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Paullett Golden

Real People. Real Conflict. Real Romance.

Historical Romance
in the style of Jane Austen

Wedding Traditions of the Georgian Era: Let Them Eat Cake

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Wedding Traditions of the Georgian Era: Let Them Eat Cake

Our blog series on marriage has finally reached the wedding ceremony. Let the wedding bells toll!

Marriage Settlements of the Georgian Era: Land, Money, or Love

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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.

Proposal Traditions: Myth vs Fact of Georgian Era Marriage Proposals

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Proposal Traditions: Myth vs Fact of Georgian Era Marriage Proposals

This post explores the marriage proposal traditions of the 18th century, including engagement rings, question, and bended knee.

Breach of Promise: Broken Engagements in the Georgian Era

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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?

Banns, Special Licenses, and Common Licenses in Georgian England

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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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