June is the month for pearls, roses, and weddings. The pearl
is a symbol of innocence and purity, often worn by brides on their wedding day.
The rose is a symbol of love, and often found at weddings. But why is June a
popular month for weddings? It might have something to do with the Ancient
Romans.
Most know that the month of July was named in honor of
Julius Caesar and that the month of August was named after his adopted son Augustus
Caesar. It is no mere coincidence then, that the month of June- a popular month
for weddings- was named in honor of Juno, the Roman goddess of love and
marriage.
The Lemuria Festival, the Ancient Roman Day of the Dead,
which took place during the month of May, also had a hand in making June a
popular month for weddings. Because it was a time to honor dead ancestors,
unions were pushed from May to June, a more auspicious month to be married.
There were other benefits as well. Children conceived during
these marriages would not interfere with the harvest time and would be born
after the winter. In some cultures, getting married when there was a full or
new moon was considered especially fortuitous.
Perhaps my heroine in When
We Dance should have taken some of these things into consideration when
planning her own wedding.
BLURB:
STEP BY STEP
Miss Artemisia Germayne is used to gossip. She is far
from the ton’s version
of an ideal beauty. Worse still, she cannot dance. But when she finds herself
in the uncomfortable predicament of abandonment on her wedding day, embarrassed
and humiliated she retreats to the country.
Nigel Rochefort, second son of the Earl of Monfort, has
always taken his good fortune for granted, so when the woman for whom he
has a secret tendre is about to marry his friend, the only logical thing
to do is break up the wedding. But that scandal is only the start. The
bride’s sister has also disappeared, and Nigel must first clear his name to
assure Artemisia’s affections. As he gives chase, many truths are yet to be
learned. This is no simple country dance or game of seduction but an
unstoppable waltz of desire—and true love.
Links and Buy Links
for When We Dance
http://www.amazon.com/When-We-Dance-Alanna-Lucas-ebook/dp/B00O3M4GKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412557731&sr=8-1&keywords=alanna+lucas
BIO:
Alanna Lucas grew up in Southern
California. From an early age, she took an interest in travel, incorporating
those experiences into her writing. When she is not daydreaming of her next
travel destination Alanna can be found researching,
spending time with family, or going for long walks. Alanna Lucas is a member of
the Romance Writers of America, East Valley Authors, The Beau Monde, and Celtic
Hearts Romance Writers.
Nice to meet you, Alanna. I enjoyed your blog. I love Regencies, and your book sounds great!
ReplyDeleteInteresting history! I never knew that stuff.
ReplyDeleteNow that I'm understanding the 19th century genres better, I can more fully appreciate your blurb. This is on my TBR and can't wait to finally settle down to enjoy this very promising story.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun story!! Shared.
ReplyDeleteAlanna, I love the sound of your book. I can't wait to get to it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great article! I love how so much we still encounter has to do with Roman culture! And your book is fabulous! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for stopping by! I love sharing historical facts- especially odd ones ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove learning anything about those fabulous Celts...thanks for a great blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Alanna! I love these little historical tidbits.
ReplyDeleteA fascinating romp through historic trivia...thanks for sharing! Fabulous title, and the blurb...love it! Super sales, Alanna!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Wishing everyone a wonderful week :-)
ReplyDeleteLove learning new tidbits like this! What a great post, Alanna.
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