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Born into the influential Welsh Salusbury family and married to the rich brewer Henry Thrale, Hester Piozzi was associated to the most illustrious figures of London society in her time, among others the famous Samuel Johnson, to whose biography her diaries added valuable details. After surviving Mr. Thrale and her second husband Gabriel Mario Piozzi, at the age of 80, she fell in love with William Augustus Conway, to whom she wrote these letters. - Summary by Carolin

Born into the prominent Welsh Salusbury family and married to the affluent brewer Henry Thrale, Hester Piozzi mingled with some of the most illustrious figures of London society, including the renowned Samuel Johnson, whose biography was enriched by her insightful diaries. After the passing of both Mr. Thrale and her second husband, Gabriel Mario Piozzi, she found love once more at the age of 80 with William Augustus Conway, to whom she penned these heartfelt letters. - Summary by Carolin