"A young lady aspiring to a 'good' marriage in the nineteenth century had not only to be well-versed in the strict codes of etiquette considered essential in society circles; she was also expected to manage a large household, to dress correctly, to be a compliant partner in the marriage bed, and to provide with devotion and obedience for her husband's needs and comfort and further his career with the right social contacts. Rona Randall, drawing on...