Category Archives: aristocracy

Female Teachers During the Regency Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The heroine, Miss Victoria Whitchurch, of Lost in the Lyon’s Garden, has left her position in a girls’ school in Bath to come to London to assist her sister. There, purely by accident, she meets the hero, Lord Benjamin Thompson, … Continue reading →

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Gentleman John Jackson and the Sport of Boxing in Regency England + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

John Jackson, a celebrated English pugilist was born in either 1768 or 1769 (records vary). He came from a middle class family from Worcestershire. In an era where most prizefighters of the time came from working-class origins, Jackson’s middle-class background … Continue reading →

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Charitable Organizations During the Georgian Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

To those of means during the Regency Era, charitable causes were considered a social obligation deriving from the parishes. Churches throughout the land supported the poor and those in need. The Voluntary Action History Society site tells us, “Looking at … Continue reading →

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Insights on the Position of Justice of the Peace in Regency England

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question: How were JPs/magistrates selected? Was it a local decision process, or were the London Courts involved too? In Regency England, the position of Justice of the Peace (JP) was a crucial part of local governance, particularly in maintaining law … Continue reading →

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Hunting and the Game Laws During the Regency Era

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The period of most intense hunting in the Regency Era was the autumn and winter months, specifically from the “Glorious Twelfth” of August for game birds like grouse, which transitioned into fox hunting from November to March. Gentry would leave London after … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night, a Familiar Plot Point in Regency Romances, but What Was the Significance of the Celebration?

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In Regency England, Twelfth Night (January 5th) marked the climax of the Christmas season with revelry, games, and masquerades. It was a time for breaking social norms, with balls, parties, and theatrical merriment, often including masquerades where guests adopted character roles. The centerpiece was the … Continue reading →

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An Estate By Any Other Name Would Suit Me Fine

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

When I write my novels, I keep a “History of …” document that lists the character names with a brief description, a running calendar for the year in which the story is set, including important events from the story itself, … Continue reading →

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“Queen Mab” by Percy Bysshe Shelley and Revolution + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

In writing an historical book/series, one must be knowledgeable of the history of the time period and what it was like to live in a particular period. For me, that is the Regency Era. For this series, I chose the … Continue reading →

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What Was the Size of a “Queen Anne” Pistol? + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I have often used a Queen Anne pistol in my stories, but were they exactly? These pistol were possibly first made in England, they came in fashion in England during the reign of Queen Anne (reigned 1702–1714), which accounts for … Continue reading →

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The Trial of John Bellingham + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

One of the plot lines that encompass my Dragonblade mystery/suspense series is the killing of Spencer Perceval, the UK’s Prime Minister at the time. The assassination and the ultimate trial for John Bellingham who shot Perceval is the background for … Continue reading →

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