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On the Wings of Love

Georgian Elopement Stories

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  • 238 pages
  • 9 hours of reading

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Exploring the intriguing phenomenon of elopement in the 18th century, this collection reveals the stories behind couples who fled to Gretna Green to marry. It delves into the motivations for these hasty unions, highlighting themes of true love versus societal pressures and darker undertones of bride abduction. Drawing from historical newspaper accounts, the tales provide a vivid glimpse into the romantic and sometimes perilous choices faced by couples seeking freedom from traditional constraints.

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On the Wings of Love, Naomi Clifford, Joanne Major, Sarah Murden

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2023
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