Monthly Archives: August 2026

What Exactly Did It Mean to be an Officer on Half Pay in Jane Austen’s England?

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a follower: I’ve often wondered about the term “half-pay officer.” Does an officer who sells out still receive half pay or only officers who retire without selling their commissions (if there is such a thing). My question concerns a … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Irish Sea in the Early 1800s, Not for the Faint of Heart

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I have written several books of late that feature my characters traveling to Ireland from different points in England. One of the more recent ones was my Taming Lord Truist, the second book of the Strong Women Duo that accompanied … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Thomas Stone, A Man Who Loved His Wife and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Not as vocal as his compatriots, Thomas Stone is one of the lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence. He served his country when called to do so, but preferred a quiet life with family over a life in … Continue reading →

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Is There “Comedy” in Jane Austen’s Novels

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

According to Literary Devices, “Comedy is a literary genre and a type of dramatic work that is amusing and satirical in its tone, mostly having a cheerful ending. The motif   of this dramatic work is triumph over unpleasant circumstance by creating comic … Continue reading →

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A Levirate Marriage ~ Are Thou Thy Brother’s Keeper?

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, I listened to a minister discuss what is known as a Levirate Marriage, a marriage between the widow and the husband’s brother. Many Christians, especially those in the Western world, consider this a reprehensible action, but the Bible does … Continue reading →

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“Darcy’s Passions” Excerpt – As Elizabeth’s Betrothed, Darcy Dines at Longbourn

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Back in 2012, I was part of a project where a group of authors revisited Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and retold scenes from the points of view of the other characters. This excerpt revisits the later part of Austen’s classic. This is … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: George Walton, the Orphaned Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

George Walton was a 35 years old lawyer and father of two when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He died at the age of 63 in 1804. The exact date of George Walton’s birth is unknown, but scholars say … Continue reading →

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The Revolutionary Americans Jane Austen Never Knew, a Guest Post from Mirta Ines Trupp

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

As readers and writers of Austenesque fiction, we spend a great deal of time thinking about the world Jane Austen inhabited. We know her drawing rooms, assembly halls, and country estates. We understand the social rules governing courtship, inheritance, reputation, … Continue reading →

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The Star of Israel, Mendoza the Jew, Regency Era Boxing Great

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Daniel Mendoza was the first Jewish prize fighter to become Champion of England from 1792 to 1795. Mendoza stood but 5’7”, but he was a scrapper. Weighing in a 11.5 stone (160 pounds), he was billed as “Mendoza the Jew.” … Continue reading →

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Fitzwilliam Darcy, Esq. (Esquire). . . Correct or Not?

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

According to etymonline.com, the work “Esquire” is a noun. It came to use “in the late 14C., from Middle French esquier “squire,” literally “shield-bearer” (for a knight), from Old French escuier “shield-bearer (attendant young man in training to be a knight), groom” (Modern French écuyer), … Continue reading →

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