In spite of the help of many friends , it was some time before she achieved this success .
Few women composers became more popular in the early 20th century than did d'Hardelot , and her success was won on merit alone .
In spite of the help of many friends , d'Hardelot was some time before she achieved this success .
Few women composers became more popular in the early 20th century than did d'Hardelot , and her success was won on merit alone .