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Tag: regency
Regency Era Furniture: Beds and Mattresses
What would a Regency romance hero or heroine sleep on? Click here to learn about beds and mattresses in the Regency era.
Do You Want To Be A Lady’s Companion?
In historical romance, a lot of women become a lady's companion, but what did that mean? Click here to learn more about the thankless job.
Newgate Prison: A Georgian Hellhole
In my second novel, one of my characters spends some time in Newgate Prison. Although the prison was demolished in 1904, it still sends shivers down the spine due to its lasting reputation as one of the most horrible places to be incarcerated in England. By the time of my novel, 1820, Newgate Gaol had … Continue reading Newgate Prison: A Georgian Hellhole
Regency Era Furniture: The Sofa
Let's start with the most important question: is it sofa or couch? Well, that would depend on where you come from. For the British, it is a sofa or setee (I'm going to say setee is less formal, because that's the term we used in my family. We're not posh). For Americans, Irish, Australians, and … Continue reading Regency Era Furniture: The Sofa
A Woman’s Legal Position in Regency England
What was a woman's legal postion in Regency England? Click here to learn more about women's rights (or lack of them) in the Regency.
Furniture in the Regency: Influences and Characteristics
If you want to know what influenced Regency furniture, click here to read my blog post.
My Review: “Make Me Love You“ by Johanna Lindsey
Lady Brooke Whitworth is forced to marry Lord Dominic Wolfe by order of the Prince Regent. The Prince orders the marriage to end a family feud, or both families will forfeit their lands and titles. Okay, straight away this plot premise rings alarms bells in my mind. Would the Prince Regent really care enough to … Continue reading My Review: “Make Me Love You“ by Johanna Lindsey
My review: “The Governess Game” by Tessa Dare
Set in 1817. Alexandra Mountbatten reluctantly accepts the post of governess to the two wards of the devilishly charming, Charles Reynauds. Alex has to win over her reluctant wards while fighting her attraction to her employer. I’ve read books by Tessa Dare before but this is the first one I’ve read for a few years … Continue reading My review: “The Governess Game” by Tessa Dare
My Review of: “All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue” by Sophie Jordan
This is book two in The Debutantes Series “Her heart raced as she eyed Max’s mussed appearance. His too long hair was in disarray, his face flushed. A trickle of blood marred the corner of his lip. He looked savage and her heart gave a treacherous little flip.” Lady Aurelia has been in love with … Continue reading My Review of: “All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue” by Sophie Jordan