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History of “Diapers” + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

The convenience of throw away diapers for newborns was not a thing in the Regency era. At one time, moss or old rags were placed in the bottom of the basket or sling where the child slept. The word “diaper” … Continue reading

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Pap, Gruel, and Panada – Feeding Infants in the Regency Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing [Arriving 18 March 2026]

In Lost in the Lyon’s Garden, the heroine, Miss Victoria Whitchurch is charged with the care of her sister’s child, when Miss Cassandra goes missing. Obviously, Victoria must quickly learn what to feed the newborn. What exactly is pap? Were … Continue reading

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

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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Educating Young Males in Regency England + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

In book 2 of this series, we learn that Alexander Dutton was greatly behind when he came in his studies when he came to live with Lord Macdonald Duncan. Unlike three of the other young men taken in by Duncan, … 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)

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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What Type of Education Must a Clergyman in the Regency Era Have + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” (Arriving 18 March 2026)

In Lost in the Lyon’s Garden, both the hero’s and the heroine’s father are vicars, so it seemed appropriate to address what that meant. To become a clergyman in the Regency era, one typically needed to attend a public school, followed … Continue reading

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The Colt Paterson Revolver and Its Relationship to Book 4, “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

If you have been a steady reader of my Dragonblade mystery series (and if you have not, why not?), you will recall that Lord Macdonald Duncan has been shot by an unknown man, who carried a gun not like those … Continue reading

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Do All Babies Have Blue Eyes at Birth? + the Upcoming Release of “Lost in the Lyon’s Garden” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 18 March 2026)

Lost in the Lyon’s Garden not only has an analytical and caring hero and an over the top brave heroine, it has a newborn babe who will steal your heart away. Not the child of the hero and heroine, for … Continue reading

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How Was Gossip Spread So Easily in the Regency Era?

How feasible was it to discover a “gossip rag” or tabloid devoted to all the “on dits” of society during the late Georgian era? Continue reading

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The Penalty of “Transportation” in Regency England + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Many in England’s history faced the punishment of “transportation” for the crimes they committed. Such is true of those arrested and tried as “Luddites” at the York Castle trials in January 1813. What did “transportation” entail in the Regency ear? … Continue reading

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