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The Plott Hound chased me down a Research Rabbit Hole

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on February 13, 2024 by Maria GraceFebruary 13, 2024

A trip to the shelter to adopt a dog leads to a deep dive down the research rabbit hole.

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What is a Mortsafe?

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on September 5, 2023 by Maria GraceMay 5, 2025

In Here There Be Dragons, Anne Wentworth rented a mortsafe to protect a grave. So then, what is a mortsafe and what sort of protection did it provide?

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A Regency Era inspiration for ‘Jaws’?

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 29, 2023 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

How much did Regency era England know about sharks? That’s a great question, and I’m glad you asked.

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Lyme Bay Wrecks

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 18, 2023 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

The newest book makes reference to the ‘Lyme Bay Wrecks’ off Chesil beach. Like many elements in the Dragon series, these are based in historical truths.

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Montacute House

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 4, 2023 by Maria GraceJuly 3, 2023
Montacute House East Front

I often use historical sources to help me develop the locations and setting for my books. Join me on a visit to the real Montacute House, the dragon Estate Anne Wentworth called upon in Here There Be Dragons.

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