Tag Archives: Regency Era

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Character Study, a Guest Post from Amanda Kai

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

In my quest to learn more about Lady Catherine de Bourgh for my current work-in-progress, I’ve decided to make a character study of her. While some of the minor characters in Pride and Prejudice get no more than a line … Continue reading →

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The Succession That Led to the Victorian Era

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

The Encyclopedia Britannica defines the Salic Law of Succession as “the rule by which, in certain sovereign dynasties, persons descended from a previous sovereign only through a woman were excluded from succession to the throne. Gradually formulated in France, the … Continue reading →

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The Obsession with Money and Society in Austen’s Novels

Posted on March 25, 2022 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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Jane Austen and the Brontës: Tory Daughters (an Overview)

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, I was asked by a local teacher to speak to her English class after the students had read Pride and Prejudice and Wuthering Heights. Below, you will find my notes for a comparison/contrast between the Brontës and Austen. As I have been out … Continue reading →

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“Obstinate, Headstrong Girl,” Introducing “Austens of Broadford,” a Guest Post and Chapter Excerpt from Carole Penfield

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

A life lesson universally acknowledged is that when you marry someone, you marry into their entire family. Not infrequently, some family member may act to interfere with the happiness of a couple during their courtship. Such was the case for … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Botanics’ Sabal Palm Tree, a Living Vestige of the Regency, a Guest Post from Eliza Shearer

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on October 12, 2020. Enjoy! I am a proud Edinburgh resident. As such, I’m spoilt for choice when it comes to reminders of the Regency, from windows and house doors to family portraits in museums … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of “An Escape to Love” with an Excerpt and a Giveaway

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

An Escape to Love combines two of my most recent novellas into one volume. On Friday, I shared an excerpt from “The Courtship of Lord Blackhurst.” Today, I bring you “Lord Radcliffe’s Best Friend.” Lord Radcliffe’s Best Friend  Hendrake Barrymore, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of “An Escape to Love” + a Giveaway

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

An Escape to Love brings together two of my most recent novellas: “The Courtship of Lord Blackhurst” and “Lord Radcliffe’s Best Friend.” Today, we will take a look at “The Courtship of Lord Blackhurst.” The Courtship of Lord Blackhurst  What … Continue reading →

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Governesses in the Regency Era (Part 4)

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on The Jane Austen Book Club blog. Enjoy! Parents of the 19th Century required different skills from their governesses. Some governesses taught only a few subjects each day. Others oversaw the children throughout the day. Most … Continue reading →

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Being a “Gentleman” in Regency England

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

 In 1583 Sir Thomas Smith wrote: “One who can live idly and without manual labour and will bear the port (deportment) and countenance of a gentleman, he shall be taken for a gentleman.” But what does “being a gentleman” entail? … Continue reading →

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