I came to writing through reading the masterpieces of the Golden Age. Dickens, Eliot, Hardy, Meredith, these inspired me to try my hand, to attempt, if I could, to recreate the literary art of the era, while, at the same time offering me the opportunity to bring some of that age old wisdom forward into our day. How much I miss the age of chivalry and ettiquete! And so, for a few hours each day, I imerse myself in that world. And I hope to do the same for you, my readers.