All Hallows at Eyre Hall, the sequel to Jane Eyre, takes up Jane’s story as Mrs. Rochester, twenty-two years after her marriage to Edward. The novel, which begins on the 30th of October, 1865, is set on and around the AllHallowtide, or the Hallowmas season, a three day period during which Western Christians honour theContinue reading “Halloween Festivities in All Hallows at Eyre Hall”
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The Truth about Halloween: Origin, Symbolism, and Evolution of a Timeless Festival
Although many people think Halloween is a modern, commercial invention, it is in fact one of the most ancient, mysterious, and persistent traditions in the British Isles, which has naturally undergone many changes through the ages, and spread to other parts of the world. Originally called Samhain, later All Hallows Eve, and finallyContinue reading “The Truth about Halloween: Origin, Symbolism, and Evolution of a Timeless Festival”
Spine-chilling Characters: The Sin-Eater
One of the most enjoyable aspects of writing historical novels is the investigation process. Searching for those hidden bits of information that make research feel like a treasure hunt! All Hallows at Eyre Hall, is a Victorian Gothic Romance, and sequel to Jane Eyre. It is set on and around Halloween, 1865, in a mysteriousContinue reading “Spine-chilling Characters: The Sin-Eater”
Rereading Jane Eyre 