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Paullett Golden

Real People. Real Conflict. Real Romance.

Historical Romance
in the style of Jane Austen

The Waltz: A Georgian Era Scandal, i.e. A Loving Embrace on the Dancefloor

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The Waltz: A Georgian Era Scandal, i.e. A Loving Embrace on the Dancefloor

The waltz was the most scandalous dance of the Georgian era, but did you know the 20th c waltz is completely different?

Writing Implements of the Georgian Era

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Writing Implements of the Georgian Era

Writing was a popular pastime in the 18th century, not only for novels but also for journals and letters.

Gender Discrimination in Music Instrumentation of the 18th Century

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Gender Discrimination in Music Instrumentation of the 18th Century

Would the hero be seen as effeminate if he played music? Would the heroine be seen as masculine if she played a wind instrument?

Soundproofing Techniques in the 18th Century

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Soundproofing Techniques in the 18th Century

Supposing a hero needed a little peace and quiet, could he soundproof his bedchamber?

Aristocratic Composers in the 18th Century

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Aristocratic Composers in the 18th Century

Would an aristocratic composer be socially accepted? This post explores aristocrats dipping their nibs into music composition.

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