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(Insert cartoonish witch cackle here.) October wouldn't be complete without a blog post relating...
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This is a guest post by Jess Toole. Thanks Jess! As a fan of the 2008 film, The Duchess, and a...
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Hi, I'm Jillianne.
I'm a historical fiction writer, a lover of history, and a hoarder of books. I'm the author of The Spirited Mrs. Pringle, The Hobby Shop on Barnaby Street, and The Lazy Historian's Guide to the Wives of Henry VIII.
The Lazy Historian is a history blog featuring stories from the past with sass. With a focus on Western European and women's history, I delve into anything fascinating. Learn more.
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