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Gaynor Arnold doesn't pretend this is a completely factual account -- unlike Ms McLain, she didn't have a wealth of source material to work from -- but it's still a very realistic account of Victorian morality and thinking, providing us with at least a little insight into the life and times of some of the Victorian era's most famous denizens

Sandals are perfect for the season ahead, but feel free to swap in sneakers or loafers instead

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Low-profile heel - Traditional dress-shoe profile with easy wearability