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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

I recently finished "The Rushworth Family Plot" and I have to compliment her on her amazing characterization! I love Jonathan and Juliet so much and I am beside myself waiting for the next book to see how they might be able to reunite. For the mystery, I had too many options to accurately guess!

The cover of Claudia Gray's The Rushworth Family Plot featuring two illustrated men in silhouette about to duel with pistols with gallery pictures in the background

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Don't apologize- life happens! I'm reading Claudia Gray's "The Rushworth Family Plot" and if it wasn't for your series on Mansfield Park I wouldn't care about these MP characters as much as I do! 🤣

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

This is my favourite podcast, and it was such a joy yesterday to listen to! As someone who doesn't love the 2005 version it was good to listen to what makes it enjoyable and it's drawbacks.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Yes! She is one of my "must recommend" authors! I've read almost all of her novels, with the exception of John Erye and Fair as a Star!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

I recently finished Mimi Matthews' "Rules for Ruin", her first book in her new "Crinoline Academy" series! Matthews has a talent for making unique characters who feel real. I loved Effie and Gabriel's story and I loved to see his tenderness towards her! I can't wait for the next book!

The cover of Mimi Matthews' "Rules for Ruin". The dark teal cover features the text in gold with an iron gate in the frame. The gate is actually in the shape of a crinoline with a bow. The gate looks to have ravens and roses on it.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I just finished A Terribly Nasty Business by Julia Seales and it was just as good as the first in the series! Funny, clever and engaging! I know it just came out but now I'm dying for the next mystery!

The cover of "A Terribly Nasty Business" by Julia Seales. The peachy cover features a grand building at the bottom with an iron fence, the title in the middle and a rose and ribbon motif around the text. 3 portraits are at the top - Beatrice with her black hair and white streak and two gentlemen. There are flying squirrels and grey blue moths on the cover as well.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

I'm so excited to start India Holton's "The Geographer's Map to Romance"! The first in the series was hilarious and I can't wait to jump in!

The cover of India Holton's "The Geographer's Map to Romance". It is a dark green background with an old style compas and mountains in gold.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Yes! Also in the last book with Tony's children's reactions to their parents' news!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

I recently finished "The Gresham Scandal" by @tracygrant.bsky.social and thought the unmasking of a new adversary was very engaging! I found it very interesting to pick up the changes in society and opinion from the earlier mysteries, the shift from revolutionary ideals. #historicalmystery

The cover of The Gresham Scandal by Tracy Grant. The cover features Mélanie Rannoch in a candlelit room, in a beautiful purple late Regency era gown.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I feel like this is the first time in a while where I felt worried for him (vs Raoul, etc) and it brought me back to earlier in the series.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I just read the Malcolm cliffhanger, and Mélanie found his button! I'm worried!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

I'm jumping back into @tracygrant.bsky.social's Rannoch Mystery series! Jeremy and Judith just arrived at Mélanie and Malcom's house and it's like I'm back with old friends! #historicalmystery

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Finished Book #5 in @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social's Somerset Stories series! I loved James's Darcy-esque character and Hannah's strength! I can't believe I have to wait until August for the next book! I read the excerpt and can't wait to see what the years have brought Jack! #historicalromance

The cover of "A Lady of Conscience" by Mimi Matthews. The cover features Hannah Heywood in an off-the-shoulder pink rose gown, pearl necklace and lace. She has her hair swept in a bun with it over her ears, a Victorian style.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

I cannot WAIT for "A Terribly Nasty Business"!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Book # 3 in @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social's Somerset Stories was delightful! The couple were young but determined! I love how they always look to the future!

The cover of "Appointment in Bath" by Mimi Matthews. It features a woman with red hair and Victorian gown on the cover.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

I just finished @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social's The Muse of Maiden Lane and I am so happy for Stella and Teddy! It is such a complete series! I love the marriage of her "Parish Orphans of Devon" series and this one! It's like getting a postcard or a note from an old friend!

The cover of Mimi Matthews "The Muse of Maiden Lane" featuring Stella in a beautiful mid-Victorian violet gown with her grey hair up. She is petting her horse, Locket which is grey with a black/grey mane.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

I've just reached Stella and Teddy's first kiss and I am absolutely giddy! I love it so much! @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The beginning of @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social's The Muse of Maiden Lane is so lovely! He complimented her so earnestly and I love it!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

I recently finished @amaliehoward.bsky.social's The Worst Duke in London and I loved it so much. I was so happy for them, and just like in 10 Things I Hate About You that the villain got what he deserved! I can't wait to learn what Briar's rom-com connection is and to read her story!

The cover of Amalie Howard's "The Worst Duke in London". Its illustrated cover features a bright green background with the heroine wearing a purple dress, sitting in a red chair. Sitting on the arm of the chair is the hero dressed in a jacket, breeches and boots. Both characters have a cat or dog climbing on them.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

This is exactly how I felt! I had to read it at home AND listen to it in the car because I could not put it down! The Ornithologists Field Guide to Love is outstanding!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I find the characterization of Lady Catherine and Mr Collins to be so excellently done. They would have opinions on the proper height of a gentleman as if Jonathan Darcy had any control over that!

Text from 'The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh" outlining a debate about what is the proper gentlemanly height.

The cover of "The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh" by Claudia Grey. There are silhouette portraits surrounding one of an older lady, with three arrows in the wall.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I recently finished "The Murder of Mr Wickham" by Claudia Grey and I appreciate all the details put into weaving all of our favourite characters into one story! And now I'm onto the next in the series - The Late Mrs Willoughby!

The cover of The Murder of Mr Wickham by Claudia Grey. There is a nighttime illustration of a manor house with inhabitants silhouetted in the windows.

The cover of The Late Mrs Willoughby by Claudia Grey. A woman wearing a red gown has collapsed on the ground, spilling a glass of wine. Others stand around the cover in silhouette.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Ah it was so good! I was so worried about how they were going to end up together in the end! I love the Hellfire Kitties and need more!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Thank you! I'm sure I will - Always Be My Duchess was perfect!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I'm listening to @amaliehoward.bsky.social's "Never Met a Duke Like You" and I love the nods to Clueless and Emma! They are still at their "enemies" stage so I can't wait to see how this romance comes to be! 💖 #HistoricalRomance

The cover of Amalie Howard's "Never Met a Duke Like You". The couple is coming down a large staircase, she is wearing a yellow gown, off the shoulder, with a polonaise and ruffles. A narrow skirt would date it closer to the 1870s. He has black trousers, blue jacket, and a beige waistcoat. There's a white cat sleeping on the steps and he is holding his reading glasses.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I'm a few chapters into "The Murder of Mr Wickham" and I'm praying that that "precariously hanging mace" is what takes him out and not one of our beloved characters 🤣

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I just finished listening to "Always Be My Duchess" and I am in love with this concept (classic rom-coms as historical romance - this one is inspired by Pretty Woman)! Really enjoyable, I can't wait to read/listen to the rest! #HistoricalRomance

The audiobook cover of "Always be My Duchess" featuring a cartoon style blue cover with a man wearing a blue coat with tails, white pants and boots, leaning back to back with a woman in a red gown. She is grinning and appears to have roped pearls around his neck, keeping him against her. It is a homage to the rom-com Pretty Woman!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

After finishing the third in the series, by accident, I had to go back and start at the beginning of Christi Caldwell's "All The Duke's Sins" series! "Along Came A Lady" was a great introduction!

The cover of "Along Came A Lady" by Christi Caldwell, featuring a lady facing away from the reader wearing a magenta gown with short puffer sleeves and a wider neckline with black lace trimming.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I usually read gentle and light-hearted books; therefore, I don't often read books that would have a "Who hurt you?" line. Christi Caldwell's "The Duke and the Diamond" had a great one!

The cover of Christi Caldwell's "The Diamond and the Duke". The cover features the title and author in the middle with a young woman in a regency style blue dress on the left and a young man on the right. He is handing her a peach coloured rose and her arm is starting to show she's reaching for it.

"I made you sad"

"you didn't -" She immediately clamped her lips shut.

Only -

She felt his gaze sharpen on her face. "Who?" He murmured, relentlessly. "Who hurt you?"

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I finished Christi Caldwell's "The Diamond and the Duke" which is her take on Beauty and the Beast! It was emotional and captivating. I needed more after it was finished, an epilogue or even the next in the series (if there will be one), just so I can see a snippet of their life!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Oh my this was a very satisfying conclusion to the mystery, and for Jack And Lily! I can't wait for the next book!!!

The cover of A Scandal in Mayfair by Katharine Schellman! The deep bluish-green cover features a silhouette of a young woman with purple with a scroll reading "A Lily Adler Mystery". There is a gazebo in the background and small stars above.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I turned the page so fast! I had to know what would happen - did they get caught snooping? Did they admit any feelings towards one another?

Highlighted text reading "There wasn't another way out. Jack clenched his jaw, hoping he was not about to make a terrible mistake. The footsteps stopped outside the door.

Highlighted text reading: "Lily," he whispered, "I hope you will forgive me for this."

Her head snapped up toward him. "what-"

Jack didn't let her finish. He tossed off his coat, then yanked Lily toward him, toppling them both onto the bed and kissing her soundly just as the door opened.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Time for another new installment of a favourite series - A Scandal in Mayfair by Katharine Schellman!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Finished up 2024 by finishing "Death By Misadventure" by Tasha Alexander! It is my annual delight and this installment of the Lady Emily series did not disappoint!

The wintery cover of "Death by Misadventure" by Tasha Alexander. It shows Neuschwanstein Castle built by King Ludwig II with a sunset or sunrise in the background, but the forest is in bluey shadows.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

It's the "What do you think you're doing?" line that makes me think that!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I am wondering if these threatening notes the group are receiving are not from a villain but a younger, more idealistic agent who is furious at their changing priorities? @tracygrant.bsky.social

The cover of "The Southcott Jewels" by Tracy Grant featuring a lady (Mélanie?) on the cover. She is standing in a garden with a cat at her

Highlighted text reading: Kitty fished the paper out of the puffed sleeve of the muslin morning gown she’d hastily donned and held it out. She already knew the words by heart. "You’re a fool to try to pretend you aren’t what you are." Raoul set the cup down and held out his own note. "What do you think you’re doing? You can’t hide from your past."

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Reading "The Southcott Jewels by Tracy Grant and thinking about this line. It also made me think about how this is the beginning of a transitional period in the 1800s. We are leaving regency and all the changes that will come with that. @tracygrant.bsky.social

The cover of "The Southcott Jewels" by Tracy Grant featuring a lady (Mélanie?) on the cover. She is standing in a garden with a cat at her feet. She is wearing a teal regency era dress with a beige ribbon under her bust. The cat looks like it has a jade necklace on.

Screenshot of the book with the text "Odd how we go from the children scandalizing their parents to the parents scandalizing the children" highlighted

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Next up, The Southcott Jewels by @tracygrant.bsky.social! I love jumping back into this series - it's like meeting up with old friends!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I just finished "Return to Satterthwaite Court" by @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social and it was amazing! The scene in the conservatory was excellent! 😁

The cover of "Return to Satterthwaite Court" by Mimi Matthews. It features a Victorian couple gazing at each other on the cover

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I don't often read books that feature a "Touch her and die" sort of trope, but I have to admit I like the vibe here! - Return to Satterthwaite Court!

Screenshot of text: Her touch had been as soft as butterfly wings dancing over his skin. It had soothed the anger that had rushed through his veins after he’d hauled her to the ground. The fury he’d felt at the thought of anything—or anyone—causing her injury.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I love that Christmas appears in "Return to Satterthwaite Court"! A happy coincidence! 🎄

The cover of Mimi Matthew's "Return to Satterthwaite Court" featuring a couple gazing at each other in the foreground. The man, dressed in a waistcoat and shirt, has his hand on the lady's mid-back. She is wearing a straw bonnet with a pale blue ribbon and a slate blue off the shoulder dress.

Highlighted text: Arthur and Philly Heywood sat across from their children on the drawing room settee, their hands held in an intimate clasp. Behind them, stretching all the way to the drawing room ceiling, stood the Christmas tree in all its splendor. It was a new addition to their holiday celebrations. A fashion only recently brought to England, courtesy of Queen Victoria’s German husband, Prince Albert.

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I always love sharing my theories as I read 😂

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I'm sure I will! Your novels are always out of this world!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

So exciting I have loved this series so much!!!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Now that my wave of library holds has passed I can continue with @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social's 'Return to Satterthwaite Court'!

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Reading Regency @readingregency.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I just finished Elizabeth Everett's "The Secret Scientists of London" series and I thought they were so refreshing and different. Definitely with a bit of a modern edge they were humourous and heartwarming!

The cover for Elizabeth Everett's "A Lady's Formula for Love". It features a silhouette of a woman in Victorian dress (bellshaped) explaining something to a silhouette of man wearing a greatcoat. Between them is a beaker filled with pink liquid with a heart bubbling out the top.

The pink cover of Elizabeth Everett's "A perfect Equation". It features silhouettes of man and a woman in Victorian dress with a heart in-between them. On the heart is the equation "x+y=z". The woman looks like she is writing on the heart and the man is standing with his hand on his forehead, confused

The orange and yellow cover of Elizabeth Everett's "A Love by design". The silhouetted couple is standing in front of a blueprint for a bridge. She is explaining to him, and he is listening while holding a newspaper

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