Lady Susan on the Big Screen
In a previous post I wrote about one of my favorite Jane Austen novels, Lady Susan; and lamented the fact that it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. I think that’s about to change. A new movie, based on the … Continue reading
Classic Agatha Christie Murder and Mayhem
I love Agatha Christie mysteries, so I’m looking forward to watching Lifetime’s new version of “And Then There Were None.” The first episode airs tomorrow with Miranda Richardson, Sam Neill, Charles Dance, Anna Maxwell-Martin (who looks kind of creepy in … Continue reading
Miss Hamilton’s Hero is Now on Kindle
Miss Hamilton’s Hero is now available on Kindle! I had such a good time updating the story (it was originally published by Zebra Books in 1999) and preparing it for a new audience of readers. I especially love the cover … Continue reading
Want to Walk the Streets of Meryton?
Did you know Castle Asby in Northamptonshire inspired Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park? Or that Lacock in Wiltshire was used as the setting for Meryton in the 1995 production of Pride and Prejudice? These are just a couple of the reveals … Continue reading
New Pinterest Board: The Brighton Pavilion
For the last few weeks I’ve been revising and editing my book Miss Hamilton’s Hero so it can be released as an e-book (it was originally published as a paperback by Zebra Books in 1999). As I was editing and … Continue reading
America Waits for Downton Abbey
It’s not easy to be an American right now. Downton Abbey’s sixth and final season hasn’t yet aired here in the U.S. We Americans have to wait until January 2016 to see Season 6 while the rest of world is consuming … Continue reading
Regency Rooms in Miniature
When I read a Regency romance, a great part of my enjoyment comes from imagining the world in which the characters live. Georgette Heyer’s books give wonderful descriptions of the homes of the characters who inhabit her novels; but when … Continue reading
Cries of London
The Gentle Author does it again, publishing a wonderful post about the art of Francis Wheatley. The Gentle Author’s blog, Spitalfields Life, is one of my favorite daily reads. In this recent post he shares the art of Francis Wheatley. … Continue reading
Regency Carriages and Coaching
Coaching during the Regency was an important component of everyday life. Just as we rely on our cars today, carriages and carts were the means for transporting people in Regency times. And they weren’t just utilitarian. Carriages told a story … Continue reading
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