Maria Grace
They didn’t say that…did they? Modern sounding Regency era expressions
Modern sounding Regency era expressions that would throw most readers (and writers) for a loop
Continue reading →Duet part 4
Gracious heavens what had she just done? She hated to sing for company—and for Mrs. Dowding? Georgiana could regret an impulsive decision. Part 4 Elizabeth’s voice, while honestly not that accomplished, was warm and genuine, a pleasure to listen to. There was good reason that Fitzwilliam enjoyed it so. She was also easy to play for, adapting and adjusting easily if Georgiana faltered on the tempo just a bit. Perhaps it was because she did … Continue reading →
The Pianoforte of Jane Austen’s day
What was the pianoforte and how did it feature in Austen’s works? The pianoforte so often featured in Jane Austen’s works was essentially the same instrument we know today as the piano. The instrument first came into being about 1700, by Bartolomeo Cristofori of Padua who cared for the harpsichords of the Florentine court. He developed an instrument similar to a harpsichord that allowed the instrument to be played both soft and loud (the meaning … Continue reading →
Duet part 3
“Then we can play it again for them later.” Elizabeth leaned down and whispered in Georgian’s ear. “If I do not have something to keep me occupied now, I am certain I will say something I will doubtlessly regret.” What has Elizabeth so distressed? Part 3 As the only unmarried woman of the party, Georgiana lingered appropriately behind the others on the way to the drawing room. How fortunate she was to have a few … Continue reading →