If you’re looking for mysterious, gothic settings in British literature, Northanger Abbey (NA) by Jane Austen and The Secret Garden (TSG) by Frances Hodgson Burnett are interesting novels to compare. While it’s unclear if Burnett was influenced by Austen, but it’s clear she was influenced by the gothic romances of that era. Both authors write… Continue reading Gothic Settings in Northanger Abbey and Misselthwaite Manor
Author: Rachel Dodge
It Started with a Faun.
Did you know that Narnia all started with a picture of the Faun? C.S. Lewis said, “The Lion all began with a picture of a Faun carrying an umbrella and parcels in a snowy wood. This picture had been in my mind since I was about sixteen. Then one day, when I was about forty,… Continue reading It Started with a Faun.
Welcome to Misselthwaite!
I’m thrilled to finally be able to write these words: The Secret Garden Devotional launched this week and is NOW AVAILABLE! If you’re still looking for a Christmas gift or a special devotional for the new year, Mary Lennox, Dickon, Colin, and the Robin are waiting to welcome you to Misselthwaite! I had the best… Continue reading Welcome to Misselthwaite!
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
I’m thrilled to be partnering with an amazing group of bookish creatives for the annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Event! This year we are giving away 12 beautiful gifts totaling over $300! Here’s how it works! CLICK HERE to enter the giveaway. And then every single day between December 1 through December 12, we… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
The Secret Garden Devotional Blog Tour + Giveaway!
Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Secret Garden Devotional by Rachel Dodge, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: The Secret Garden DevotionalAuthor: Rachel DodgePublisher: BarbourRelease Date: December 6, 2022Genre: Devotional Devotional Inspiration from Mary Lennox’s Beautifully Mysterious Secret Garden The Secret Garden Devotional offers lovely inspiration that explores the themes of faith, family, contentment, wisdom,… Continue reading The Secret Garden Devotional Blog Tour + Giveaway!
Cyber Monday Sale!
Longing for Christmas with Anne Shirley or the March girls? Want to step into the Secret Garden in the New Year with Mary Lennox? If you’ve been looking at any of my classics-based devotional books and can’t decide which one to choose, I’ll make it a little bit easier! Everything in my Gift Shop is… Continue reading Cyber Monday Sale!
Savor the Season: Advent Devotionals
What helps you slow down to savor this season and draw close to Jesus? I love this quote by C.S. Lewis. Lucy says it and it’s so very beautiful. In this season, it reminds us that something WONDERFUL happened in a stable long ago — something that changed the world forever. The LIGHT of the… Continue reading Savor the Season: Advent Devotionals
Book Review: Fashionable Goodness: Christianity in Jane Austen’s England
Brenda S. Cox has just published her new book Fashionable Goodness: Christianity in Jane Austen’s England. It’s already receiving a wonderful reception, and I know it will continue. For those of us who are always expanding our understanding of Jane Austen’s life, and particularly her personal life and faith, this new book is an essential resource. When… Continue reading Book Review: Fashionable Goodness: Christianity in Jane Austen’s England
“Christmas at Highbury” Jane Austen Box on Sale!
I’m delighted to share that the theme of the new Regency Marketplace Jane Austen Box is “Christmas In Highbury”! These specialty boxes are an absolute treat and make the perfect gift for the Jane Austen fans in your life! If you missed my review of the lovely Autumn in Chawton Box I received, you can… Continue reading “Christmas at Highbury” Jane Austen Box on Sale!
Austen in a Box: Autumn at Chawton
I just received my first Jane Austen Box from Regency Marketplace, and the minute I opened it, I knew I had to share it with all of my friends here at Jane Austen’s World. This is a beautiful Jane Austen-themed experience not to be missed–and it comes right to your own front door! Special thanks… Continue reading Austen in a Box: Autumn at Chawton