Jennifer Kloester
2010
5/5 stars
Kloester gives a detailed look at the culture of the upper class society during the British Regency period. A Heyer fan, she gives instances of where Heyer used the information in her novels. Despite this focus, it is a great resourcd for anyone who loves the Regency world, not just fans of Heyer's novels. Kloester writes well and is accessible to the layman, not just history buffs.
The book presents a wealth of varied information. Just for example, there are lists of important people, Regency cant, books referenced in Heyer's works, as well as facts on the newspapers of the time, explanations of how the mail worked, and descriptions of the Regent's Royal Pavilion. She also gives an extensive list of resources for further study.
Overall, this is an excellent work on Regency society life, and well worth a read for any interested in that period. I highly recommend it.
