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Rosings Park
An excerpt from Mary Smythe's new book, coming April 7 Charlotte led her past Lady Catherine’s Throne Room, across the vast entrance hall...
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Mar 18, 20254 min read


Elizabeth Bennet: A Lady of Action
Elizabeth Bennet may be a great walker but as a woman of great energy, what if she found driving a phaeton to be equally exhilarating?
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Mar 13, 20254 min read


The Zephyr
An excerpt from Grace Gibson's new novel, coming March 17 I walked in the beautiful spring light through the dappled, dancing shadows of...
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Mar 4, 20254 min read


Intrigue And Inspiration From Real-Life Regency Figures
Fiction is often inspired by colourful characters, writes Ali Scott, like the Regency era's vengeful courtesan and a scheming jokester.
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Feb 27, 20256 min read


A Visit To Jane Austen's House
In this, the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, author Ali Scott shares her recent visit to the lady's house in Hampshire.
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Feb 24, 20254 min read


A Heart's Secret
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...
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Feb 20, 20254 min read


Sturdy Beggars, Mendicant Wanderers, and Gypsies
The desperation and wiles of Regency England's wandering beggars and gypsies are explored in author G.L. Kriewald 's new blog post.
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Feb 15, 20257 min read


A Mad Endeavour
An excerpt from G.L. Kriewald's debut novel As the little party approached their destination, the vegetation beside the road gradually...
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Feb 11, 20254 min read


The Bow Street Runners—England’s First Police Force
Fearing France's authoritarian-style police force, the English rejected organized law enforcement. Then came Henry Fielding's new idea.
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Jan 31, 20255 min read


Some Particular Evil
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...
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Jan 27, 20254 min read


The Puzzling Games People Played
By J. Marie Croft, author of Conundrums & Coincidences In bygone days, ladies and gentlemen of leisure whiled away their indoor hours...
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Jan 19, 20258 min read


Conundrums & Consequences
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...
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Jan 16, 20256 min read


A Shared History
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...
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Dec 27, 20244 min read


Elizabeth Bennet Says Yes To The Dress (And Mr Darcy)
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!
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Dec 15, 20246 min read


Rundell, Bridge & Rundell: Jewellers To The Crown And Ton
Amy D'Orazio looks at the storied history of the firm that created the famous Diamond Diadem for George IV's coronation.
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Dec 10, 20244 min read


Abandoned At The Altar
An Excerpt from Julie Cooper's newest novel Who is this man? Elizabeth marvelled, allowing him to lead her onto a heretofore unnoticed...
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Dec 6, 20243 min read


The Fate of Foundlings in the Regency
Author Jessie Lewis explores the fates of (and society's interest in) foundlings and orphans, today on the Q&Q Blog.
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Nov 11, 20248 min read


England's Chapter Houses
Chapter houses played a critical role in England's ancient religious communities. Author Nan Harrison explores them on the Q&Q Blog.
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Oct 21, 20246 min read


Things You Might Not Know About Being a Spinster in Regency-era England
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.
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Oct 11, 20243 min read


Austen’s Gothic Satire: So Funny, It’s Scary
By Mary Smythe, author of Pemberley The Romantic movement in art and literature arose throughout Europe in the midst of the Industrial...
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Sep 27, 20247 min read
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