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Gardens in the Regency + the Release of “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” + a Giveaway

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Our garden is putting in order by a man who bears a remarkably good character, has a very fine complexion, and asks something less than the first. The shrubs which border the gravel walk, he says, are only sweetbriar and … Continue reading →

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Wedding Announcements in the Regency + the Release of “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” + a Giveaway

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

“A great many changes have happened in the neighbourhood, since you went away. Miss Lucas is married and settled. And one of my own daughters. I suppose you have heard of it; indeed, you must have seen it in the … Continue reading →

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PreOrder for “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” is Live!!! + a Giveaway

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo   “The very first moment I beheld him, my heart was irrecoverably gone.” – Jane Austen Miss Eleanor Wilder has admired Lord Augustus Truist since she was a young … Continue reading →

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24 July 1817, Marks the Burial of Jane Austen at Winchester Cathedral

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

via http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/10199138/Jane-Austen-unveiled-as-face-of-new-10-note.html July 18, 2024 marked the 207th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen. Tribute from Austen’s most loyal fans continue to flow through any number of activities, readings, evensongs, and events, leading us to July 24, the date of … Continue reading →

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Gretna Green: The “Las Vegas” Marriage Destination of the Regency Period

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Scottish Elopements and the Marriage Act of 1753 “An Act for Better Preventing of Clandestine Marriage,” popularly known as Lord Hardwicke’s Marriage Act (1753), was the first statutory legislation in England and Wales to require a formal ceremony of marriage. … Continue reading →

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Georgian Era Lexicon – Continuing on to the Letter “S”

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading →

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Catholic and Protestants Marrying + “Lord Fearghal’s English Bride” + a Giveaway of “Regency Summer Weddings” Anthology

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Book Blurb: HERS WAS A CONVENIENT ARRANGEMENT  Lady Claire Waterstone has spent more years out of England than she has enjoying English society. In fact, she feels very odd in making her Come Out with girls four to five years … Continue reading →

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A Lost Food, “Irish Moss” Recipe + “Lord Fearghal’s English Bride” + a Giveaway of “Regency Summer Weddings Anthology”

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Book Blurb: HERS WAS A CONVENIENT ARRANGEMENT  Lady Claire Waterstone has spent more years out of England than she has enjoying English society. In fact, she feels very odd in making her Come Out with girls four to five years … Continue reading →

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Traveling Through Ireland (He Said …) + “Lord Fearghal English Bride” + a Giveaway of “Regency Summer Weddings”

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

HERS WAS A CONVENIENT ARRANGEMENT  Lady Claire Waterstone has spent more years out of England than she has enjoying English society. In fact, she feels very odd in making her Come Out with girls four to five years her junior. … Continue reading →

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Traveling Through Ireland (She Said…) + “Lord Fearghal’s English Bride” + a Giveaway of “Regency Summer Weddings Anthology”

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

HERS WAS A CONVENIENT ARRANGEMENT  Lady Claire Waterstone has spent more years out of England than she has enjoying English society. In fact, she feels very odd in making her Come Out with girls four to five years her junior. … Continue reading →

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