Series Title: The Hamiltons
Genre: Historical Romance Drama
Setting: Regency-era England, early 19th century
Tone: Romantic, witty, emotionally charged, and character-driven
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Series Description:
The Hamiltons follows the elite and powerful Hamilton family as they navigate the complex world of Regency-era high society, where love, family loyalty, and scandal rule. At the heart of Season 1 is Jonathan Hamilton, the eldest son, whose notorious reputation as a playboy precedes him. Unwilling to settle down, Jonathan revels in the freedom that comes with his charm-until he meets Emma, an unconventional and quiet woman who refuses to conform to societal norms.
Emma, a woman who enjoys activities traditionally reserved for men, like fencing and hunting, catches Jonathan's eye. But unlike the other women in his life, she isn't impressed by his smooth charm. She's the first to challenge him, defying the expectations placed on women in their world. Her boldness, intellect, and unapologetic nature intrigue Jonathan, leading to a simmering tension that neither can ignore.
As Jonathan and Emma's relationship evolves from competitive banter to a deep, emotional connection, their love defies societal conventions, stirring gossip, and disapproval. But Emma's strength and Jonathan's growing maturity help them weather the storms of high society, where family duties and reputations are always at stake.
With the Hamilton family watching closely and the scandalous eyes of the ton never far away, Season 1 captures the heart-pounding romance, shifting family dynamics, and hidden desires of the upper class The first season explores how love can bloom in the most unexpected places through defiance, challenge, and mutual respect.
As Jonathan confronts his past and embraces the future with Emma by his side, the Hamilton family's story only begins. Each sibling's journey will unfold in subsequent seasons, blending love, scandal, and the complexities of Regency-era life.
A wayward regency au one shot I wrote for fun, and because the concept wouldn't stop haunting my mind.
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Trying to get back up after his ex-fiancé left him, Lord Arthur Pendragon relents to his friends and families idea of hosting a party in his family's estate. Although holding up hope for a new love that evening, he could not predict falling head over heel for a woman with haunted eyes, who secretly hides a crooked and wicked grin and a spark of intrigue unlike any he's glimpses before. After catching the sight of that side of her, and the way her families mistreatment severely dampens it, he finds himself sure of one thing. He's going to get her out their grasp, but doing so might be more tricky then first expected.
Miss Harriet Frodesdotter is stuck in a hell of constantly being forced into a uncomfortable, lace covered, dress, into unbearably loud ballrooms, and dealing with condescending suitors that her controlling sister manages to steer towards her. The sudden approach by a Lord Pendragon does make her pause however, his sweet and concerned eyes appearing to be almost horrifyingly sincere as he offers to help her with her family issues. She doesn't trust him, he's not the first to claim to be her savour for purely selfish reasons, but something tells her that there's something more to him, and not in a bad way.
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Content warning for ableism, family issues (including abuse, I don't perceive it as especially graphic, but it's there) and depictions of meltdowns.