Coronation Chicken Salad March 20th This weekend, I am going to eat a meal I truly love – Coronation Chicken Salad. ... Recipes
Bits and Bobs on Victorian Pantomimes February 8th Pantomimes grew to be increasingly popular and elaborate forms of theatrical entertainment in the Victorian era. ... Uncategorized, Victorian England
Sarah Gordon – Modern Day Costume Mistress February 7th Sarah Gordon, Resident Costume Designer, and Costume Shop Manager, or better known as Grand Empress of ... Victorian England
What is a Gothic Romance? January 8th An interview with Sandra by Jenny Quinlan, of Let Them Read Books. Jenny: What inspired you ... Gothic Romance
"A Lady in Disguise, the final—and most romantic!—novel in the Daughters of Hampshire series, balances moments of sheer loveliness with things dark and deadly. Author Sandra Byrd ushers readers onto a story-rope pulled taut by social, political, criminal and sigh-worthy romantic tension. On the surface, theatre seamstress Gillian and aristocrat Lord Lockwood are a wonderfully mismatched pair, but each time they cross paths an undeniable zing of chemistry draws them further into the other’s heart . . . and a disguise-driven world. As that attraction grows into love, Gillian’s doubts about Lord Lockwood’s motives become much more painful to sort—and bear. Both main and minor characters are richly built, and as they circle around each other, each must battle questions of honest love versus blind loyalty . . . and painful truth versus pretty pretense. Fans of historical Victorian and Gothic romance will feel right at home in these tightly-spun, suspenseful pages. Highly recommended!"~Serena Chase, USA Today's Happy Ever After, author of The Ryn
“With impeccable research and elegant writing, Sandra Byrd brings Victorian England to life in her latest novel, A Lady in Disguise. Readers of historical fiction will be delighted with the romance, mystery, and inspiration in this page-turning story, and they will be kept guessing until the end to see how the heroine will uncover the truth behind her father’s death. Well done and highly recommended!” Carrie Turansky, the author of A Refuge at Highland Hall and Shine Like the Dawn
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
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
Living Last Supper April 4th Last Friday, I attended a “Living Last Supper” at my church. Twelve men, each representing a ... Devotional
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
