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Friday, March 18, 2011

Historical Fiction and Why it's My Favorite Read

   I started reading historical novels as a teenager and they are still my favorites. Georgette Heyer is a particular love of mine. Her humor and cant terms of the Regency period in England caught my attention first. Also her grasp of the mores and culture of the time are fascinating to me.

   Then there are the stories of Jane Austen. I have read them all, and I have to admit they are a bit wordy for me. But the stories are delightful and I love the movies that have been made from them. The costumes, the architecture and furnishings all spark my imagination

    Who has not swooned over Colin Firth as the inimitable Mr. Darcy. Or loved Ciaran Hinds as Captain Wentworth in 'Perusasion'. Then there is Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson in 'Sense and Sensibility'.

   I could go on and on, but I shall just say these are the reasons I have chosen to write about the Regency Period. I'll tell you more about it next week.

2 comments:

Barbara Bettis said...

Kaye, I absolutely agree with all those delightful Regency stories you mentioned above. If only we could add Richard Armitage to the list of Regency heroes. So glad you're writing in this period. Can't wait to read your book.

Best,
Barb

Barbara Bettis said...

Kaye, I also want to add that I love your site. The rich background is just delightful!