Happy Hour -- History of Valentine's Day

Welcome to Happy Hour with your hosts, Eliza Knight, Madeline Martin and Lori Ann Bailey. The three authors talk about the history behind Valentine's Day -- which goes back to Roman times -- wine, books, writing, pets, audiobooks, health, gift ideas and so much more!Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! [email protected] paired episode one with these wines:Lori -- Apothic CrushEliza -- Cantina ZacagniniMadeline -- Black Box, MalbecWe we read this week:Lori read a Regency romance -- Six Degrees of Scandal by Caroline LindenEliza read a Regency romance -- Someone to Love by Mary BaloghMadeline read a historical fiction -- Medieval Woman, Life in the Middle Ages by Ann BaerOur book releases (available online where books are sold!):Lori’s newest book, a Scottish historical romance -- The Highland Guard and His LadyEliza’s newest book, a Scottish medieval romance -- The Highlander’s HellionMadeline’s newest book, a Regency romance -- Mesmerizing the MarquisOur Websites -- find our links to social media on our websites and sign up for our newsletters!Lori Ann BaileyEliza KnightMadeline MartinCheck our websites and social media links for #TheListLassies our holiday gift idea lists from some of our favorite things!Poems/Valentine Readings:Chaucer’s Parlement of FoulesDuke of Orlean’s Valentine CardShakespeare’s Hamlet, Act IV Scene 5Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s How do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)Facebook Reader/Writer Health Group: Write Strong, Read Strong, Live StrongThanks for listening! If you love this show and want more of it, you can help us by offering a small donation. Every little bit helps. Support the show!Send us Fan MailSupport the show