The Regency Era. Love Intrigues at the British Court

The era of the British Regency is famous for its romance, elegance, luxury, and glamour. In Felicity Day's book, the reader has the opportunity to penetrate the corridors of high society and learn more about how the aristocratic ladies lived: how their behavior was determined by the norms of etiquette, and their appearance was dictated by strict adherence to fashion, how wealth and inheritance influenced the choice of a groom. Using diaries, letters, and stories from newspapers, the author brings together a rich perspective on the Regency era, demonstrating the various opinions, hopes, and desires of real women who lived and loved during this period.