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283:, where women are often marginalized, the Western romance focuses on the experiences of the female. Heroes in these novels seek adventure and are forced to conquer the unknown. They are often loners, slightly uncivilized, and "earthy." Their heroines are often forced to travel to the frontier by events outside their control. These women must learn to survive in a man's world, and, by the end of the novel, have conquered their fears with love. In many cases the couple must face a level of personal danger, and, upon surmounting their troubles, are able to forge a strong relationship for the future. 1645: 298:, historically described as "Red Indians", whose "heritage is integral to the story." These romances " instinct, creativity, freedom, and the longing to escape from the strictures of society to return to nature." Members of Native American tribes who appear in the books are usually depicted as "exotic figures" who " a freedom to be admired and envied." Often the Native protagonist is struggling against 102:. Heroes in Viking romances are stereotypically masculine men who are later "tamed" by their heroines. Most heroes are described as "tall, blonde, and strikingly handsome." Using the Viking culture allows novels set in these time periods to include some travel, as the Vikings were "adventurers, founding and conquering colonies all over the globe." In a 1997 poll of over 200 readers of Viking romances, 226:
on the high seas. According to Ryan Kate, heroes are the "ultimate bad boys," who "dominate all for the sake of wealth and freedom." The heroine is usually captured by the hero in an early part of the novel, and then is forced to succumb to his wishes; eventually she falls in love with her captor. On
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In this new style of historical romance, heroines were independent and strong-willed and were often paired with heroes who evolved into caring and compassionate men who truly admired the women they loved. This was in contrast to the contemporary romances published during this time, which were often
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period detail in order for her readers to understand. Where Heyer referred to historical events, it was as background detail to set the period, and did not usually play a key role in the narrative. Heyer's characters often contained more modern-day sensibilities, and more conventional characters in
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The success of these novels prompted a new style of writing romance, concentrating primarily on historical fiction tracking the monogamous relationship between a helpless heroines and the hero who rescued her, even if he had been the one to place her in danger. The covers of these novels tended to
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and incurs hardships trying to maintain a way of life that is different from the norm. By the end of the novel, however, the problems are surmounted. The heroes of these novels are often fighting to control their darker desires. In many cases, the hero or heroine is captured and then falls in love
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who first learns to respect her and her uncommon ideas and then falls in love. Heroes are always strong and dominant, and the heroine, despite the gains she has made, is usually still in a subordinate position. However, that position is her choice, made "for the sake of and with protection from an
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had reported that the "Avon originals" had sold a combined 8 million copies. The following year over 150 historical romance novels, many of them paperback originals, were published, selling over 40 million copies. Unlike Woodiwiss, Rogers's novels featured couples who travelled the world, usually
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Historical romance novels are rarely published in hardcover, with fewer than 15 receiving that status each year. The contemporary market usually sees 4 to 5 times that many hardcovers. Because historical romances are primarily published in mass-market format, their fortunes are tied to a certain
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When surveyed about their reasons for reading Native American romances, many readers cite the desire to learn about the beliefs, customs and culture of the Native American tribes. The novels within this subgenre are generally not limited to a specific tribe, location, or time period. Readers
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article in 1980 referred to these bodice rippers as "publishing's answer to the Big Mac: They are juicy, cheap, predictable, and devoured in stupifying quantities by legions of loyal fans." The term bodice-ripper is now considered offensive to many in the romance industry.
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extent to the mass-market trends. Booksellers and large merchandisers are selling fewer mass market paperbacks, preferring trade paperbacks or hardcovers, which prevent historical romances from being sold in some price clubs and other mass merchandise outlets.
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the rarer occasions where the heroine is the pirate, the book often focuses on her struggle to maintain her freedom of choice while living the life of a man. Regardless of the sex of the pirate, much of the action in the book takes place at sea.
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Medieval romances are typically set between 938 and 1485. Women in the medieval time periods were often considered as no more than property who were forced to live at the mercy of their father, guardian, or the king. Always a
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appreciate that native tribes "have a whole different way of life, a different way of thinking and a different way of looking at things". In many cases, the tribe's love of nature is highlighted.
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In 2001, historical romance reached a 10-year high as 778 were published. By 2004, that number had dropped to 486, which was still 20% of all romance novels published.
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In the late 1980s, historical romance dominated the romance genre. The most popular of the historical romances were those that featured warriors, knights, pirates, and
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was considered the best of the subgenre. The subgenre has fallen out of style, and few novels in this vein have been published since the mid-1990s.
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claims that they are receiving fewer submissions of historical novels, and that their previously published authors are switiching to contemporary.
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feature scantily clad women being grabbed by the hero, and caused the novels to be referred to as "bodice-rippers." A
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with a member of the tribe. The tribe is always depicted as civilized, not consisting of savages, and misunderstood.
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Americana novels are set in the United States between 1880 and 1920, usually in a small town or in the
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the novels would point out the heroine's eccentricities, such as wanting to marry for love.
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Pirate novels feature a male or female who is sailing, or thought to be sailing, as a
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Native American novels could also fall into the Western subgenre, but always feature
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Elizabethan romances are set in England between 1558 and 1603, during the time of
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began introducing humorous elements and characters into her historical romances.
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Colonial United States novels are all set in that country between 1630 and 1798.
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Victorian romances are set in England between 1832 and 1901, beginning with the
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adoring lover, whose main purpose in life is to fulfill his beloved's wishes."
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sold two million copies in its first three months of release, and, by 1975,
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Literary genre centred on romantic relationships in historical settings
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were separated for a time, and had multiple partners within the book.
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One of the first popular historical romances appeared in 1921, when
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Civil War novels place their characters within the events of the
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characterized by weak females who fell in love with overbearing
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focusing on romantic relationships in historical periods, which
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Georgian romances are set between 1714 and 1811 in England.
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Regency romances are set between 1811 and 1820 in England.
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Stuart romances are set between 1603 and 1714 in England.
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The modern romance genre was born in America 1972 with
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Romantic Affinities: Portraits From an Age, 1780–1830
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Index

Historical romances
Romance novel
Novel
Genre fiction
Historical fiction

Kathleen Woodiwiss
The Flame and the Flower
fiction
Byron
Viking
Dark Ages
Middle Ages
Johanna Lindsey
Fires of Winter
lady
knight
England
Elizabeth I
Reform Act 1832
Queen Victoria
fictional country
Ruritanian
M.M. Kaye
British Raj
pirate
privateer
American Civil War
Reconstruction era
Confederacy

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