Category Archives: family

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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The Film Adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” (1995) ~ Part II

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

                “Persuasion is a 1995 period drama film directed by Roger Michell and baed on Jane Austen’s 1817 novel of the same name. In her theatrical film debut, the British actress Amanda Root … Continue reading →

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A Salute to My Grandfather

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

This past weekend would have been my late grandfather’s birthday. He passed in 1984, one month prior to my son’s birth. If some day someone cared to ask about those who influenced me, he would be at the top of … Continue reading →

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A Personal Salute to My Mother on What Would Have Been Her Birthday, along with a Look at Mothers, in general, from Jane Austen’s Stories

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Today, would have been my mother’s birthday, but, sadly, I lost her in 2002. It is odd when I think of her. She was a “mighty” force, even though she was but 5’1″ tall and only weighed 97 pounds when … Continue reading →

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