Category Archives: customs and tradiitons

Scottish Marriages without the Benefit of Clergy + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 17 June 2026

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In book 3 of my Dragonblade romantic suspense series, Lord Navan Beaufort suggests, in order to save time, that he and Lady Annalise Dutton simply marry in Gretna Green, but her ladyship refuses because she wants no one, especially her … Continue reading →

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Scottish Jig vs Highland Fling + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 17 June 2026

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The Scottish Fling is a vigorous, historic Highland dance characterized by intricate steps performed on one spot in a 4/4 time, often acting as a victory dance. In contrast, a Scottish Jig is a quick, lively dance in 6/8 time, … 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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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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Putney Heath + the Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The heath is at the top of Putney Hill, 148ft above sea level. Manor Fields tells us, “The area was a rendezvous for highwaymen. One of the most notorious, Jeremiah Abershaw, was arrested in 1795 in the Green Man. He … Continue reading →

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Mourning and Mourning Clothes in the Regency + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The issue of how long to mourn a loved one plays out in Lost in the Lyon’s Garden. What we often find in dealing with deaths in a Regency novel is that Victorian era practices show up. In a large … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The heroine in this tale becomes a seamstress out of necessity, though she is a lady of the gentry. That sent me on a search for more about needles. Adam and Eve reportedly sewed fig leafs together to cover their … 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]

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

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

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

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)

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

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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