18th century Stories

Piquet

18 Jul 2023

L'Amoroso.

'The Lover.'

July 16th 1720 To his most serene highness, Philip, Prince of Hesse-Darmstadt, Duke of Mantua. Excellency, it was with profound pleasure and the utmost delight that I took possession this morning of your fine cottage. The rustic beauty, drama and tranquil...

curvygalore

4 Sep 2021

Delightful Dalliances

St. Margaret’s Vicarage, Stratton-Over-Wye, Spring 1784 What bliss, thought Lucy Whitmore as she listened to the birdsong in the slightly unkempt vicarage garden. Even if she racked her brains, she couldn’t remember the last time she had a quiet minute to...