Historical Notes
The historical events in this story are as accurate as I could make them within the confines of fiction. I tried, wherever possible, to give the events the flavor of the factual account. For example, the style of language at the revolt of Dos de Mayo is taken from actual accounts of what happened that day.
No one could write about this period without the invaluable information found in Wellington: The Years of the Sword by Elizabeth Longford. I am also particularly indebted to The Age of Napoleon by Christopher Herold, The Prince of Pleasure by J. B. Priestly and Our Tempestuous Day by Carolly Erickson. Each provided outstanding information and insight to this exciting period of history.
Blair Bancroft
About the Author: Although I’m best known for my Regency romances, I love to venture into new genres and have written romantic suspense, mystery, medieval romance, and futuristic. At the moment I’m working on my first steampunk. Coming soon: O’Rourke’s Heiress, a saga incorporating characters from both Tarleton’s Wife and The Sometime Bride. For a list of my books currently available online, please see below.
In addition to making my backlist available online, I plan to upload some new works in the not-too-distant future. I’m always delighted to hear from my readers. I can be contacted at [email protected]. And please visit my blog at http://mosaicmoments.blogspot.com/
Blair’s books currently online:
Mistletoe Moment (Nov. 2011)
The Sometime Bride
Paradise Burning
Shadowed Paradise
The Captive Heiress
The Courtesan’s Letters
The Temporary Earl
The Harem Bride
A Season for Love
A Gamble on Love
Lady Silence
Steeplechase
Tarleton’s Wife
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