tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.comments2023-06-07T11:31:36.691+02:00Cathie Dunn writes...Cathie Dunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08537946350336674340noreply@blogger.comBlogger1512125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-38349955184073888032021-09-30T21:02:47.482+02:002021-09-30T21:02:47.482+02:00Lovely article, and I too felt the lure of Middleh...Lovely article, and I too felt the lure of Middleham and Wensleydale when I was recently there. I know I'll return too. Thanks for sharing!<br />Elizabeth St.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303791694870516981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-45132628461117721002021-06-23T10:11:38.761+02:002021-06-23T10:11:38.761+02:00You make me want to explore Corsica right away, Va...You make me want to explore Corsica right away, Vanessa! Thank you both for sharing more interesting information about the island.Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728672581776531161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-27060782766255656242021-05-07T11:52:24.546+02:002021-05-07T11:52:24.546+02:00Thank you for being part of my launch and for this...Thank you for being part of my launch and for this beautiful blog post! xLizzie Chantreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481675604549018833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-85019596783013444072020-08-31T11:13:29.768+02:002020-08-31T11:13:29.768+02:00Thank you so much for hosting the blog tour for Th...Thank you so much for hosting the blog tour for The Promise .Mary Anne Yardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350612918063788778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-44482274302218229212020-08-20T11:10:37.912+02:002020-08-20T11:10:37.912+02:00Thank you so much for hosting the blog tour for Th...Thank you so much for hosting the blog tour for The Devil's Crossing today!Mary Anne Yardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350612918063788778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-32667834152201700632020-08-19T11:24:09.312+02:002020-08-19T11:24:09.312+02:00Thank you for inviting me today, Cathie! I'm s...Thank you for inviting me today, Cathie! I'm so excited that Beathan is about to launch onto the shelves and I'm always delighted to visit your lovely blog. Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728672581776531161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-51354938385375993572020-08-02T23:37:47.945+02:002020-08-02T23:37:47.945+02:00Cathie, this is a fascinating topic for a novel. I...Cathie, this is a fascinating topic for a novel. It's interesting that your research mentioned childbearing as the main reason for Madame de Montespan's weight gain. From what I've read she also had a gluttonous appetite for food and drink, which makes sense, as she was self-indulgent in all other things as well -- power, riches, gambling, etc. There's a passage in "Louis XIV: The Other Side of the Sun" by Prince Michel of Greece in which the author says she "ate constantly and excessively," and there are similar testimonials about her love of food in "Affair of the Poisons" by Frances Mossiker and "Athénaïs" by Lisa Hilton. (All great sources for research, BTW.) Because this was the time of Peter Paul Rubens, I think she was perceived as attractive in part because she was so lush. But eventually she grew large even by 17th Century standards. She was a woman used to getting her way, so when she was vexed — like a lot of us — she tended to drown her frustrations in the pleasures of the table. One would presume that when Louis' eye wandered, this tendency only increased, along with her temper, gambling, and dabbles with the occult. She's such a vibrant historical figure, so passages about her in books are always memorable to me. I can see why she would be an appealing character/villain for a novelist. I hope you keep us updated on the novel's progress. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845323399749118930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-91441441699299630552020-06-16T15:41:16.117+02:002020-06-16T15:41:16.117+02:00Thanks for having us on your blog Cathy! It's ...Thanks for having us on your blog Cathy! It's fun to share Henry's "Love at first sight" moment.<br />Elizabeth St.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303791694870516981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-6129840503164572382020-06-16T11:21:17.571+02:002020-06-16T11:21:17.571+02:00Thank you so much for hosting Elizabeth's tour...Thank you so much for hosting Elizabeth's tour today! Mary Anne Yardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350612918063788778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-16099001598219455812020-06-09T10:58:25.628+02:002020-06-09T10:58:25.628+02:00Thank you so much for hosting Jennifer's tour!...Thank you so much for hosting Jennifer's tour! Mary Anne Yardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350612918063788778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-6320486599440964722020-05-27T14:41:37.451+02:002020-05-27T14:41:37.451+02:00Thank you for the awesome review. I'm delighte...Thank you for the awesome review. I'm delighted you enjoyed the story.Mary Ann Bernalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18303334056002197894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-86137667609153317002020-05-27T12:46:50.976+02:002020-05-27T12:46:50.976+02:00A BIG thank you for agreeing to host Mary Ann'...A BIG thank you for agreeing to host Mary Ann's tour and for reviewing Crusader's Path. I am so glad your enjoyed Crusader's Path, it is such a great book! Mary Anne Yardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350612918063788778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-54137637166512540332020-04-25T11:31:17.950+02:002020-04-25T11:31:17.950+02:00Thank you so much for inviting me onto your fabulo...Thank you so much for inviting me onto your fabulous blog!!Mary Anne Yardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350612918063788778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-18209392364420963912020-04-24T11:27:53.024+02:002020-04-24T11:27:53.024+02:00Thank you so much, Cathie!! Thank you so much, Cathie!! Mary Anne Yardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350612918063788778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-57578477878213514522020-04-20T18:53:29.073+02:002020-04-20T18:53:29.073+02:00Thanks so much for hosting me, Cathie. I apprecia...Thanks so much for hosting me, Cathie. I appreciate the support.Mary Ann Bernalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18303334056002197894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-71710680481645022572020-02-09T11:36:39.563+01:002020-02-09T11:36:39.563+01:00What a lovely review, Cathie! Thank you so much an...What a lovely review, Cathie! Thank you so much and I'm really glad you enjoyed A Shape on the Air! I do appreciate your time in taking part in my book blog tour this week! Dr Julia Ibbotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995251301654503792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-78760050845871019502019-12-13T14:28:05.839+01:002019-12-13T14:28:05.839+01:00Thank you for such a nice review! Thank you for such a nice review! Lucienne Boycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503065710057233256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-85090301427458144612019-10-31T16:39:04.677+01:002019-10-31T16:39:04.677+01:00Frédéric has asked me to tell you that he's de...Frédéric has asked me to tell you that he's delighted with the interview and found you absolutely charming. He's sorry not to respond himself, but you know what a busy life he has!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16046551396894790532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-29750081541343549152019-07-10T12:56:49.397+02:002019-07-10T12:56:49.397+02:00Excellent to make your acquaintance, Aldaith. All ...Excellent to make your acquaintance, Aldaith. All the best wishes to you for prosperity in your hearth and home... and similarly to your author and creator! Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-36580279244857522882018-11-15T17:18:19.225+01:002018-11-15T17:18:19.225+01:00Nith (from Agricola's Bane) says thank you for...Nith (from Agricola's Bane) says thank you for telling the world about him! Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-42958145126234099862018-11-15T14:39:38.477+01:002018-11-15T14:39:38.477+01:00Thank you for inviting me to share my news today, ...Thank you for inviting me to share my news today, Cathie. It 's an exciting day and a pleasure to be visiting you! Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-54155138972739418342018-10-07T13:57:04.484+02:002018-10-07T13:57:04.484+02:00Thanks for hosting me today, Cathie. I hope you ge...Thanks for hosting me today, Cathie. I hope you get to Corsica soon! I might stow away in your luggage.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16046551396894790532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-44035183660639718272018-09-13T12:42:07.222+02:002018-09-13T12:42:07.222+02:00It's a masterful story, as are all Sue Barnard...It's a masterful story, as are all Sue Barnard's books. Thank you for the insight, and for your great attention to detail, Sue!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250387358371385212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-21467991213340920052018-09-09T21:56:30.251+02:002018-09-09T21:56:30.251+02:00I'm sure you'll enjoy it. It's a fab r...I'm sure you'll enjoy it. It's a fab read. :-) Cathie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537946350336674340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-70702188081388412472018-09-09T21:25:56.024+02:002018-09-09T21:25:56.024+02:00I'm looking forward to reading this one that a...I'm looking forward to reading this one that awaits me on my kindle. Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.com