Regency Reader Questions: Love and In Love
Moniker/Name Rosie Source of Question Reg Rom Book Your Question In many books, I’ve seen characters say there’s a difference being being in love and Continue
Moniker/Name Rosie Source of Question Reg Rom Book Your Question In many books, I’ve seen characters say there’s a difference being being in love and Continue
Poltroon means: An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch. Its usage dates from the 1520s, likely taken from the French poultron (rascal, coward) or Italian poltrone (coward). According to Continue
Recipe and tips appeared The Ladies Best Companion; Or, a Golden Treasure for the Fair Sex (1800).
This ad appeared in La Belle Assemblée’s January 1818 issue. The image is a Charles Stewart table from 1820 currently for sale: https://www.theoldcinema.co.uk/cuban-mahogany-extending-dining-table-by-charles-stewart-c-1820.html?srsltid=AfmBOoouWsiW1a_eNTuMGV3931m7uUr7ZQPRhynbyTMvCXFkK4DqT1SN