Mimi MatthewsMimi Matthews

Regency England

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Madam, Ma’am, or Miss: Proper Address for Unmarried Young Ladies

In the nineteenth century, the proper address for an unmarried young lady depended on both the rank of the one being addressed and the rank of the one doing the addressing....

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Beauty and the Beast: From French Folklore to Victorian Romance

Published in 1740 by French author Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, La Belle et la Bête is widely viewed as the oldest version of Beauty and Beast, ...

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The Truth About Reformed Rakes: Victorian Views on Marrying a Scoundrel

When it came to marriage, many Victorian ladies firmly believed that a reformed rake was superior to other men....

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When Jealousy is Not a Curse – My Georgette Heyer Addiction: Guest Post by Avril Tremayne

Today, I am very pleased to welcome author and fellow #DashItAll Avril Tremayne with a guest post on Georgette Heyer!…

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A Century of Sartorial Style: A Visual Guide to 19th Century Menswear

A visual overview of 19th century men's fashion, looking at general changes decade-by-decade...

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This is Death: A Guest Post on George IV by Catherine Curzon

Today, I am very pleased to welcome royal historian and author Catherine Curzon with a fascinating guest post on the death of King George…

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Mimi’s books are also available at Penguin Random House, IndieBound and Powell’s, and at Amazon in the UK, Australia, and Canada.

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