Category Archives: Regency era

Spousal Abuse During the Georgian Era

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Although I reference spousal abuse in a couple of my 70+ novels, I do not customarily write those types of scenes. I NEVER enjoyed reading graphic scenes of physical abuse of any kind, but especially between a man and a … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Twelfth, Both a Poem and a Hunting Season

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Before any of you reading this wish to complain about hunting animals, please know this short piece is mean to entertain with a poem. That being said, I am from West Virginia, and during deer season, we used to close … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Treatment or Poisons? (or) What Should Mrs. Bennet Take for Her “Nerves”?

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Ever wonder what was available for Jane Austen’s character Mrs. Bennet as treatment for the lady’s “nerves”? Perhaps an herb, root, or a tea that would have been used to lessen anxiety. Sort of the Regency equivalent of Xanax. Several … Continue reading →

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Maneuvering a Coach in a Tight Space

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Reader’s Question: How difficult was it to maneuver a coach during the Regency? I want to add this element to a story I am writing. Response: Okay, I admit up front I am not an expert on this topic. I … Continue reading →

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What of the Various Marriage Acts? (And) Marriage Annulments for the Very Young in Regency England?

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

“In the 12th century, Canon law jurist Gratian, stated that consent for marriage could not take place before the age of 12 years old for females and 14 years old for males; also, consent for betrothal could not take place before the age … Continue reading →

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Question from a Reader About Yacht Clubs During the Regency

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Reader Question: I noted in several of your books, you have the hero keeps his yacht moored or docked somewhere along the coastline. Why not in London? Answer: It is true that I have not used London for docking a … Continue reading →

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When and When Not to Wear Boots in the Regency Era

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Admittedly, several fashion illustrations for men of the Regency era show the man wearing a blue coat, beige pantaloons and boots. This has been described as the fashionable look for gentlemen. Because of this, many authors seem to think such an outfit was suitable … Continue reading →

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What Did the Term “Half-Pay Officers” Mean During the Regency? And What of “Honor”?

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I thought addressing this recent question from a reader appropriate for the Memorial Day Weekend. Question from a reader: I am confused about what it meant to be an officer on half-pay. Can you shed any light on this topic? … Continue reading →

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During the Georgian Era, Would a Vicar or Clergyman Take an Oath?

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a Reader: Is there a term for when a man becomes a vicar, such as getting sworn in or taking his vows, making an oath or something? Answer: The man is appointed to the position by the one … Continue reading →

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What Did It Mean to Be a “Gentleman” in Jane Austen’s England?

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

The word “genteel” is an adjective, meaning polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way. Its roots can be found in the late 16th century (in the sense ‘fashionable, stylish’): from French gentil ‘well-born’. From the 17th century … Continue reading →

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