OMG! I never related my small town to historical clans, but they ARE so similar when you think on it! It is a love/hate relationship with many knowing your youth and history.
I love series! It's like hanging out with great friends!! One of my fav's is the Malory series by Johanna Lyndsay. Your rakes sound dashing and I now long to read their stories. Sorry to say I haven't come across any of them so far. But will now keep eye out for them!
Not a big movie buff, due to mostly having nose in books, but one that comes to mind is Lake House with Keanu Reeves. Loved it and the time warp of it was so imaginative.
Hmm...is it evil of me to think that if they do lock you away that will take away so many worldly distractions and allow for much more free time to put out these lovely books? *g* Either way..I think any reader/writer has more than the usual little 'voices' breaking out at times.