In the case of Elizabeth Chudleigh, it was more like lust at first sight.
- Visiting Fellow, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Newcastle University
It is likely that Austen met one of her earliest romantic interests at a Christmas party.
In the second episode of Jane Austen’s Paper Trail, we speak to Austen experts about her views on love, and the role of romance in Pride & Prejudice.
The ladies and gentlemen of the ton would have known a lot more about sex than the show would have you think.
At Georgian masquerade parties, participants flaunted their status, taste and wealth through ostentatious and creative dress.
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