Tag Archives: Regency romance

The Trial of John Bellingham + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

One of the plot lines that encompass my Dragonblade mystery/suspense series is the killing of Spencer Perceval, the UK’s Prime Minister at the time. The assassination and the ultimate trial for John Bellingham who shot Perceval is the background for … Continue reading

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

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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Neidín, Ireland, and the Kenmare River + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

I have used Neidín, Ireland, and the Kenmare River in two of my Regency novels. This post perfectly fits with the one from yesterday on navigating the entrance to Cork City, for one will quickly understand that the Kenmare River … Continue reading

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Cork City, Ireland’s Access During the Regency + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

The Corporation of Cork managed entering and exiting Cork City up until the early years of the 1800s. It was the Corporation’s duty to collect the necessary taxes imposed upon the ships and the city and manage the complex of … Continue reading

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Meaning of “Bedlamite” + the Upcoming Release of Lyon in Disguise from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Short Teaser from the latter part of Lyon in Disguise where “belamite” is used. “Your wife has moved quite easily into the role of society wife,” Aaran said from somewhere off Navan’s shoulders.  “I do not think Annalise is quite … Continue reading

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“A Rose by Any Other Name” Might Not Be Rosy at All + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

The quote “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” is from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. It means that the name of something is not as important as the thing itself. The quote suggests that a rose would still … Continue reading

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Wonderful 5+ Stars Review of “Lyon’s Obsession” from N.N. Book Heaven

Lord Alexander Dutton wants to marry Lady Theodora Duncan, but he knows he can’t be truly happy until he finds his mother and sister. Apparently, his father sold them to the captain of a sailing ship. Ten years later, he … Continue reading

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It’s HERE!!!! – “LYON’S OBSESSION” – Book 2 of My Mystery/Romantic Suspense Series from Dragonblade Publishing

Lyon’s Obsession: The Lyon’s Den Connected World. Short on temper. Long on pride. True to his word. Lady Theodora Duncan, daughter and only child of Lord Macdonald Duncan, reluctantly embarks on a London season in hopes of making a suitable … Continue reading

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Wife Sales, a Poor Man’s “Divorce” + the Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

In this tale, the reader learns that Alexander Dutton’s father sold his mother and younger sister in what Robert Dutton claimed was a way to save them from the life in which Robert has sank, but was this legal in … Continue reading

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

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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