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Desiring Elizabeth Bennet – A Movie Discussion of 2005’s Pride and Prejudice

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

In a previous post, I discussed how Andrew Davies “created” the image of a very masculine and virile Darcy by adding scenes to the 1995 Pride and Prejudice adaptation. Some of you reading this post likely participated in “Darcy Loving … Continue reading →

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Recent Winners of Giveaways from the Bluestocking Belles and Regina Jeffers

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

 The Bluestocking Belles are happy to announce the winner of their holiday collection, Holly and Hopeful Hearts. Congratulations to Vesper!!! The Belles will be in touch to determine which format you prefer for the book delivery. Thanks again to the Bluestocking Belles for … Continue reading →

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Recent Winners of “Mr. Darcy’s Present: A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Vagary”

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

These are the winners chosen over the last few weeks for an eBook copy of Mr. Darcy’s Present: A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Vagary. Austen Authors – September 12 ~ Eva Edmonds, Alexandra Solano, darcyluvr, MissLaurieMay, Blodeuedd More Agreeably Engaged – … Continue reading →

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Claiming a Title in the Regency Era

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Many of the minor plot lines in my latest Regency romantic suspense concern who could inherit a title? There is the matter of the Marquess of Malvern’s losing his memory. Should the Duke of Devilfoard declare his eldest son incompetent … Continue reading →

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The Triumvirate Which Changed the Face of Bath During the Georgian Era

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

The beginning of the 1700s in England saw the expansion of the middle class and a stronger economy. As such Bath had known a steady period of growth, but when Queen visited the city in 1702 (and then again a … Continue reading →

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Happy July Birthdays to Some of Our Favorite “Austen” Actors

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

These fabulous actors brought us hours of pleasure with their performances…         July 1 – Trevor Eve, who portrayed Sir Selwyn Hardcastle in Death Comes to Pemberley   July 6 – Geraldine James, who was the voice … Continue reading →

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Carolina Book Festival 2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Book Signing Carolina Book Fest is a book signing taking place in the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 15, 2016. The book signing will be held at the Marriott City Center (100 West Trade Street) in downtown Charlotte from 10 AM … Continue reading →

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Happy June Birthdays to Some of Our Favorite Austen-Inspired Actors

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Are any of the actors listed below among your favorites? I can claim a few.  June 2 – Dominic Cooper, who portrayed Mr. Willoughby in 2008’s Sense and Sensibility   June 2 – Liam Cunningham, who portrayed General Tilney in 2007’s … Continue reading →

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The Beginnings of Betty Crocker, America’s First Lady of Food

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

The Washburn Crosby Company (later renamed General Mills) entered their finest flours into the 1880’s First Millers International Exhibition in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fortunately, their flours took the gold, silver and bronze medals. Soon after, Washburn Crosby Company changed its name to Gold Medal … Continue reading →

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REVIEW of “Captain Frederick Wentworth’s Persuasion” by Regina Jeffers

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Each lover has a theory of his own about the difference between thee ache of being with his love, and being alone. (W.H. Auden, “Alone” – Regina Jeffers uses poems or parts of poe… Source: REVIEW of “Captain Frederick Wentworth’s … Continue reading →

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