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The Obsession with Money and Society in Jane Austen’s Novels

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Austen’s novels speak loudly with society’s obsession with money and connections. Money and status was obtained through marriage. What we soon come to accept as a reader of Jane Austen’s novels is that her heroines marry for love (and a … Continue reading →

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The First Labor Day Celebration

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

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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Question from a Reader Regarding the Thames River Police During the Regency Era

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question: What can you tell me of the Thames River Police? How active were they in the Regency era? Etc. Response: When I was writing The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery LOTS of research was … Continue reading →

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What is the Cost to Refurbish a House in the Regency Era?

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I am often asked the cost of a multiple of items in the Regency era. I do not know from where the idea came that I might know these things. However, in this case I do have a bit of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Traitor ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Arthur Middleton (or is it Andrew Marvell?), Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Arthur Middleton represented South Carolina for the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He was 34 years old when he signed the document. A plantation owner and father of 9. When one thinks that many of the signers lived into … Continue reading →

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“Bonus” Traitor Thursday ~ Celebration 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Roger Sherman, Signer of the Articles of Association, Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U. S. Constitution

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Roger Sherman was 55 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. A lawyer by profession, Sherman was married twice and was the father of 15 children. He died at the age 0f 72 in 1793. In 1723, … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: George Taylor, From Indentured Servant to Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

George Taylor was one of two Irish born signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was a 60 years old merchant by trade and father of two when he signed the document. He died at the age of 65 in … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: George Ross, Defender of States’ Rights and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

George Ross was a 46 years old when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was a lawyer and the father of three. He died three years later in 1779. “George Ross’s father was born at Balblair, Scotland, in 1679 … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: John Penn: A Man Who Aided in Cornwallis’s Defeat and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

John Penn was 36 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was a lawyer by trade and the father of three children. He died early on in 1788 at the age of 48. Patriot, Continental Congress … Continue reading →

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“Bonus” Traitor Thursday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Benjamin Harrison, Congressional “Falstaff” and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Benjamin Harrison was 50 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was a plantation owner and father of seven children from Virginia. He died at age 65 in 1791. Born on 5 April 1726, Benjamin Harrison … Continue reading →

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