Captain Robert Grose published his Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue in 1798, and Regency-era aficionados have been using it to bring life and a little sass to their stories and articles ever since. The next time you settle down for … Continue reading
When it comes to traditional Regency romances, there are some plots elements that are popular staples of the genre. There’s the elopement to Gretna Green plot. Or the plot about the rich relative’s will that dictates a man and woman must … Continue reading
My To-Be-Read pile is sky high. I probably have more books waiting to be read than any one person can hope to get through. So last week I did the only reasonable thing I could do as a healthy, devoted … Continue reading
I’m about half-way through the first draft of my next book (tentatively titled The Company She Keeps). In one of the early chapters there’s a ball at the home of the fictional Lady Pangborn. You may have noticed that balls, … Continue reading
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
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
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
I have a friend whose daughter will turn 21 in about a month. They’re busily planning multiple parties: one for said daughter and her friends, and a second party for the family to celebrate the event together. With all the … Continue reading
I’d like to share with you one of my favorite blogs: Spitalfields Life. The author posts info about living in Spitalfields in the heart of London; but what makes this blog special is the way the author mixes the history … Continue reading
Once again, The Gentle Author offers an extraordinary post on his Spitalfields Life blog. The Gentle Author posts every day (earning my admiration) and each post is filled with stories and artwork that inspire. Some of his posts have made … Continue reading
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