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Iron Plates Used in Regency Era Coaches + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In one of the final scenes of Lyon on the Inside, as well as the series, our hero and heroine are captured by the “murderer” who has taunted Lord Macdonald Duncan’s family for nearly a year. Lord Aaran Graham, our … Continue reading →

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Model 1813 Army Contract Pistol + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

On Wednesday, I spoke of the Pistole Modèle An IX gun. I also used the concept of an 1813 U.S. Army flintlock gun as the model for the one used against Lord Macdonald Duncan outside of the Lyon’s Den in … Continue reading →

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Playing Hazard in the Regency + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In a pivotal scene in Lyon on the Inside, Lord Aaran Graham attempts to explain to Lady Freya why he thinks the game of hazard is hard to master, though those who continually do well are much smarter than many … Continue reading →

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Fireworks in the Regency Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Were there fireworks in the Regency Era? This is what Jane Austen wrote to her sister Cassandra, dated 2 June 1799 There is to be a grand gala on Tuesday evening in Sydney Gardens, a concert, with illuminations and fireworks. … Continue reading →

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Book of Common Prayer and a Regency Wedding Ceremony + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

All of you have likely read a marriage scene in a Regency era novel where the script is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, part of the Church of England’s traditions. Regency-era marriages (1811–1820) were deeply formal, binding, and … Continue reading →

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The Thames Estuary and Its Role in the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishers, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

One of the antagonists, in this final book of the series, mentions leaving our hero’s and heroine’s bodies in the Thames Estuary and permitting them to wash out into the North Sea, but was that really a possibility? I know … Continue reading →

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Barouche, Gig, Curricle, Phaeton? Regency Coaches, and Celebrating the Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishers, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Readers are always asking me questions regarding which is which when it comes to Regency era coaches. Today, I am offering a short primer. Barouche, Gig, Curricle, and Phaeton are types of 18th & 19th-century horse-drawn carriages, differing in wheels (two vs. four), … Continue reading →

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RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES: Could Someone, for example, Disinherit a Second Son?

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

A regular reader of this blog asked the question located in the title. So here goes… I must warn you, anything doing with inheritance and property laws are, generally, double speak, but we will attempt to respond with some degree … Continue reading →

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Literary Origins and April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

April Fools’ Day (alternatively April Fool’s Day, sometimes All Fools’ Day) is celebrated on 1 April every year. 1 April is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated in various countries as a day when people play … Continue reading →

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Cork City, Ireland’s Access During the Regency + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

The Corporation of Cork managed entering and exiting Cork City up until the early years of the 1800s. It was the Corporation’s duty to collect the necessary taxes imposed upon the ships and the city and manage the complex of … Continue reading →

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