Category Archives: Roaring Twenties

Best of Blog: Gatsby’s Mansion: Oheka Castle

Posted on August 5, 2015 by splendidsummer

Photos from OHEKA Castle posted with permission. I originally posted this in May 2013. Since The Great Gatsby is timeless, and summer always makes me think of The Great Gatsby, I wanted to share it again. “There was music from … Continue reading →

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The Real Downton Abbey – Diaries of Highclere Castle’s Aristocrats

Posted on January 11, 2015 by splendidsummer

Downton Abbey fans won’t be disappointed by Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey by the Countess of Carnarvon. I listened to the audiobook edition narrated by Sandra Duncan, Jenny Oglivie, and Andrew Wincott. This is the story … Continue reading →

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9 Lives to Live

Posted on June 10, 2014 by splendidsummer

Something sinister invades a shoe dealers’ convention where Grace hopes to pick up free samples. As quickly as her pumps can carry her, Grace is off with Jack, and their magical cool cats, Tatania and Zeus, investigating a conventioneer’s wife’s … Continue reading →

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Every Commenter is a Winner!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by splendidsummer

If you commented on the Hot Listens blog hop on this blog, you’re a winner! I’m going to send you free audiobook copies of Franklin Loves Lucy and Grace, Jack & Magical Cats Boxed Set Volume I. Check your email. … Continue reading →

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MEOW or NEVER

Posted on July 29, 2013 by splendidsummer

It’s the 1920s. Nothing interesting happens before 2 a.m. When a wealthy stockbroker’s wife disappears, Grace, Jack, and magical cats, Tatania & Zeus, rush to find her. Please click on the link below to get your copy of Meow or … Continue reading →

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Catty Corner is Available Now

Posted on July 18, 2013 by splendidsummer

At Grace & Jack’s rooftop cocktail party, a wealthy guest gets a call from his butler. Burglary at his beachfront mansion. Without missing a nap, magical cats, Tatania and Zeus, leap to solve a mysterious art heist in the 1920s. … Continue reading →

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Midnight in Paris — Meeting Zelda, Scott & Hemingway

Posted on June 9, 2013 by splendidsummer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzoOA473wq0

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Mini Bio of F. Scott Fitzgerald

Posted on June 6, 2013 by splendidsummer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL05VV040Ls

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1920s Resplendent L.A. Architecture

Posted on May 21, 2013 by splendidsummer

This post originally appeared in April 2012. Sowden House, 1926, Lloyd Wright, HOLLYWOOD TOUR, photo courtesy of Architecture Tours L.A. Awhile ago, a friend from London and I were meeting in L.A. and we discovered fabulous Architecture Tours L.A. We … Continue reading →

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The Great Gatsby Trailer

Posted on April 9, 2013 by splendidsummer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaBVLhcHcc0

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