When we think of Regency England, we picture beautiful empire waist gowns, clever conversation, tea, and in my case dragons, many dragons. We rarely consider another fashion among the upper classes—taking snuff.
Continue reading →So now, the big day has come, and you’ve made it to the ball. Everything is wonderful until you realize the dances are all starting to jumble together in your head. How do you possibly remember all the steps?
Continue reading →Given the importance of dance during the Regency era, dance instructors could play a crucial part in a young person’s social future. Professional dance masters stepped up to fill the all-important role. Who were these dance masters and how did they instruct their pupils?
Continue reading →Dancing with Dragons is in the hands of my human proof-readers and will be available in the next couple of weeks.
In preparation, I ask you, how could this dance step be nstrumental in saving a heroine?
In honor of National Library Week, I’m reposting this series on the libraries of Austen’s day.
What made circulating libraries so important to Georgian era women and what was the role of the humble Regency era novel in the whole affair?
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