Regency Reader Questions: Corinthian and Heyerism
Regency Reader Question I began to wonder about the term Corinthian as described in Georgette Heyer’s books. It seems to have become a part of Continue
Regency Reader Question I began to wonder about the term Corinthian as described in Georgette Heyer’s books. It seems to have become a part of Continue
Regency Reader Question In Georgette Heyer’s novel, “The Grand Sophy”, the heroine goes to a backstreet, crooked moneylender, Goldhanger by name, and recovers Hubert’s pledge Continue
The Earl of Spenborough has always been noted for his eccentricity. Leaving a widow younger than his own daughter Serena is one thing, but quite Continue
Grose’s Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, 1823 The term quiz didn’t start appearing in cant dictionaries until the 19th century. I found the usage Continue