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Paullett Golden

Real People. Real Conflict. Real Romance.

Historical Romance
in the style of Jane Austen

Proposal Traditions: Myth vs Fact of 18th Century Marriage Proposals

13 min

Proposal Traditions: Myth vs Fact of 18th Century Marriage Proposals

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

Banns, Special Licenses, and Common Licenses in the 18th Century

7 min

Banns, Special Licenses, and Common Licenses in the 18th Century

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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