Category Archives: Jane Austen

A Bit About the Historical Beginnings for the “Pianoforte” in England

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

This post began with a question from a follower: If a piano was called a “pianoforte” during the Regency, would the term “pianist” not be correct? If not, what would one call someone who played pianoforte? First, I began with … Continue reading →

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“Emma” 1995’s Depiction of Social Class

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I recently rewatched this version of Jane Austen’s book.  Emma 1995 – Columbia/Miramax feature film (120 minutes); Directed by Douglas McGrath; Screenplay by Douglas McGrath; Produced by Patrick Cassavetti and Steven Haft Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow…………………………….Emma Woodhouse Jeremy Northam……………………………..Mr. George Knightley … Continue reading →

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Paying for Postage in the Regency: Distance Times the Number of Enclosures, as Well as Something of “Sombre Statements”

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

This is a follow up question regarding the one from last Friday, 7 March 2025, regarding posting a letter during the Regency Era. This one is about “Post Offices.” Question: If someone was to send a letter from Cornwall in … Continue reading →

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Can Courtesy Titles Be Bestowed?

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Since my last post on Courtesy Titles, I have received several inquires about how courtesy titles were bestowed upon others. First, permit me to clarify, once again, there is a difference between an actual title of the peerage and a courtesy … Continue reading →

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What Do You Know About Posting a Letter During the Regency Era?

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

This subject of this post came from a faithful reader of the blog. Below are some of the items I shared with her. People went to the local post office to mail a letter. Usually the recipient paid. People sent mail … Continue reading →

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Costs of Living During the Regency Period

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

For those of us who write Regency-based novels, the cost of items periodically comes up. How much would would a lady’s gown cost for her Come Out? What was the cost of bread or cheese? For a better understanding of … Continue reading →

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Happy Release Day!!! Love Her But, LEAVE HER WILD

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Book Blurb and Purchase Links: Leave Her Wild: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary A Mandate from His Uncle  The only reason Fitzwilliam Darcy has come to London for the Short Season is to save his beloved Pemberley. He requires a … Continue reading →

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Mensa et Thoro? How it Differs from Divorce… + the Release of “Leave Her Wild” + a Giveaway

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

If you are a regular follower of this blog, you should be aware that in the Regency Period, divorce was a VERY messy affair – VERY public – VERY expensive – and almost impossible to achieve. It, literally, took an act … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 29” + the Release of “Leave Her Wild: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary” + a Giveaway

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

In last Wednesday’s post regarding the game Shove Half Penny, at the end of the excerpt I provided, we have this tidbit of conversation between Darcy and Elizabeth: “All on your shoulders, Lizzy,” Mr. Bennet whispered, but they had heard … Continue reading →

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Courtesy Title or Not

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Courtesy titles are the bane of all writers dealing with the aristocracy. First and foremost, if you are one of those who cannot keep it straight, I would suggest this link https://www.chinet.com/~laura/html/titles05.html as it contains a good summary, along with … Continue reading →

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