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The game of hearts, the lives and loves of Regency women, Felicity Day

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The game of hearts, the lives and loves of Regency women, Felicity Day

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

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contains biographical information

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Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The game of hearts

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Felicity Day

Sub title

the lives and loves of Regency women

Summary

From glossy costume dramas to gripping reads, the glamorous world of Regency London's Bon Ton is synonymous with romance -- a place where dashing heroes and independently minded heroines flirt, fight and side-step scandal, all while in pursuit of the perfect match. But who were the real women who went looking for love in the age of elegance, and what were their lives really like? Taking us behind drawing room doors and into high society ballrooms, The Game of Hearts follows six leading ladies and their family, friends, and contemporaries as they move from matchmaking to matrimony and beyond. Candid insights into the competitive world of the marriage mart; real stories of rakish husbands and rich heiresses; and true tales of lost and long-lasting love, reveal not just Regency courtship customs, but truly captivating lives. Using diaries, letters and stories of scandal from the newspapers, author Felicity Day pieces together a rich and intimate view of this most beloved period of British history, showcasing the voices and opinions, hopes and desires of the real women who lived and loved in the Regency era

Target audience

adult

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