Living in Sin

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Focusing on the phenomenon of cohabitation in nineteenth-century England, this book explores the lives of numerous couples engaged in 'common-law' marriages, which lacked legal recognition. It delves into the challenges faced by Victorian courts as they navigated unions that functioned like marriages but did not fulfill legal criteria. Through extensive research, the study sheds light on societal attitudes and the complexities surrounding these relationships during a time of rigid moral standards.