Paullett Golden

The topic for this research interest section is special licenses to marriage, something we read quite often in historical romance novels.

If a lady became widowed, would she be turned out, or would she have her run of the house, complete with love affairs?

Would the hero attend a local school, be sent to a private school, have a tutor, or...?

Is the Sir Mystery you met in the ballroom a Baronet or a Knight?

How comfortable might that lady's side saddle really be?

How might we determine at a soiree if a lady is truly accomplished?

Before hospital births, what was a mother-to-be to do?

Supposing you're destitute after being turned out of the house: where might you go for aid?