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Need Period Drama book suggestions...

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MadeForIt · 30/04/2007 02:14

hiya, I'm writing a play set in the 18th century. Long time ago I know!!! But I have never read or watched ANY period dramas... can anyone suggest any good books, films, plays which i can read to get an understanding of this era?

I abosolutely love the story i have been commissioned to write about but just need to get a picture of that time. Thanking you in advance...

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ghosty · 30/04/2007 04:05

Philippa Gregory's website

ghosty · 30/04/2007 03:57

'Wideacre' and 'The Favoured Child' by Phillipa Gregory (I think)

She also wrote one that was dramatised for the BBC set in Bristol in the 18th Century
I think it was called "A Respectable Trade" - or something like that.

I wouldn't say they are good but they are easy reading - you'll fly through them - and I think Phillipa Gregory is pretty accurate with 'life in the times' in her books ....

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