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Tea & Strumpets: A Regency Romance Review Zoë Wernick & Kelsey Lubbe
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4.8 • 124 Ratings
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Tune in to hear two friends discuss all the steamy (and sometimes tepid) details of the regency romance genre.
Join us each episode as we take a trip across the pond and into the past in search of swoon-worthy Happily Ever Afters! We talk about all your regency favorites like Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons or Lisa Kleypas’ Ravenels, plus we dive deep into exciting new releases from rising stars like Scarlett Peckham, Cat Sebastian, and Evie Dunmore. We’ve got full book reviews AND fabulous interviews with bestselling authors in the genre like Kerrigan Byrne and Maya Rodale. Whether you’re looking for a book to add to your TBR pile or you’ve read our choice already, we’ve got a little something for everyone.
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126 - The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright
This novella may have more letters in it's title than pages! Despite it's long name, this novella is a gem of a story that follows the meeting and eventual romance between Mr. Right and Miss Eliza Cade. They are kindred spirits who find themselves thrown together over the years and at each meeting grow closer. Join us as we read, The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare! Pick up a copy of today's book, The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare!
If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 05:01: Intro, Author Fact05:01 - 10:45: Synopsis10:45 - 11:34: Parlour11:34 - 31:56: General Discussion
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And join us next time as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall! -
On-dit 007: The Best Books for a Newborn
So there's a tiny human entering your orbit and you'd like to get them some books and/or read to them! Today, book lover and mother of two, Zoë, shares her top picks that are sure to instill a love of reading into any baby right from the start!
The books shared from today's episode are: Global Babies by The Global Fund for ChildrenMoo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra BoyntonI Kissed the Baby by Mary Murphy
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125 - Maiden Lane 8 - Dearest Rogue
Well, listeners, it finally happened to us! Kelsey accidentally recorded with the wrong mic, so while our audio isn't quite the quality you're used to, the content still is! James Trevellion has been Lady Phoebe Batten's bodyguard for almost a year. While his presence seemed just another way for her brother to limit her freedom, she reconsiders his usefulness after he thwarts a kidnapping attempt. While she admits she needs him to keep her safe, she cannot help but feel more interested in him as a man than a guard. James has admired Phoebe from the start but never dreamed she would return his feelings. Yet when Phoebe suddenly kisses him one night, he's faced with a choice: make it clear he is only her brother's employee or give in to his deeper feelings. We're back in Maiden Lane with Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt. Pick up a copy of today's book, Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt!
If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 08:23: Intro, Author, and History Fact08:23 - 14:55: Synopsis14:55 - 16:22: Parlour16:22 - 44:56: General Discussion
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On-dit 006: The Plus One by Mazey Eddings
We do Regency Romance here but sometimes, a book is too good not to share. This is my review of Mazey Eddings's newest book, The Plus One. It's so good!
Pick up any of Mazey's books, right here!
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124 - Luna Sisters 1 - Ana María and the Fox
Ana María has just arrived in England after being sent away by her parents in order to avoid being a pawn of the French during their occupation of Mexico. Gideon is an MP with rising political career. Although they know they should stay away from each other both Ana María and Gideon constantly find themselves thrown together. When the threat in Mexico reaches England, will Ana María be able to count on Gideon or will he pick his political career over her? This is Liana de la Rosa's newest novel, Ana María and the Fox!
Pick up a copy of today's book, Ana María and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa!
If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 08:23: Intro, Author, and History Fact08:23 - 14:55: Synopsis14:55 - 16:22: Parlour16:22 - 44:56: General Discussion
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On-dit 005: Georgian vs Regency vs Victorian
Regency Romance is the term we hear the most, but what defines the Regency? Why is it called that? And what's the difference between Regency, Georgian, and Victorian? Zoë is here today with a brief, macro overview of these three eras, and a few romance book recommendations if you want to dip your toes into each!
Thank you to the following sources, used to compile the information for today's on-dit:https://victorian-era.org/georgian-era-facts/comparison-of-georgian-era-and-victorian-era.html
https://ellaquinnauthor.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/regency-trivia-regency-vs-victorian/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regency_era#:~:text=The%20Regency%20Era%20is%20a,Act%20on%207%20June%201832.
https://ironshepherdslivinghistory.co.uk/blog/posts/2019/ten-brilliant-victorian-inventions/
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And join us next time as we read Ana María and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa!
Customer Reviews
My favorite Podcast
I am an author of historical romance and I really love this podcast. They do a great job in terms of content, quality, and breath of topics. Highly recommended and totally worth to tune in!
Best Historical Romance Podcast
I enjoy listening to these two so much. The structure of their podcast has a little bit of everything: historical fact (which I love), exciting thorough synopsis, awesome discussion and strong opinions. Even if sometimes I don’t agree with what they say I enjoy their perspective and discussion much. Definitely feel the passion for the genre and the books. Plus the author interviews are super entertaining! I have read so many new authors and books because of this podcast and never tire of listening to them!
Fun podcast
I have a soft spot for historical romances and these two are great to listen to.
I like the banter and random historical facts. Just got started but already looking forward to binging through the archives.