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Miss Collingwood prefers to keep her private life private. But of course, there are rumours…
… alas, don't believe the one of her being the daughter of an admiral of the Swiss Navy. Please ignore the gossip involving Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond. And whatever you might have heard about Admiral "foul-weather Jack" John Byron and a lizard was a lie.
At least we hope so.
However, we are at liberty to tell you that the paths of Miss Emma Collingwood and talented artist Mlle Amandine de Villeneuve first crossed in the second half of the 18th century. Despite their different cultural backgrounds the two ladies immediately formed a strong bond of friendship, based on mutual trust, sympathy and a shared fondness of cravats, ginger and Sir Joshua Reynolds. And the uniforms of the Royal Navy. And ships.
But that goes without saying.
The first book combining the talents of Miss Emma Collingwood and Mlle Amandine de Villeneuve is now available for purchase. "Lieutenant Samuel Blackwood (deceased)" is a Georgian ghost story featuring a cursed ship, a vengeful ghost, a haunted captain and a very daring lieutenant (said daring lieutenant is in love with his captain, so heaving bosoms will not make any appearances in this tale. It is a matter of the heart – but a heart of oak...)
If you, dear reader, should find as much enjoyment in Miss Collingwood’s writing and Mlle de Villeneuve's illustrations as the two ladies found in creating their art, their goal has been achieved. They hope to entertain – and we to sell books. If you buy their books, the world will be a much happier place to live in.
Especially for us.
With the expression of our greatest respect,
Timothy T. Tarbottom, Esq.
