Category Archives: Living in the Regency

The Luddite Attack on Cartwrights Mill + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Back on November 19, I mentioned that one of the reasons Spencer Perceval’s death was not considered tragic by one and all was Perceval’s wish to suppress the Luddite movement. To summarize, the Luddite movement was a protest by 19th-century English … Continue reading →

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The Basics of Fencing + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

The heroine of Book 3 of my Dragonblade series is the sister of the hero of book 2. If you have read book 2 (and, if not, please do so before 17 December), you will already know that Miss Audrey … Continue reading →

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Ground Work for the Formation of the Luddites + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

The name “Luddite” came into use in likely 1811. It originates from the eponym of Ned Ludd, an actual man who supposedly smashed two stocking frames in 1779 after being instructed to change his method. Some say Captain Ludd or … Continue reading →

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What Was the Size of a “Queen Anne” Pistol? + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I have often used a Queen Anne pistol in my stories, but were they exactly? These pistol were possibly first made in England, they came in fashion in England during the reign of Queen Anne (reigned 1702–1714), which accounts for … Continue reading →

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Gothic Style Writing on Bank Notes + the Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

In Book 3 of my The Lyon’s Den Connected World book, Lyon in Disguise, the hero, Lord Navan Beaufort, an Irish earl (with also an English barony), as part of his assignment to the Home Office, trains Mrs. Dove-Lyon and … Continue reading →

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Neidín, Ireland, and the Kenmare River + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I have used Neidín, Ireland, and the Kenmare River in two of my Regency novels. This post perfectly fits with the one from yesterday on navigating the entrance to Cork City, for one will quickly understand that the Kenmare River … Continue reading →

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By-Elections? What Does That Mean for Parliament? + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

According to the UK Parliament website, in the United Kingdom, a “parliamentary by-election happens when a seat in the House of Commons becomes vacant between general elections. This can happen when an MP [Member of Parliament]: “Until an election, an … Continue reading →

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What the Heck is “Deodand”?

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

“In 1336, a drunken sailor climbed the mast of his ship at anchor in the Thames by means of a rope, presumably part of the rigging. When he tried to descend the same way he fell and died. A coroner’s … Continue reading →

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Scheele’s Green and Arsenic and the Green Death in the Georgian Era

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

For those of you who are interested in using or avoiding the use of this deadly yet popular shade of green, here is an interesting article from an art magazine. The Paris Review tells us a bit to the history … Continue reading →

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Dower Vs. Dowry, Do You Know the Difference?

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Lets do a quick breakdown before we discuss specifics. The key difference between “dower” and “dowry” lies in who provides the wealth and when it is given. Dowry is the property a bride brings to her marriage, typically from her family to … Continue reading →

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