Tag Archives: Georgian Era

The Murder of William Horsefall by the Luddites + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

One of the turning points in the British government’s dealings with the Luddites came after the death of one William Horsefall on 30 April 1812. As a strong advocate of using machinery in the production of textiles, Horsefall was one … Continue reading

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“Queen Mab” by Percy Bysshe Shelley and Revolution + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

In writing an historical book/series, one must be knowledgeable of the history of the time period and what it was like to live in a particular period. For me, that is the Regency Era. For this series, I chose the … Continue reading

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The Luddite Attack on Cartwrights Mill + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Back on November 19, I mentioned that one of the reasons Spencer Perceval’s death was not considered tragic by one and all was Perceval’s wish to suppress the Luddite movement. To summarize, the Luddite movement was a protest by 19th-century English … Continue reading

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The Basics of Fencing + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

The heroine of Book 3 of my Dragonblade series is the sister of the hero of book 2. If you have read book 2 (and, if not, please do so before 17 December), you will already know that Miss Audrey … 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)

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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What Was the Size of a “Queen Anne” Pistol? + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

I have often used a Queen Anne pistol in my stories, but were they exactly? These pistol were possibly first made in England, they came in fashion in England during the reign of Queen Anne (reigned 1702–1714), which accounts for … Continue reading

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The Trial of John Bellingham + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

One of the plot lines that encompass my Dragonblade mystery/suspense series is the killing of Spencer Perceval, the UK’s Prime Minister at the time. The assassination and the ultimate trial for John Bellingham who shot Perceval is the background for … Continue reading

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An Overview of Spencer Perceval’s Reign as Prime Minister + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Spencer Perceval served as the British Prime Minister from October 4, 1809, until his assassination on May 11, 1812. He was the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated while in office.  Here’s a more detailed look at his time … Continue reading

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Gothic Style Writing on Bank Notes + the Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

In Book 3 of my The Lyon’s Den Connected World book, Lyon in Disguise, the hero, Lord Navan Beaufort, an Irish earl (with also an English barony), as part of his assignment to the Home Office, trains Mrs. Dove-Lyon and … Continue reading

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Banking and Bank Notes, in General + the Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

The backdrop of my next book in The Lyon’s Den Connected World has to do with the Bank of London and the threat of forged and uttered faked bank notes. In Book 2, Lyon’s Obsession, Alexander Dutton, Lord Marksman’s and … Continue reading

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