The kings of Georgian Britain were never short on drama. This book offers a fresh perspective on the lives of the four Georges and the events that shaped their characters and reigns as they presided over a changing nation.

A portrait of Jane Austen’s England told through the career paths of younger sons—men of good family but small fortune.

Packed with anecdotes, this is an intimate exploration of how the middle and upper classes lived from 1775, the year of Jane Austen’s birth, to the coronation of George IV in 1820. Drawing on contemporary diaries, illustrations, letters, novels, and travel literature, Sue Wilkes skillfully conjures up all aspects of daily life within the period.

The Real Bridgerton reveals the scandalous secrets behind the glamorous façade of the Regency era. From scandalous divorces and forbidden love affairs to political intrigue and shocking social faux pas, this book exposes the true stories that inspired the hit Netflix series.