Tag Archives: Fanny Burney

The Real Life Influences Upon Jane Austen’s Novels

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

As authors of historical fiction, we take great pleasure in a research “tidbit,” which introduces our fictional characters to historical figures. I, for example, have introduced John Loudon McAdam, the father of the modern road, to the readers of A Touch of … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Even Royalty Loves Good Literature by Laura Purcell

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Today I am happy to bring you a guest post from the fabulous Laura Purcell, who is in the midst of a blog tour for the release of The Queen of Bedlam, a book about Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom. … Continue reading →

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