"Queen Charlotte" book and trailer

This past Friday, Netflix premiered a Bridgerton spin off about Queen Charlotte, coinciding with a novel written by Bridgerton creator Julia Quinn...while I'm sure fans are well aware of it (and have most likely already seen it) by now, for those not aware, here you are! 😊

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton'sQueen Charlotte and King George III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix.

“We are one crown. His weight is mine, and mine is his…”
In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours.
Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent…not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she needed, because George had secrets...secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy.
Thrust into her new role as a royal, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court…all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King, even as he pushes her away. Above all she must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society. She must fight-for herself, for her husband, and for all her new subjects who look to her for guidance and grace. For she will never be just Charlotte again. She must instead fulfill her destiny…as Queen. (Via Amazon)

Royal Diaries and Girls of Many Lands-18th century

Books in the Royal Diaries and Girls of Many Lands series set in the 18th century:

1711

1720

Royal Diaries and Girls of Many Lands-19th century

 Books in the Royal Diaries and Girls of Many Lands series set during the 19th century:

1846

1857

1890

Regency life books

Books on life in the regency era I own:

UK version 

US version

Edgar Alan Poe

As I mentioned in my last post, I'm a big fan of Edgar Alan Poe, and as today is his birthday, some more Poe related Content...

Books I own:

When eight-year-old Virginia "Sissy" Clemm meets her handsome cousin, Eddy, she sees the perfect husband she's conjured up in childhood games. Thirteen years her elder, he's soft-spoken, brooding, and handsome. Eddy fails his way through West Point and the army yet each time he returns to Baltimore, their friendship grows. As Sissy trains for a musical career, her childhood crush turns to love. When she's thirteen, Eddy proposes. But as their happy life darkens, Sissy endures Poe's abrupt disappearances, self-destructive moods, and alcoholic binges. When she falls ill, his greatest fear– that he'll lose the woman he loves– drives him both madness, and to his greatest literary achievement.
Part ghost story, part love story, this provocative novel explores the mysterious, shocking relationship between Edgar Allan Poe and young Sissy Clemm, his cousin, muse and great love. Lenore Hart, author of Becky, imagines the beating heart of the woman who inspired American literature's most demonized literary figure– and who ultimately destroyed him.-Amazon.com

1845: New York City is a sprawling warren of gaslit streets and crowded avenues, bustling with new immigrants and old money, optimism and opportunity, poverty and crime. Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” is all the rage—the success of which a struggling poet like Frances Osgood can only dream. As a mother trying to support two young children after her husband’s cruel betrayal, Frances jumps at the chance to meet the illustrious Mr. Poe at a small literary gathering, if only to help her fledgling career. Although not a great fan of Poe’s writing, she is nonetheless overwhelmed by his magnetic presence—and the surprising revelation that he admires her work.
What follows is a flirtation, then a seduction, then an illicit affair…and with each clandestine encounter, Frances finds herself falling slowly and inexorably under the spell of her mysterious, complicated lover. But when Edgar’s frail wife, Virginia, insists on befriending Frances as well, the relationship becomes as dark and twisted as one of Poe’s tales. And like those gothic heroines whose fates are forever sealed, Frances begins to fear that deceiving Mrs. Poe may be as impossible as cheating death itself…-Amazon.com

This playlist is for the 1997 spoken word album Closed On Account Of Rabies, featuring multiple well known artists reading selected Poe works.

While this playlist is for the Nox Arcana album Shadow Of the Raven inspired by Poe.

And lastly, my Poe inspired outfit:

The Pale Blue Eye

I saw this last night, and as I expected, Christian Bale and Poe is a well made match...if you've seen it as well, feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments!

Bridgerton season 2 trailer

Admittedly, I've yet to finish season one as I'm a bit divided about the historical liberties taken and I'm not a fan of romances in general, but I'd be remiss not to mention the hit that is Bridgerton and that season 2 is due upon us very soon:

Season 1 trailer just because...