Though this is not the time period in which I write my historicals, I find myself upon occasion (more often than I should, of late) making references to the “cavaliers,” and I am not talking NBA Basketball teams, nor am I speaking of Montreat College, the University of Viriginia or Washington and Lee University, though my high school’s “fight song” was borrowed from that university.

Rather, I am speaking of the English Civil War. In the English Civil War, Cavaliers was the name given to the supporters of King Charles I. They were characterized by their loyalty to the monarchy, their long, fashionable hairstyles, and their aristocratic lifestyle. Cavalier culture was associated with the Royalist side of the conflict and seen by their opponents, the Roundheads, as a symbol of their opposition to Parliament and their perceived foreign influences. 

Key Aspects of the Cavaliers:

Eventually Defeated: Despite their initial successes, the Cavaliers, and King Charles I, were ultimately defeated by the Parliamentarians. 

Royalist Supporters: Cavaliers were the military and political supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War. 

Name Origin: The term “Cavalier” was originally a derogatory term used by the Roundheads (Parliamentarians) to mock the Royalists, implying they were overly fond of foreign fashions and military prowess, specifically referring to their cavalry. 

Social Class: Many Cavaliers were from the aristocracy, gentry, and those who lived in the more rural, less economically developed areas of England. 

Lifestyle and Appearance: Cavaliers were known for their elaborate clothing, long hair, and a more flamboyant lifestyle compared to the Roundheads. 

Military Role: The Cavaliers were initially successful in the war, particularly due to their cavalry, led by Prince Rupert. 

Initial Victories: Early battles, like the Battle of Powick Bridge, saw the Cavaliers gaining a psychological advantage with their cavalry. 

Enjoy this Short Excerpt from Lyon in Disguise, releasing 17 December 2025 from Dragonblade Publishing.

“You’ve a beautiful voice, Audrey,” Clara proclaimed. 

Annalise had taken to humming her favorite tunes to assist in passing time while performing her duties. Never having been permitted to leave the house had begun to wear upon her, and humming the songs kept her sane, so to speak. 

“Music possesses a soothing nature, does it not?” she said with a smile. 

“Why don’t you ever practice as does Lady Caroline?” the maid asked in what appeared to be innocence, but Annalise quickly became on guard. She did not consider Clara bright enough to execute some sort of ploy to convince Annalise to do something which would infuriate her uncle, but the girl was coachable. It was a shame Annalise could no longer trust anyone in her life beyond Alexander and Lord Beaufort. 

“It would no longer be appropriate, Clara,” she said as she wiped the dust from the frame of a portrait proudly displayed in the main hall. She recognized some of Lord Amgen’s features in the “cavalier’s” cheekbones and eyes, a portrait likely painted during the English Civil War. The idea of having family and a heritage pleased her, and she was suddenly very curious regarding her appearance in relation to both the Dutton and the Smithfield lines. Annalise had only a faint memory of her mother’s features beyond the small miniature she owned of Madelyn Dutton, which showed her profile. Her mother’s hair was more the color of that upon Alexander’s head, but surely there were others with copper strands somewhere in the mix. Her brother had said she favored both sides of the family. Perhaps she resembled her maternal grandmother, as Alexander had said. She sorely prayed that it was true. She thought it would be grand finally to belong to a family. 

Lyon in Disguise: Lyon’s Den Connected World 

A handsome rake meets his match in a red-headed enchantress who is his enemy!

They may be on different sides of the law, but Lord Navan Beaufort is not going to permit that to stop him from protecting Miss Audrey Moreau. Navan has never thought truly to love anyone, but when he laid eyes on the red-headed beauty, his world shifted. Unfortunately, the lady appears to prefer Lord Alexander Dutton to him, though Navan has rarely had the opportunity to speak to her privately. That is, until he saves her from a fire one miraculous night. From there forward, she is his hope. His future.

Miss Audrey Moreau depends exclusively on her Uncle Jacobi for a home and protection. The man rescued her from a bayman’s plantation in the West Indies when she was five; yet, she well knows the “Marquis of Honfleur’s” schemes. She thought once Jacobi was caught, all would be well, but even from his jail, the man means to rain down harm upon her.

Can two lost souls find happiness together, when everyone in whom they had previously placed their trust have left them alone in the world?

Tropes You’ll Love:

• Enemies to lovers
• Self-declared bachelor
• Friends to lovers
• Adversaries
• Damsel in distress
• Best friend’s sister
• Different worlds/experiences
• Soul mates
• Emotional scars
• Fish out of water

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Enjoy book one in a new series within The Lyon’s Den Connected world by Regina Jeffers.

Book 1 – Lyon in the Way

Book 2 – Lyon’s Obsession

Book 3 – Lyon in Disguise

Book 4 – Lost in the Lyon’s Garden

Book 5 – Lyon on the Inside

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