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Courtesy Titles

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

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?

Entailments

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

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?

Breach of Promise: Broken Engagements in the 18th Century

What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?

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.

Widows: Support and Freedom in the 18th Century

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

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.

Paullett Golden