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Lady Howard of Effingham
Maria Malvina Howard, Lady Howard of Effingham (1912-2000), often known as Manci Howard, was born in Budapest and moved to England in 1935. During the Second World War she was suspected of espionage, and interned for several months in Holloway Prison. Date: 1939
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Aristocrat Crossed Effingham Folded Howard Maria Portait Malvina
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This portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Lady Maria Malvina Howard, later known as Manci Howard, Lady Howard of Effingham. Born in Budapest in 1912, Lady Howard emigrated to England in 1935, just as the shadows of war began to loom over Europe. As the 1930s progressed, the political climate grew increasingly volatile, and in 1939, Lady Howard found herself ensnared in the web of suspicion that enveloped many foreign-born residents. Despite her impeccable pedigree as a member of the aristocracy, Lady Howard's Hungarian origins made her a target for scrutiny. She was arrested on charges of espionage and spent several months in Holloway Prison, a notorious women's penitentiary in London. The circumstances surrounding her arrest and detention remain shrouded in mystery, but what is clear is that Lady Howard bore her ordeal with remarkable fortitude. This portrait, taken in the late 1930s, captures Lady Howard in a moment of quiet reflection. Her arms are folded, creating a sense of self-containment and composure. Her smile, however, betrays a hint of melancholy, as if she is harboring a secret. The portrait is a poignant reminder of a time when fear and suspicion cast a long shadow over society, and the price of freedom was often paid in blood and tears. Lady Howard's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope.
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