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“Hansel and Gretel” and the Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on November 11, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

 “Hansel and Gretel” first achieved widespread popularity following its publication by the Brothers Grimm in 1812 in their collection Children’s and Household Tales, which made it a perfect reference for a story set in 1813 England. The Brothers Grimm’s story … Continue reading →

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Rights Removed After Crime of Murder + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on November 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In my next Austen vagary novel, the heroine family are in exile in France, for her father has been accused of murder. What would that mean for her younger brother? Could the brother inherit the marquessate directly from his grandfather, … Continue reading →

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Bois-d ‘Arcy and the Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

When I was writing this tale, I required a place in France where Darcy’s “cousin” might have lived before visiting with the Darcys. The premise was the cousin had “sown his oats” too much and too often and was being … Continue reading →

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Routes to and from France During Napoleonic Wars + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In my new Austen inspired tale, several of the characters must travel between England and France in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, specifically in 1813. There were multiple routes, some safer than others. At the beginning of the book, … Continue reading →

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How Long May a Body Be Dead Before It Bloats? + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

On a battlefield, bloating generally begins within 3 to 5 days after death. This happens because internal bacteria exponentially multiply and release gases (methane, hydrogen sulfide), causing the abdomen to swell. [How Human Decomposition Works, Its Stages and What to … Continue reading →

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What is the Meaning of “Just Deserts”? + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

My regular editor is very good at finding phrases that I have forgotten to check when writing my stories. Some are appropriate for the time period. Some are not. What about “Just deserts”? The phrase “just deserts” means receiving the … Continue reading →

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What Was the Proper Name for a “Deck” Jutting Out Over the Water During the Regency? + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel”

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

When writing a story, I tend to mark all words that I do not think was used in Regency England. I label them with the word “origin” so I can remember to look them up when I begin to type … Continue reading →

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Origin of the Phrase “Ins and Outs” + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 23, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The phrase “ins and outs” dates back to the mid-17th century. It originally alluded to the twisting and turning paths of a winding road, before evolving to describe politicians who are either holding office (in) or out of power. [Dictionary.com] … Continue reading →

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Did Men’s Trousers in the Regency Era Have a Waistband? + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I know this is probably a crazy idea for a post, but before I wrote the scene I needed to know if men’s trousers in the Regency era had a waistband. So here goes… Yes, men’s trousers in 1813 did … Continue reading →

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Cattails, Great Reedmace, Bulrush – What are the Differences? + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In the story, Darcy’s men find a body floating in a lake on Pemberley estate. The men must determine WHO the man is? What happened to him? When it happened? Where? How? and Why? When I was writing the scene, … Continue reading →

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