20 April 2026,
How Eliza Wharton’s story in
The Coquette has been judged and reinterpreted for over two centuries. A reflection on reputation, morality and the ongoing scrutiny of women’s lives.
Read More…23 March 2026,
How private letters shaped public reputation in
The Coquette. A reflection on communication, judgement and the fragility of privacy then and now.
Read More…09 March 2026,
The real-life tragedy behind
The Coquette. How Elizabeth Whitman’s story became one of early America’s most enduring novels.
Read More…09 February 2026,
Why does
The Coquette still matter in 2026? A reflection on reputation, restraint and the limits of female freedom, then and now, as pre-orders open for a new P-Wave Classics edition.
Read More…02 February 2026,
A fresh edition of Hannah Webster Foster’s landmark novel
The Coquette, exploring freedom, judgement and reputation in early America. Featuring rare historical responses and new editorial insight.
Read More…06 October 2025,
We remember Dame Jilly Cooper, a fearless and much-loved author whose wit, warmth and boldness lit up British literature. Her life reminds us how trailblazing it was—and still is—for women to write on their own terms.
Read More…03 March 2025,
The Oscars remind us that fashion is as dramatic as any film or novel. From couture to personal expression, books about fashion tell fascinating stories—what are your favourites?
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