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York Castle, Used as a Prison + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

York Castle serves at the setting for the final chapter and the epilogue of Lyon in Disguise, which is set in January 1813. Many of the series regulars are there: Lord Macdonald Duncan, Lord Alexander Marksman, Lord Richard Orson, Lord … Continue reading →

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Ground Work for the Formation of the Luddites + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

The name “Luddite” came into use in likely 1811. It originates from the eponym of Ned Ludd, an actual man who supposedly smashed two stocking frames in 1779 after being instructed to change his method. Some say Captain Ludd or … Continue reading →

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Giraffes in London During the Regency Era

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I had a recent question from a reader who came across a book by my fellow North Carolina author, Deb Marlowe, called An Unexpected Encounter. In it, the heroine encounters stuffed giraffes, and she asked me (why she did not … Continue reading →

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Claridge Hotel + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

It is only two more days until the release of the first book of my mystery/romantic suspense series for Dragonblade Publishers releases. The series, which I have nearly finished writing are in different stages of production. They will release three … Continue reading →

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What is a Glass Cone? And a Look Back at A Touch of Cashémere, Book 3 of the Realm Series

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Next month, I hope to release a new romantic mystery/suspense series. This one is from Dragonblade Publishers, so I thought I might revisit my very successful Realm series and some of the history regarding each of the stories in the series. … Continue reading →

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Use of Mews in Regency London

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a Reader/Writer – Were mews actually kept behind London’s great houses or were there a, for lack of another word, a group barn for the people along a street? Okay, I admit I am not an expert in … Continue reading →

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Posting Inns and Hedge Taverns and “Posting Letters” During the Regency Era ~ Clearing the Confusion, Hopefully…

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

After last Friday’s piece on postage and sombre statements, I had a few questions regarding the concept of posting inns during the Regency. Remember posting of letters could be completed at posting inns, and mail bags could be exchanged at … 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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What Do We Know of London and the Surrounding Areas in the Regency?

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

Some people who read Regency-based novels do not realize London itself was not all the areas we writers mention in our novels. Many areas, such as Hampstead Heath (famous for its duels), Kew Gardens (founded in 1840 from the exotic … Continue reading →

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Very “Real” Estate: Vicars’ Close, Wells, Somerset, England

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

The oldest purely residential street in England is known as Vicars’ Close, which is located in Wells, Somerset, England, and dates from the mid 14th Century.  Planned by Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury, at one time it was 42 separate houses, … Continue reading →

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