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Romantic fiction from the Signet Regency Romance publisher’s imprint, set within the Regency period in England. Some authors include Barbara Hazard, Evelyn Richardson, Amanda Scott, Sandra Heath, Mary Balogh, Barbara Metzger, Ellen Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Fairchild, Gayle Buck, Eileen Jackson.
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Coventry historical romances at the Internet Archive. Coventry Romance was a Historical Romance series published by Fawcett Coventry from 1979 to 1982. Most of the stories were set in the Regency era, with some in the Georgian and Victorian eras. Authors include: Leonora Blythe, Eleanor Anne Cox, Helen Tucker, and many more.
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World Historical Fiction: An annotated guide to novels for adults and young adults
Oryx 1999
This book and its complement (American Historical Fiction) fill a gap in the bibliographic reference shelf by identifying historical novels for both adult and young adult readers. World Historical Fiction contains over 6,000 novels set outside the U.S. The newest titles, as well as old favorites, are covered and books that are appropriate for young adults are indicated. Each volume is indexed by author, title, genre, subject, and geographic setting for ease of reference.
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Articles on Popular Culture in the Victorian Era
Collected links here at Century Past to articles about popular culture in the Victorian era (late 1800s). Topics include fashion, food, recreation and more. The articles were found in leading magazines and newspapers. Free online historical romance books.
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Photos from Historic Britain and Ireland
Collected links here at Century Past to selected photography collections from the late 1800s & early 1900s in the UK and Ireland.