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Card Playing and Gaming Hells + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disquise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

One of the major plot points of Lyon in Disguise is the hero, Lord Navan Beaufort, is sent to assist Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon and those at the Lyon’s Den to spot fake bank notes flooding the streets of London in … Continue reading →

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Meaning of “Bedlamite” + the Upcoming Release of Lyon in Disguise from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Short Teaser from the latter part of Lyon in Disguise where “belamite” is used. “Your wife has moved quite easily into the role of society wife,” Aaran said from somewhere off Navan’s shoulders.  “I do not think Annalise is quite … Continue reading →

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“A Rose by Any Other Name” Might Not Be Rosy at All + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

The quote “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” is from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. It means that the name of something is not as important as the thing itself. The quote suggests that a rose would still … Continue reading →

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Dower Vs. Dowry, Do You Know the Difference?

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Lets do a quick breakdown before we discuss specifics. The key difference between “dower” and “dowry” lies in who provides the wealth and when it is given. Dowry is the property a bride brings to her marriage, typically from her family to … Continue reading →

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Seeking a Military Furlough During the Regency Era

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

First, what is a “furlough”? A military furlough is a temporary, approved leave from active military service for a set period, typically without pay and often for reasons like an approved break, awaiting new orders, or returning to civilian life for … Continue reading →

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Freshening Up at a Regency Party? Or When Is It Appropriate to Use the “Facilities”?

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

If we were in need of using the facilities at a modern day party, we might excuse ourselves to the bathroom/restroom/or whatever one wishes to call it. No need to explain. No need to wait. However, that was not always … Continue reading →

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Sending Letters in the Regency Era. What of Envelopes?

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a Reader: I have seen a few images of letters from what is supposed to from the Regency Era, but none have envelopes. Why is that? Answer: First, let me say you should check out this site. As … Continue reading →

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Broken Engagements in the Regency Era

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Once a man proposed to a woman, he was expected to go through with the marriage unless he suddenly uncovered a flaw in the morals of the lady. Sometimes engagements were called off when the fathers and guardians couldn’t agree … Continue reading →

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When Would the New Peer Be Addressed as Such? How Can One Prove Himself the Next Peer?

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Question: When is the new peer properly addressed by his title after the death of the previous title holder? The man is the peer immediately,  and servants, solicitors and such might address him by his new title, but it was … Continue reading →

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Changing One’s Name During the Regency

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I wish I could recall where I encountered this information, but I cannot. Therefore, I must apologize up front if someone shared it with me, and I am not giving them credit or whether I read it in a Facebook … Continue reading →

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