Who won? During the recent Cover Reveal party for our Waterloo Anthology, I asked, "Among the people associated with Waterloo and the Regency, with whom would you most like to have tea and a chat?"
The winner by one vote was Mr. Darcy of Pride and Prejudice, barely edging out the Duke of Wellington. Next, again just one vote separated her from the duke, was Jane Austen. Other multiple votes were won by Lord Byron and Lady Jersey. I think people were quite creative, In addition to Hariette Wilson, votes were received for Prinny, Lady Caroline Lamb, Josephine, Napoleon, and Keats, among others.
The Waterloo Anthology Authors will be at it again on April 1 with our Release Party, so join us then for more merriment and mayhem.
Two voters were chosen at random as "winners" from all those who participated -- Danniell and Mary Anne. Their copies of one of my paperbacks are in the mail.
Below, Colin Firth as Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy; Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
The winner by one vote was Mr. Darcy of Pride and Prejudice, barely edging out the Duke of Wellington. Next, again just one vote separated her from the duke, was Jane Austen. Other multiple votes were won by Lord Byron and Lady Jersey. I think people were quite creative, In addition to Hariette Wilson, votes were received for Prinny, Lady Caroline Lamb, Josephine, Napoleon, and Keats, among others.
The Waterloo Anthology Authors will be at it again on April 1 with our Release Party, so join us then for more merriment and mayhem.
Two voters were chosen at random as "winners" from all those who participated -- Danniell and Mary Anne. Their copies of one of my paperbacks are in the mail.
Below, Colin Firth as Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy; Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Jane Austen would have tied with the Duke if my vote counted. Several persons chose Lord Byron, And I was surprised several wanted to chat with Lady Jersey. From what I've read of her, those persons would not have been able to get word in, much less ask some questions; one of her ironic nicknames was 'Silence". Multiple votes were also cast for the notorious Lady Caroline Lamb, the even MORE notorious courtesan Harriette Wilson, and another poet, John Keats.
Which of the above individuals would be most offended at having received only ONE vote in our poll? Admiral Nelson? Josephine? Or Napoleon? I think all three would have been in a mighty snit at the slur. As would the man at left below, George, Prince of Wales, the Prince Regent. But he would have blamed is wife -- and pointed out that she got no votes at all! Also mentioned were Charlotte Lucas of Pride and Prejudice (Lucy Scott), the Scarlet Pimpernel (Anthony Andrews), and several Georgette Heyer heroines.
This question brought some fun answers! I will think up another for our Launch Party on April 1. Please join us on Facebook for the festivities. If you haven't signed up yet go to the Facebook Beaux, Ballrooms, and Battles page, and click on events.
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