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The Compelling Allure of Mary Stewart: Mid-Century’s Master of Romantic Suspense

I discovered Mary Stewart's work earlier this year and have been devouring her books ever since. Mary Stewart was a popular author during her lifetime (1916-2014). She did most of…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 13, 2024

period-dramas

Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) – The Enduring Charm of This Treasured Period Drama

Downton Abbey: A New Era is the second movie in the Downton Abbey series, and it's even better than the first one, which was great too! If you're a fan…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 13, 2024

romantic-living

Engaging Pastimes of the Regency Era

I love games. As a kid, there was nothing I looked forward to more than the crossword puzzle from the New York Times. Playing with words and riddles has always…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 13, 2024

books

Dancing to Romance: Experiencing Vienna’s Timeless Charm Through Rose-Colored Lenses

I received a free copy of this book to write an honest review. While I wasn't paid for this review, all thoughts are entirely my own. I'm a romantic at…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 12, 2024

period-dramas

Lancelot and Guinevere: The Legendary Romantic Rescue Amidst Battle

The unrequited love story of Lancelot and Guinevere in "King Arthur" (2004) remains an underrated romance, despite the film's Blockbuster status. The way Lancelot looks at Guinevere, with Ioan Gruffudd’s…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 12, 2024

period-dramas

Always A Witch (2019): An Enchanting Yet Confounding Adventure

TV Series Review: Always a Witch (2019) Always a Witch is a contemporary Colombian young adult fantasy drama available on Netflix. The series is inspired by the book Yo, Bruja…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 11, 2024

movies-tv

10 Remarkable Novels Behind Captivating Historical Dramas

Sometimes, fantastic movies and TV shows come from equally amazing books. If you’re in a reading slump, it helps to turn to books you love or those that inspired your…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 11, 2024

books

YA Literature Critique: Angels At The Gate – Choosing Your Allies and Affections

Adira loves the freedom she enjoys traveling with her father’s caravan through Canaan. However, this freedom comes with a catch; she’s been raised as a boy her entire life, and…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 11, 2024

books

A Fresh Twist on a Classic: Darcy and Lizzy Take on the Undead in ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ Book Review

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Book Review "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" is an imaginative twist on Jane Austen’s classic story, blending the elegance of 19th-century literature with the unexpected…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 11, 2024

books

YA Book Review: Howl’s Moving Castle – A Unique and Enchanting Journey

I can't deny it; this is one of the rare occasions I picked up a book because of the film. I fell in love with "Howl’s Moving Castle" when I…

thesilverpetticoatreview January 10, 2024