Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction viii
Chapter 1 Love at First, Second, or Third Sight 1
Making new acquaintances and signalling your interest
Chapter 2 Beauty & Seductive Items of Clothing 21
Arm yourself with these handy historical beautifying and dressing ideas
Chapter 3 Love Tokens and Gifts 44
Acceptable gifts from lovers and admirers
Chapter 4 Coxcombs and strumpets 59
How to recognise roguish men and women of ill repute - and how to avoid them
Chapter 5 In Praise of Chaperons 74
Many a reputation has been saved by a handy sibling or great-aunt in tow
Chapter 6 Love Songs, Letters, and Poems 84
Articulating your desire can get you an assignation - or potentially an execution!
Chapter 7 How to be a Good Life Partner 106
Once you've said your vows, your work is only just beginning
Conclusion 131
Happiness in relationships relies on many factors but a few good sense bits of advice from our ancestors is not to be sniffed at-a summary of the best of their advice.
Further Reading 133
Index 135