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[Missy]

@Lauren, that running around at the end was weird. lol

[Debby *BabyDee*]

Missy wrote: "First look at the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion.
https://www.vogue.com/article/dakota-..."

Persuasion is one of my favorite and looking forward to watching on Netflix. I do quite like the.older version as well.

[Jaime]

Hi everyone,

I am Looking for a book to read with forced marriage and/or kidnapped bride.

Similar to these amazing books

Devil’s Embrace by Catherine Coulter
Untamed by Elizabeth Lowell
By Arrangement by Madeline Hunter
The Westmoreland Series by Judith McNaught

Risqué content or dark content allowed.
Alpha Male a must..

Ideas?

[Debby *BabyDee*]

Mr. Malcolm's List is set to arrival in theaters this July. I really enjoyed the book. Trailer below:

Watch "Mr. Malcolm's List Trailer #1 (2022) | Movieclips Trailers" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/4ONCEOWbl4s

[Missy]

This video was shared on a historical romance Facebook group so I wanted to share it here.

Redesigning Historical Romance Novel Covers to be Actually Historical
https://youtu.be/RH3lvl0_JOU

[Oleander]

Thank you. That was interesting.

[Missy]

I thought so, too.

[Debby *BabyDee*]

Missy wrote: "I thought so, too."

@Missy.

Very interesting...i for one am a "cover girl" and that is what grabs my eye. However the video sheds some valuable insight on covers and i for one would like to know if any exist portraying their true period of fashion. Very interesting indeed. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[Missy]

One of the comments on Facebook mentioned Lucinda Brant's book covers for her Roxton Family series were redesigned to be historically accurate.

Here's the author's blog where she shares that journey and a behind the scene video of the making of the new cover of Midnight Marriage. The ebook is free by the way!

Before: After: .

Blog: https://www.lucindabrant.com/blog/rox...

BTS: https://youtu.be/dyBnO-loQz8

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

This is a very good video. It had always been a pet hate of mine, that the fashion do not represent the proper time scale.
Thanks Missy 👏👏👏

[Lauren]

Missy wrote: "This video was shared on a historical romance Facebook group so I wanted to share it here.

Redesigning Historical Romance Novel Covers to be Actually Historical
https://youtu.be/RH3lvl0_JOU"

Wow! This was so interesting. It seems to me that the marketers could definitely do a better job in keeping to the actual time periods without endangering sales.

[Debby *BabyDee*]

Missy wrote: "One of the comments on Facebook mentioned Lucinda Brant's book covers for her Roxton Family series were redesigned to be historically accurate.

Here's the author's blog where she shares that jour..."

@Missy...I saw that. I read the "before" and quite like the after. I've read quite a few books this year where the covers didn't appeal to me but the books were quite good. Thanks...going to check out the links you posted. 😊

[Debby *BabyDee*]

Lauren wrote: "Missy wrote: "This video was shared on a historical romance Facebook group so I wanted to share it here.

Redesigning Historical Romance Novel Covers to be Actually Historical
https://youtu.be/RH3..."

Lauren...I agree with you.

[Susan]

I went to the theatre last night and saw The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Anne Bronte). (I had not read the book) It made think about society in the early half of the 1800's. I obviously read a lot of HR novels set in this era and I do love a book with a rake. In this book/play the effect of the ongoing boozing, hunting, gambling and misogyny are not pretty and I am wondering on my next read of a novel with an almost unredeemable rake I may think slightly differently. I have read that some consider 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' as the first feminist novel and I understand it was not well met at the time. I can certainly understand that.
Has anyone else read this novel?

[Missy]

I have not read the book.

[Debby *BabyDee*]

@Susan..interesting insight on the book. I havent had the chance to read it.

[Mariana]

Susan wrote: "I went to the theatre last night and saw The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Anne Bronte). (I had not read the book) It made think about society in the early half of the 1800's. I obviously ..."

I have not read this book, but it is on my list of classics to read. Would you be interested in a buddy read?

[Missy]

Persuasion 2022 is now streaming on Netflix!

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Thanks Missy 👍

[Debby *BabyDee*]

Og Goodie..Thanks Missy 🙂

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Mariana wrote: "Susan wrote: "I went to the theatre last night and saw The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Anne Bronte). (I had not read the book) It made think about society in the early half of the 1800's..."

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a great book. I like it best of all the Brontes.

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Missy wrote: "Persuasion 2022 is now streaming on Netflix!"

Thanks!

[Missy]

Here's the opening scene to Persuasion 2022.
https://youtu.be/OZGCzRBhOxs

[Lauren]

@missy, I hope you enjoy Persuasion. I've heard some bad reviews.

[Lauren]

OK, I watched Persuasion last night and OMG, it was so embarrassingly awful! It is like they deliberately missed every one of Austen's messages on purpose.

Aside from the costumes and the settings (which are quite good), the script and dialogue are cringeworthy. Even excellent actors like Richard E. Grant and Dakota Johnson (who did the best she could with such a travesty) couldn't save it!

I am SO disappointed.

[Debby *BabyDee*]

Ditto Lauren..my sentiments exactly. It was awful and so disappointed that I search for the 1995 version that i totally enjoyed. You are right...Dakota Johnson and Richard E. Grant couldnt save it. Not sure of the direction but not a Jane Austen redo I would toot about.

So...So disappointed in this remake ☹️

[Missy]

I haven't read Persuasion so I was able to enjoy the Netflix adaptation. I have seen the other movie adaptations from 1995 and 2007. The Netflix adaptation was lacking in the romance department though. I didn't feel the angst/pining/resentment from Wentworth as much as I did from the other two adaptations but I didn't mind since I enjoyed this version of Anne Elliot and her breaking the 4th wall.

[Debby *BabyDee*]

I watch Persuasion last night and sooo disappointed and thought it was an awful adaption although Richard E Grant and Dakota Johnson did an good job with no saving. It was lacking for me in the romance and seemed a bit rushed through in places. On the surface ..okay but in depth..did not do it for me.

[Jan]

Missy I'm glad you enjoyed, but I just couldn't get into it. I watched about the first 3/4 hour this morning and decided to give up and abandon it. Very disappointing. Way too modern but oddly at the same time had elements that seemed to be trying to be period appropriate. A strange mish-mash that wasn't working for me.

I didn't like the character of Anne (up to the point I watched anyway). She didn't feel much like the Anne I remember from the book. (It's a while since I read it tho.) OK for film makers to make changes of course, but if you change too much from the original, what's the point of using that material?

[Merry]

I have not read the book so I thought it would be fun to watch the movie. Well.....I watched abut 15 min and it was a bit jarring and didn't grab my interest. I may go back and try again. Seems to be trying for a Bridgerton type set.

[Lauren]

Glad you were able to enjoy it, Missy.

There were some elements I enjoyed such as the diverse cast and the settings and wardrobe.

I agree, however, the romance that is such a huge part of the book and the other adaptations is totally missing. The chemistry and intensity that is so much a part of Anne and Frederick's relationship is lacking and Anne comes across as self-absorbed and immature rather than sweet and loving.

The scene that really encapsulated Anne and Frederick for me is (view spoiler)[when after the long walk when he asks his sister and the admiral to take Anne as she is hurt and tired. In this version, it is an argument rather than the sweet and intimate gesture that it is meant to be. He doesn't even touch her like he does in the other versions. (hide spoiler)]*sigh*

[MG]

Correct.

[Missy]

🤣

[Kawthar]

this is my first time commenting in this grp BUT HELPPP EXACTLY

[Erika ♥OwlwaysReading♥]

😂😂😂

[Juliet]

Lauren wrote: "Glad you were able to enjoy it, Missy.

There were some elements I enjoyed such as the diverse cast and the settings and wardrobe.

I agree, however, the romance that is such a huge part of the b..."

I agree with you completely!! Anne did come off as self-absorbed and immature!

[Debby *BabyDee*]

MG wrote: "Correct.
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Funny..😂

[Topastro]

Hello all,

I have a trip to England booked for next month (eek!!) and I finally getting my itinerary ready. What are your Historical Romance must see places? I have a list but I don’t want to forget any!

[Lauren]

Topastro wrote: "Hello all,

I have a trip to England booked for next month (eek!!) and I finally getting my itinerary ready. What are your Historical Romance must see places? I have a list but I don’t want to for..."

How exciting! Have a wonderful time!
Aside from London and the usual haunts, you should try to go to Bath (Jane Austen museum is lovely).

Are you also going to Scotland?

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

We have some lovely historical towns and lovely country villages. The north of England is a nice place to visit.
I could recommend some places, if you let me know where you are visiting, and what you are interested in.

[Missy]

OMG! I would love to tour Chatsworth House!!!
Chatsworth House - English Stately Home - Chatsworth House Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSH0l...

As well as the other houses used in Pride and Prejudice (both 1995 and 2005).

Reel Destinations | Pride & Prejudice | Episode 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_laV5...

The houses of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice | filming locations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd3nO...

Emma (2020) locations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ6x2...

Downton Abbey (if you're a fan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CV2i...

[Susan in Perthshire]

If you're only going to England, then Bath, Cheltenham and London should be your priority.

What are you particularly interested in? which books have you read which have made you want to visit their locations? Difficult to recommend without more info.

[Lauren]

Topastro, if you go to Stonehenge just drive by. It's way overpriced and overcrowded. You can see the same view for free off the side of the road.

Personally, I've always wanted to see the the Isle Of Wright.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

I agree with you Lauren. I took my sister when she came from Australia. It was a Total Rip-Off . Chatsworth and Kedleston Hall have both been used in TV and films, both in the Peak District Derbyshire.
Yorkshire Dales have some lovely villages Bronte county, Howarth, were the parsonage the Bronte grew up. Skipton, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, these are just a few that come to mind.

[Sandra]

Meet Booklist Reader, Your New Book-Discovery Companion

https://ilovelibraries.org/article/me...

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

I don’t know if other feel the same as I do.

While reading some of these new books. I have to check I am reading a historical history story, as they tend to read like a modern story.
Also I find some of the covers can be mistaken for being a modern day book. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[Lauren]

Shaz wrote: "While reading some of these new books. I have to check I am reading a historical history story, as they tend to read like a modern story..."

I completely agree. I've even written in a review or two or three that the book could easily have been set in contemporary times as there are virtually no historical elements aside from a date indicating the year 🧐

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Hello all!

The voting form for the 2023 themes is available here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

Please vote by Nov. 25

Since the nomination time for January is coming up too soon, we will be using the "overlooked heroine" theme for January. This is one that was a popular option when narrowing the themes last year and was not one we did in the last year.

I will post this in multiple threads so it catches more members.

[Jenna]

cool!

[Sandra]

Shaz wrote: "I don’t know if other feel the same as I do.

While reading some of these new books. I have to check I am reading a historical history story, as they tend to read like a modern story.
Also I find ..."

I agree! It´very weird!