Nell, the Duchess of Manchester Margaret Olley whose career spans more than

whose career spans more than four decades of prolific creative practice

whilst adding their own artistic flair and personal touches

flowing lines represent 'ngawarra' (flooded waters)

from Vincent van Gogh to James McNeill Whistler

Tracks on the Ocean reveals how

Nell, the Duchess of Manchester Margaret Olley whose career spans more thanThe forgotten, unique and fascinating story of Australia's first and only duchess, from the bestselling author of Sheila and Enid. When an unassuming young Melbourne woman bumped into a handsome naval lieutenant in a Colombo hotel swimming pool in 1926 she would never have dreamed of one day being the wife of an English duke with three castles. Demure but feisty Nell Stead and Alexander 'Mandy' Drogo Montagu, son of the ninth Duke of Manchester, fell