Tag Archives: Regency personalities

An Overview of Spencer Perceval’s Reign as Prime Minister + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Spencer Perceval served as the British Prime Minister from October 4, 1809, until his assassination on May 11, 1812. He was the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated while in office.  Here’s a more detailed look at his time … Continue reading →

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The Assassination of Prime Minister Spencer Perceval + the 17 September Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Spencer Perceval, the British Prime Minister, was assassinated on May 11, 1812, about 5:15 P.M., by John Bellingham in the lobby of the House of Commons. Bellingham, a Liverpool merchant with grievances against the government for failing to compensate him for losses in … Continue reading →

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“Rosamond” by Thomas Arne in “Never Contradict a Lady” and the Release of “Regency Summer Melodies” + a Giveaway

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

In my latest story Never Contradict a Lady, my heroine is a ballet dancer in the Opera House in Regency London. Miss Marian Cooper begins as a minor dancer waving large feathers in the chorus, but her natural talent and … Continue reading →

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John Elliott and Pocket Watches and How They Are Connected to the Release of “Loving Lord Lindmore” + a Giveaway

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

In my latest novel, the heroine, Lady Cora Midland, is a bit of what we nowadays would call a “tomboy.” She likes to fish, is not afraid of using a knife to gut them or to shave a rough piece … Continue reading →

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The Real Life Character of Beau Brummell in My Newest Release, “Loving Lord Lindmore” + a Giveaway

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

The real life character of George “Beau” Bryan Brummell makes two very important appearances in my story “Loving Lord Lindmore,” which is part of A Regency Summer Scandal Anthology. His first permits my heroine, Lady Cora Midland, to become the … Continue reading →

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18 July 1817: The Death of Jane Austen, a Guest Post by Kyra Kramer

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

This is a repeat of a post from 2017 from Kyra Kramer. It speaks so poignantly of the loss of Jane Austen that I thought it appropriate to share here with you on the 202nd Anniversary of Jane Austen’s passing.  … Continue reading →

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Manton’s Shooting Gallery and the Man Who Changed Weaponry During the Regency

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Joseph Manton, who was born in 1766 in Lincolnshire, is considered as an innovative English gunmaker of the late 18th to early 19th Century. His numerous patents and designs changed the gun industry as no one had done previously. Moreover, … Continue reading →

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