After the Wedding (Women and Marriage in the Victorian and Edwardian eras – part 2)
In the Victorian and Edwardian eras, marriage was the pinnacle of most young women’s hopes and dreams. But what if it all went horribly wrong after the wedding?
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Courtship and Weddings (Women and Marriage in the Victorian and Edwardian Eras – part 1)
For a young woman, choosing a husband was the most important decision she, or more likely her parents, would make in her life. Marrying well was of vital importance to ensure a secure and happy future.
Artists’ Colonies in Cornwall at the turn of the C20th
Cornwall’s picturesque fishing villages, expansive beaches and rugged coastline are a great attraction for artists but, most of all, there is the exceptional quality of the light.
Guest Author – Rachel Brimble
Rachel Brimble says, ‘I have always loved drawing inspiration from real-life progressive and inspirational women, and this is reflected in the types of heroines I like to portray in my books.’
The Silken Rose by Carol McGrath – review
The Silken Rose is the first of the new Rose Trilogy by Carol McGrath and tells the story of Ailenor of Provence.