regency era · jane austen · historical romance · british aristocracy · strict etiquette · empire waist dresses · courtship · social climbing · 18th century · england
The soft glow of oil lamps spills across a cobblestone street as a carriage rattles past, its wheels kicking up dust. A faint scent of lavender and damp wool hangs in the air. You, you, step into this world of empire waist gowns and powdered wigs—where every glance carries weight. Who shall you be in this delicate dance of society?