Author : Marissa Doyle

Marissa Doyle graduated from Bryn Mawr College and went on to graduate school intending to be an archaeologist, but somehow got distracted. Eventually she figured out what she was really supposed to be doing and started writing. She’s channeled her inner history geekiness into a successful young adult historical fantasy series, and is now also happily writing contemporary romantic fantasy. She lives in her native Massachusetts with her family, including a pair of bossy but adorable pet rabbits, and loves quilting, gardening, and collecting antiques. Oh, and coffee.

They’re Everywhere!

Marissa Doyle May 8, 2025

In fiction about the 19th century, you see them everywhere: they’re carrying tea trays, opening doors, serving dinner, or wandering about decoratively at balls wearing

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The Universal Advertising Sheet

Marissa Doyle April 24, 2025

As a corollary to my collecting early 19th century fashion prints, I’ve accumulated a number of the advertising supplements that were published along with Ackermann’s

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Maid For You

Marissa Doyle April 10, 2025

Ah, having a lady’s maid. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? Someone to pamper you and pick up your discarded silk shawls and rub your temples with

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Remembering the Ladies

Marissa Doyle February 27, 2025

“I long to hear that you have declared an independency. And, by the way, in the new code of laws which I suppose it will

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An Intriguing Item

Marissa Doyle February 13, 2025

Not too long ago I ran across a fascinating item in the March 1, 1807 Monthly Compendium of Literary, Fashionable, and Domestic Advertisements–basically, the ads

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