tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post7379819151498312557..comments2024-03-28T09:33:29.705+00:00Comments on Clothes In Books: Clothes in Books: Monica DickensClothes In Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-50282488376431887222013-09-19T14:31:36.358+01:002013-09-19T14:31:36.358+01:00I think Irish people having civil ceremonies are l...I think Irish people having civil ceremonies are looking guilty because they know they should be with the mother church! Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-39807005448545889192013-09-19T08:04:45.426+01:002013-09-19T08:04:45.426+01:00Even before I scrolled down to the bottom of the p...Even before I scrolled down to the bottom of the post, I thought the photo reminded me of some I've seen of my mum's parents - Dublin early 40's. There's almost a hint of a smile there, which makes me wonder at what point did people relax in front of a cameras and stop looking so stern? col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-38645250645876894492013-09-18T08:05:07.476+01:002013-09-18T08:05:07.476+01:00Even an imperfect novel from the past tends to hav...Even an imperfect novel from the past tends to have fascinating contemporary details, doesn't it? The kind of thing that even the best-researched modern novelist won't have thought of. And of course the clothes are always good...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-32240266722590469992013-09-18T03:44:41.173+01:002013-09-18T03:44:41.173+01:00Moira - Just from the bit you've shared, it so...Moira - Just from the bit you've shared, it sounds as though her work is more enjoyable as a 'period piece' than as an actual novel one can dive into. I love the description of that dress and coat though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com