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    Most historical romance novels feature white characters. But authors are bringing color to the genre

    There are authors of color writing historical romance about people of color, centering them and their experiences within the historical context of the story.
    Aug 08, 2022 3 minutes
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    When Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Season 2 aired earlier this year, it swept the internet into the kind of frenzy that only a juicy love story can.

    The show takes place in an alternate past — an imagined history in which people of color occupy positions of power within English nobility. “Bridgerton” garnered praise for its inclusive casting and depiction of interracial romance. But in reality, the show’s source material features exclusively white main characters, as do the majority of historical romance novels.

    And new fans hoping to pick up a juicy romance novel

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