Category Archives: history

Solving a Baby’s “Teething Woes” During the Regency

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

 In one of scenes for Lady Chandler’s Sister: Book Three of the Twins’ Trilogy, a baby belonging to the story’s heroine is running a slight fever and is fussy. The physician summoned to the child’s aid suggests a coral for … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, George IV, Georgian England, Georgian Era, history, Living in the Regency, medicine, research, Victorian era | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Craigievar Castle, the Inspiration for Walt Disney’s Trademark Castle and a Ghostly Experience

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

  Are you still looking for the ghosts and goblins of Halloween? Permit me to introduce you to Craigievar Castle in Scotland, where you might hear ‘Red’ Sir John tell of ancient feuds between the clans and the murder of … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, British history, buildings and structures, history, legends, medieval, paranormal, real life tales, Scotland, spooky tales, suspense | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Buying a Commission During the Regency Era

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

In times of peace and of war, most promotions were achieved by purchasing a higher rank, rather than earning a field promotion, so to speak. This made it easy for a man to have a high rank without much actual … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, Georgian, Georgian England, Georgian Era, Great Britain, history, music, Napoleonic Wars, Northanger Abbey, political stance, Regency era, research | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Dressmakers and Fashion and What Jane Austen Said of Both

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

A woman’s dressmaker, or “mantua maker,” as they were often known during the late Georgian era, were essentially paid to know what was the latest fashion trends. Most of us who are obsessed with the era, know something of fashion … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, England, fashion, Georgian England, Georgian Era, Great Britain, history, Jane Austen, Living in the Regency, Regency era, research | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Breaking an Engagement in the Regency Era (Round 2)

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

After my last post in August on the issue of a breach of promise in the Regency, I have received several more questions on the subject. I hope some of what I am sharing below will clear up those concerns. … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, family, Georgian, Georgian England, Georgian Era, Great Britain, history, Living in the Regency, Living in the UK, marriage, marriage customs, real life tales, Regency era, research, tradtions | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Happy Book Birthday to my “Vampire Darcy’s Desire” – Entering Its Teenage Years!!!!

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

Vampire Darcy’s Desire: A Paranormal Pride and Prejudice Adaptation Vampire Darcy’s Desire:  A Paranormal Pride and Prejudice Adaptation   by Regina Jeffers (Released October 1, 2009; Rereleased October 4, 2016) Vampire Darcy’s Desire presents Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice as a heart-pounding vampire romance … Continue reading →

Posted in birthdays, British history, eBooks, excerpt, George Wickham, Georgian England, gothic and paranormal, historical fiction, history, Pride and Prejudice, publishing, Regency era, Regency romance, religion, research, romance, spooky tales, suspense, Vagary, vampires, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Happy Book Birthday to my “Vampire Darcy’s Desire” – Entering Its Teenage Years!!!!

The Origin of Chasing + the Upcoming Release of “Elizabeth Bennet’s Gallant Suitor” + a Giveaway

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

Steeplechase has its origins in an equine event in 18th-century Ireland, as riders would race from town to town using church steeples — at the time the most visible point in each town — as starting and ending points (hence … Continue reading →

Posted in book excerpts, book release, British currency, British history, contest, Georgian England, Georgian Era, giveaway, historical fiction, history, Pride and Prejudice, publishing, Regency era, Regency romance, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Kimpton and the Dacre Family + Celebrating the Upcoming Release of “Elizabeth Bennet’s Gallant Suitor” + a Giveaway

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

Arriving October 5 is my latest Pride and Prejudice vagary. PreOrders of Elizabeth Bennet’s Gallant Suitor continue. If you have not done so previously, claim it while you may, before the price goes up.  Okay, here are the parameters of … Continue reading →

Posted in Austen Authors, book excerpts, book release, British history, eBooks, Georgian England, Georgian Era, giveaway, historical fiction, history, Pride and Prejudice, Regency era, Regency romance, Vagary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Marriage A-la-Mode and the Upcoming Release of “Elizabeth Bennet’s Gallant Suitor” + a Giveaway

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

My latest Austen-inspired tale, Elizabeth Bennet’s Gallant Suitor, goes on preorder today. It is a friends to lovers to tale, but with more than one twist to mess with your minds. LOL! Part of it was inspired by William Hogart’s … Continue reading →

Posted in book excerpts, book release, British history, eBooks, excerpt, Georgian England, Georgian Era, giveaway, history, Jane Austen, marriage, Pride and Prejudice, publishing, Regency era, research, Vagary, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

September 17, 1787, the U. S. Constitution Was Signed ~ 235 Years Ago

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

On September 17, 1787, 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the Constitution of the United States. The next step was to have nine of the 13 U. S. states ratify it, but that process was not so … Continue reading →

Posted in America, American History, history, political stance, presidents, real life tales, research | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments