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Real Women Of The Regency: Romance, Affairs, Fashion, Authors to Actresses & Women Leaders
Step into the incredible real-life stories of the women who defined the Regency.
Real Women Of The Regency will spark your curiosity and provide valuable insights into the cultural, historical, and social changes that rocked the early 19th century.
An exploration into the remarkable women who shaped the Regency period, this book offers readers a thoughtful glimpse into the authors, actresses, artists, and women leaders who made enormous waves in an era of radical upheaval and political change. The often-overlooked contributions of black women of the Regency, and the hidden world of lesbians. And not to miss the rules of romance to the scandalous affairs.
Artfully written with engaging prose and insights into the real lives and legacies of great women. Here are just a few of the women you will find inside;
* Elizabeth Lamb, one of the most influential of the political hostesses of the Regency.
* Letitia Elizabeth Landon, one of the most prolific writers of the era.
* Dido Elizabeth Belle, born into slavery and became a British heiress.
* Mary Shelley, a novelist who wrote the Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’.
* Elizabeth Fry, created the association for the improvement of female prisoners.
* Anne Lister, the first modern lesbian.
* Eleanor Coade, known for manufacturing neoclassical statues.
* Jane Austen, an English novelist primarily known for her six major novels.
* Mary Prince, an abolitionist and autobiographer.
* Lady Caroline Lamb, Anglo-Irish aristocrat, novelist and known affair with Lord Byron.
* Jane Harley, an English noblewoman, and another lover of Lord Byron.
* Sarah Siddons, one of the greatest English actresses.
This book reflects on the immense beauty and culture that we can find in this amazing period, along with the female pioneers who pushed for change and helped usher forth advancements in art, literature, fashion, politics, and much more. Real Women Of The Regency is a must-read for fans of Regency films and literature, history buffs, and anybody who wants to gain a deeper appreciation for these period-defining women.
Are you ready to uncover the stories behind the women of the Regency? Then scroll up and grab your copy today!
Real Women Of The Regency will spark your curiosity and provide valuable insights into the cultural, historical, and social changes that rocked the early 19th century.
An exploration into the remarkable women who shaped the Regency period, this book offers readers a thoughtful glimpse into the authors, actresses, artists, and women leaders who made enormous waves in an era of radical upheaval and political change. The often-overlooked contributions of black women of the Regency, and the hidden world of lesbians. And not to miss the rules of romance to the scandalous affairs.
Artfully written with engaging prose and insights into the real lives and legacies of great women. Here are just a few of the women you will find inside;
* Elizabeth Lamb, one of the most influential of the political hostesses of the Regency.
* Letitia Elizabeth Landon, one of the most prolific writers of the era.
* Dido Elizabeth Belle, born into slavery and became a British heiress.
* Mary Shelley, a novelist who wrote the Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’.
* Elizabeth Fry, created the association for the improvement of female prisoners.
* Anne Lister, the first modern lesbian.
* Eleanor Coade, known for manufacturing neoclassical statues.
* Jane Austen, an English novelist primarily known for her six major novels.
* Mary Prince, an abolitionist and autobiographer.
* Lady Caroline Lamb, Anglo-Irish aristocrat, novelist and known affair with Lord Byron.
* Jane Harley, an English noblewoman, and another lover of Lord Byron.
* Sarah Siddons, one of the greatest English actresses.
This book reflects on the immense beauty and culture that we can find in this amazing period, along with the female pioneers who pushed for change and helped usher forth advancements in art, literature, fashion, politics, and much more. Real Women Of The Regency is a must-read for fans of Regency films and literature, history buffs, and anybody who wants to gain a deeper appreciation for these period-defining women.
Are you ready to uncover the stories behind the women of the Regency? Then scroll up and grab your copy today!
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221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 12, 2022
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December 11, 2022
A must for any lover of the Regency period
5 stars
I have always had a fascination with the Regency period in England and love learning as much as I can about the era as well as reading romances set during that time. This book intrigued me as a way to learn more about the people of the Regency - and so the social history of the time - and also the women of the era and what their place was in and out of society.
Once I got into the author’s way of writing, I found her style to be really engaging but also quite informal. You certainly don’t feel like you’re reading a heavy historic tome which, for me, meant that I felt I really took in the information being delivered.
The book delves into the world of the Regency and how women fit there. As such, the book is split into chapters about certain parts of society rather than a different section or chapter detailing each of the women. I found this helped to give a really rounded view of the people we’re learning about and gave a really in-context overview of their lives. The chapters in the book are:
Introduction - A Right Royal Crisis
Crippling Conventions - The Rules of Romance
An Eye for Style and Elegance - Regency Fashion
Behind the Scenes - The Work of Political Hostesses
From Austen to Shelley - Female Authors
All the World’s a Stage - Actresses and Artistes
Making a Difference
Casting off the Chains - Black Women of the Regency
Lesbians, Cross Dressers and Other Taboos
Behind Closed Doors - Not So Secret Affairs
Conclusion - Legacies
There are some women that are quite well-known or that have appeared in many documentaries or drama series such as Jane Austen, Caroline Lamb, Anne Lister or Dido Belle to name but a few, yet many of the women mentioned were unknown to me. Even those I knew, it was still interesting and I found I learned more about them and their lives. In fact, I found myself learning a lot about the Regency as a whole. I liked to think I knew a fair bit about the Regency so I was delighted that the book taught me a lot about many different things and different people.
The author also took great pains to ensure she spoke of people of different classes - their experiences of the Regency being so vastly different from one another. While I admit that my interest does lean towards the aristocracy and upper classes, it was still fascinating to have a wider picture of the era and see where things deviated between the classes.
All in all I was charmed by this book. Reading it mainly as someone who enjoys the general and social history, rather than of the history of women specifically, I was delighted to find such a well-rounded book. The author clearly researched her subjects well, had a knack for getting this across to the reader in a captivating and interesting way, and I learned a lot of new things to boot. A very worthwhile read and one I would recommend to those who enjoy the real history of the Regency.
December 9, 2022
4.5 stars! Up front, I just wanna say that I wish this book was longer. I would read entire textbook of these women’s stories.
ANYWAYS. In Real Women of the Regency, Leah Gail covers well-known Regency figures ranging from Mary Shelley and Jane Austen to Sarah Siddons to Anne Lister. Readers are likely familiar with these women from various media or other readings, but it is always nice to learn a little more about them. What I really appreciated about this book is that Gail doesn’t stop there and goes on to cover facets of the era that aren’t so commonly depicted, from the lives of several women of color to stories of the (generally unacknowledged) LGBTQ community of the time. I learned a LOT that I didn’t already know, which is why I wish this book was a lot longer and/or had a lot more footnotes. I really liked Gail’s tone and commitment to showing all aspects of the period, not just the ones we usually see. I liked what I read, but was left wanting even more detail.
I love books like this because not only do they offer a nice diversion from fiction, but they also serve to give that fiction much-needed historical context.
Thank you to the author and Travelling Pages Tours for the review copy!
ANYWAYS. In Real Women of the Regency, Leah Gail covers well-known Regency figures ranging from Mary Shelley and Jane Austen to Sarah Siddons to Anne Lister. Readers are likely familiar with these women from various media or other readings, but it is always nice to learn a little more about them. What I really appreciated about this book is that Gail doesn’t stop there and goes on to cover facets of the era that aren’t so commonly depicted, from the lives of several women of color to stories of the (generally unacknowledged) LGBTQ community of the time. I learned a LOT that I didn’t already know, which is why I wish this book was a lot longer and/or had a lot more footnotes. I really liked Gail’s tone and commitment to showing all aspects of the period, not just the ones we usually see. I liked what I read, but was left wanting even more detail.
I love books like this because not only do they offer a nice diversion from fiction, but they also serve to give that fiction much-needed historical context.
Thank you to the author and Travelling Pages Tours for the review copy!
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December 10, 2022I love to read regency romance novels and historical fiction books set during England’s Regency Age. The strange social rules, elaborate clothing, lavish parties, and colorful characters provide for fascinating stories. However, fiction can’t compare to some of the true stories described in this book! I learned lots of interesting and little known facts about women of the time (1790-1820), including changes they helped to bring about, and the poor treatment they often suffered just because they were women.
If you enjoy regency romance or historical fiction and love learning about the Regency time period, then I think you will enjoy this one!
My thanks to author @leahgailauthor and @travelling.pages.tours for my gifted copy and my spot on the tour. My thoughts are my own.
If you enjoy regency romance or historical fiction and love learning about the Regency time period, then I think you will enjoy this one!
My thanks to author @leahgailauthor and @travelling.pages.tours for my gifted copy and my spot on the tour. My thoughts are my own.
December 10, 2022
Title: Real Women of the Regency
Author: Leah Gail
Release Date: October 12th, 2022
Page Count: 208
Start Date: December 8th, 2022
Finish Date: December 10th, 2022
Review:
This book is full of historical information. I learned so much from it. I also really enjoyed the sassy comments from the author. It's not every day you read a nonfiction historical book and get some comedy from it. I enjoyed this so much that I bought copies for two people who are important to me. I also have plans to reread it to take notes and make a list of the books referenced in it so that I can get them and read them too. I definitely recommend this book.
Author: Leah Gail
Release Date: October 12th, 2022
Page Count: 208
Start Date: December 8th, 2022
Finish Date: December 10th, 2022
Review:
This book is full of historical information. I learned so much from it. I also really enjoyed the sassy comments from the author. It's not every day you read a nonfiction historical book and get some comedy from it. I enjoyed this so much that I bought copies for two people who are important to me. I also have plans to reread it to take notes and make a list of the books referenced in it so that I can get them and read them too. I definitely recommend this book.
December 7, 2022
I found this to be an interesting and informative look at women from the Regency period! Most of the time when you think of that era, you think of Jane Austen or Mary Shelley, but there are so many more impactful women who we don’t know about! This book helps bring to light groundbreaking women whose stories deserve to be told! I learned about a lot of women that I had never heard of, or never realized what they accomplished! If you enjoy this time in history, then this is a quick, fun read for you!
October 26, 2022
Entertaining Read
This book was a fun ride. I loved the pace and I learned a lot. Never realised it was such crazy times beneath that proper facade. Well researched and I’m glad it included the perspectives of Black and Queer women of the regency. Really enjoyed learning all about this.
This book was a fun ride. I loved the pace and I learned a lot. Never realised it was such crazy times beneath that proper facade. Well researched and I’m glad it included the perspectives of Black and Queer women of the regency. Really enjoyed learning all about this.
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