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1794: Ratcliffe on Fire and an Act of “Charity”

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

In 1794, a fire in East London’s Ratcliffe district of London proved to be the largest to occur between the Great Fire of 1666 and the Blitz of 1940. The Ratcliffe Highway Murders served as a model for my highly acclaimed … Continue reading →

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“Whiskey in the Jar,” a Traditional Irish Ballad

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

A traditional Irish song, “Whiskey in the Jar,” is about a Rapparee or Highwayman, whose wife/lover betrayed him. It is a widely popular tune that had know a number of professional recordings including: Séamus Ennis, Burl Ives, The Highwaymen, the … Continue reading →

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Exogamous and Endogamous Marriages in Austen’s Works

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

Brittanica.com defines an “endogamous marriage” as the custom enjoining one to marry within one’s own group, while Wikipedia says “endogamy” is the practice of marrying within a specific ethnic group, class, or social group, rejecting others on such a basis … Continue reading →

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July 4, 1776 – Meet the Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Today, I am enjoying some quiet time with family and my writing, but I thought some of you might wish a second chance to explore my pieces on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. It took me a little … Continue reading →

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What You Do Not Know About July 4

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

On 2 July 2014, The Washington Post shared a different perspective on July 4, rather than the tale of two countries finding their separate paths. So today, while I am off enjoying a family cookout (something a vegetarian avoids at … Continue reading →

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Peerage, Abdication, Inheritance, and Questions of Legality

Posted on June 30, 2017 by

When reading historical fiction/historical romance the issue of the title the gentleman holds often comes into play. There are many misconceptions, and I admit for those of us in the States, the concept can be a bit confusing. First thing … Continue reading →

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Jacob Rey (aka John King), a Jewish Money Lender in George III’s England

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

In A Touch of Love, book 6 in my highly popular Realm series, I  ventured into territory many Regency era writers avoid: the question of religious practices during the Regency. Georgette Heyer’s portrayal of Jews during the reign of George III … Continue reading →

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