In Pride and Prejudice, one of Darcy’s and the Bingley sisters’ big concerns with the Bennet family is the terribly middle-class status of Mrs Bennet’s family. Her brother is a merchant, living in Cheapside. The horror. Her father was a country attorney, and her sister married his clerk. These are deemed to be most inappropriate connections, … Continue reading Always Austen – Lawyers, Barristers, and Attorneys, Oh My!
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Blog Tour for Much Ado in Meryton
My blog tour for Much Ado in Meryton starts today, and I'm thrilled to be at Babblings of a Bookworm for my first stop. The host there is such a lovely person, and I always enjoy chatting with people in the comments.For this visit, I'm talking a bit about home theatricals during the Regency, and … Continue reading Blog Tour for Much Ado in Meryton
The Game is Afoot!
I am thrilled to announce the publication of my newest novel, and the first of my mystery series Miss Mary Investigates - Death of a Clergyman: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery. Elizabeth Bennet is accused of murdering her odious cousin Mr. Collins. All evidence points to her, from her blood-stained clothes to the lethal knife … Continue reading The Game is Afoot!
Another stop on the tour
Today I am at So Little Time.. So Much to Read. I tried to interview Professor Darcy, but he quickly turned the tables. Will you feel sorry for me when he is finished? Come and read about it. (Copied from So Little Time...) Hello, my friends! I'm excited to have Riana Everly here today! Her … Continue reading Another stop on the tour
Come and Join my Blog Tour
Over the next two weeks, I will be visiting several sites around the blogosphere, discussing a wide variety of topics relating to my new release, Teaching Eliza. My first stop is at From Pemberley to Milton, where I had the honour of meeting the delightful Rita and chatting with her about matters linguistic. What a … Continue reading Come and Join my Blog Tour