Category Archives: Georgian England

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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Traitor Tuesday: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Thomas Jefferson, the Signer Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas Jefferson was a plantation owner, but also a lawyer and a scientist. He was only 33 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was the father of 6 and lived to age 83, not leaving … Continue reading →

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Scottish Words for Kicking Someone’s Behind + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 17 June 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I know some of you will think this odd, but as I was writing “Lyon on the Inside” I needed a Scottish term appropriate for the Regency era for what we might nowadays say “kick someone’s ass.” You see, Dragonblade, … Continue reading →

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Purchasing Commissions During the Napoleonic Wars

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

We often read of a young gentleman purchasing a commission in either the militia or the regulars during the Regency era, but did conditions exist when a commission could not be secured? The answer is “Yes,” but there were rules … Continue reading →

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RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES: Could Someone, for example, Disinherit a Second Son?

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

A regular reader of this blog asked the question located in the title. So here goes… I must warn you, anything doing with inheritance and property laws are, generally, double speak, but we will attempt to respond with some degree … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Lyman Hall, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Founder of the University of Georgia

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

52 years old Lyman Hall was both a physician and a minister. Married twice, he fathered only one child. He was 66 years old when he passed in 1790. Lyman Hall was one of three Georgians to sign the Declaration … Continue reading →

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Freemasonry in the Regency Era

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The oldest document that makes reference to Masons is the Regius Poem, printed about 1390, which was a copy of an earlier work. In 1717, four lodges in London formed the first Grand Lodge of England, and records from that … Continue reading →

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Anna Larpent, 18th Century Diarist and Lover of Plays

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

An 18th Century diarist, Anna Larpent’s diary gives a look into Georgian life. She was the daughter of a diplomat. She served as the de facto assistant Examiner of Plays during her time. At age 18, Larpent pulished a 32-page … Continue reading →

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Traveling by Coach During the Regency, an Overview

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

When writing a scene where my characters travel by coach, many issues must be taken into consideration before the scene is complete. Type of coach? Miles between point A and point B? Time of the year? Country roads or turnpikes? … Continue reading →

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Question from a Reader Regarding Dance Sets in the Regency Era

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question: I think I understand the idea of the dance set, but could you elaborate on the subject. My understanding is that in balls, dances were done in sets of two different style dances. If that’s true, were they the … Continue reading →

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