Monthly Archives: October 2026

Four-Crop Rotation System, a Major Step Forward for the Regency Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

One of the major plot points in “Lady Christiana and the Colonel” is Mr. Darcy’s use of a Four-Crop Rotation of his fields. I have used this point in previous Austen variations, having Darcy learning the system from his Scottish … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Francis Hopkinson, Designer of the U. S. Flag and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

    Francis Hopkinson was a 38 years old lawyer and sometimes musician when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was the father of 5 and died at the age of 53.  Francis Hopkinson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, … Continue reading →

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Proving Oneself the New Heir

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I had a recent question from a reader/writer about how after the death of the current peer was one made the new peer. Was it immediate? Is there a process or some sort of hearing. What must he prove to … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jefferson’s Influence on “Mr. Darcy and the Designing Woman”

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas Jefferson is best known for writing the Declaration of Independence, but what other “credits” might we attribute to him? He was also a scientist, an inventor, an architect, and even a philosopher. “The papers of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), diplomat, … Continue reading →

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Winning and Losing at Cards in Jane Austen’s England + an Excerpt from “The Jewel Thief and the Earl”

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I recently received a question from a reader regarding the playing of cards at balls and at what was known as “gaming hells.” Here is the question: I know many books mention card playing going on in designated rooms at … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: John Adams, American Founding Father and the “Atlas of Independence”

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

John Adams was a 40 years old lawyer when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was the father of five, and, miraculously lived to the age of 90, passing on July 4, 1826 [the 50th anniversary of the vote … Continue reading →

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Fencibles, Defending the Homeland

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Based on the word “defencible,” fencibles were the British forces raised for a specific war, not just war, in general, as we think of our National Guard in the United States, who are available for war, but also for civic … Continue reading →

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When and Where Not to Wear Boots in the Regency Era

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

During the Regency, a fashionable gentleman could be found wearing a blue coat, beige pantaloons and boots, or, at least, such was so according to fashion plates of the era.  Because of this, many authors seem to think such an … Continue reading →

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