Most of the historical heroes I write about are lords or sons of lords. They're men who are allowed to have hobbies, but for the most part aren't supposed to be employed. Working is gauche, don't you know.
There's a bit more leeway with second sons or nephews of dukes, etc., but that's where another problem comes in. A historical romance is a fantasy, but it's also historical. So what's an appropriate occupation for a working historical romance hero?
Judith Ivory, in The Proposition, makes her ...
Published on August 20, 2010 00:45