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The Regency Guide to Romance

A Pocket Companion to Love and Courtship
Brief Description
It is a truth universally acknowledged that romance can be a tricky business. Discover how to navigate the world of love and courtship with this charming, whimsical guide to modern dating, inspired by Regency-era etiquette. Looking to attract a suitor without enduring the arduous task of... Read More
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Discover how to navigate the world of love and courtship with this charming, whimsical guide to modern dating, inspired by Regency-era etiquette. Packed with tips for dealing with all kinds of romantic scenarios and quotes from figures like Jane Austen and Lord Byron, your heart will be swooning as you turn from page to page.

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that romance can be a tricky business. Discover how to navigate the world of love and courtship with this charming, whimsical guide to modern dating, inspired by Regency-era etiquette.

Looking to attract a suitor without enduring the arduous task of swiping through dating apps? Perhaps you have a broken heart that needs nursing and you don't know what to do? Or maybe an unexpected someone has slid into your DMs and you're unsure how to proceed? Whatever your predicament, this pocket-sized companion is here to guide you through the trials and tribulations of matters of the heart.

The Regency era is remembered as a time of refinement and culture, which makes it the perfect inspiration for dealing with modern dating life. After all, what better way to humiliate an ex-suitor than by being the best dressed at the costume ball? And we all know there's nothing quite like an elegant afternoon tea to help you forget your romantic woes.

Packed with tips for dealing with all kinds of romantic scenarios, and quotes from Regency-era figures like Jane Austen and Lord Byron, your heart will be swooning as you turn from page to page. So, dive in and discover everything you need to face the world of love and courtship with The Regency Guide to Romance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837997282

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Summersdale Publishers

Illustration: small icons throughout (approx. 60)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 128

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