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Paullett Golden

Real People. Real Conflict. Real Romance.

Historical Romance
in the style of Jane Austen

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

21 min

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.

Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy

10 min

Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy

Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!

University Life in Georgian England

20 min

University Life in Georgian England

One cannot be both gentleman and scholar. A brief look at university life during the 18th century.

Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits

6 min

Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits

Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?

Nobility: Titles, Duties, Forms of Address, and More

16 min

Nobility: Titles, Duties, Forms of Address, and More

Many of our heroes are aristocrats, but have you ever wondered at the difference between the titles and duties?

Widows: Support and Freedom in the Georgian Era

8 min

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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