2016 Teacup and Coffee Mug Exchange September 26th I’m delighted that you’ll be joining us for my annual tea cup exchange! It’s very simple ... Uncategorized
Easy Lemon Drizzle Cake September 26th Easy Lemon Drizzle Cake 1 Box Lemon Cake Mix, (not one with pudding in it) 1 Box Instant ... Uncategorized
British Blooms and Books Giveaway May 24th Hello, gentle reader, and welcome to the first annual British Blooms and Books giveaway! This week, ... Giveaways
Oysters, Pearls, and Seafaring Heroes April 26th The Feast of St. James is an important celebration in the traditional Christian calendar, especially in ... Gothic Romance, Victorian England
Catholicism in England, Briefly January 25th Christianity is said to have been established in ... Gothic Romance, Victorian England
Victorian Era Insane Asylum January 25th The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum listed some reasons for admission from 1864-1889. Asylum pictured is ... Gothic Romance, Uncategorized, Victorian England
"Bride of a Distant Isle is an absorbing, transportive Victorian romance infused with intriguing details and delicious imagery. Sandra is a master of the historical novel. Engaging to the last page." ~ Susan Meissner, Author of Secrets of a Charmed Life
"Lovers of wind-swept moors and Bronte-esque intrigue will devour Byrd’s latest romance, Bride of a Distant Isle! Annabel Ashton, like Jane Eyre before her, doesn’t accept her circumstances or let mysteries rest unsolved, but instead invites you along as she proactively uncovers truths and searches out her own happily ever after." ~Katherine Reay, author of The Bronte Plot
"An irresistible blend of mystery, impeccable research and haunting plot twists make Bride of a Distant Isle a feast for lovers of Gothic Romance! Not since I discovered the Brontës have I been so deeply engrossed in a Gothic Romance. Fans of Jane Eyre and Rebecca, prepare to be dazzled by Sandra Byrd’s magnificent Bride of a Distant Isle!" ~ Ella March Chase, author of The Queen's Dwarf
Angels Among Us January 25th Our family was in London for a holiday —working and pleasure—and we'd rented a tiny flat ... General, Gothic Romance, Thoughts on Life & Faith, Victorian England
"A marvelous mingling of mystery and deeply moving family and romantic love, Mist of Midnight kept me guessing until the very end. A house on a cliff, a Victorian-Gothic atmosphere, a cast of suspicious characters including a dark, brooding hero and a strong heroine: shades (or mists) of Jane Eyre and Rebecca! I look forward to the next novel in this compelling, new series." Karen Harper NYTimes bestselling author of Mistress of Mourning
Teacup Exchange! December 10th Thank you to the 52 friends who shared in the great fun of my first Teacup ... Uncategorized
The One Year Home and Garden Devotions May 31st "Turning to Sandra Byrd's devotions each day will feel as though you're going home -- home ... Home and Garden Devotionals
The One Year Home and Garden Devotions May 31st This book is a gem! With warmth and transparency, Sandra Byrd invites you into her life ... Home and Garden Devotionals
Lace Makers April 20th India has always been a place of tremendous creative expression, whether that be articulated through color, ... Uncategorized
