A Regency World
Elizabeth Leydin
Author
About Elizabeth Leydin
My story
I write Regency stories because I love them. I decided to get serious about writing these when my Regency novella, A Generous Heart, won the RWA Ruby Award (maybe the universe was sending me a message). I came late to writing in this genre, and for many years before that I wrote for children as Pamela Freeman and mystery novels plus early 20th Century novels as Pamela Hart. I started out in the Regency writing romances. Now I’m bringing my mystery writing together with a thread of romance in a Regency murder mystery which will be out in 2026. A classic country house mystery set in 1814: Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie, you might say!
Elizabeth Leydin was my great-grandmother, and I have her dressing table in my bedroom. Elizabeth is my second name, and it was my mother’s middle name too; a family tradition. My plan was to name any daughter I had Elizabeth, but I had a son, so the name was free for me to use when I decided to write Regencies.
Why the Regency for both mystery and romance? Well, when I first started reading adult books, my wonderful local librarian steered me towards Agatha Christie and Georgette Heyer. I loved them both, and it’s so much fun bringing those two genres together!
I’m a big fan of (her) vivid and intelligent historical romances. They give me everything I want in a book – drama, heartache, struggle, triumph, and an enthralling glimpse into the past that teaches me something I did not know.
– Kate Forsyth, award winning novelist, poet and storyteller
…one author I always make a beeline for. (Her) uncanny ability to transport the reader to times past in the form of a highly engaging narrative, complete with a trailblazer female character makes her stories a sheer joy to read.
– Mrs Book Reviews
(Her)..historical fiction books are always a joy.
– The Book Muse
One is always guaranteed a great read.
– Royal Reviews
All of (her) stories feature strong, unique female leads.
– The Never Ending Bookshelf
A great story that I thoroughly enjoyed, seeing the two young people move forward after what happened was lovely. Seeing them stand up to so many people and find that love had me turning the page. A short, sweet and fun story, one that I do highly recommend, wonderful characters and a great setting.
– Helen S
I love that (she) writes about women who are slightly out of step with their time, but manage to still reach for their dreams and find their way on their own, supported but not controlled by wonderful male characters.
– Love That Book
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Books by Elizabeth Leydin
Welcome to my readers, old and new. I write Regency stories—mostly novellas, because I love a quick, satisfying read and I enjoy writing them just as much! You can find a gallery of my books here.
My latest series, the Little Foxbury stories, begins with The Reluctant Countess. Diana is determined never to marry. But then her sister, the Countess of Hindmouth, is killed in a boating accident, along with her husband, and their two daughters are left in her care. The new earl, Ned Faulkes, is determined that the girls be brought up in their stately home of Swanstead, but of course Diana can’t live there without a shocking scandal. Is a convenient marriage the answer?
I love Diana—she may be my very favourite heroine. It was great fun delving into the feminism of the Regency period, and creating a hero that even Diana must love!
Blog
Corsets & Coaches
I post about Regency history, society, fashion and culture on YouTube, and blog over at Substack as Corsets and Coaches. Sign up for my newsletter/blog there and you receive a free Regency novella, Lost & Found, a story I really love, about second chances and unrequited love and how much better a new frock can make you feel (don’t worry, the love gets requited in the end).
4th Week August, 1817: William IV: This Week in the Regency
The third son of George III, William, never expected to inherit the throne. So how did this affable prince spend the Regency?
3rd Week August 1814 The Sociable: This Week in the Regency
Isn’t ‘a sociable’ a lovely name for a carriage? It conjures up images of having a nice outing with friends, happy conversation and jollity.
2nd Week August 1819: Fashions for August: This Week In the Regency
Fashions for August 1819 are all about the Prince Regent’s Fancy Ball! Fashions for August 1819 are all about the Prince Regent’s Fancy Ball! Miss Frances Gordon chose….Denmark!
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Appearances and more
The best place to contact me is on my Substack blog. I am active on social media and I would love to connect with you there. To contact my agent or write me a message, visit my contact page.