The event was held in the local Victorian mansion, the Bishops’ House, and members of the Jane Austen Society were out in force. Not just the womenfolk, but several local ‘Dandies’ too. Some women had even worn Regency costume, elegantly parading their bonnets, gloves and stoles.
“Gillian was a fantastic speaker for our Jane Austen Society of North America regional event. She tailored her talk on the history of tea to our group’s special interests. Her talk was informative, fun, and engaging. Just a delight!” — Anna Lee, JASNA Idaho Southern Region, Co-Regional Coordinator
“She was extremely knowledgeable when talking about the history of tea. She has a congenial personality that makes it easy to work with her, and she is willing to take follow up questions.” — Susan Jarezcek, JASNA Idaho Southern Region, Treasurer
Are you a Jane Austen fan?
Who was “almost past every thing but tea and quadrille”?
Answer: Mrs Bates in Emma
Which novel did this come from: “The first act was over. Now she hoped for some beneficial change; and, after a period of nothing-saying amongst the party, some of them did decide on going in quest of tea.”
Answer: Persuasion
Which novel did this come from: “But indeed, I would rather have nothing but tea.”
Answer: Mansfield Park
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