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As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is an article about opium usage in Britain at the time. In Victorian England, opium was both a mysterious allure and a societal blight. The image of opium …

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As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set at the time of and around the Great Exhibition of 1851, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of the Taiping Rebellion. The Taiping Rebellion is often overshadowed by other historical conflicts but is believed to …

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As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set at the time of and around the Great Exhibition of 1851, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing. One of the most significant buildings constructed in the early Ming Dynasty was the Porcelain …

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As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of Samuel Colt and his revolving pistols. In 1851, the Great Exhibition in London showcased the technological marvels of the era. The Crystal Palace in …

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As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of Britain’s failed bid for a Chinese Display. The Great Exhibition of 1851 aimed to showcase the world’s industrial and cultural achievements. Yet, one notable …

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As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of the Keying. The Great Exhibition of 1851 was, in no uncertain terms, the biggest event of the year – the century perhaps – and …

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As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories and facts I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of the The Crystal Palace and its creator. The Crystal Palace The Crystal Palace was a remarkable architectural achievement that was designed and …

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As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of the Keying. In the vibrant tapestry of the 19th century, the Chinese Junk Ship Keying emerges as a captivating tale, carving its way through …

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‘…A tree is only as strong as the forest that surrounds it.’ The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben The undergrowth crackles deliciously under Jaany’s bare feet. Each step is practised, honed by the teachings of her uncles and aunties, guided by the ancestors with whom she walks. Her steps are light yet sure. Beneath her carefree exterior is a …

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Bullheaded clients full of hot air and BS were her bread and butter.  It was a typical day in the life of PR Queen, Lydia Spinney. She was the maestro of crisis communication, image enhancement and turning setbacks into comebacks.  If you gave Lydia a lemon she wouldn’t turn it into lemonade, she would have you convinced it was a …

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