By Cassandra Chambers Wagner JASNA-NC met virtually on January 23, 2022 with 41 attendees to enjoy a reading of “Letters in Jane Austen’s Novels: From Lovers to Villains to Fools,” a script by Marilyn Goldfried from the Metropolitan New York Region of JASNA. Writing to her sister Cassandra in January of 1801, Jane proclaimed: “I have now attained the true…
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Contributions From Members Tracy Mahl, Cassandra Chambers Wagner, Bonnie Britz, and Sara Tavela We’ve had quite a few folks express interest in buying or creating their own Regency wear lately, and several of our members were kind enough to compile a variety of resources for us. Gowns and Accessories From romance author Susanne Dietze, the articles Fashion for the Regency Lady and Fashion…
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“Tea Time with a Janeite” is a new series that features members of JASNA-North Carolina, digging into their love of Jane (and tea) and letting us get to know them a little bit better. The series is produced by member Mayra Garcia Mastin. Enjoy our inaugural interview! Janeite: Sue Scott Member since: 2002 What is your preferred tea or relaxation…
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By Laine Wood JASNA-NC met on December 12, 2021, to learn about and discuss a paternal cousin of Jane Austen—Elizabeth Hancock de Feuillide Austen. Chapter members Gisele Rankin and Sue Scott co-hosted the discussion. Eliza’s life story was told through a series of eight themes, all of which were informed by personal letters in the Austen family collection via Dierdre Le…
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By Sara Tavela JASNA-NC met on November 14 to discuss the novel Wit & Prattles by Nancy Martin-Young. A great boon was the participation of the author, a member of our chapter! The discussion began with a useful illumination of the differences between a historical and a contemporary regency romance. Authors Georgette Heyer and Barbara Cartland serve as major influences…
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