Category Archives: British history

Exquisite Excerpt from “His Irish Eve”

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

“His” ~ Two Historical Novellas From Regina Jeffers “His Irish Eve” ~ I began this story in response to readers’ requests to know more of Adam Lawrence, Viscount Stafford and heir to the Earl of Greenwall. Lawrence has made an … Continue reading →

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From Where Did that Phrase Come?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Favorite Idioms and Vocabulary from Times Past (In cleaning out some of my school files, I came across these common phrases and their sources. Enjoy!!!) Here are some fascinating tidbits:  People married in June. Most had taken their yearly bath … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Customs: Marriage Banns and Licenses

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

“Reader, How Shall I Marry Him?” ~ Banns and Licenses Until 1823, a single person under the age of one and twenty could not marry without his/her parent’s permission. (Lydia’s elopement and Georgiana’s aborted elopement were instances of this rule.) … Continue reading →

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Re-Release of “A Touch of Mercy” + Exquisite Excerpt

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Re-Release of Regency Romance from Regina Jeffers + Excerpt from A Touch of Mercy  This is book 5 of my “Realm” series.   Members of the Realm, a covert operations group. have retuned to England to claim the titles they … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Excerpt from “The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy”

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MR. DARCY My last release from Ulysses Press is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-a-Million, as well as eBook formats. THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MR. DARCY is a cozy mystery set in Dorset, and … Continue reading →

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Saint David, Patron Saint of Wales

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Saint David (Welsh: Dewi Sant; c. 500 – c. 589) was a Welsh bishop of Menevia during the 6th century; he was later regarded as a saint and as the patron saint of Wales. David was a native of Wales, … Continue reading →

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Whuppity Scoorie?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

So what is Whuppity Scoorie? It is a unique celebration of spring taking place in Lanark (on the east bank of the River Clyde), Scotland. On March 1, youngsters take part in the ancient custom of “Whuppity Scoorie.” They gather in … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Excerpt from “His: Two Regency Novellas”

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Celebrating Re-Release of “His: Two Regency Novellas” with an Excerpt    My Regency romance, His: Two Regency Novellas is available on Amazon, Kindle, Nook, and Kobo. The book contains two novellas (each between 60,000 – 65,000 words). The first is “His … Continue reading →

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I See Jane Austen Everywhere!

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

I See Jane Austen Everywhere!!!! As much as I love Jane Austen, one of my best friends loves Elizabeth Gaskell equally as well. I admit to having read only three Gaskell pieces in my time: Cranford, North and South, and Mary Barton. Last … Continue reading →

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Georgian Celebrity: Dorothy Kilner, Author of Children’s Books

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Dorothy Kilner (pseudonyms M. P. and Mary Pelham, 1755–1836) was a prolific English writer of children’s books during the late 18th century. Life Dorothy was born on 17 February 1755, probably at Woodford, Essex. She was the youngest of five … Continue reading →

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