Boston Proper

Victoria is social royalty, and Xander is a groundskeeper. They are young adults in love. But the Victorian Era will not tolerate their love affair. Victoria and Xander wage war against society. But at what cost?

An historical romance novel by 


Joseph Caro.

Boston Proper by Joseph Caro book cover

Welcome to Boston Proper

Victoria is social royalty, and Xander is a groundskeeper. They are young adults in love. But the Victorian Era will not tolerate their love affair. Victoria and Xander wage war against society. But at what cost?

Described as an “American Downton Abbey” Boston Proper is the historical romance novel by Joseph Caro. It is making the rounds in all the best book clubs. Set during The Gilded Age, or the late 1800s Boston Massachusetts to be specific, this first book by Joseph Caro is an intriguing and highly-engaging novel.

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The fabled Publishers Weekly gave Boston Proper a fantastic review.

The review: Caro’s fleet, assured debut centers on class and love in the late 19th century in what was then America’s most prim city, Boston. In the sprawling—and splendidly described—Bon …

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Write For You.

A friend of mine called me to tell me that he found the scenes in which Jack was sexually molested profoundly sad and moving. He felt it was particularly well …

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Boston Proper as a television series

I got a message over the weekend from a woman producer in Toronto who wants to chat with me about Boston Proper. She thinks it will be a great television …

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What readers and reviewers are saying about book one

 “If you loved Downton Abbey, you’re going to love Boston Proper!”
"I love this book. So good. Long. I cried a bunch of times.”
“I don’t like sweeping Victorian love stories…at all. My girlfriend made me read it. I can’t wait for book 2.”

About the Author

Joseph majored in creative writing in his undergrad years. He went on to film school and majored in screenwriting, graduating with honors.

After graduating from film school, he went on to attend UCLA with a major in creative writing.

Joseph Caro photo while wearing a hat

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