Thanks so much for reading The Governess Without Guilt! Each novel I write demands its own unique process. In the case of Sophia and John, it was almost always enjoyable as I drifted deeper and deeper into each of their psyches, so I hope you were equally enchanted as a reader.
This novel is supported by a fair amount of historical research on a variety of topics. I share deep dives into my research every month with my newsletter subscribers. If you’re interested in learning more about accoucheurs, governesses, Cistercian nuns, counterfeiting, or even the Corn Laws, be sure to subscribe to unlock my research archive!
That said, I can point you to a selected bibliography, including:
A Governess in the Age of Jane Austen: The Journals and letters of Agnes Porter edited by Joanna Martin
In the Family Way: Childbearing in the British Aristocracy, 1760-1860 by Judith Schneid Lewis
The Making of Man-midwifery: Childbirth in England, 1660-1770 by Adrian Wilson
“They Are Exactly as Banknotes Are”: Perceptions and Technologies of Bank Note Forgery During the Bank Restriction Period, 1797-1821 by Jack Mockford.
A big thank you to everyone who helped me create this novel, including but not limited to: Abigail Strom at Victory Editing, Georgina Kamsika, Sara Israel at Thimble Editorial, Julia Gerbach, Asya Blue, Allison Manley of Novel Soap Co for being so swell, my sister Sarah, and my amazing husband Michael. His sneezes–and love–continue to inspire the Prestons.