AN IMPROPER LOVER is set in Regency England

ALMACKS
Ladies of Regency England had little control of their lives. The rules of ton were strict. They attended balls and routs in private houses or Almack's Assembly Rooms in King Street off St. James's Street. In Almacks however, a committee of seven high-born ladies enjoyed absolute authority. Only they could grant vouchers for admission to the subscription balls on Wednesday evenings. No one could enter without their approval. Even the Duke of Wellington was turned away when dressed inapp...