Category Archives: Georgian Era

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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Question from a Reader About Debrett’s Information

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question from Reader: During the early 1800’s, did Debrett’s list marriages? I have a hero who is the younger son to an earl. He married quite young as part of an arranged marriage, then took off leaving his wife behind. … Continue reading →

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Handfasting as a Plot Point in Regency Romances

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Okay, I have used this as a plot point of a couple of my Regency romances, most notably in Lady Chandler’s Sister and A Dance with Mr. Darcy, but in each book, the actual marriage did not occur with a … 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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It’s Here!!! Lost in the Lyon’s Garden: The Lyon’s Den Connected World from Dragonblade Publishing

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Was it too late for love, now that she had found it? Lord Benjamin Thompson and Miss Victoria Whitchurch met quite accidentally under an umbrella on a rainy day in London. They collided as they darted around the corner 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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Declaring an “Unknown” Someone Dead in the Regency + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In this tale, our father figure, Lord Macdonald Duncan, goes to great lengths to have Miss Cassandra Whitchurch declared dead, along with a fictional husband to create a story for the child Cassandra left behind and to protect his son … 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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