Monthly Archives: November 2015

November 30 ~ St. Andrew’s Day

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

Who was Saint Andrew ? Despite what many may think, St. Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland, did not live and work in that country. In fact, his legendary connections to Scotland appeared centuries after his death. Andrew, … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season, Celebrating What is Known as “Christmastide”

Posted on November 27, 2015 by

Christmastide (also Christmas or the Christmas season) is one of the seasons of the liturgical year of most Christian churches. It tends to be defined (with slight variations) as the period from Christmas Eve to the Epiphany. This period is … Continue reading →

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Did You Know These Facts Regarding Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

First, I wish all my lovely friends and family a most joyous Thanksgiving Day. Thank you for reading my blog.  From History.com, we learn the following facts regarding Thanksgiving Day:  It took more than 200 years after the first Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Regency Happenings: The Thames River Police Are Founded

Posted on November 25, 2015 by

When I was writing The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery LOTS of research was required, especially information about the policing practices in Regency Era London. One of my discoveries was the River Thames Police…. In the … Continue reading →

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How Was It to Shop in Market Towns and Villages of Early 1800s England?

Posted on November 24, 2015 by

Needless to say there would not be street vendors, but rather peddlers, who would travel from village to village, selling their ware. “A peddler, in British English pedlar, also known as a canvasser, cheapjack, monger, higler or solicitor (with negative connotations … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to “Be Knighted”?

Posted on November 19, 2015 by

In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Sir William Lucas has been knighted by the King for his service as to Meryton. But what exactly does it mean to be knighted? Knighthoods likely date back to ancient Rome. At that time … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Author, Lindsay Downs + an Excerpt from “Married by Christmas: A Rogues and Rakehells Mystery”

Posted on November 18, 2015 by

I would like to welcome author Lindsay Downs to the Every Woman Dreams Blog. Lindsay is the author of a variety of books, including: The Earl’s Spitfire; Highland Gold, The Guilty Countess, Operation: Love, Masked Lady and the Murder, Brotherly … Continue reading →

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