Gentlemen Prefer Marriage: Emmanuelle de Maupassant and the Bonds of Matrimony

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It’s a big step. And not for everybody.

By Alexa Day

The historical romance thrives on change. Evolution keeps it fresh as it provides all that candy historical fans love so much. The fabulous details, the excitement of past events, even those exotic speech patterns — it’s all wonderful. But if the historical romance weren’t making subtle changes to keep up with its readers, it might lose some of that popularity.

Consider the historical’s focus on marriage. Once upon a time, the historical he...