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Discover the true Regency history behind the TV phenomenon.In
Inside the World of Bridgerton, author and Regency period expert Catherine Curzon explores the
historical inspirations behind the hit series, and illuminates the fascinating details of real life in Regency high society.
Examining a range of key topics, this
revealing guide covers everything from the class structure of the era and the crucial role played by
marriage to the
stunning fashion, culture and social events of the time that have enchanted audiences and history fanatics for centuries. With further chapters dedicated to
sex,
race,
the media and more, this is a window into the real history that has helped make
Bridgerton into such a
global phenomenon.
Offering insightful advice on what to - and what not to - wear, how to see and be seen, the reality of 'coming out' into the public arena, and decoding the real-life
scandal sheets on which the beloved TV show is largely based,
Inside the World of Bridgerton highlights how the
real ladies and gentlemen of Regency England lived and loved.
About the author
Catherine Curzon is a historian of old Hollywood and even older royalty. She has appeared on Radio 4’s PM programme and Dan Snow’s Story of England, as well as radio stations across Europe and the UK. Her expertise has been featured by BBC News, All About History, Smithsonian Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, and Elle Australia, among others. Writing as Ellie Curzon, her WWII sagas have reached bestseller status on both sides of the Atlantic. She lives in Yorkshire atop a ludicrously steep hill.
