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I've decided to write a Victorian book that takes place in England (my story takes place during the 1850's in Somersetshire and other locations). I figure I should read some novels that take place in that time period. There are a few things I'd like to see in the novel so I can conduct research and understand how the topic was approached. I'm hoping for the following in the recommendation though I will take whatever I can find. Can fit under one or more of these:
I have read the Glass and Steele series (all books). Other than that, I'd like any recommendations ya'll have! xD Doing research is one thing, seeing it in action is another. And of course, I'm going to keep researching on my time from educational books ^^
So please recommend whatever you like, don't like, etc.
- female MC - since females were seen as possessions, and my story is centered around a female, I'd like to see how authors approach this topic
- family is middle or upper class, prefer upper class - my main fam in my story is upper class (arranged marriage via blackmail kept secret), so I'd like to see how the author executes this
- romance - my story does have a romance that occurs between the MC and her husband. Any romance, whether it occurred after marriage or before (which would have more limits) would be welcomed
- mystery - mysteries to solve would be fabulous! Especially if the MC is a female. I would love to see how authors execute this considering no one took a women's word for much!
- fantasy is a bonus - not needed, but I'd love to see this!
I have read the Glass and Steele series (all books). Other than that, I'd like any recommendations ya'll have! xD Doing research is one thing, seeing it in action is another. And of course, I'm going to keep researching on my time from educational books ^^
So please recommend whatever you like, don't like, etc.
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