Elisabeth J. Hobbes author

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Writes Romantic Historicals as Elisabeth Hobbes & historical romantasy with the J. Teaches KS1. Powered by Tea. Autistic. An abomination unto Nuggan. She/her Books available here viewauthor.at/ElisabethHobbes

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Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 19d

I did the thing you should never go and looked at Goodreads for reviews of The Laudanum Ladies’ Society. One of these is from a three star, the other is from a five star. Preorder your copy here if you too wish to be repulsed by society 😁 mybook.to/LaudanumLadi... #reviews #books #society

It's a great and entertaining book but it left me feeling generally repulsed by society at large.

Overall, a very clever plot concept with at least one interesting character to root for. Read this if you like historical fiction and think that "Fuck off you puritanical nerd" is an appropriate response to anyone criticizing sex workers.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 20d

When you go out drinking and find a cocktail that your characters would love… mybook.to/LaudanumLadi... #cocktails #laudanum

A cocktail in a bottle called herb affair. It is very red.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 20d

My box of author copies arrived but I’m not there so oldest offspring and the dog opened it for me. 🥰 Now what to do with them all… #dogs #books #parentingwin #authors

A dog and and a copy of The Laudanum Ladies’ Society

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 20d

She’s actual size but she seems much bigger…

Close up normal size woman with a giant trowel in the background

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 20d

My amazing offspring is working as an activities director on summer school and has made me my very first merch. 😍 #merch #books #authors #bags #parentingwin

A tote bag with a hand painted laudanum bottle and poppies with the words ‘Elisabeth Hobbes new novel out July 28’

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 20d

3 more days to take advantage of this 25% off preorder offer at @waterstones.bsky.social Discover: Women breaking out of restrictive roles. Self discovery. A second chance at love. Good intentions with unintended consequences. www.waterstones.com/book/the-lau... #histfic #books #preorder

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 21d

It’s your own… Playmobil… Jesus… #sculpture #fountains #religiousart

A sculpture of possibly Jesus that looks like a playmobil figure.

End of building with a fountain and figure of Jesus (possibly).

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 23d

The reaction here. 😁 #worldcup #spain

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 23d

First impressions is that Porto is rather nice. #porto #portugal

A big iron bridge. Probably built by Gustave Eiffel.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 23d

Less than 2 weeks until publication day, so what is The Laudanum Ladies Society about? Women breaking out of restrictive roles. Self discovery. A second chance at love. Good intentions with unintended consequences. mybook.to/LaudanumLadi... #books #reading #openinglines #historicalfiction #romance

Gender swapped Breaking Bad
Victorian London
Glamorous villains
Morally grey heroines

The Laudanum Ladies' Society
Elisabeth Hobbes
Chapter One
It was a longstanding tradition that after dinner Jenny Rosewood ensured that her
Uncle Conrad was comfortable by the fire with his nightly sleeping tincture to hand. It was
also customary that on Thursday night she added two extra measures to the water glass without his knowledge before he entered the sitting room.
She'd long since made peace with her conscience for drugging him. Thursday was the
servants' night off, when Jenny visited her old school friend and Uncle Conrad had the house in peace with his paints to concentrate on his magnum opus. He had an ambition to publish a book of his paintings of the natural world. Tonight his subject was a selection of dried
seaweeds, some crystals and a dead crab.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 24d

Missy is enjoying the reflecting pool. #dogs #reflectingpool

Dog in a muddy almost empty, slime filled stream.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 25d

Here you go. 😁

The Day the Teacher Turned into a Troll
On the last Friday of the year,
walked into the
classroom, ready to learn as usual. But today there was no work waiting for them. And no teacher.
"Are we all alone?" asked
in amazement, giving a big
smile.
"Perhaps not!"
pointed to the front of the room where
a huge, green troll lay sprawled on the desk, its eyes shut and its head lolling backward.
"Peculiar"
said, putting her pencils down.
"Awesome though!' added
with a grin.
Bailey bounded over. "But where is
"Hiding in the staffroom?"
suggested helpfully, hanging
up her coat.
Maybe the monster ate.
sniffed
mournfully.
jumped joyfully onto a chair. "I'm the teacher now!" he
joked.
Just then the troll gave a great snort and rolled over, sending
pencils tumbling. Everyone leapt back in alarm.
flapped her hands fiercely. "Flee for your lives!"
Keep back!
abravely kicked a capybara shaped keyring
towards it but
leapt forward.
"Look!" he shouted loudly.
"What?'
asked warily, stepping back against the
whiteboard
"The troll has earrings,
explained enthusiastically.
"And a rainbow badge on its lanyard," added
who was an
authority on accessories.
stigated. "I think that i3
"she insisted.
heaved a sigh and shook his head. "How has that
happened?"
approached the sleeping troll. At the end of term
teachers are always tired and grumpy."

"But
can't stay as a monster."
muttered
"It's ridiculous,.
roared, rolling her eyes.
"Perhaps I should prod her,
-said persuasively.
"Possibly not. She's perfectly peaceful," pointed out as
the troll mumbled something under its breath about suffixes.
"But we have to make her better before breaktime.
blew her hair out of her eyes.
"How about something M
likes to make her happy?"
Henry M helpfully mentioned
"Aha!".
•addressed the class.
always has a
cup of tea in the morning."
"And there isn't one anywhere on the desk!"
announced
after looking closely.
"Oh, that's easily sorted out!'
Faid optimistically, and
organised a trip to the staffroom.
led the line and located Ms
defavourite mug.
added a teabag, also milk,
boiled the kettle and brewed the tea.
Ten minutes later
watched from behind their tables
sheld a funnel to the troll's mouth and poured the potion
as in.
They all ducked down as the troll gulped then gave a huge yawn!
It sat up and rubbed its eyes then turned back into their teacher.
The whole class cheered
"My goodness, it's late! Sit quietly and make less noise," Ms
instructed sleepily.
The children obeyed at once, without any chatting or fuss just
as they always did).
By the time ti
• came along the corridor.
everything was back to normal.
"What a quiet, sensible class you have!"*
said
approvingly. "They're the best in the school!"
My lovelies
grinned at the class. "Of course they
are. And they always make sure I have my morning cuppa!"

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 25d

My class know I’m a writer and keep asking me to write them a story, so for the end of term I did. ☺️ #teachers #authors

A story with names removed.
The Day the Teacher Turned into a Troll
On the last Friday of the year, walked into the classroom, ready to learn as usual. But today there was no work waiting for them. And no teacher.
"Are we all alone?" asked in amazement, giving a big smile.
"Perhaps not!" pointed to the front of the room where a huge, green troll lay sprawled on the desk, its eyes shut and its head lolling backward.
"Peculiar! said, putting her pencils down.
"Awesome though! added with a grin.
bounded over. "But where is
"Hiding in the staffroom?"suggested helpfully, hangingup her coat.
Maybe the monster ate M
sniffed
mournfully.
imped joyfully onto a chair. "I'm the teacher now!" he
joked
Just then the troll gave a great snort and rolled over, sending
pencils tumbling. Everyone leapt back in alarm.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 25d

One of the best things about teaching is the pictures. 🥰 #teaching #teachers

Felt tip pen drawing if a teacher with short red hair, pink glasses and earrings.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 26d

Do I love my dog? Yes. Am I also prepared to cynically exploit her for sales? Also yes. pmybook.to/LaudanumLadiesSoc #dogs #rescuedogs #petsploitation #books #authors

photo of a black and white dog with a book cover added. Also speech bubbles saying 'there is no dog in this! not good enough!'

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 27d

Before and after. Finally got a long overdue haircut. #haircut #shorthair

Woman with v short hair that doesn’t have much red in it now.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· 29d

A reminder that #SamNeill hated #NigelFarage

Amy Adams the pig is not, by any standard, a pretty thing, so not very flattering. My rooster, Michael Fassbender, is usually fairly noisy in the morning, though he's quiet today. He has a bit of a limp at the moment, which is ironic, because I tend to refer to him as my big cock.
Why did you decide to switch from your actual first name - Nigel? PickleMan
Changing it has been the best decision I've ever made. Now there is - God save us - the vague prospect of one of the worst Nigels ever becoming prime minister. Exceptions prove the rule - Havers, Planer, Davenport.
Mostly, Nigels are fools.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jul 12

Breaking Bad- but make it Victorian women. Coming July 28th and available to preorder now. mybook.to/LaudanumLadiesSoc #BreakingBad #books #reading #historicalfiction #preorder

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jul 10

Leaving school at 5pm. My classroom was about 12° cooler. #heatwave

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jul 9

Digging? Me? Never! #dogs #rescuedogs

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jul 8

And from @sinisterbulb.bsky.social a sequinned crow. 🥰

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jul 8

AMAZE! AMAZE! AMAZE! It’s my birthday today and my brilliant firstborn 3D printed and painted me Rocky! #birthdaypresent #projecthailmary #rocky #parentingwin

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jul 4

Local #Pride today so I gave Jim an outing @goodomenshq.bsky.social #goodomens

A pin badge of a man in a floor length sparkly purple fur coat with outstretched arms.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jul 2

When you go for a #mammogram and this is in the entrance. An early prototype? 😂 #breastscreening

Some sort of machine with rollers and clockwork.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jun 30

Last pottery class for this year. One to bring home today and more glazed and ready for firing. I’ve enjoyed this so much more than I expected to and learned so much. Roll on September! #pottery #eveningclasses

A green pot with flecks scraped away to show pink underglaze.

Three pots ready for firing. A tall vase, a wide shallow bowl and a small bowl. Different base glaze then with the same teal bubble wrap over the top.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jun 28

I’ve just inherited this from my uncle’s house.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jun 28

FauxAnatidaephobia: the fear that somewhere a fake duck is watching you. #ducks

A duck umbrella head peeking over a table.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jun 27

Lovely day with the youngest at Salford Quays, watching Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man at The Lowry with lunch from Baity Palestinian Kitchen. 🥰 #dayout #salfordquays #ballet

Two people sitting at a table with a large plate of meze.

Theatre stage with a 1950s diner and car set.

The Lowry Theatre on the other side of water.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jun 26

The youngest went out with @sinisterbulb.bsky.social and found my book in High Peak Bookshop. 😍 #bookshops #books #faerie

Person standing in front of a bookshelf holding Dance With the Fae.

Elisabeth J. Hobbes author@elisabethhobbes· Jun 24

It’s been a long day. Hooray for ice masks! #teaching #heatwave