https://catherinepope.com/tags/my-writing/ Recent content in My Writing on Catherine Pope Hugo -- 0.148.2 en Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:59:32 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/harriet/ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:44:02 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/harriet/ A review of Elizabeth Jenkins' 1934 novel 'Harriet,' based on the infamous 1877 Penge murder trial. Discover how this psychological thriller exposes the legal vulnerability of Victorian women through the tragic story of Harriet Staunton's abuse and death. https://catherinepope.com/posts/seventy-years-a-showman/ Sat, 15 Nov 2014 13:19:05 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/seventy-years-a-showman/ A review of 'Lord' George Sanger's autobiography 'Seventy Years a Showman,' chronicling his rise from humble caravan beginnings to circus empire. Discover the Victorian showman who entertained crowds with learned pigs, living curiosities, and Ajax the mischievous elephant.