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Character Interviews

This interview with Lizbeth Trethow (from The Earl and The Enchantress) highlights some of her views on love, marriage, and family. A special thanks to Elise Cooper and Cindy Thomson for meeting with Liz over tea and scones at Novel Pastimes!

This interview with Lilith Chambers (from The Baron and The Enchantress) highlights some of her hobbies and interests, especially Walter. A special thanks to Alana Bloom of Dream Come Review for inviting Lilith for tea!

This interview with Hazel Trethow from The Heir and The Enchantress covers Hazel's hobbies, fashion, food, and more. Interview conducted by Alana of Dream Come Review.

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Locations In The Series

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Research Interests

The Earl and The Enchantress

The Duke and The Enchantress

The Baron and The Enchantress

The Colonel and The Enchantress

The Heir and The Enchantress

Gentlemen Sets of the Georgian Era: From Fops to Corinthians

From fashionable Fops to athletic Corinthians, learn about some of the different types of gentlemen in the Georgian era.

Ladies' Fashion in the 1790s: A Decade of Transition

The fashion of the 1790s transitioned from French to Grecian Revival, the precursor to Regency fashion but with more versatility of style.

Gentlemen's Fashion in the 1790s: A Decade of Transition

This post explores the shift from the Rococo fashion to the Corinthian style of the turn of the century.

Wedding Traditions of the Georgian Era: Let Them Eat Cake

Our blog series on marriage has finally reached the wedding ceremony. Let the wedding bells toll!

Marriage Settlements of the 18th century: 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.

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.

Calling Cards & Paying Calls: Social Etiquette in 18th Century

This post explores visiting card and social calling etiquette.

Courtesy Titles

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

Teatime & Tea Etiquette

How do you take your tea? Seriously. Tea became an important cultural element in the 18th century.

Charades, Riddles, and Literary Societies in the 18th Century

My first protects from wind and my second from earth, while my whole cures boredom of mind. How familiar are you with 18th century charades?

Scents for the Senses: Perfumes of the 18th century

What might a hero's cologne have smelled like during the Georgian Era? Were perfumes subtle or overpowering? Let's talk about perfume!

University Life in the 18th century

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

Hygiene in the 18th Century

Splish Splash, We're Takin' A Bath! Let's talk bathing, teeth cleaning, and body hair in the Georgian Era.

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?

Hairstyles of the 1750s

"Worry not, my lady, for you look irresistible with the sheep's head styling!"

Boathouses & Rowing Clubs in the 18th Century

Should a gentleman invite me for a row on the lake, I shall reply with an enthusiastic, albeit respectable, affirmative.

Christmas Holiday Traditions of the 18th Century

In this research section, we'll explore the holiday traditions during December celebrated during the Georgian era.

Entailments

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

Fetes, Samhain, and More: Autumn Traditions in the 18th Century

Did someone say trick or treat? Let's explore the autumn traditions and customs during the Georgian era.

Light Dragoons of the 18th Century British Army

There's not much more dashing than a cavalry officer astride his mount!

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?

Writing Implements of the 18th Century

Writing was a popular pastime in the 18th century, not only for novels but also for journals and letters.

Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the 18th Century

For this research discussion, I'd like to focus on celebrating Black lives in the late 18th and early 19th century England.

Coffeehouses & Tearooms of the 18th Century

Before the quintessential tearoom, we had coffeehouses. You might recall that our hero Sebastian in The Earl and The Enchantress...

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?

A Gentleman's Education in the 18th Century

Would the hero attend a local school, be sent to a private school, have a tutor, or...?

Veterans & Wheelchairs in the 18th Century

Shall we toast to disabled veterans? A look at masculinity, war injuries, and Georgian-era wheelchairs.

Baronet: Duties, Title, and More

Is the Sir Mystery you met in the ballroom a Baronet or a Knight?

Hippotherapy: Physical & Mental Rehabilitation

Did you know that horses are used for physical therapy, mental health, and rehabilitation?

Side Saddle: A Lady's Saddle in the 18th Century

How comfortable might that lady's side saddle really be?

Ladies' Accomplishments in the 18th Century

How might we determine at a soiree if a lady is truly accomplished?

Midwifery Herbs of the 18th Century and Beyond

When herbs were the best available medicine, how did midwives treat patients?

Bamburgh Castle: A Unique Hospital in the 18th Century

Where might you go if you you needed a smallpox inoculation?

Midwifery of the 18th Century

Before hospital births, what was a mother-to-be to do?

Foundling Hospitals & Women's Homes in the 18th Century: Noach Cottage Inspiration

Supposing you're destitute after being turned out of the house: where might you go for aid?

Gender Discrimination in Music Instrumentation of the 18th Century

Would the hero be seen as effeminate if he played music? Would the heroine be seen as masculine if she played a wind instrument?

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.

Soundproofing Techniques in the 18th Century

Supposing a hero needed a little peace and quiet, could he soundproof his bedchamber?

Aristocratic Composers in the 18th Century

Would an aristocratic composer be socially accepted? This post explores aristocrats dipping their nibs into music composition.

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