by Carrie Turansky | Jan 22, 2014 | Downton Abbey, Research
Hi Friends, I’m working hard on Book 2 in the Edwardian Brides Series, The Daughter of Highland Hall. It continues the story of the Ramsey family as they travel to London in 1912 for the season. One of the first events for the heroine, Kate, is her presentation...
by Carrie Turansky | Jan 3, 2014 | Giveaways, My Books
Hi Friends, Downton Abbey Season Four premieres on January 5th on PBS, and I can’t wait! I’m excited to see what will happen to all the characters, and I plan to follow them through this new season. Season three had a rather shocking ending . . . but...
by Carrie Turansky | Dec 23, 2013 | Research
Hi Friends, Many of the Christmas traditions enjoyed by the English during the Edwardian era were similar to those we enjoy in the US today, but some are quite different. I loved learning more about Edwardian Christmas traditions as I did research for my novel, The...
by Carrie Turansky | Nov 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, Many people have asked me how I came up with the idea to write The Governess of Highland Hall. So, I thought I would share a few questions and answers about the book’s inspiration today. Watching the British TV series Downton Abbey stirred my...
by Carrie Turansky | Nov 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, This Thanksgiving I am reflecting back over the many blessings that have come my way this year. I am very grateful to see the Lord at work in our family, especially in the lives of my grandchildren. What a blessing to see them excited about their faith,...