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Persuasion Review for BBC History Extra
I am absolutely THRILLED (capitals necessary, I’m an excitable person!) to share that I was asked to review Persuasion from an historian’s perspective for History Extra, the website of BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed. My review has gone live today, and if you are a subscriber (or fancy trialing the website free for read more
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Rereading Jane Austen | Persuasion
It’s an important day in the Jane Austen calendar today – 245 years since her death in 1817. It’s possibly the world’s worst kept secret that I love Jane Austen, and I wanted to share something in her honour. With everything flying around the internet about the most recent adaptation of her work, released just read more
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A Castle in California
No, I promise that is not the name of a Hallmark movie (though it could well be) – if you saw this photo, where in the world would you think we are? You might be surprised to find out this castle isn’t found in Italy – in actual fact, it’s found in California’s wine country, read more
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On my period drama radar | June & July 2022
We are spoilt over the next couple of weeks for period dramas in my opinion (and as you can see, I’ve been re-watching my favourites from the cover photo of this blog) – an embarrassment of Regency riches, as well as one big musical biopic, that I am desperate to get to see. Here’s what read more
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Bridgerton Season 2 Review for BSECS Criticks
Hello! I’ve been a bit quiet recently – I started a new job, and have been doing lots of writing, but none of it has made it onto my blog… soon, I promise, I have so many ideas and have planned in time to get working on them! But I wanted to share something I read more
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Mini-Post | Wightwick Manor
“The conditions of art should be simple. A great deal more depends upon the heart than upon the head. Appreciation of art is not secured by any elaborate scheme of learning. Art requires a good healthy atmosphere.” Oscar Wilde, “The House Beautiful” Lecture, 1882 Theodore and Flora Mander subscribed to Wilde’s ideas in this lecture, read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “Bloomsbury Girls”, by Natalie Jenner
Today I’m so pleased to be sharing with you my review of Natalie Jenner’s second novel, Bloomsbury Girls, soon to be published on May 17th by St Martin’s Press. I’m very grateful to have received an advanced copy of the book in exchange for review – being able to read books like this in advance read more
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Mini-Post | The Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection began as the art collected by the first four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace – he was probably the 4th Marquess’ illegitimate child. His widow, Julie Amelie, Lady Wallace, bequeathed it to the nation. You can find the collection at Hertford House, which was the family’s London home. The 2nd read more
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Mini-Post | The Hill Garden and Pergola
Welcome to a little corner of Hampstead, where you will find the most perfect “The Secret Garden” vibes… The Pergola at Hill Garden was originally built in the early twentieth century for Lord Leverhulme by Thomas Mawson. Funnily enough, at the same time the Pergola was being built, the Northern underground line was being extended read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “The Mad Girls of New York”, by Maya Rodale
If you like historical fiction about intrepid women who want to change the world, this one is for you. And, excitingly, I’ve been able to share my review on its publication day! Maya Rodale’s new historical novel, The Mad Girls of New York, is a clever and compelling journey through late nineteenth century New York read more
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Dr. Lizzie Rogers 