Love Engineered (28 page)

Today she is a much revered feminist icon and the annual prize from the International Institute for Female Engineers is called the 'Robert Adams Award for Excellence in Engineering' in her honour.

Adams, Robert

see also Lucas, Louise; Lucas, Sir Charles.

Pseudonym used by Britain's only female Victorian engineer; Lady Louise Lucas.

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According to folklore, Midsummer Eve is the traditional time for love divination, when gentlemen and ladies can hope to meet their true love.  Lord and Lady Allingham hold a lavish ball for the ton every year at their country house in Surrey, Rookery End, to celebrate this ancient custom.

The opulent splendour and sweet-scented gardens of Rookery End provide the perfect setting for romance and, as the long summer day merges into a balmy Midsummer Eve, six people are about to fall in love…