I have a short post to share with you today, and it fits in nicely with my crusade to prove that not all my time spent on the Internet is wasted time (although, admittedly, some of it is). I was … Continue reading
Lizzy Bennet’s Doppleganger
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Rules of London
I love it when I find some unexpected bit of history while researching a totally unrelated topic. That’s what happened when I was researching famous places in Regency London, and stumbled across a reference to one of London’s most famous and … Continue reading
7 Lessons a Favorite Movie Taught Me about Writing Romance
I’m a big believer in romance and true love’s journey. When I meet a couple for the first time, there’s nothing I like better than to ask, “So, how did you guys meet?” and “When did you know he/she was … Continue reading
King Charles I: Art Collector Extraordinaire
King Charles I ruled England for 24 years before he was executed in 1649. During his reign he amassed a collection of over 2,000 works of art. His hoard included classical sculptures, oil on canvas portraits, enormous tapestries, and delicate … Continue reading
A Visit from Book Santa
I woke up on Christmas morning to find that Book Santa had visited my house! I’ve had visits from Book Santa in the past, so I knew to expect two things: His reading tastes are varied; he enjoys giving fiction … Continue reading
It’s Friday . . .
Do something joyful today!
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Mr. Darcy and “That Shirt”
When it comes to “Pride and Prejudice” on the big and small screens, I’ve watched every available version, from “Lizzie Bennet’s Diary” to the this year’s “Zombies” to the 1940 Hollywood film starring Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson. Of all … Continue reading
Downton Abbey meets Star Wars (for a Good Cause)
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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
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