tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post3600061883137835209..comments2023-10-19T07:16:00.712-07:00Comments on Novels by Katherine Pym: Historical Novelists Book FairKatherine Pymhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15807278372998263951noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post-59958676395341677002013-04-15T11:38:08.013-07:002013-04-15T11:38:08.013-07:00Fascinating undertaking, Katherine. The 17th centu...Fascinating undertaking, Katherine. The 17th century is a fascinating time full of stories to write about! Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post-65583224810170418872013-04-14T16:45:19.494-07:002013-04-14T16:45:19.494-07:00The higher class did not find themselves in these ...The higher class did not find themselves in these situations. It was the middling class. The rules changed from Anglican to Presbyterian back to Anglican, and the marriage laws were quite iffy until the Marriage Act of 1753. Clandestine marriages were popular, and so was bigamy.<br /><br />I'm afraid many took advantage of it. There were marriage shops all over London, with the most famous being in Fleet Prison. Katherine Pymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807278372998263951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post-30280645437853127842013-04-14T16:11:52.948-07:002013-04-14T16:11:52.948-07:00The language is of the times, so before doing anyt...The language is of the times, so before doing anything, go to amazon, and 'Look Inside'. If you can't bear the language, then you won't have wasted a groat. :D<br /><br />Katherine Pymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807278372998263951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post-86665551241841485182013-04-14T15:17:18.706-07:002013-04-14T15:17:18.706-07:00I love this period (as you probably know) so find ...I love this period (as you probably know) so find your whole list appealing. Nice book covers too. You've tempted me!Deborah Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594174632573628818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post-19396615459999062322013-04-14T02:00:20.868-07:002013-04-14T02:00:20.868-07:00The premise for Viola is intriguing. I wonder what...The premise for Viola is intriguing. I wonder what it felt like in that period especially for people who found out they were married twice. Thanks for sharing, Katherine.Kiru Tayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285263322486836620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post-62333158554499546382013-04-13T08:00:45.235-07:002013-04-13T08:00:45.235-07:00Katherine, thanks for all of this thoughtful conte...Katherine, thanks for all of this thoughtful content. Fascinating to hear of such differences even within a single year, let alone from one to the next.Richard Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263422336568571553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post-24574113784277093152013-04-12T14:35:28.292-07:002013-04-12T14:35:28.292-07:00I liked your idea of one book per year. As to Beat...I liked your idea of one book per year. As to Beatrice, I hope she stays well clear of the coffin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post-45153145185894172232013-04-12T07:40:03.785-07:002013-04-12T07:40:03.785-07:00This is so fascinating. Congratualtions to you for...This is so fascinating. Congratualtions to you for taking on such a massive story.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299643638346680038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502333933853759016.post-20042705693695506632013-04-12T02:19:31.580-07:002013-04-12T02:19:31.580-07:00Thank you for taking part, Katherine.
Who's ...Thank you for taking part, Katherine. <br /><br />Who's destined for the coffin? Say no more, I'm hooked! This period, The Interregnum and Civil War years are so my favourite periods. Must reads: ALL. ;)<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.com