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Going Forward: Black Lives Matter Resources
Find the article from the above picture here, and read more about it below. Today’s post is a bit of a long one, with lots of links and resources, so please bear with me – but one that I feel is incredibly important to be here on my blog, even if I’m reiterating things you read more
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Guest Post: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire – an 18th century story of style, politics and pain
Read today’s great guest post from Elizabeth Hill-Scott on Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire. read more
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Review: “The Woman in the Painting”, by Kerry Postle
Kerry Postle’s latest historical novel follows the final twelve years of the life of Raphael the painter and explores his relationship with La Fornarina, Margarita Luti. read more
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Review & Blog Tour: “The Jane Austen Society”, by Natalie Jenner
I’m absolutely thrilled to be sharing my review of a brilliant book that has just been published (three days ago!) as part of a blog book tour – Natalie Jenner’s debut novel, The Jane Austen Society. I’d like to thank St Martin’s Press for gifting me an advance readers’ edition to be able to have read more
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Review: “Fortune & Felicity”, by Monica Fairview
What if Darcy never wrote the letter to Elizabeth after she rejected the proposal? Monica Fairview’s novel explores just this, and throws a second chance at one of the best-loved fictional couples. read more
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Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)
Happy 176th birthday Mary Cassatt, a fascinating female artist! I’m celebrating her life and work in today’s post. read more
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7 Period Drama Filming Locations to Visit From Home
Take virtual tours of these seven filming locations from your favourite period dramas. read more
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Review & Blog Book Tour: “Rakes and Roses”, by Josi S. Kilpack
I’m so excited to be not only reviewing a new book on the blog today, but participating in the Blog Book Tour! Josi S. Kilpack’s historical romance Rakes and Roses is an uplifting tale that turns gender conventions of the romance novel on its head: in this one, it is the heroine rescuing the hero. read more
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4 Country Houses that took on new roles in World War Two
To mark VE Day 75, here are four country houses with fascinating stories about how they contributed to the war effort on the World War Two home front. read more
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April 2020 in Review
How is it the end of another month? It goes without saying that I hope you’re all safe and well and coping well during this chaotic time. I’ve been reading, watching and scrolling through plenty of content this month, so wanted to share some of the things I’ve been enjoying and following throughout April. I read more
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