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From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Do you believe in serendipity — that fun word that means finding luck or good fortune? It was created in 1754 by eighteenth-century author Horace Walpole after he read The Three Princes of Serendip, a Persian fairy tale. Serendipity is exactly what happened to author Clara McKenna in... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Have you ever wondered what Emma Woodhouse’s life would have been like after she married Mr. Knightley at the conclusion of Jane Austen’s novel? Would she continue to be the misapplying matchmaker we saw in Emma, or would her husband’s influence send her in a new direction? Since... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Please help me welcome author Jane Dunn to Austenprose today. Her latest Regency romance, A Scandalous Match, has just been released from Boldwood Books. Set in 1814 London, it features a heroine who is an actress and a hero with a complicated backstory. You can find the full... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Happy mid-week, dear readers. Today the sun is shining on this glorious fall day in the Pacific Northwest, and I have a new book to share with you. I love discovering new authors to cherish and crave. Last month I read Light of a Nile Moon, by K.... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: If you are as big a fan of historical novels set in Scotland as I am, take heed. Bestselling author Laura Frantz’s forthcoming, The Rose and the Thistle, is briming with heather, history, and romance during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715. Releasing next month, Laura graciously agreed to... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: It’s great to see Regency romance novels going strong, bolstered by the amazing success of the Bridgerton Netflix series based on Julie Quinn’s bestselling novels. It is inspiring to think that the story started as a spark in the writer’s imagination and became a phenomenal success. It can... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Did you know that for several centuries Venice was one of the main stops during a British gentleman’s “Grand Tour” of the continent? The ancient city of islands and canals in northeast Italy is renowned for its beautiful architecture, artwork, and a fascinating history. Setting her new historical... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Hello Dear Readers, I love it when a favorite author begins a new series. It means that I get to meet new characters, discover new stories, and read multiple books. It is even more exciting when the new series is by a bestselling historical romance author such as... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Hello Dear Readers, Are you a fan of Bridgerton and historical mysteries and wish there was a series that combined the two sub-genres? Look no further. Let me introduce you to the Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. It mixes Regency-era detectives, period accurate culture and events, and a... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Detective mysteries set in England during the nineteenth-century are like catnip to me. I have been enjoying C. S. Harris’ Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries, and Deanna Raybourn’s Veronica Speedwell Mysteries for years. It took a beautiful cover and a big hook to get me to try Down a... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Since watching the 1943 movie, So Proudly We Hail, I have always been interested in the story of military nurses in the Pacific during WWII. There are so many movies and books based on the Battle of the Philippines (1941-1942) from the male perspective that I was thrilled... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Happy Monday Dear Readers, The month of October is a favorite of mine with the arrival of fall leaves and pumpkin spice lates. It is also the month to celebrate All-Hallows-Eve with Gothic stories. I am happy to introduce you to a new author to the historical suspense... Continue Reading →
