Category Archives: Great Britain

The 1701 Act of Settlement

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

The Act of Settlement prevented George IV from marrying Maria Fitzherbert, the woman he affected, but what did the Act entail? The Act of Settlement was a Parliamentary Act meant to settle the issue of succession to both the English … Continue reading →

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“Affection” in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

When writing my Regency-based novels, I sometimes find it difficult to express the emotions felt by my characters, while keeping in mind the “restraint” those of the era practiced. Previously, I took a look at how often and in what … Continue reading →

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Performing as an Officer and a Gentleman While Being Broke

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Of late, I have been reading of a phenomenon going on, specifically during the Napoleonic Wars, that I am certain many of my readers are unaware. Officers often “fronted” the cost of the men serving under them and returned home … Continue reading →

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Georgian Era Lexicon – The Letter “C” ~ We Begin with “Ca”

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

A Regency Era Lexicon – “A” and “B” Are Followed By “C,” specifically for this post by “Ca.”  In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person … Continue reading →

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Annulments, Divorces, Criminal Conversation in the Regency

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

First, permit me to say that in the Regency period, divorces were few. They were expensive. The Church of England opposed divorce as vehemently as did the Roman Catholic church. The Church of England only permitted a “legal separation,” which … Continue reading →

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A Georgian Era Lexicon – And Then There Were the Words Beginning with “Ba… to Be…”

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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A Georgian Era Lexicon – We Begin With the Letter “A”

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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Very “Real” Estate: Vicars’ Close, Wells, Somerset, England

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

The oldest purely residential street in England is known as Vicars’ Close, which is located in Wells, Somerset, England, and dates from the mid 14th Century.  Planned by Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury, at one time it was 42 separate houses, … Continue reading →

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Mystery and Suspense Month: Lady Chandler’s Sister: Book 3 of the Twins’ Trilogy on Sale Until November 5

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

ALL BOOKS FEATURED THIS MONTH ARE ON SALE IN eBOOK FORMAT FOR $1.39. GRAB THEM WHILE THE PRICE IS RIGHT. THE SALE ENDS ON 5 NOVEMBER 2023. Today, I bring you Lady Chandler’s Sister, the third book in the Twins’ … Continue reading →

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Mystery and Suspense Month: The Earl Claims His Comfort: Book 2 of the Twins’ Trilogy on Sale Until November 5

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

ALL BOOKS FEATURED THIS MONTH ARE ON SALE IN THE eBOOK VERSION FOR $1.39. GRAB THEM WHILE THE PRICE IS RIGHT. THE SALE ENDS SUNDAY,  5 NOVEMBER, 2023. In most historical romances, the idea of a peerage passing from one … Continue reading →

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