Category Archives: primogenture

The Strict Social Structure of Jane Austen’s Novels

Posted on April 27, 2022 by reginajeffers

Overall, the early 19th Century novels were those that expressed society in realistic terms. Austen’s novels, as well as others of her time, immerse the reader in the various levels of society, the social strata, so to speak. Austen does … Continue reading →

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Being a “Gentleman” in Regency England

Posted on January 26, 2022 by reginajeffers

 In 1583 Sir Thomas Smith wrote: “One who can live idly and without manual labour and will bear the port (deportment) and countenance of a gentleman, he shall be taken for a gentleman.” But what does “being a gentleman” entail? … Continue reading →

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Christmas Romance Month with “Letters from Home”

Posted on December 10, 2021 by reginajeffers

I particularly loved this story for I am a military brat and wife, and I adore a strong military hero. Major Lord Simon Lanford is just such a man. He is the “spare” in the Regency adage of “an heir … Continue reading →

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Regency Romance Series Month: His American Heartsong: A Companion Book to the Realm Series

Posted on November 26, 2021 by reginajeffers

At the request of my readers, I created Lawrence Lowery’s story. In my Realm series, you first met Sir Carter’s older brother Lawrence in A Touch of Velvet when the future baron came to Linton Park at the request of Viscount … Continue reading →

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Regency Romance Series Month: A Touch of Mercy, Book 5 of the REALM Series

Posted on November 17, 2021 by reginajeffers

  All the 9 books of The REALM series are on sale in November for only $0.99 each. Grab the eBooks while you can. Find all my Regency titles HERE. This was the book in which my friend Kim said, … Continue reading →

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Mystery and Suspense Month: The Earl Claims His Comfort: Book 2 of The Twins’ Trilogy

Posted on October 13, 2021 by reginajeffers

Last Wednesday, I shared an excerpt from Book 1 of the Twins’ Trilogy, Angel Comes to the Devil’s Keep. Today I have an excerpt from The Earl Claims His Comfort, which is Book 2 of the Twins’ Trilogy. In the … Continue reading →

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Primogeniture and Inheritance and the Need for a Widow’s Pension in Jane Austen’s Novels

Posted on September 15, 2021 by reginajeffers

By Jane Austen’s time, primogeniture was no longer the law of the land, but it remained a strongly entrenched custom of inheritance proceedings. Breaking apart large landholdings were frowned upon. An impoverished aristocracy, whose wealth rested in the agricultural realm, … Continue reading →

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Peerage Law in Georgian England

Posted on January 27, 2021 by reginajeffers

TITLES (IN DISPUTE): One could not renounce an English title.  In the mid 20th century,  a law was passed allowing a man to disclaim a title he had not yet taken up. However, the title became “dormant,” and no one … Continue reading →

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Female Inheritance Laws + an Excerpt from MR. DARCY’S BRIDEs

Posted on October 26, 2020 by reginajeffers

Under English law, women were subordinate to their husbands. It was expected that she was under the “protection and influence of her husband, her baron, or lord.” The law stated the old adage of “two shall become one.” She was … Continue reading →

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A Debt-Ridden Inheritance During the Regency Era

Posted on October 21, 2020 by reginajeffers

In many Regency novels, either the hero inherits an estate/title that is deep in debt, not of his making, or the heroine’s father has died and left his family destitute, due to his gaming debts or his poor investments. Both … Continue reading →

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