Regency Women of Character: Mary Somerville

Mary Fairfax Somerville (26 December 1780 – 28 November 1872) was the daughter of British Vice-Admiral Sir William George Fairfax, (from the distinguished family of Continue

Reg Reader Questions: Dens, Hells and Clubs

I’m currently reading The Lady Risks All by Stephanie Laurens. It’s mentioned that the hero owns clubs, dens, and hells. My question is what is Continue

Regency Literature: Ghosts, Ghouls and Gothic

I love a good scary story.  I admit it, I am a sucker for Sci-Fi, Travel Channel, and all the other paranormal shows.  I also enjoy Continue

Regency Culture and Society: All Hallow’s Eve Part II

“In England we celebrate all hallows eve or nutcrack night as this vigil is called by eating apples and cracking nuts; we disclaim and reject all Continue