Category Archives: British history

Herbal Medicine Used in Regency Period

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

There is a scene in the The Earl Claims His Comfort where my heroine, who is what was known as a “white witch,” meaning she was a healer dealing in herbs and potions, was treating a leg wound of one of … Continue reading →

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Privileges of Peers + the Release of ‘The Earl Claims His Comfort’

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Privileges of a Peer During the Regency In my latest Regency romantic suspense, The Earl Claims His Comfort, there are multiple questions regarding the peerage belonging to the book’s hero. For example, can a usurper force Levison Davids, 17th Earl … Continue reading →

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Scottish Irregular Weddings + the Release of “The Earl Claims His Comfort”

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Clandestine/Irregular Weddings in Scotland A clandestine wedding plays a key role in solving the mystery that occurs in my latest Regency romantic suspense, The Earl Claims His Comfort: Book 2 of the Twins’ Trilogy. But exactly what constituted a clandestine … Continue reading →

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Could an American Inherit a Peerage? Release of “The Earl Claims His Comfort” + Excerpt & Giveaway

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Could an American Inherit an English Title or Peerage? In both of my first two books from the Twins’ trilogy, the issue of whether an American could inherit a title/peerage comes into play as part of the plot. In Angel … Continue reading →

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The Irish Rebellion with Guest Author, Alina K. Field, and the Release of “The Viscount’s Seduction”

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I welcome one of my newer Beau Monde friends, Alina K. Field. She brings us a bit of the history that influenced her latest release, The Viscount’s Seduction and a lovely excerpt that is certain to entice you.  Research … Continue reading →

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How Do We Define the Genre for Jane Austen’s Novels? a Guest Post from Victoria Kincaid

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

This piece appeared on Austen Authors in May 2017, but I thought some of you might enjoy Ms. Kincaid’s analysis. Read on.   Earlier, I wrote of Austen and the Rise of the Novel and how Jane Austen played a role. I thought … Continue reading →

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Great Scott: The Difficulties in Reading One of Austen’s Favorite Authors, a Guest Post from Jennifer Petkus

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

This particular post first appeared on Austen Authors from Jennifer Petkus in November 2015. I thought it worthy to share with others.  I recently started reading Waverley, Sir Walter Scott’s novel that many consider the first historical novel. I am … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal for Caroline Warfield’s “Lady Charlotte’s Christmas Vigil”

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Cover Reveal from Caroline Warfield… This beautiful cover for Caroline Warfield’s 2017 Christmas Novella comes with the announcement that the book is available for pre-order from various retailers. Love is the best medicine and the sweetest things in life are … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at “The Pemberley Ball: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary”

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 “The Pemberley Ball” originally appeared in the 2011 edition entitled, The Road to Pemberley: An Anthology of New Pride and Prejudice Stories, published by Ulysses Press. The anthology, edited by Marsha Altman, also includes “But He Turned Out Very Wild” by … Continue reading →

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Princess Louise’s Charitable Work

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 Although Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, and her husband, John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll were often short of funds, the Princess managed to live a life her siblings could not imagine. Campbell, who was still the Marquess of Lorne … Continue reading →

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