La Vie En Rose for 2006 June 9

The internet hates me, but in a way it is good to have it out for most of the day as there are then less distractions, but I do feel so cut-off from the world. Still, I finished The Masque of the Black Tulip last night when I was done working, instead of doing nothing online. Sometimes I wonder if Lauren Willig isn't too clever for her own good. It rather makes it seem as though she is trying too hard which is always annoying. Still I am excited for the next book, because it looks like it will be at least partially set in Ireland, and I think the main couple will be Geoff and Jane, what do you think Susie? I always really enjoy the parts about Eloise, the history student and researcher, as I can often relate to them.

I am finding some interesting things in my research. For example, here is a little note that Christabel Pankhurst wrote to one member of the War Council in Ocotber, 1915:

"I am glad to know that you feel so strongly about Serbia. Sir Edward Grey’s crimes against Serbia has put the Empire in danger and has stained our national honour with a stain that cannot be wiped out..."

I think it might be necessary to make my own research trip if I am going to continue along this path. There are a lot of things published, which is fortunate, but there are also a lot of things that aren't. including top secret war office type-stuff, and who knows I might make some exciting discoveries. There are also some juicy tidbits at the IWM that await being used for something good... like my thesis...

Edit: Heh. The French foreign minister's name is Declassé. How... déclassé.