Monthly Archives: August 2025

Maneuvering a Coach in a Tight Space

Reader’s Question: How difficult was it to maneuver a coach during the Regency? I want to add this element to a story I am writing. Response: Okay, I admit up front I am not an expert on this topic. I … Continue reading

Posted in British history, England, Georgian England, Georgian Era, historical fiction, history, Jane Austen, Living in the Regency, Regency era, research, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Maneuvering a Coach in a Tight Space

What of the Various Marriage Acts? (And) Marriage Annulments for the Very Young in Regency England?

“In the 12th century, Canon law jurist Gratian, stated that consent for marriage could not take place before the age of 12 years old for females and 14 years old for males; also, consent for betrothal could not take place before the age … Continue reading

Posted in Act of Parliament, British history, Church of England, family, Georgian England, Georgian Era, Great Britain, history, laws of the land, Living in the Regency, marriage, marriage customs, Regency era, research | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on What of the Various Marriage Acts? (And) Marriage Annulments for the Very Young in Regency England?

Question from a Reader About Yacht Clubs During the Regency

Reader Question: I noted in several of your books, you have the hero keeps his yacht moored or docked somewhere along the coastline. Why not in London? Answer: It is true that I have not used London for docking a … Continue reading

Posted in British history, British Navy, George IV, Georgian England, Georgian Era, history, Living in the Regency, Regency era, Regency personalities, research, royalty | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Question from a Reader About Yacht Clubs During the Regency