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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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Card Playing and Gaming Hells + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disquise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

One of the major plot points of Lyon in Disguise is the hero, Lord Navan Beaufort, is sent to assist Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon and those at the Lyon’s Den to spot fake bank notes flooding the streets of London in … Continue reading

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By-Elections? What Does That Mean for Parliament? + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

According to the UK Parliament website, in the United Kingdom, a “parliamentary by-election happens when a seat in the House of Commons becomes vacant between general elections. This can happen when an MP [Member of Parliament]: “Until an election, an … Continue reading

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Scheele’s Green and Arsenic and the Green Death in the Georgian Era

For those of you who are interested in using or avoiding the use of this deadly yet popular shade of green, here is an interesting article from an art magazine. The Paris Review tells us a bit to the history … Continue reading

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Dower Vs. Dowry, Do You Know the Difference?

Lets do a quick breakdown before we discuss specifics. The key difference between “dower” and “dowry” lies in who provides the wealth and when it is given. Dowry is the property a bride brings to her marriage, typically from her family to … Continue reading

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Seeking a Military Furlough During the Regency Era

First, what is a “furlough”? A military furlough is a temporary, approved leave from active military service for a set period, typically without pay and often for reasons like an approved break, awaiting new orders, or returning to civilian life for … Continue reading

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Freshening Up at a Regency Party? Or When Is It Appropriate to Use the “Facilities”?

If we were in need of using the facilities at a modern day party, we might excuse ourselves to the bathroom/restroom/or whatever one wishes to call it. No need to explain. No need to wait. However, that was not always … Continue reading

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Sending Letters in the Regency Era. What of Envelopes?

Question from a Reader: I have seen a few images of letters from what is supposed to from the Regency Era, but none have envelopes. Why is that? Answer: First, let me say you should check out this site. As … Continue reading

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Broken Engagements in the Regency Era

Once a man proposed to a woman, he was expected to go through with the marriage unless he suddenly uncovered a flaw in the morals of the lady. Sometimes engagements were called off when the fathers and guardians couldn’t agree … Continue reading

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