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Happy “Pride and Prejudice” Day!
On this day in history, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was published. Let’s step back to 1813… read more
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Mini-Post | Davenport House Museum
The Davenport House was completed in 1820, and (as the name suggests!) built by Isaiah Davenport. In it lived Davenport, his wife Sarah Clarke, their children (they eventually had ten, seven of which survived past infancy) and enslaved labourers. Bella and her four children Jack, Jacob, Isaac and Polly lived here, alongside Ned and Davy, read more
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Period Dramas I’ve been enjoying recently | January 2022
I don’t know what it is about the colder months, but nothing beats watching a period drama with a cup of tea – either early in the morning over breakfast (normally how I start my day!), or finishing off the day when it gets dark. Either way, here are some of the period drama shows read more
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Mini-Post | April in Paris
I took some time away from social media over the weekend (we all need a break once in a while I think!) and watched my favourite actress Doris Day in April in Paris, which was a joy. Doris plays a chorus girl, Ethel Jackson, who is accidentally sent a letter meant for Ethel Barrymore (a read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “The Siren of Sussex” by Mimi Matthews
I’m so excited to be participating in the Virtual Book Tour for Mimi Matthews’ new book “The Siren of Sussex”! read more
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Mini-Post | Elvis Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi
Happy birthday to Elvis Presley, born on this day in 1935, to Vernon and Gladys Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis was born in this two-room house, which was built by his father, grandfather and uncle. As a child, he lived at various addresses around Tupelo, his parents working several jobs and struggling financially at times. read more
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5 Books to learn more about Jane Austen
There are so many great books about Jane Austen – here are five of my favourites to cosy up with this winter! read more
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Visiting Marble House, Newport
Let’s continue to visit the Newport Mansions, Rhode Island with this post exploring Marble House. read more
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A New Year & A Thank You
Wishing you all the best for 2022, and a huge thank you for your support over the last year. read more
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25 Books to Read if you like Jane Austen
Happy birthday Jane Austen! My favourite author was born on this day in 1775, and in her honour I’ll surely be picking up one of her novels – but, seeing as there are only six full novels by Austen (next on my list of rereads of Jane Austen books in order is Mansfield Park – read more
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Dr. Lizzie Rogers 