C Reviewscooking / opposites attract / Regency2 Comments
Dear Ms. Knightley: This book is the romance between the Earl of Raleigh, Richard Moore, and Jane Bunting, baker and proprietress of a confectionaire’s shop. Jane has good reason to despise the aristocracy and first meetings with Richard only serve to cement her opinion that they run London with little ... more >
Film ReviewsFriday Film Review / Regency20 Comments
Pride and Prejudice (1940) Genre: Romance Grade: C+/B- What?! A grade less than fabulous for one of Jane’s masterpieces? Sorry but yes. While I enjoyed some aspects of this interpretation there are just too many eye popping, “oh, tell me they didn’t just do that!” issues for me to overlook. ... more >
B- ReviewsHistorical / Regency / Scandal4 Comments
Dear Ms. Enoch: The Scandalous Bride series as this is called has been a challenge for me. I really appreciate the thoughtful presentation of women and their powerlessness in the Regency period. Through the Tantalus Club, set up in Book 1 of the series, women of all backgrounds have found ... more >
Film ReviewsFriday Film Review / Regency18 Comments
Emma (1996 A&E TV) Genre: Novel adaptation/Romance/Regency Period Grade: B I was reluctant to watch this adaptation mainly due to the fact that I’m not a great Kate Beckinsale fan. Something about her struck me as distant, controlling and snobby. But my curiosity overcame me and I finally took the ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsComedy / enemies to lovers / First-Person / Regency / road-romance12 Comments
Dear Ms. Smith, I read this book years ago based on reviews and posts at the regency listserv and I loved it. I will say, however, that it’s not going to be for everyone. To begin with, you made it first person and secondly, it’s fairly realistic in it’s portrayal ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsEngland / joan-smith / politicians / politics / Regency14 Comments
“When the unexpected death of Sir Gerald Monteith placed his wife Melanie and daughter Sara in financial trouble, their only hope was to quickly find a husband for Sara. They thought it would be easy, for she was as beautiful as could be. They hoped her beauty would make up ... more >