“He is a gentleman. I am a gentleman’s daughter. So far, we are equal.” – Elizabeth Bennet to Lady Catherine DeBourgh, in Pride and Prejudice Well… kinda. But the fact is, though Mr. Darcy himself …
Sir What’s-His-Name
Nothing says "lack of research" faster than getting the titles wrong in a historical novel set in England. When a hero is referred to as Lord John Smythe one minute and as Lord Smythe the next, or …
Splitting Heirs
Under the aristocratic system of primogeniture, followed almost religiously during the Regency period, the eldest son is the heir. He gets the title, the fortune, and the land. But what if there …
Mourning Customs
As a fan of Regency romances, I've always been interested in the mourning customs of the day -- black clothes and veils most of all. Then I discovered that my friend Loren the historian is even more …
Dear Margaret Mitchell
How would modern romance publishers react if Margaret Mitchell was submitting Gone With The Wind today? From: Today’s romance publishersTo: Margaret MitchellRegarding: Your submission, currently …