Category Archives: family

Dower Vs. Dowry, Do You Know the Difference?

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Lets do a quick breakdown before we discuss specifics. The key difference between “dower” and “dowry” lies in who provides the wealth and when it is given. Dowry is the property a bride brings to her marriage, typically from her family to … Continue reading →

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Changing One’s Name During the Regency

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I wish I could recall where I encountered this information, but I cannot. Therefore, I must apologize up front if someone shared it with me, and I am not giving them credit or whether I read it in a Facebook … Continue reading →

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Spousal Abuse During the Georgian Era

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Although I reference spousal abuse in a couple of my 70+ novels, I do not customarily write those types of scenes. I NEVER enjoyed reading graphic scenes of physical abuse of any kind, but especially between a man and a … Continue reading →

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What of the Various Marriage Acts? (And) Marriage Annulments for the Very Young in Regency England?

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

“In the 12th century, Canon law jurist Gratian, stated that consent for marriage could not take place before the age of 12 years old for females and 14 years old for males; also, consent for betrothal could not take place before the age … Continue reading →

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Proud Member of Clan MacThomas, Whose Blood Flows Through My Veins

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

When I traveled to Disney World with my son and his family several years back, I was quite disappointed for I only saw my favorite Disney princess once. That is Merida from “Brave.” One of things I like about Merida … Continue reading →

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Did Heirs to a Title Ever Enter the Commons Before Succeeding? Answering a Reader’s Questions…

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I am again attempting to answer a variety of questions from a reader on peerages. So, here goes… Question: I have a question about politics circa 1812. I am constructing my character development fir a story line, and my hero … Continue reading →

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A Hodgepodge of Thoughts on What It Meant to Be the “Heir” in Regency England

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Regularly, I have a number of people who ask me questions regarding points in the story he/she is writing. Heck, I have a handful of those of whom I ask my questions also. On Facebook, I belong to a group … Continue reading →

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What Did a Child of the Aristocracy and Gentry Eat During the Regency Era?

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

One thing I think ti is important to remember is English children of the aristocracy and gentry classes were traditionally fed their main meal, meaning, usually the meal with meat, in the middle of the day. Such is when most … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Holidays During the Regency Era

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Often, I am asked what might people of the Regency Era celebrate during the year. Now, these are some of the ones I know, though I cannot speak to the types of celebrations for all. Many were related to the … Continue reading →

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Serendipity in the Writing Process + the Coming Release on Friday of “The Colonel’s Ungovernable Governess” + a Giveaway

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Those of you who know me, know something of my writing process. For example, I still compose in a wide ruled spiral notebook. I choose wide ruled because I can write such words as “timeline” in the margin without breaking … Continue reading →

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