Tag Archives: Jane Austen

Thomas Jefferson’s Influence on “Mr. Darcy and the Designing Woman”

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas Jefferson is best known for writing the Declaration of Independence, but what other “credits” might we attribute to him? He was also a scientist, an inventor, an architect, and even a philosopher. “The papers of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), diplomat, … Continue reading →

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Auctioning Off Household Goods in the Regency, and How I Used the Task as a Plot Point in “Amending the Shades of Pemberley”

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In myAusten title Amending the Shades of Pemberley, the story begins with Elizabeth and Mary overseeing the auction of the household goods of Longbourn to pay an outstanding debt belonging to their father. How feasible was this? How would things … Continue reading →

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Gregor McGregor, an Extraordinary Regency Era Con Man + an Excerpt from “Mr. Darcy’s Bargain”

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In writing my Austen-inspired vagary, Mr. Darcy’s Bargain, I researched LOTS of scams occurring during the Regency era. We are peppered with them every day, and A/I is making it harder and harder to tell what is real and what is … Continue reading →

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The Obsession with Money and Society in Jane Austen’s Novels

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Austen’s novels speak loudly with society’s obsession with money and connections. Money and status was obtained through marriage. What we soon come to accept as a reader of Jane Austen’s novels is that her heroines marry for love (and a … Continue reading →

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The Franklin Syndicate, a Scam That Serves as the Basis of “Mr. Darcy’s Bargain”

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

When I came upon the idea of a “bargain” between Darcy and Elizabeth, I required an impetus to bring them together in my vagary, Mr. Darcy’s Bargain. That impetus was a scam perpetrated on the citizens of Meryton by none other … Continue reading →

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“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall,” the Employment of Film Devices Used to Tell a Story in Austen Adaptations

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I am quite confident that if you have spent even a few minutes speaking to me, you will know, I love most [not ALL] film adaptations of Jane Austen’s works. In 1995, I would rush through grading papers, lesson plays, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of “Midnight at Pemberley” from Ulysses Press

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

During the middle of 2025, Ulysses Press, the publishing house with which I published many of my Jane Austen variations, contacted me about rereleasing “Darcy’s Passions” and “Vampire Darcy’s Desire.” With “Darcy’s Passions,” they left the title as it was. … Continue reading →

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Being a Woman in Jane Austen’s England

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

“Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor—which is one very strong argument in favour of matrimony.” Jane Austen wrote to Fanny Knight, 13 March 1817 Feminism made a long overdue showing in the 18th Century. Society, as a … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Did It Mean to be an Officer on Half Pay in Jane Austen’s England?

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a follower: I’ve often wondered about the term “half-pay officer.” Does an officer who sells out still receive half pay or only officers who retire without selling their commissions (if there is such a thing). My question concerns a … Continue reading →

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Is There “Comedy” in Jane Austen’s Novels

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

According to Literary Devices, “Comedy is a literary genre and a type of dramatic work that is amusing and satirical in its tone, mostly having a cheerful ending. The motif   of this dramatic work is triumph over unpleasant circumstance by creating comic … Continue reading →

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