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REVIEW: The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor by Patricia Rice
Sophia Rose reviews The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor by Patricia Rice, narrated by Jayne Entwistle.
Sophia Rose
Mar 204 min read
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Review: THE CHALLENGE OF ENTAIL by Jann Rowland
Guest Sophia Rose guest reviewsJann Rowland’s “The Challenge of Entail.” New hope arrives for the Bennet family when Mr. Bennet discovers…
Sophia Rose
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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INTERVIEW: Susie Orman Schnall Shares Three Points of Advice for New Authors
Christina Boyd interviewed Susie Orman Schnall, author of 5 novels about ambitious women: Anna Bright Is Hiding Something, We Came Here to
Christina Boyd
Aug 27, 20245 min read
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Guest Review: THE BODY AT PENFORD PRIORY by BD Churston
Guest reviewer Sophia Rose says of BD Churston's audiobook, THE BODY AT PENFORD PRIORY: "light and amusing." 4 stars
Sophia Rose
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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Guest Review: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Darcy by Kelly Miller
Guest reviewer Sophia Rose read Kelly Miller's The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Darcy, historical mystery and part romance.
Sophia Rose
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Austenesque Free Book Bonanza
Download 58 Jane Austen fan fiction novels, including my multi-author anthology ELIZABETH: OBSTINATE, HEADSTRONG GIRL. Feed your Kindle
Christina Boyd
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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INTERVIEW: Elin Eriksen Says There’s a Technical Side to Good Writing
Christina Boyd interviews Norwegian author Elin Eriksen. Elin Eriksen writes Austenesque dramas, a proud mother of four children, a grandmo
Christina Boyd
Mar 26, 20245 min read
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Why We Read (or Write About) Jane Austen by Harry Frost, Narrator
Why We Read (or Write About) Jane Austen by Harry Frost, Narrator: Jane Austen's novels offer a glimpse into English society and culture ...
Christina Boyd
Mar 14, 20246 min read
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Review: INTO THE BARGAIN by Colleen Cowley
Guest review by Sophia Rose: A young lady with no income—and shortly no home—must be in want of a wizard husband. Pen Novak has two weeks...
Christina Boyd
Jan 31, 20243 min read
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Guest Review: THE TURNCOAT by T.J. London
Guest review by Sophia Rose: “The Turncoat” had me in its grip and left me emotionally wrung out. I can’t praise these enough.
Christina Boyd
Nov 15, 20234 min read
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INTERVIEW: Francine Mathews aka Stephanie Barron, A Matchless Storyteller and Researcher
Francine Barron Mathews is an American writer of mystery and spy fiction who also writes historical mysteries as Stephanie Barron.
Christina Boyd
Aug 29, 20236 min read
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Review: A Few Audiobooks Narrated by HARRY FROST
These 3 were narrated by British voice actor, Harry Frost—the multi-talented voice actor from The Darcy Monologues and Yuletide anthologies.
Christina Boyd
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll, Zeal of a True Obsessive
INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll’s debut book, her continuation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride & Prejudice, was initially self-published in 1999.
Christina Boyd
May 16, 20234 min read
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Review: RETURN TO SATTERTHWAITE COURT by Mimi Matthews
About the book: A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of...
Christina Boyd
Apr 10, 20234 min read
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Review: A MURDEROUS PERSUASION by Katie Oliver
With the right balance of humor, charm, and intrigue, this contemporary whodunnit had me swiping through my kindle until the satisfying end.
Christina Boyd
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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To Celebrate RATIONAL CREATURES 4th Book Birthday
To celebrate the upcoming fourth book birthday of RATIONAL CREATURES anthology, I am giving away a $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD and all 5...
Christina Boyd
Sep 16, 20221 min read
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Review: THE FORGOTTEN COTTAGE by Courtney Ellis
A heartbreaking, yet uplifting dual-era novel of love and survival during World War I. Set in both 2014 and the Edwardian-era...
Christina Boyd
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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Review: I COULD WRITE A BOOK by Karen M Cox
Austen said she was going to write Emma as a character that only she might like. But I think you will come to adore Karen M Cox’s modern...
Christina Boyd
Jun 12, 20223 min read
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REVIEW: Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
Review: Natalie Jenner, internationally bestselling author of “The Jane Austen Society,” returns with a compelling and heartwarming story
Christina Boyd
May 16, 20226 min read
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REVIEW: THE SIREN OF SUSSEX by Mimi Matthews
Review: As in her “Parish Orphans of Devon” series, Matthews creates a story as rich and imaginative as the tailor’s workroom...
Christina Boyd
Jan 12, 20223 min read
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