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Marriage Annulments in Georgian England: From "I Do" to "I Don't"
Annulments often seem simple in Regency romances, but this wasn't a get-out-of-marriage-free card during the Georgian era.
17 min read


The Languages of Regency England: From Refinement to Espionage
Let's explore the languages that Regency ladies and gentlemen were expected to know, from the flirtatious French of Almack's to the dusty Latin of Oxford's halls, and uncover how they used these tongues to navigate their dashing world.
12 min read


Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy
Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!
11 min read


Homosexuality and Gender Identity in the 18th Century
Good golly, Miss Molly! Would it shock you to learn there was a vibrant gay culture in the 18th century?
12 min read


Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits
Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?
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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?
17 min read


Breach of Promise: Broken Engagements in the Georgian Era
What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?
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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.
8 min read


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?
8 min read


Dueling at Dawn in the 18th Century
With this glove, I challenge you to a duel at dawn! This post discusses dueling history and etiquette.
3 min read
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