First Impressions (Chapter One)
First Impressions It was a Wednesday, when Elizabeth Bennet and William Darcy first met, and it wasn’t exactly the … Continue reading First Impressions (Chapter One)
Category: Historical
Canadian Pudding recipe
This is another dish that makes an appearance in the Victorian segments of the novels I’m working on. Ingredients 6 … Continue reading Canadian Pudding recipe
Recipe for Caviare and Prawns
Picture credited to Tony Amos and seen on http://www.sbs.com.au/ This is Mrs Beeton’s recipe for caviar and prawns. I used it as … Continue reading Recipe for Caviare and Prawns
Recipe for Scallops and Mushrooms
This recipe was in Mrs Beeton’s cookbook and I included it as one of the dishes that my characters have … Continue reading Recipe for Scallops and Mushrooms
Victorian Funerals
Funeral processions led by pall bearers bearing batons, feathermen, pages and mutes who carried wands The 1st coach was the … Continue reading Victorian Funerals
Elizabeth the first’s beauty regime
Wash from a basin of water with face cloths and Castile soap Hair washed with lye (wood ash and water) … Continue reading Elizabeth the first’s beauty regime
Exciting News
I have officially published a book of my own. The novella I’ve been working on ‘Guardians of Time: Kids in … Continue reading Exciting News
Authors beginning with the letter B
Carrie Bebris The Matters at Mansfield Synopsis: Lady Catherine organises a marriage for her daughter Anne, but her plans are … Continue reading Authors beginning with the letter B
Authors beginning with the letter S
Jane Stubbs Thornfield Hall Synopsis: It’s a retelling of Jane Eyre, but from Mrs Fairfax’s perspective. She was the … Continue reading Authors beginning with the letter S
Authors beginning with the letter B
Carrie Bebris Intrigue at Highbury or Emma’s Match Mr and Mrs Darcy Mystery Synopsis: Elizabeth and Darcy are on their … Continue reading Authors beginning with the letter B
Musings of a thirtysomething woman 