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Heather Moll's Blog
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Georgian pansy jewelry
I use Georgian jewelry in my books because a) it’s gorgeous and b) there’s a lot of emotion in this era’s jewelry, so it’s a great way to...
Feb 16, 2025


My Dear Friend is a winner
My Dear Friend was a favorite book of 2024 from both From Pemberley to Milton and Austenesque Reviews! I'm fortunate to have such...
Jan 5, 2025


The Green Park in Regency London
Despite what you read in regency romances, London was not teeming with parks on every corner for convenient walks with your beaux. And...
Dec 8, 2024


Mail Delivery in Regency London
When in Regency London, you might rely on a servant to deliver your notes and invitations to save time and money. But what if you don't have a footman to spare? Fortunately, there was an efficient postal system that operated in London independent of the national mail delivery. London had its own local delivery since 1635, when Charles I opened the Royal Mail. The government eventually took over a private penny post in 1682 that covered letters received and sent within ten mil
Nov 10, 2024


Visiting St. Paul's Whispering Gallery in Regency England
A whispering gallery is a circular or elliptical enclosure, typically beneath a dome of a vault, in which whispers from one side can clearly be heard in other parts of the gallery. The sound waves travel the circumference, clinging to the walls. The Statuary Hall in the US Capitol building is a well known example and St. Paul's cathedral in London is another. I've actually been to both and was able to experience the phenomenon myself. The pictures in this post aren't mine, th
Oct 13, 2024


My Dear Friend giveaway
My latest release is another Love in London book called My Dear Friend! Darcy and Elizabeth decide—or are persuaded—to join London's new...
Sep 13, 2024
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