Author Archives: Regina Jeffers

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About Regina Jeffers

Regina Jeffers is the award-winning author of Austenesque, Regency and historical romantic suspense.

In History, “False Teeth” Were Not So False

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

  What we refer to as “false” teeth are not false, for most dentures in history contained real teeth, either from another human or from an animal. Some of the oldest finding regarding false teeth come to us from Mexico. … Continue reading →

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Literary Origins and April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

April Fools’ Day (alternatively April Fool’s Day, sometimes All Fools’ Day) is celebrated on 1 April every year. 1 April is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated in various countries as a day when people play … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Robert Treat Paine, “The Objection Maker” and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Robert Treat Paine was 45 years old when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was both a lawyer and a scientist. Married and the father of 8 children, he, too, saw the end of the War of 1812, where … Continue reading →

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Question from a Reader About Debrett’s Information

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question from Reader: During the early 1800’s, did Debrett’s list marriages? I have a hero who is the younger son to an earl. He married quite young as part of an arranged marriage, then took off leaving his wife behind. … Continue reading →

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When Might the New Heir Style Himself with His Title?

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a Reader: When might the new heir style himself with his title? To the best of my knowledge he could do so immediately. The reality of your question has to do with when the title is officially bestowed … Continue reading →

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Question from a Reader? Do You Have Any Insights on Stud Farms in the Regency Era?

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

QUESTION: What do you know about horses and stud farms that might assist me in writing my story? In truth, when I have a question on horses or riding, my editor is quite helpful. She owns several horses and can … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Thomas McKean, The “Last” Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas McKean was 42 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. A lawyer by trade, McKean had married twice and had 11 children. He died in June of 1817, meaning he also saw the War of 1812, … Continue reading →

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Handfasting as a Plot Point in Regency Romances

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Okay, I have used this as a plot point of a couple of my Regency romances, most notably in Lady Chandler’s Sister and A Dance with Mr. Darcy, but in each book, the actual marriage did not occur with a … Continue reading →

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Kissing a Woman’s Hand, a Jane Austen Perspective

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

References to hand-kissing in Jane Austen’s novels, particularly as a gesture of respect and affection can be found in four of her novels. While not a daily occurrence, kissing of the back of the hand was a recognized form of … Continue reading →

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It’s Here!!! Lost in the Lyon’s Garden: The Lyon’s Den Connected World from Dragonblade Publishing

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Was it too late for love, now that she had found it? Lord Benjamin Thompson and Miss Victoria Whitchurch met quite accidentally under an umbrella on a rainy day in London. They collided as they darted around the corner of … Continue reading →

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