Historical Fiction - Ellie Dashwood

Why Is Elizabeth Bennet So Poor? Doweries Explained

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Dec 10, 2020 | Published on Dec 18, 2020 | Regency Era, Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Uncategorized, Victorian Era

How many times in Pride and Prejudice does Mrs. Bennet shriek: “Mr. Bennet, my poor nerves!”? What on earth happened to her nerves? Well, probably lots of things. But foremost on her mind was that she had five single daughters to marry off before...

What if Pride and Prejudice Ended Differently? Unequal Affections Book Review

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Nov 30, 2020 | Published on Dec 4, 2020 | Book Review, Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Regency Era

Unequal Affections: A Pride and Prejudice RetellingAuthor: Lara S. Ormiston Published: 2014 Genre: Historical Fiction Pages 353 Rating: ★★★★★ Buy A Copy Okay, can I start this review by saying how much I love Unequal Affections? Is that even allowable in the book...

10 Signs You’re An Austenite

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Nov 30, 2020 | Published on Nov 27, 2020 | Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Regency Era

Does your passion for Jane Austen’s masterpieces overflow? Do you ardently admire and love Pride and Prejudice and never wish to be parted from it from this day forward? Then definitely check out these ten relatable Austenite signs. Pride and Prejudice 1995 1....

Julian Fellowes’ Belgravia is Downton But Irritating

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Nov 30, 2020 | Published on Nov 20, 2020 | Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Victorian Era

Belgravia by Julian FellowesPublished: 2016 Genre: Historical Fiction Pages 416 Rating: ★★ Buy A Copy The Plot Julian Fellowes’ Belgravia introduces us to a world where Young Queen Victoria has recently taken the throne. Aristocrats remain firmly on top of the...

The Painter’s Daughter by Julie Klassen Explores Charm vs Character in Love

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Nov 30, 2020 | Published on Oct 26, 2020 | Book Review, Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Regency Era

The Painter's Daughter by Julie KlassenPublished: 2015 Genre: Clean Regency Romance Pages 464 Rating: ★★★★ Buy A Copy The Story In Regency England, Sophie Dupont feels sure that handsome, wealthy Wesley Overtree will marry her when she tells him about their child. As...