Monthly Archives: February 2025

Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 29” + the Release of “Leave Her Wild: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary” + a Giveaway

In last Wednesday’s post regarding the game Shove Half Penny, at the end of the excerpt I provided, we have this tidbit of conversation between Darcy and Elizabeth: “All on your shoulders, Lizzy,” Mr. Bennet whispered, but they had heard … Continue reading

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Amending a Will During the Regency Era + the Release of “Leave Her Wild” + a Giveaway

Recently, I had a reader write to me to ask about whether a man could amend a will during the Regency period, and, if so, what all was involved. The implication was the will was amended to subvert another from … Continue reading

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