Even with a modest body of dialogue, some characters make a big impression. Lady Winchelle-Smythe is easily imagined as wearing opulent clothing, jewels and always available for a quick jab at others. As you’ll see when you read That Wylde Woman! Marleigh is wise enough to know precisely how to handle Lady Winchelle-Symthe. Let’s take a peek at her. 

Excerpt from chapter 31
       A stout woman in the third row stood and began speaking in a superior tone. “I am Lady Winchell-Smythe, and I am quite sure noneof the ladies here will be speaking to common sailors, blacksmiths, or teamsters.”
                “Not thee Lady Winchell-Smythe? Oh my. I am so privileged to meet you. Ladies, perhaps some of you are unaware. Lady Winchell-Smythe’s home is that same household the War office found to be scrupulously managed and upon which they based the ideal model for efficient housing management. Your household must be superior in every manner.”
                Holding her hands high for all to see and emulate, Marleigh clapped enthusiastically for Lady Winchell-Smythe, who brightened considerably, smiled, and nodded left and right. Then turned to the back of the room and gave the imperial hand wave to her admirers.
                As the applause died, her tone and intent had dramatically changed. Lady Winchell-Smythe spoke in high-pitched, rounded vowels. “Yes, thank you for your generous applause. Yet, I have a question. How can such a charming and obviously intelligent young woman involve yourself with… common laborers?” 
                Lady Winchell-Smythe sat down, satisfied with her subtle inference regarding the American’s lack of propriety and reserve.
And a bit later….
             Now there was a definite buzz. Lady Winchell-Smythe, not to be outdone by an American woman and realizing the vast possibilities this had for the organization, stood to be heard above the general murmurs. “I will pledge one hundred guineas.”

That Wylde Woman! is now officially available on Kindle Unlimited.

My March 17 release, That Wylde Woman! a historical regency romance, is doing well. It is in Kindle Unlimited. For those who don’t have KU, the reduced rate of $2.99 is for the month of April. Australia seems to love me. Yea!         

 April 16 – Ann Arbor is the Dreaming Dirty in MI Book Fest at Hilton Garden Inn. I’m taking all six books – romance and erotica, even swag.  My new website: gloriajgoldsmithbooks.com is a revealing internet journey. 

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British money is a bit more complicated than American. British coinage has a base of 12, whereas American is based on 10. Plus, we have not only the difference between American and English coin values, but we also have to consider the inflation over 200+ years.

When I read that a dowry is 10,000 pounds, I try to comprehend what that means compared to today’s money. Searching the internet, I discovered that in 2020 1 £ was equal to approximately $93, and accounting for inflation since then, we should figure each Pound (1 £) had a buying power of a bit over $114. That would make a £10,000 dowry around $ I.146 million in 2023 America. And it means that each pence back then had the buying power of what we could purchase for about 47½ ¢ today.

So Rob and Odell are gambling for farthings, ha’pennies, or shillings. Compare that to things we can buy today. A candy bar usually costs between $1.75 and $2.00 today; Rob or Odell would pay 3 or 4 pence. A banana is about 64¢ per pound. Rob and Odell would pay about 1.3 pence per 16 ounces. Apples are $1.49 a pound (weight); Odell could buy a pound of apples for 3 pence. I hope this helps you get a deeper understanding of the Regency money and costs. The picture above is a Regency Era Shilling.