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Sometime later, as her husband introduced the [[Corrupt Practices Act]] which was meant to end electoral bribery, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templars]] plotted to kill Disraeli to stall the implementation of the act. The [[Templars]] hired men to kill Disraeli while he was in his carriage with his wife, but the plot was foiled by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Jacob Frye]], who posed as their new bodyguard. After the attack, Jacob asked her if she knew of a politician wearing a cavalry uniform. Impressed by his skills, Mary Anne told the Assassin that she would help him in his inquiry if he escorted her while touring the [[Devil's Acre]], one of the poorest and most dangerous districts of the city. | Sometime later, as her husband introduced the [[Corrupt Practices Act]] which was meant to end electoral bribery, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templars]] plotted to kill Disraeli to stall the implementation of the act. The [[Templars]] hired men to kill Disraeli while he was in his carriage with his wife, but the plot was foiled by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Jacob Frye]], who posed as their new bodyguard. After the attack, Jacob asked her if she knew of a politician wearing a cavalry uniform. Impressed by his skills, Mary Anne told the Assassin that she would help him in his inquiry if he escorted her while touring the [[Devil's Acre]], one of the poorest and most dangerous districts of the city. | ||
The next evening, as agreed, Jacob met the curious woman and took her to the Devil's Acre after chasing off scandal-seeking journalists. | The next evening, as agreed, Jacob met the curious woman and took her to the Devil's Acre after chasing off scandal-seeking journalists. After a most riveting and informative tour, the two stopped at a pub where Mary Anne tried a pint for the first time, though the concoction was not to her extreme liking. At that point, a gang member stole Lady Disreali's handbag, which had her pet corgi Desmond in it, and Jacob chased him down and retrieved the dog before realizing his mistake in leaving the Viscountess alone in the most dangerous pub in London. When he got back, however, he was amazed to find her surrounded by Blighters yet having a most informative talk with one of them regarding his father, as well as giving him a sweetie to console him. Returning to Downing Street, and having satisfied her curiosity, Lady Disraeli told Jacob that the mysterious "B" he was looking for was in fact [[James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan]]. Additionally, she promised to put in a good word with her husband. | ||
===Victoria's ball=== | ===Victoria's ball=== | ||
Mary Anne and her husband were later invited by Jacob and his twin sister [[Evie Frye|Evie]] to their train hideout to request an invitation to the ball at [[Buckingham Palace]]. Sadly, Mary Anne stated that even if there were remaining invitation cards, the Fryes lacked the proper social status to obtain them. Benjamin then chimed in that if his rival [[William Gladstone]] were attending, he'd gladly hand Jacob his card, which gave Evie the idea to send Jacob to steal the Gladstones' cards. Mary Anne provided the Gladstones' address so he could accomplish the task. | Mary Anne and her husband were later invited by Jacob and his twin sister [[Evie Frye|Evie]] to their train hideout to request an invitation to the ball at [[Buckingham Palace]]. Sadly, Mary Anne stated that even if there were remaining invitation cards, the Fryes lacked the proper social status to obtain them. Benjamin then chimed in that if his rival [[William Gladstone]] were attending, he'd gladly hand Jacob his card, which gave Evie the idea to send Jacob to steal the Gladstones' cards. Delighted at the prospect of "pinching the Gladstone's invitations", Mary Anne provided the Gladstones' address so he could accomplish the task. | ||
At the ball, she introduced Evie to Queen Victoria, although the twins had to leave the festivities in order to confront and kill the Templar [[Grand Master]] [[Crawford Starrick]]. | At the ball, she introduced Evie to Queen Victoria, although the twins had to leave the festivities in order to confront and kill the Templar [[Grand Master]] [[Crawford Starrick]]; this saved Mary Anne's life in the process, as well as her husband and the Queen, as Starrick was planning on killing all present at the ball in order to "begin anew". | ||
===Later life and death=== | ===Later life and death=== | ||
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Mary Anne Disraeli, 1st Viscountess Beaconsfield (1792 – 1872) was a British peeress, society figure and the wife of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. She was known for her honesty and uninhibited remarks, which often scandalized the staid Victorians.
Biography
Early life
Shortly after her first husband passed away, Mary Anne married Benjamin Disraeli in 1839 and also became his friend and adviser, constantly aiding him at his side. Though Benjamin hid his debts from her for years, the couple managed to work out their problems, strengthening their marriage in the process.
By 1868, Queen Victoria offered Benjamin to be raised to nobility but the latter refused. Mary Anne, seeing this as an opportunity, took the offer and was dubbed Viscountess Beaconsfield. The feisty woman refused to abide accepted standard of Victorian society and wore fashion that outdid the Queen, using them to mock the ladies of court who once scorned her.
Mary Anne participated in charitable campaigns and causes, the pair earning hearts and minds through their joy, success and love.
Corrupt Practices Act
Sometime later, as her husband introduced the Corrupt Practices Act which was meant to end electoral bribery, the British Templars plotted to kill Disraeli to stall the implementation of the act. The Templars hired men to kill Disraeli while he was in his carriage with his wife, but the plot was foiled by the Assassin Jacob Frye, who posed as their new bodyguard. After the attack, Jacob asked her if she knew of a politician wearing a cavalry uniform. Impressed by his skills, Mary Anne told the Assassin that she would help him in his inquiry if he escorted her while touring the Devil's Acre, one of the poorest and most dangerous districts of the city.
The next evening, as agreed, Jacob met the curious woman and took her to the Devil's Acre after chasing off scandal-seeking journalists. After a most riveting and informative tour, the two stopped at a pub where Mary Anne tried a pint for the first time, though the concoction was not to her extreme liking. At that point, a gang member stole Lady Disreali's handbag, which had her pet corgi Desmond in it, and Jacob chased him down and retrieved the dog before realizing his mistake in leaving the Viscountess alone in the most dangerous pub in London. When he got back, however, he was amazed to find her surrounded by Blighters yet having a most informative talk with one of them regarding his father, as well as giving him a sweetie to console him. Returning to Downing Street, and having satisfied her curiosity, Lady Disraeli told Jacob that the mysterious "B" he was looking for was in fact James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan. Additionally, she promised to put in a good word with her husband.
Victoria's ball
Mary Anne and her husband were later invited by Jacob and his twin sister Evie to their train hideout to request an invitation to the ball at Buckingham Palace. Sadly, Mary Anne stated that even if there were remaining invitation cards, the Fryes lacked the proper social status to obtain them. Benjamin then chimed in that if his rival William Gladstone were attending, he'd gladly hand Jacob his card, which gave Evie the idea to send Jacob to steal the Gladstones' cards. Delighted at the prospect of "pinching the Gladstone's invitations", Mary Anne provided the Gladstones' address so he could accomplish the task.
At the ball, she introduced Evie to Queen Victoria, although the twins had to leave the festivities in order to confront and kill the Templar Grand Master Crawford Starrick; this saved Mary Anne's life in the process, as well as her husband and the Queen, as Starrick was planning on killing all present at the ball in order to "begin anew".
Later life and death
Mary Anne and Benjamin had became prominent figures of British society by the time of the former's death. She was buried along with her husband at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Hughenden, Buckinghamshire.
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