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From the Research Files: Regency Pest Control

Simply Romance Posted on May 31, 2022 by Alina K. FieldMay 29, 2022

Two-and-a-half years ago I started a blog post based on Google Books find from 1777 called: The Complete Vermin-Killer And promptly lost the book in one of my many folders. In my defense, there was a lot going on during … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged caring for horses, Georgian agricultural management, Georgian household management, household medicines, Pest control | Leave a reply

Release Day! Quick Hits on Researching CLAIMS OF THE HEART

Simply Romance Posted on April 12, 2022 by Alina K. FieldApril 9, 2022

It’s release day for Claims of the Heart! Here’s the blurb: Since a perilous fall, Lucie Macbeth has been seeing more than a settled future as the heiress to a Scottish barony. The visions plaguing her include a man—one far … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged CLAIMS OF THE HEART, historical romance, Macbeth Series, Regency history

The Haunted Hospital

Simply Romance Posted on March 22, 2022 by Alina K. FieldMarch 20, 2022

The Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville, Virginia I’ve just returned home after spending a week visiting my sister in Charlottesville, Virginia. We share an interest in history, though she’s more focused on America’s past whereas I’m always looking for interesting tidbits … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged American Civil War, Exchange Hotel, ghosts, hauntings, Medical history

Rules for a Hero’s Behavior

Simply Romance Posted on March 8, 2022 by Alina K. FieldMarch 5, 2022

What makes a good historical romance hero? If you read Regency romance, you’ll encounter a plethora of dukes, marquesses, and earls, as well as some barons, baronets, and military men. You’ll even find untitled heroes and men of business. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged Gentlemanly behavior, George Washington, historical romance, Rules of Civility

Revisiting the Blacksmith and the Apothecary: Colonial Williamsburg

Simply Romance Posted on August 31, 2021 by Alina K. FieldAugust 29, 2021

Enjoy another look at Colonial Williamsburg: I’m continuing this week with a couple more pictures from our visit to the living history museum of Colonial Williamsburg: The Blacksmith Shop These are two of the four forges (furnaces or ovens) in … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged Apothecary, Blacksmith, Colonial Williamsburg

More from Colonial Williamsburg, The Tinsmith’s Shop

Simply Romance Posted on August 24, 2021 by Alina K. FieldAugust 21, 2021

Right now I’m spending a lot of time at the hospital (visitor, not patient). I’m reading a really interesting book about the Debatable Land, but, I don’t have time right now to assemble a blog post on that topic. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged Tinsmith, Williamsburg

More about Gaudy Male Fashions of the Eighteenth Century

Simply Romance Posted on August 10, 2021 by Alina K. FieldAugust 9, 2021

Buttons A few weeks ago I blogged a couple of times about gaudy men’s clothing in the early eighteenth century, here, and here. Besides the brightly colored coats and glittering trim, I have one more fashion piece to mention. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged 18th Century Men's fashions, Button History, Fashion History

The Rumford Stove #Historical Research

Simply Romance Posted on May 11, 2021 by Alina K. FieldMay 9, 2021

The Heart of the Home I’ve been in the midst of a kitchen renovation and have been thinking a lot about how lucky we are with our modern conveniences. Without a kitchen, I’ve been prepping food the way a Regency … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged Cooking Ranges, Count Rumford, Regency Kitchens

Mardi Gras, Carnival, Paczki Day and Pancake Day!

Simply Romance Posted on February 16, 2021 by Alina K. FieldFebruary 11, 2021

Inspired by a blogger who recently contacted me, I’m reprising an old post from 2015. Read on and check out the link to his post about Pancake Day. Since tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, it seemed like a good idea to … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged Carnival, Manyeats.com, Mardi Gras, Paczki Day, Pancake Day

A NECESSARY END–A Paranormal Historical Thriller

Simply Romance Posted on February 2, 2021 by Alina K. FieldJanuary 30, 2021

I’m delighted to introduce today’s blog guest, Diana Rubino from the Authors Helping Authors group. Diana has turned her love of history into some amazing stories. You don’t want to miss this! Here’s Diana: A Necessary End In April 1865, … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research | Tagged Diana Rubino, Historical Paranormal, John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln Assassination

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