Catholicism in England, Briefly January 25th Christianity is said to have been established in England in the first or second century; of ... Gothic Romance, 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
"Mist of Midnight is wonderfully atmospheric, with all the right elements for a true Gothic novel, from sounds that go bump in the night to characters who are not at all what they seem. The spiritual underpinning is solid, comforting, even as we're trapped in the author's finely spun web of mystery, romance, and a sense of foreboding that doesn't lift until the final page. Charlotte Brontë? Victoria Holt? Meet Sandra Byrd, the modern mistress of Gothic romance!” Liz Curtis Higgs, New York Times best-selling author of Mine Is the Night
Death Becomes Her February 15th The Victorians cared very much about how outward appearances reflected inward sentiments and morality. One way ... Uncategorized
Laudanum: Victorian Elixir February 15th What magical elixir could be recommended, in Victorian times, for conditions as wide ranging as ... Gothic Romance, Victorian England
Victorian Secrets February 6th Most everyone has a picture in mind, from the movies, a book, or a blog, of ... Gothic Romance, Victorian England
Richly written and multi-layered, Mist of Midnight blends traditional England and exotic India in an historical feat worthy of Victoria Holt. Breathless danger, romance, and intrigue made this series opener by the ultra-talented Sandra Byrd a compelling must read! Laura Frantz, author of Love’s Reckoning
