Category Archives: Regency era

Derbyshire and Well Dressings and the ReRelease of “Darcy Temptation” + a Giveaway

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

The origin of the practice of what is known as “well dressings” is a bit of a mystery. Most believe the celebration dates back to the Celts, but few places, other than Derbyshire and Staffordshire, England, have kept the tradition. … Continue reading →

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Cost of a Woman’s Clothing in the Regency Era

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, I had someone ask me about the cost of such items as court gowns for presentation to the queen and dresses for the London season. Another question came only a week or so later asking about food stuffs, etc. … Continue reading →

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Using Cradles Through The Ages

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

We all likely know something of “Rock-a-bye Baby“ as a nursery rhyme and lullaby. The melody is a variant of the song comes from an English satirical ballad called ‘Lillibullero,‘ a march that became popular in England at the time of … Continue reading →

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Church Courts During the Regency Era

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

The church courts in Britain controlled the behavior of their clergymen. Yet, what all was involved? What were the “powers” of the bishop of each diocese? The bishop had to ordain all clergymen. His approval was required for anyone who … Continue reading →

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Courtesy Title or Not, Part 2

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

I fear last Monday’s post stirred up more confusion than clarity. Such is the problem for many American writers of Regency era stories. Without a peerage system of our own in the U.S., we become easily confused. Most assuredly, I … Continue reading →

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The Cotton or Cottonian Library

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

A bust of Robert Cotton by Louis-François Roubiliac ~ Public Domain ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Robert_Cotton,_1st_Baronet,_of_Connington#/media/File:Robert_Bruce_Cotton_bust_BM_1924_0412_1.jpg Keeping with Wednesday’s post on Circulating Libraries, I thought I might mention a library some, especially in the U.S. have not considered. The Cotton Library was founded by … Continue reading →

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Circulating Libraries in the Regency Era

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Another author friend sent me these questions regarding the circulating libraries. I will provide the short answers to the questions first and then provide a longer explanations. Was there always a fee to check out a book? Was that paid … Continue reading →

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“Christmas” in Austen’s Novels, a Guest Post from Lelia Eye

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on December 16, 2021. (Note: December 16, 1775, is Austen’s birthday.) Enjoy! In pondering what to focus on for my December blog post, I naturally gravitated toward Christmas. Once known as … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night Sale on Regency Romance and Suspense, December 26, 2022, to January 5, 2023

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

All of the stories listed below will be on sale, starting today through January 5, 2023. Fill up your eReaders!!!! All books will be $0.99. These books are historical romantic suspense and Regencies, as well as two contemporary tales. Moreover, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Birth of Jane Austen: 16 December 1775 – What I Learned from Jane Austen

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

(This post was originally published on December 16, 2010. However, I could not permit Austen’s birthday to pass without notice.) It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen remains an inspiration to throngs of readers more than two centuries … Continue reading →

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