Monthly Archives: January 2014

The Tenth Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the tenth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Ten in Fanny’s Family Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Children Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters … Continue reading →

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Special New Year’s Edition Featuring “Twelfth Night at Longbourn” with Maria Grace

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

I have to confess, one of my favorite parts of writing historical fiction is having an excuse to read up on the manners and customs of the period. I was doubly excited to when I realized that my latest book … Continue reading →

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The Ninth Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the ninth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters Four Abbey Tilneys Three … Continue reading →

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Life Below Stairs ~ Part One ~ Compensation and Obligations

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

With the popularity of Upstairs, Downstairs and Downtown Abbey, the populace has become more aware of the British servant class. So what do we know of those who lived “below stairs”? First, rank and precedence ruled those of the servant class as much … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!!!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Regina Jeffers
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The Eighth Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the eighth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Singers Four Abbey Tilneys Three Sailing Captains Two … Continue reading →

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