Tag Archives: Regency Era

Press Gangs in the Regency Era

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Press gangs operated in England from medieval times, but during the war years the “tradition” was increased. In fact, the pressing of free men into military service was considered a royal prerogative. Pressgangs claimed many innocents who stumbled into the … Continue reading →

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The Mistress of the House, OR What Elizabeth Bennet Darcy Did at Pemberley, a Guest Post from Catherine Bilson

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

This post originally appeared on Austen Authors on August 15, 2019.  What Elizabeth Bennet’s life would have been like once she became Mrs. Darcy of Pemberley is the subject of a good many Austen variations out there, and it’s been … Continue reading →

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Georgian Jeweler to the “Ton”

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

In Elizabeth Bennet Excellent Adventure, I had the need to discover something of the jewelry trade during the Regency Era. Rundle & Bridge were considered jewelers for the ton after 1805. Remember that if one had money, the Regency was an … Continue reading →

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Would Darcy Sink or Swim? a Guest Post from Elaine Owen

Posted on October 2, 2019 by

This post originally appeared on Austen Authors on August 16, 2019. Enjoy!  Recently I came across the meme below and I was shocked. So shocked, in fact, that I gasped. What’s that you say? You gasped too? OK, but perhaps … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of Mr. Darcy’s Bet with an Excerpt + a Giveaway

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

Today, I celebrate the birth of my 48th book baby. 48!!!! The idea shocks me!!! I will be at 50 by the end of this calendar year, with the release of The Heartless Earl in October and “Last Woman Standing” … Continue reading →

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Did Lady Bertram Suffer from a Thyroid Condition? a Guest Post from Eliza Shearer

Posted on September 20, 2019 by

This post originally appeared on Austen Authors on July 23, 2019. Enjoy! Mansfield Park’s Lady Bertram is the epitome of laziness and indolence. Her favourite activity is sitting on her favourite sofa, with a piece of sewing on her lap … Continue reading →

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People of Colour in Jane Austen’s Time, a Guest Post from Catherine Bilson

Posted on September 13, 2019 by

This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors’ Blog on 18 July 2019. Enjoy!  [Last week], Twitter blew up when some more casting for the Bridgerton series was announced and – shock, horror! – not all of the actors were … Continue reading →

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