Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy
Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!
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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?
- 6 min
Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits
Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?
- 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?
- 5 min
Breach of Promise: Broken Engagements in the Georgian Era
What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?
- 8 min
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
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?
- 3 min
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.
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