Coming this Week at "Stalking the Belle Époque" and Punch's Cousin

An Emerald and Diamond Stomacher
The Victoria & Albert Museum

Am I the only one who loathes summer? Being overheated is one of the most abhorrent feelings in the world. Ugh. However, though the weather is boiling, we’re keeping cool at Stalking the Belle Époque with heaps of chilly jewels, bucolic paintings, icy objects and an assortment of other comforting things which will serve to blot out the blaring sunshine.

Punch’s Cousin will also continue next week as Mr. Punch battles both Nanny Rittenhouse and Julian’s memories of the horrible things she did to him. Furthermore, we’ll discover whether or nto Barbara Allen is really insane or if she’s got a clever plan in play. Marie Laveau will begin her strange attempts at revenge and Gerard will try to find his way within the confines of an honest life. Meanwhile, Ulrika has a bizarre new ally in Giovanni Iantosca. Will her expectations for this relationship be realized or his Giovanni still just a hideous beast? And, what about baby Colin? Will the child escape to England with Punch and Robert or will Edward Cage discover that his missing “son” is just up the street? There’s a lot in store next week for Mr. Punch and his friends.

Bertie and I will be taking a brief hiatus on Thursday and Friday while we take care of some pressing business, but we’ll be offering up our usual posts every other day this week. We’re looking forward to sharing a lot of great information with you. Here’s hoping all of you stay cool!