Category Archives: research

Gwenllian, Last Princess of Wales

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

Gwenllian of Wales or Gwenllian ferch Llywelyn (June 1282 – 7 June 1337) was the only child of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native Prince of Wales (Tywysog Cymru). Born in the Gwynedd royal home in Abergwyngregyn near Bangor, Gwynedd, Gwellian’s mother died in … Continue reading →

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Interview with Mirta Ines Trupp and News of the Release of “Celestial Persuasion”

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

Mirta Ines Trupp is a member of the Austen Authors group I admin, along with Sharon Lathan. Her Austen tales come from a totally different perspective from the majority of that group, for Ms. Trupp adds her Jewish roots to … Continue reading →

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A Precious Piece of English Architecture: Lincoln Cathedral

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

The Lincoln Cathedral is the third largest English cathedral and one the prime examples of Gothic architecture. It is a sight that can easily steal away one’s breath. Its long nave crowns the hilltop 200 feet above the River Witham, … Continue reading →

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Milton Abbas, the First Planned Village in England

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

Dating back to 1773, Milton Abbas is a village in Dorset, eight miles south of Blandford and eleven miles northeast of Dorchester. Under the instructions of Lord Milton, the town of Middleton was, literally, moved elsewhere.  Middleton was originally within … Continue reading →

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Is Shakespeare’s Play “Macbeth” Cursed?

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

As theatre was my minor in my undergraduate program, I often studied Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth,” and I have taught it many times. However, I have never performed in or directed the play. Even so, I know something of the “Curse … Continue reading →

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The Real-Life Myles Standish’s Influence on “The Courtship of Lord Blackhurst”

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

As my previous two posts on John Alden and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow have indicated, my most recent tale, “The Courtship of Lord Blackhurst” was inspired by Longfellow’s narrative poem, “The Courtship of Myles Standish.” Other than the knowledge of Standish … Continue reading →

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The Mont Blanc Tragedy During World War I

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

Any historical fiction writer worth her salt spends a great deal of time doing research. I was specifically looking for tunnel fires for a plot line I was envisioning. I found a great deal on the Mont Blanc tunnel fire … Continue reading →

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Thomas Tompion, “The Father of English Clockmaking”

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

I have a dear friend who is really into antiques, and I must tell you that she is a wealth of knowledge — a tap I often go to for just that special touch in a story, but I will … Continue reading →

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Catholic – Protestant Marriages During the late Georgian Era

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

When discussing Catholic emancipation, etc., the year makes a difference. George III’s era was far stricter against Catholics having any kind of power. That was one reason why many members of parliament quit in 1801, including Pitt the Younger and … Continue reading →

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Book Review – The Phantom of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

(by Kelly Yanke Deltenar of http://www.examiner.com) The Phantom of Pemberley by Regina Jeffers is a sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice with a murder mystery twist. And although I’ve read Jeffers before (all of her other books, as a … Continue reading →

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