In researching for Forever Shales, I came across some interesting bits of history, some of which I used in the book.
- There was a warehouse where one could buy "off the rack" funeral clothes. It was on Regent Street, London, and was called Peter Robinson's Court and Family Mourning Warehouse.
- For the care of leather products, one could use Nubian Liquid Waterproof Blacking. It was good for harness and leather articles, and it would last a week in all weathers. It was used on Shales's lead and collar.
- At Christmas time, sprays of red-berried holly were much desired to be used for decoration within the homes. The ones with the darkest green leaves were the most desired.
Forever Shales is an historical novel about a Victorian dog who tells his life story. Using real-life people and the history of the time, this novel takes the reader on an adventure into the past. Read how a dog bonds to his human companions, and how they return that love. Find out about this book and its author here, and also about the dog called Shales.
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