“Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise people for their wisdom.” — Elizabeth Gaskell

Today marks the 200th birthday of Elizabeth Gaskell, author of North and South, Cranford and Wives and Daughters amongst others. To celebrate, Austenprose is hosting a blog tour in her honor—

“In addition to a biography of her life, her novels, short stories and movies will be reviewed, reading resources detailed, and a photographic tour of her home at Plymouth Grove in Manchester will be featured.” — Austenprose

Be sure to visit Austenprose for full details and a listing of all the participating blogs. Happy Birthday, Elizabeth!

“Out of the way! We are in the throes of an exceptional emergency! This is no occasion for sport—there is lace at stake!” — Ms. Pole (Cranford)

Teresa

Teresa (nom de plume: Torrance Sené) is a self-proclaimed geek, a Janeite, a lover of werewolves and bad-ass angels, an aspiring novelist and an avid book reader who freelances as a web designer. You can follow her on Twitter at @eireannoir.

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