Tag Archives: Jane Austen

“Public” Education in the Regency Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Young boys of the wealthy, generally, received a tutor about the same time as he received a valet to take over his care. Early curriculums included Latin, French mathematics, science, geography, and history. Later, a more intense study of literature … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding or Refurbishing a House in Regency England + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The hero of Lost in the Lyon’s Garden was raised, until about the age of ten, by his father, a vicar on his uncle’s estate (now his estate). Lord Benjamin Thompson lives quite simply, as compared to his brothers and … Continue reading →

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Austen-Homage Literature and the Mystery Genre

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Although publishers long ago labeled Jane Austen-inspired pieces as “niche” literature, they erred. Austen’s touch can be found in a variety of pieces: women’s literature, romance, variations, historical fiction, paranormal, fantasy, and mystery. Over the years, I have written several … Continue reading →

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Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Regency England

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

1752 was the first year in England and Wales, in which the civil or legal year began on 1st January. In Scotland, however, the New Year was celebrated on 1st January in 1600 for the first time, creating a discrepancy between … Continue reading →

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“Boxing Day,” part of Christmastide in Regency England

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

“Christmastide” is a season of the liturgical year in most Christian churches. It is sometimes referred to a Twelvetide (for the Twelve Days of Christmas). For those in the Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Lutheran Church and for many in the … Continue reading →

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An Estate By Any Other Name Would Suit Me Fine

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

When I write my novels, I keep a “History of …” document that lists the character names with a brief description, a running calendar for the year in which the story is set, including important events from the story itself, … Continue reading →

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Sending Letters in the Regency Era. What of Envelopes?

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a Reader: I have seen a few images of letters from what is supposed to from the Regency Era, but none have envelopes. Why is that? Answer: First, let me say you should check out this site. As … Continue reading →

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Broken Engagements in the Regency Era

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Once a man proposed to a woman, he was expected to go through with the marriage unless he suddenly uncovered a flaw in the morals of the lady. Sometimes engagements were called off when the fathers and guardians couldn’t agree … Continue reading →

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Changing One’s Name During the Regency

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I wish I could recall where I encountered this information, but I cannot. Therefore, I must apologize up front if someone shared it with me, and I am not giving them credit or whether I read it in a Facebook … Continue reading →

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Finding Sheet Music During the Regency Er

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

                    Although quite expensive, sheet music was readily available during the Regency era. Many a person subscribed to services offered by music publishers, among the Schirmer, the most well known of … Continue reading →

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