Category Archives: Regency era

The 1701 Act of Settlement

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

The Act of Settlement prevented George IV from marrying Maria Fitzherbert, the woman he affected, but what did the Act entail? The Act of Settlement was a Parliamentary Act meant to settle the issue of succession to both the English … Continue reading →

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“Affection” in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

When writing my Regency-based novels, I sometimes find it difficult to express the emotions felt by my characters, while keeping in mind the “restraint” those of the era practiced. Previously, I took a look at how often and in what … Continue reading →

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Georgian Era Lexicon – The Letter “C” ~ We Begin with “Ca”

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

A Regency Era Lexicon – “A” and “B” Are Followed By “C,” specifically for this post by “Ca.”  In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person … Continue reading →

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Annulments, Divorces, Criminal Conversation in the Regency

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

First, permit me to say that in the Regency period, divorces were few. They were expensive. The Church of England opposed divorce as vehemently as did the Roman Catholic church. The Church of England only permitted a “legal separation,” which … Continue reading →

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Georgian Era Lexicon – Continuing with the Letter B – “Bo” to “Br”

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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A Georgian Era Lexicon – And Then There Were the Words Beginning with “Ba… to Be…”

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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Could a Person Change His Name During the Regency Era?

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Was it possible for someone to change his name during the Regency? I recently purchased An Index to Changes of Name: Under Authority of Act of Parliament or Royal Licence, and Including Irregular Changes from I George III to 64 Victoria, … Continue reading →

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A Georgian Era Lexicon – We Begin With the Letter “A”

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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And the Winners Are …

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Amanda Kai is pleased to announce the winners from her recent blog post on this site. Thank you again, Regina, for hosting me on your blog!  Here are the winners from the Miss Bingley and the Baron giveaway. Prizes are … Continue reading →

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Women’s Rights to Property During the Regency Era

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Women’s rights to property plays out in several of my stories, including, Captain Stanwick’s Bride, therefore, I searched for minute details regarding whether women could inherit property after their husband’s demise. Although I thought I knew the answer, I wanted … Continue reading →

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