One of the classics besides Jane Austen novels I enjoy reading is North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell.This in an excellent North and South variation, that I can highly recommend to other readers. North and South is a classic set in the industrial North of England, and full of social conflict nonetheless because of the two strong lead characters, Margaret Hale and John Thornton. I’ve … Continue reading ‘Northern Rain’ by Nicole Clarkston
Hello dear readers, in my last post I already hinted at the connection Edinburgh has to Harry Potter or rather it’s author J.K. Rowling. Let’s start here. A brief summary of her life in Edinburgh: Joanne Kathleen Rowling returned from Portugal after her divorce. She brings her daughter Jessica with her and to live closer to her sister she moves into a small apartment in … Continue reading Harry Potter Trail in Edinburgh
Hello dear readers, another city I keep on visiting in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is a beautiful, historic city that appeals to me in many aspects. One of the main attractions such as the Royal Mile with it’s cobbled streets and many shops selling typical Scottish souvenirs. I am always on the lookout for small and practical items that take me back my … Continue reading Edinburgh – Regency Ball, Harry Potter and more
ramblings of a travelling book-nerd 