Somerset House
Here’s a peek at Somerset House and a little of the history as it pertains to the novel.
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Almack’s: History from the Horse’s Mouth
Did You Hear” Gossip, Scandal and Satire in Jane Austen’s World
Though etiquette writers cautioned that “scandal and gossip had no place in polite conversation,” let’s be honest, people have always been people. The latest details on persons of interest, the more scandalous the better, has always been what people talk about.
Continue reading →The Minuet
Although dances during Jane Austen’s day did not usually begin with the minute, a few of the most formal ones still might. Check out this very formal dance that intimidated so many young women of the day!
Continue reading →The True Art of Letter Writing
With the advent of social media, letters may have found a new life though email and texts. What did letters look like in Austen’s day?
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