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Historical Romance
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Marriage Settlements of the Georgian Era: Land, Money, or Love
If the bride has a dowry to offer, what does the gentleman have to offer? This post explores the contents of marriage settlements.
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Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy
Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!
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Homosexuality and Gender Identity in the 18th Century
Good golly, Miss Molly! Would it shock you to learn there was a vibrant gay culture in the 18th century?
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Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits
Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?
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Breach of Promise: Broken Engagements in the Georgian Era
What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?
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Banns, Special Licenses, and Common Licenses in Georgian England
The topic for this research interest section is special licenses to marriage, something we read quite often in historical romance novels.
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Widows: Support and Freedom in the Georgian Era
If a lady became widowed, would she be turned out, or would she have her run of the house, complete with love affairs?
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Dueling at Dawn in the 18th Century
With this glove, I challenge you to a duel at dawn! This post discusses dueling history and etiquette.
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