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My Regency novels and novellas are like a pavlova: sweet, light and delicious, with a richness as well. I’m a bit obsessive about research – but always in services to the story and for the pleasure of readers.
If you’re interested in the history side of Regency, and the weird and wonderful ways people lived then, you’ll love my Substack and YouTube channel. Start browsing my posts and videos here.
1st Week August The King vs Lord Boyle: TWITR
A rambunctious young man invades Bow St Magistrates Court and attacks its staff – what happened to him within the British Justice System.
2nd Week February 1814: Coaches! This Week in the Regency
This week it’s all about coaches. With some help from William Felton, Regency carriagemaker, Elizabeth discovers why you might need both a
2nd Week February 1819 Fashions for February: This Week in the Regency
What was the difference between a walking dress, an evening dress and a ball dress in 1819? Here’s three different fashions for February.
1st Week February 1815: This Week in the Regency
Why do men in the Regency wear hosiery? Explore how rich Regency men covered their legs, from stockings to pantaloons.
4th week January 1812 Duels and Duelling! This Week in the Regency
The laws and dangers of duelling, prompted by January 1812 reports about a duel between Mr William Wellesley-Pole and Lord Kilworth.
3rd wk January 1812: This Week In The Regency
Why would someone throw away thousands of pounds worth of Bank of England notes? A fascinating discovery made in the Rochdale Canal in 1812!
2nd Week of January 1817 Regency Fashion! This Week in the Regency
Why are people in Derby reading about very detailed fashion outfits, and where is the Derby Mercury getting these descriptions?
1st Week January, 1812 with Elizabeth Leydin: This Week in the Regency
This week, Elizabeth tells us about exactly how mad King George III was in 1812—in other words, why the Regency existed at all!
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Corsets & Coaches
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