Louise M. Kiner

Even though this story takes place in 1908 ( not that long after the Victorian age ), I thought this article could be of interest for some of you history buffs out there :
          https://www.messynessychic.com/2018/02/27/the-real-ice-queens-women-who-the-conquered-the-cold-wearing-corsets/
          
          And, chapter 17 is now up after a brief interlude. Thank you for your patience. 
          https://my.w.tt/KxMwlVWt5U

A few days late, but I finally have finished editing and rewriting Chapter 16. 
          https://my.w.tt/PosGCy8K5T
          
          With all the freezing rain we’re getting today in Toronto, I think it's a great day to treat yourself and make some Georgian Hot Chocolate:
          https://www.facebook.com/HRPalaces/videos/374348160050295/

Alright, posting chapter 15 one day later than usual, but it's a good way to spend a snowy Monday afternoon:
          https://my.w.tt/NEDjW1J5QT
          I’ve been having great fun putting in many of Toronto’s historical sites into this story, this weeks addition being The Chapel of St. James-the-Less. You can read a bit about it here:
          https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=7487 #Wattpad #edwardian #toronto #paranormal #satire

Happy Sunday! Chapter 14 is now live. 
          https://my.w.tt/xttInHGqDT
          But, here is an interesting article on the history of Pugilism (as one of the new characters is a pugilist):
          https://guildhalllibrarynewsletter.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/18th-and-19th-century-fight-club-the-beginnings-of-british-boxing/

Lucky chapter 13 is now finished. 
          https://my.w.tt/BY2RsBMotT
          Here is a link to photos of Toronto from 1900-1909. There are even some nice ones of Toronto’s waterfront, which is mentioned in this chapter.  
          https://www.blogto.com/city/2010/12/toronto_of_the_1900s/

Happy Sunday! Here is chapter 12 and a very interesting vintage film of Toronto ( ok. It’s of 1917 Toronto, but still rather fascinating.):
          https://youtu.be/jbTbexguZ2E

Happy New Year! 
          Chapter 11 is here!
          I found this splendid photo that I wanted to share of the radial railway tram which our main character, Adella, attempted to ”catch” in chapter 10:
          https://www.facebook.com/256041347799190/posts/2404813526255284/

Finally, 10 chapters done and ready for you to read on a winters eve:
           https://my.w.tt/szsinXeCUS
          Otherwise, here’s an interesting podcast about the oddities of the Victorian Christmas card. It’s delightful listening:
          https://soundcloud.com/art-uk-podcast/weird-dark-and-wonderful-victorian-christmas-cards-ft-greg-jenner-episode-24
          Happy Christmas!

In order to celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday, may I offer you this recipe for ”chocolate wine”  to toast the occasion?
          https://ugc.futurelearn.com/uploads/files/87/96/87968e8f-948e-4cee-ab01-2f1a3bfa1407/Choc_wine_3.12.pdf
          Chapter 9 is now available for your reading pleasure.
          https://my.w.tt/FcA5PsHSHS

This interesting short film about how Victorian women would modify their clothing in order to be able to cycle was on my newsfeed the other day and I thought it an appropriate thing to share as the MC Adella Barlow in this story is an avid cyclist: https://www.facebook.com/GoldsmithsUoL/videos/695391347484388/
          Chapter 8 is now up. Enjoy!
          https://www.wattpad.com/660986533-curse-of-the-hideous-teapot-8