Fiction is often inspired by colourful characters, writes Ali Scott, like the Regency era's vengeful courtesan and a scheming jokester.

In this, the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, author Ali Scott shares her recent visit to the lady's house in Hampshire.

An excerpt from Ali Scott's new novel, coming March 3 After suffering through a dreadful set with Mr Collins—who did not know the steps...

The desperation and wiles of Regency England's wandering beggars and gypsies are explored in author G.L. Kriewald 's new blog post.

An excerpt from G.L. Kriewald's debut novel As the little party approached their destination, the vegetation beside the road gradually...

Fearing France's authoritarian-style police force, the English rejected organized law enforcement. Then came Henry Fielding's new idea.

An excerpt from Emilia Stratford's debut novel Darcy's first instinct was to apologise to Elizabeth for dashing her to the carpet and to...

By J. Marie Croft, author of Conundrums & Coincidences   In bygone days, ladies and gentlemen of leisure whiled away their indoor hours...

An excerpt from J Marie Croft's new novel Looking neat and trim, Darcy stood in front of the large pier-glass that filled the wall space...

An excerpt from Abigail Sheffield's debut novel Elizabeth sat down at the pianoforte, which was at least as fine an instrument as the one...

Say yes to the dress! After saying 'yes' to Mr Darcy, what would Elizabeth choose for her wedding gown? Author Julie Cooper has the answers!

Amy D'Orazio looks at the storied history of the firm that created the famous Diamond Diadem for George IV's coronation.

An Excerpt from Julie Cooper's newest novel Who is this man?  Elizabeth marvelled, allowing him to lead her onto a heretofore unnoticed...

Author Jessie Lewis explores the fates of (and society's interest in) foundlings and orphans, today on the Q&Q Blog.

Chapter houses played a critical role in England's ancient religious communities. Author Nan Harrison explores them on the Q&Q Blog.

A quarter of gently bred ladies remained unwed in the Regency era. Amy D'Orazio highlights what it meant to be one of society's spinsters.

By Mary Smythe, author of Pemberley The Romantic movement in art and literature arose throughout Europe in the midst of the Industrial...

By Jessie Lewis, co-author of The Maid: Rags to Richmonds In the first book of the Rags to Richmonds series, we meet Adelaide Richmond,...

England's estates are dotted with ponds and lakes and boat-houses, perfect for sport and for secret rendezvous.

By Jan Ashton, contributing author to Affections & Wishes “However, I did not hear above one word in ten, for I was thinking, you may...