Kayne Spooner
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Eloisa James:
What was the inspiration for Yasmin's name in The Reluctant Countess? I was wondering if there is a story behind why her mother chose it or why you chose it? Thank you for your beautiful stories.
Eloisa James
I can answer that with a glimpse at the next book, which starts in the same time frame (so Yasmin is unmarried):
“Silvester and I have been addressing each other by our given names,” Yasmin said, “so please, can we all be more informal? Stella, your name is French, so naturally I adore it. Mine is Yasmin, which is not French, but a version of my mother’s favorite flower, jasmine.”
“I certainly prefer informality!” Merry said, clapping her hands. “My name is Merry, as in Christmas.”
“Silvester and I have been addressing each other by our given names,” Yasmin said, “so please, can we all be more informal? Stella, your name is French, so naturally I adore it. Mine is Yasmin, which is not French, but a version of my mother’s favorite flower, jasmine.”
“I certainly prefer informality!” Merry said, clapping her hands. “My name is Merry, as in Christmas.”
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Porkkodi Pandian
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Eloisa James:
Will you please write something involving the romance of Lucia of Cosway and Evan of Beaumont? I don't know much about them, but I have been extremely affected by the tale of their parents. You see, I like to believe in fairy-tale ends, having so drastically failed in my own so far. Thank you!
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