By J. Marie Croft, author of Conundrums & Coincidences   In bygone days, ladies and gentlemen of leisure whiled away their indoor hours...

An excerpt from J Marie Croft's new novel, coming January 20 Looking neat and trim, Darcy stood in front of the large pier-glass that...

An excerpt from Abigail Sheffield's debut novel, coming January 6 Elizabeth sat down at the pianoforte, which was at least as fine an...

Say yes to the dress! After saying 'yes' to Mr Darcy, what would Elizabeth choose for her wedding gown? Author Julie Cooper has the answers!

Amy D'Orazio looks at the storied history of the firm that created the famous Diamond Diadem for George IV's coronation.

An Excerpt from Julie Cooper's newest novel--Coming December 16 Who is this man?  Elizabeth marvelled, allowing him to lead her onto a...

Author Jessie Lewis explores the fates of (and society's interest in) foundlings and orphans, today on the Q&Q Blog.

Chapter houses played a critical role in England's ancient religious communities. Author Nan Harrison explores them on the Q&Q Blog.

A quarter of gently bred ladies remained unwed in the Regency era. Amy D'Orazio highlights what it meant to be one of society's spinsters.

By Mary Smythe, author of Pemberley The Romantic movement in art and literature arose throughout Europe in the midst of the Industrial...

By Jessie Lewis, co-author of The Maid: Rags to Richmonds In the first book of the Rags to Richmonds series, we meet Adelaide Richmond,...

England's estates are dotted with ponds and lakes and boat-houses, perfect for sport and for secret rendezvous.

By Jan Ashton, contributing author to Affections & Wishes “However, I did not hear above one word in ten, for I was thinking, you may...

By Julie Cooper, author of The Bachelor Mr Darcy Newspapers proliferated during the Regency—and this despite the so called ‘Taxes on...

By Lucy Marin, author of His Family Objects The question of what to do with underaged children—or those otherwise incapable of caring for...

By L. M. Romano, co-author of Without Vanity Or Pride “…he was happy to say [he] had accepted a commission in their corps. This was...

by Susan Adriani, author of Where The Waters Agree “A little sea bathing would set me up forever.” —Mrs Bennet, Pride and Prejudice When...

By Julie Cooper, author of Mr Darcy’s Abducted Bride During the Regency era, jewellery was created for the stone, not the other way...

By Jessie Lewis, author of The Cad, The Couch, and The Cut Direct The early nineteenth century marked a seismic shift in cultural...

By Lucy Marin, author of A Pinch of Salt In 1807, poet Robert Southy wrote that “All parts of the world are ransacked for an Englishman’s...