How did the lady of fashion 200 years ago answer the call of nature during long and riveting church sermons? And what was the date of the last guillotining in France? Quirky facts are a side-line of the historical research I do for my Georgian and Regency novels, and these two questions are yet to…
Tag: France
King John of Bohemia and the Battle of Crécy
The Battle of Crécy is well known from the English point of view. Edward III’s force destroyed the largest and best-equipped army in Europe, that of King Philip VI of France, with extraordinarily few losses on his part. However, the list of those lost on the French side is long and illustrious. The most exalted…
Georgiana Cavendish: At her own Pleasure (Pt II)
The conclusion of Part I introduced Elizabeth Foster into the fold of Georgiana’s already turbulent life. ‘Bess’ Foster quickly became Georgiana’s best friend, making her way into the Duchess’ heart. She also quickly became close to the Duke, making her way into his bed. Georgiana, desperate for companionship, failed to see Bess for what she was –…
The Truth About The Princess Hat
When I was a child, long before I discovered re-enactment or really understood what or when the middle ages were, I wanted a princess hat. And, for those of you who were little girls, I can pretty much guarantee you have the same mental image as me! Yes, I’m talking about the pointy, conical hats…