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Shakespeare’s “The Two Noble Kinsmen” + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

In this story, the hero and heroine take on tending to her missing sister’s baby. The boy is fascinated by the sound of the hero’s voice. In this shorty scene, Lord Benjamin Thompson is reading Shakespeare to the infant. from … Continue reading

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The Home Office, a Government Agency During the Georgian Era + the Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

I often have the heroes of my Regency romances be associated with the Home Office. Each of the seven men in my “Realm” series served the Home Office, with Sir Carter Lowery, eventually, assuming one of the leadership roles in … Continue reading

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Umbrellas Play an Important Part in My Upcoming Dragonblade Publishing Release “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” [Arriving 18 March 2026]

In book 4 of my mystery/romantic suspense series for Dragonblade Publishing, my hero and heroine first meet on a busy London street in a steady rain. Lord Benjamin Thompson shares his umbrella with Miss Victoria Whitchurch. Little did they know, … Continue reading

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History of “Diapers” + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

The convenience of throw away diapers for newborns was not a thing in the Regency era. At one time, moss or old rags were placed in the bottom of the basket or sling where the child slept. The word “diaper” … Continue reading

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

The Foundling Hospital in London dates from the 1740s founded by Thomas Coram. Several aristocratic ladies sponsored his initial proposal, and famous artists contributed works to sell to raise funds. The hospital took in orphans and foundlings, so not just … Continue reading

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Pap, Gruel, and Panada – Feeding Infants in the Regency Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

In Lost in the Lyon’s Garden, the heroine, Miss Victoria Whitchurch is charged with the care of her sister’s child, when Miss Cassandra goes missing. Obviously, Victoria must quickly learn what to feed the newborn. What exactly is pap? Were … Continue reading

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“Public” Education in the Regency Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

Young boys of the wealthy, generally, received a tutor about the same time as he received a valet to take over his care. Early curriculums included Latin, French mathematics, science, geography, and history. Later, a more intense study of literature … Continue reading

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Educating Young Males in Regency England + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

In book 2 of this series, we learn that Alexander Dutton was greatly behind when he came in his studies when he came to live with Lord Macdonald Duncan. Unlike three of the other young men taken in by Duncan, … Continue reading

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Rebuilding or Refurbishing a House in Regency England + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

The hero of Lost in the Lyon’s Garden was raised, until about the age of ten, by his father, a vicar on his uncle’s estate (now his estate). Lord Benjamin Thompson lives quite simply, as compared to his brothers and … Continue reading

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What Type of Education Must a Clergyman in the Regency Era Have + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” (Arriving 18 March 2026)

In Lost in the Lyon’s Garden, both the hero’s and the heroine’s father are vicars, so it seemed appropriate to address what that meant. To become a clergyman in the Regency era, one typically needed to attend a public school, followed … Continue reading

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