Then I found this picture, February from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, which says it all, from the woodcutter in the top right to the fire in the bottom left, blissfully enjoyed by one well-mannered lady in full garb and two pretty unlaced individuals for whom underwear is an optional extra. Ah, the warmth of the open fire....
Friday, 6 November 2009
Time for a roaring fire
Then I found this picture, February from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, which says it all, from the woodcutter in the top right to the fire in the bottom left, blissfully enjoyed by one well-mannered lady in full garb and two pretty unlaced individuals for whom underwear is an optional extra. Ah, the warmth of the open fire....
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
A romantic medieval fable
Here's the start of a little romantic story for you, set somewhere in medieval England:THE BRIDAL HOUSE
"Our fathers approve the match." He skimmed a pebble across the fish pond.
Alis watched the stone skipping across the water. Her heat-beat skipped like the stone and she prayed she was not blushing. "And you?"
She could not recall his name, but how could she not be distracted? She had woken and risen a maid, a spinster intent on learning. Now she was betrothed to this stranger.
"I am not displeased, Alis." He offered her his arm to assist her across the ditch - the parents had sent them off to admire the lord's new rabbit warren, to see the baby coneys, as her father had said. Could any symbol be more obvious? In a burst of resentment she ignored her betrothed's hand and jumped the ditch in a swirl of skirts.
The rest is free here at AuthorsDen. The picture was taken at Stokesay Castle in Shropshire.
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
An idle moment, just staring out of the window...
(Pictures from Wikimedia Commons.
Monday, 28 September 2009
Romantic Times gives four stars to 'Flavia's Secret'
It's a year since Flavia's Secret came out, so I'm delighted to find this in the November issue of Romantic Times: 'The ancient locale that is now modern Bath lends a vivid backdrop to a tender love story surrounded by mystery, danger and deceit. Readers will appreciate Townsend's thorough research and fluid style. Well-written secondary characters complement the action.'
- Donna M. Brown
When the web version of the review appears, it will be here.
Monday, 21 September 2009
'A Knight's Vow' reviewed at Historical Romance Club
My A Knight's Vow has just got four stars at Historical Romance Club, who say:'This story shows that even after years apart, when the boy becomes a man and the girl a woman, the affectionate nicknames still have meaning, the touches are still tender and the feelings genuine. While reading medieval books is never an easy task due to the detailed history that one expects to be part of, these books and especially this one in particular are worth the time and attention you give them. Enjoy!'
The full review is here.
Friday, 4 September 2009
Ritzy tote bag...
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