Monthly Archives: February 2012

Meet Valentine Corbett in Suzanne Enoch’s “Sin and Sensibility”

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Okay, it’s Valentine’s Day. So, I’m taking a look at a couple of books who have characters named Valentine. The first is Valentine Corbett, Marquis of Deverill from Sin and Sensibility by Suzanne Enoch. This book is part of the “Griffin … Continue reading →

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The Protocol of Being “At Home”

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

During the Regency and Victorian Periods, ladies of the aristocracy rigorously made a daily round of social calls, which were governed by strictly adhered to conventions. Precedence and rank defined each of these engagements. However, there was a distinct difference … Continue reading →

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Eccentric Aristocrats

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

When we think of the life of the nobility, we rarely think of anything except a life of leisure and decadence. However, there were those who showed their “quirks.” Let us meet a few. William Thomas Beckford (1 October 1760 – … Continue reading →

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Alfred the Great, England’s Strong and Righteous Ruler

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The fifth son of Aethelwulf, Alfred was born in 849. He came to the throne in 871. Immediately, he was met with the daunting task of ridding his country of the Vikings. The Viking raids had established many Danish settlements, … Continue reading →

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England’s First King, Ecgberht, King of Wessex

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 60 years on the throne today, I thought we would take a look at Britain’s first monarch. In the early 600s, the Anglo Saxons had driven the Celts from England. The country was then divided … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and the Romance Novel

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

by Regina Jeffers According to the Romance Writers of America, the main plot of a romance novel must revolve around the two people as they develop romantic love for each other and work to build a relationship together. Both the … Continue reading →

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Tom Stoppard’s Screenplay of Tolstoy “Anna Karenina” Called “Right On”

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

I am so looking forward to this movie. It has many of my film favorites: Keira Knightley; Matthew Macfadyen; Olivia Williams; Ruth Wilson; Thomas Howes. Plus, I love Tom Stoppard’s take on the Russian history. His “Coast of Utopia” trilogy … Continue reading →

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Could Barnes & Noble Go the Way of Borders?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The book store’s last stand By JULIE BOSMAN, The New York Times Published: Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 9:46 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 9:46 a.m. Page 2 of 7 No one expects Barnes & Noble to disappear overnight. … Continue reading →

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