’s created. . . . Wi...
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The Runaway Bride
Felicity YorkOnly the boldest of ladies risks her heart and her reputation . . .THE FIRST BOOK IN THE STATELY SCANDALS SERIES1826. At first sight, Ellen Turner does not seem the type to elope w...
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Little Boy Found
LK FoxThey thought the nightmare was over ... It's only just the beginningIt was a morning just like any other: Nick drops off his son at the school gates like he usually does. Then he h...
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The Festival
Sarah J. NaughtonFROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Dazzlingly inventive'Sunday Times'Gripping and powerful'Cara Hunter FOUR WOMEN.Orly, Lenny, Mel and Thea have been best friends since school....
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What Eden Did Next
Sheila O'FlanaganTHE NO. 1 BESTSELLERShe's ready to move on. But will her family let her?'One of my favourite authors' Marian KeyesAn unforgettable marriageFive years ago, the bottom fell out of E...
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Single for the Summer
Mandy BaggotA fun, feelgood romantic comedy to read on the beach this summer, from Queen of Greek romance Mandy Baggot.Tess Parks has made up her mind: love isn’t for her.When it comes to dati...
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The Things We Never Said
Susan Elliot WrightFrom the acclaimed author of The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood Everyone can change their life. But what happens when it hides a secret that changes everything? In 1964, Maggie wak...
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Louise Trapeze Will NOT Lose a Tooth
Micol Ostow & Brigette Barrager“Perfect for Ivy and Bean fans. A highflying series.” Booklist The Louise Trapeze chapter books are perfect for circuslovers and fans of JUNIE B. JONES, with adorable illust...
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The It Girl
Ruth WareINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of the “claustrophobic spinetingler” (People) One by One returns with an unputdownable mystery following a...
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Louise Trapeze Can SO Save the Day
Micol Ostow & Brigette BarragerSpunky, sweet, and totally brave (mostly)! Louise Trapeze dazzles and delights emerging young readers. Perfect for fans of IVY AND BEAN and JUNIE B. JONES, Louise Trapeze is...
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The Long Way Home
Fanny Blake‘Thoroughly enjoyable, with endearing, believable characters and longheld secrets’ Katie Fforde 'The perfect summer read' Ruth HoganA family secret, a mysterious legacy, and a jour...
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Hula
Jasmin Iolani HakesNamed a Best Book of the Summer by Harper's Bazaar and ELLE Audiofile Magazine Earphones Award Winner“Stunning . . . An intricately built novel that spans decades, moving in ...
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The Life I Stole
Nikola Scott'Nikola's best yet . . . I was immediately drawn into the story, rooting for the characters all the way to the end. Atmospheric and compelling. I loved it!' Lorna Cook'A fascinatin...
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LOUISE PENNY - CHIEF INSPECTOR GAMACHE - BEST READING ORDER
Meridith MontagueLouise Penny's Inspector Gamache Best Reading Order With Summaries and Checklist for your Reader Updated in 2022. This is the musthave reader’s guide for all Louise Penny Inspecto...
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The Perfect Lie
Jo Spain'Will keep you guessing and guessing' Cara HunterHe jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder.Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York fo...
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Best Friends Forever
Jennifer WeinerFrom New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes "a smart, witty fairy tale for grownups" (Maureen Corrigan, NPR).Addie Downs and Valerie Adler will be best friends for...
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Louise Loves Bake Sales
Kelly LightLouise loves all kinds of art. But when she has to make cupcakes for a bake saleand everything goes wrongcan she and her brother make messy cupcakes into art? This charming I Can R...
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The Dark Vineyard
Martin WalkerThe second installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police: When a bevy of winemakers descend on SaintDenis the idyllic t...
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Still Wild
Larry McMurtryLarry McMurtry, the preeminent chronicler of the American West, celebrates the best of contemporary Western short fiction, introducing a stellar collection of twenty stories that r...
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The Energy Book
Kalisa AugustineYou are your own healer. Discover how with this book.We are in 'The Age of Energy' Gwyneth Paltrow'A must read for all healers and those seeking healing.' David Grand, PhD (Develop...
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The First Wife
Muna ShehadiAt the heart of a great love lies a devastating secret . . . Fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Louise Douglas will be gripped by Muna Shehadi's stunning new novel of twis...
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Reading Toes
Imre SomogyiThe author has developed a theory that toes are mirrors and the shape and position of toes shows who you are. This book explains the theory and shows how to read toes.