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Annulments, Divorces, Criminal Conversation in the Regency

Posted on January 3, 2022 by reginajeffers

First, permit me to say that in the Regency period, divorces were few. They were expensive. The Church of England opposed divorce as vehemently as did the Roman Catholic church. The Church of England only permitted a “legal separation,” which … Continue reading →

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Reporting Scandals in the Regency Era

Posted on September 27, 2021 by reginajeffers

Of late, I have read several Regency era romances that speak of the most recent scandal being published in the newsprints of the day. One even made reference to an entire newspaper that was devoted to the latest on dit. … Continue reading →

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The First Labor Day Celebration

Posted on September 6, 2021 by reginajeffers

New York City saw the celebration of the first Labor Day on 5 September 1882. The celebration marking the event was designed by the Central Labor Union.    According to the Department of Labor, “While most sources, even the Department of … Continue reading →

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Agriculture and Other Business, a Guest Post from Colin Rowland

Posted on September 3, 2021 by reginajeffers

This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors blog on 29 June 2021. Enjoy! It seems to be a common assumption that Mr. Bennet was not well off. His daughters’ dowries were small and Ms Austen left me with the … Continue reading →

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What did Jane Austen Know of Prize Money Awarded by the British Royal Navy During the Late Georgian Era?

Posted on September 1, 2021 by reginajeffers

Prize money awarded by the British Royal Navy usually came about during naval warfare, but there were other means for a man to earn “his fortune.” The capture of enemy ships or of cargoes belonging to an enemy in time … Continue reading →

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Reduced to a Tweet. The Lost Art of the Social Call, a Guest Post from Diana J Oaks

Posted on August 23, 2021 by reginajeffers

This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on August 23, 2021. Enjoy! Social connection. It’s the pulse of civilization, the foundation of community, and a deeply held human need.  You might have guessed that I’m not necessarily talking … Continue reading →

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Who Is Persuaded in Jane Austen’s “Persuasion”

Posted on July 30, 2021 by reginajeffers

 Jane Austen writes plot-driven masterpieces, and all her God-given skills come together in Persuasion. In Persuasion we find a twist of pathos, not present in her other novels. We can view Austen’s growth as a writer. She provides her reader … Continue reading →

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Releasing July 20! Regency Mid-Summer Mischief: A Regency Summer Romance Anthology + a Giveaway

Posted on July 16, 2021 by reginajeffers

Available on Amazon for only $0.99 or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited. Seven stories of Regency heroines and heroes finding love in the face of obstructions: mayhem, malice, and mischief.Varying heat levels, both in the text and during the … Continue reading →

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Milton Abbas, the First Planned Village in England

Posted on June 11, 2021 by reginajeffers

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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Memorial Day – Thank a Veteran Today

Posted on May 31, 2021 by reginajeffers

      Billy Ray Cyrus singing “Some Gave All”  I knew a man, called him Sandy Cane Few folks even knew his name But a hero, yes was he Left a boy, came back a man Still many just … Continue reading →

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