A chronicle of the living of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was despicable for her extravagant political and own life. Read Full Story
Two great new movies out this weekend, GHOST TOWN (a dark comedy starring Ricky Gervais about a misanthropic dentist who "dies" and revives with the ability to not only see but talk to dead people) and THE DUCHESS (a biopic period piece based on Amanda Foreman's book GEORGIANA, The Duchess of Devonshire) about one of Princess Diana's famous relatives who shared many of her attributes and marital misfortunes. I'm short on time this weekend but here are a couple of fun, insightful clips. Enjoy... Read Full Story
The Duchess (2008)
In 1774 Georgiana Cavendish (Knightley) marries the sullen Duke Of Devonshire (Fiennes) with the sole purpose of providing him a male heir. The Duke, angered at his wife’s inability to fulfil her wifely duties - she gives him two daughters - embarks on an affair with Georgiana’s only friend Bess (Atwell), an open [...] Read Full Story
Keira Knightley in The Duchess
Sometimes interviews go one way, and sometimes another, as Diana Birchall reveals on her blog, Light, Bright, and Sparkling . In it she discusses her talk with writer Amanda Foreman and producer Gaby Tana, and how some of her questions were left unanswered. Linked with Diana’s telling insights, is Ellen Moody’s expert analysis of the movie, book, and the Duchess of Devonshire’s life. Click here to read it on Ellen and Jim Have a Blog Too.
The Duchess of... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Amanda Foreman. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
(Based on a true story) A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who reviled for her extravagant political and personal lives. She is a vibrant beauty and celebrity of her time. But she is trapped in an unhappy triangle with her husband and his live-in mistress. She falls passionately in love with an ambitious young politician, and the affair causes a bitter conflict with her husband and threatens to erupt into a scandal. DOWNLOAD :- click any of... Read Full Story
by Christine Wells As a writer of historical romance, it will come as no surprise to anyone that I love movies set in the time period in which I write, Georgian and Regency England. The movie I've been awaiting this year with great anticipation is The Duchess , starring Keira Knightley , Ralph Fiennes and Charlotte Rampling . The Duchess is based on Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire , a fascinating account of Georgiana's life, written by Amanda Foreman and promises to be a visual feast if the... Read Full Story
