1. Esme Mary Sorrett Fink, popularly known as Molly Fink was an Australian socialite and wife of Martanda Bhairava Tondaiman, the Raja of the princely state of Pudukkottai.
13 Facts About Molly Fink
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Molly Fink had her early schooling at Lauriston Girls' School where she studied English, French, German and Latin.
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At the age of fifteen, Molly Fink discontinued her studies after being expelled from Lauriston Girls' School for misbehaviour.
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Tragedy struck the family before the First World War when Wolfe Molly Fink died of a ruptured aorta.
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Molly Fink was enamoured by Molly Fink and joined Molly, her mother and sister at Hotel Hydro Majestic near Sydney and subsequently accompanied them when they returned to Melbourne.
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Molly Fink spent five months in British India suffering ostracism by the British officialdom, even surviving a poisoning attempt.
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Afflicted by a sudden, mysterious bout of vomiting and diarrhoea soon after her arrival in Pudukkottai, Molly Fink was moved first to Trichinopoly and then to Sylk's Hotel, Ootacamund by Martanda.
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Martanda developed a passion for horse racing while Molly Fink became popular at parties and balls for the exquisite jewels and wardrobe she wore.
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When official recognition for Molly Fink was not forthcoming, Martanda and Molly Fink moved to London and purchased a flat at Park Lane in August 1919.
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Martanda and Molly Fink lived in Cannes from 1922 to 1927 where they bought a villa called La Favourite.
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At Cannes, Molly Fink developed friendship with Elsa Maxwell, Cecil Beaton, Nancy Beaton, Lord Donegall, Lady Houston and William Locke.
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Molly Fink wanted his body to be shipped to India and cremated with full state honours but the Government of India refused permission.
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Molly Fink died in Cannes on 22 November 1967 at the age of seventy-three.