Category Archives: Living in the Regency

Jane Austen and the Romance Novel

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

According to the Romance Writers of America, “the main plot of a romance novel must revolve around the two people as they develop romantic love for each other and work to build a relationship together. Both the conflict and the … Continue reading →

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Mary Pearson: A Possible Inspiration for Lydia Bennett, a Guest Post from C. D. Gerard

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

This post first appeared on Austen Authors on 21 April 2020. Enjoy!  Upon opening my inbox this morning, I found the latest newsletter from the Jane Austen Centre.  If you haven’t seen one of these newsletters, you should check in … Continue reading →

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The Market for Quackery in Medicine During Late Georgian Era

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Previously, I have spoken of anxiety treatments for Mrs. Bennet’s nerves. You may find the article HERE.  Recently, I have been exploring a book called Decency and Disorder: The Age of Cant 1789-1837. It is by Ben Wilson. Amazon describes … Continue reading →

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Location, Location, Location, a Guest Post from Catherine Bilson

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on Austen Authors on 23 April 2020. Enjoy!  “It must be very agreeable to her to be settled within so easy a distance of her own family and friends.” “An easy distance do you call it? … Continue reading →

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Barristers and Solicitors During the Regency Era

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Previously, I did a post about barristers, solicitors, and lawyers, but I have had a few questions come up since then, so I am going to repeat some of what I had written back on April 12, 2017, but add … Continue reading →

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Deadman’s Island, Setting as Character in “Losing Lizzy: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary”

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Deadman’s Island, located at the mouth of The Swale, opposite the town of Queenborough on the Isle of Sheppey, off the north Kent coast, plays a major role in my new JAFF story, entitled Losing Lizzy: A Pride and Prejudice … Continue reading →

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Precedence in Seating at Supper During the Regency Era

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

I often read in another’s author’s book about the guests for supper at Lord and Lady So-and-So supper party entered the room according to precedence, meaning according to rank/title, with the host escorting in the highest ranking female and the … Continue reading →

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“Heartsease, or The Brother’s Wife,” the Victorian Retelling of Austen’s “Mansfield Park”

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Are you aware of the Victorian tale Heartsease, or the Brother’s Wife by Charlotte Mary Yonge? June Sturrock, editor of the Broadview Texts, gives us this summary of the story. “A very young, timid, but highly principled and religious girl from … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of “A Mother’s Touch” from Jennifer Redlarczyk + an Excerpt + a Giveaway

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Regina, I’m so happy to be back visiting your blog today with my Mother’s Day Anthology, A Mother’s Touch. This book is a collection of seven stories inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. See Lady Anne through the eyes … Continue reading →

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Manton’s Shooting Gallery and the Man Who Changed Weaponry During the Regency

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Joseph Manton, who was born in 1766 in Lincolnshire, is considered as an innovative English gunmaker of the late 18th to early 19th Century. His numerous patents and designs changed the gun industry as no one had done previously. Moreover, … Continue reading →

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