'… it will make readers pay attention to the detail of romances with more care in the future, and with an alertness to elements that are otherwise easy to overlook.' Helen Cooper, Speculum
Digging into Romance: An introduction; 1. A (disappearing?) world of opportunity; 2. Chasing the surf; 3. Across the sea; 4. 'In his contrie at hame'; Conclusion: The singing bonkes of Britain.