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Almack’s

 Almack’s was a social club located on King Street in Saint James, London, England from 1765-1871.  The assembly rooms were one of the first clubs to admit both men and women.  Almack’s had initially been opened in an effort to compete with its rival, Mrs. Cornelys.  Mrs. Cornelys entertainments at Carlisle House, like her masquerade

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Boxing in Regency England

Boxing in Regency England was a popular sport.  The most famous of the Regency era boxers was “Gentleman” John Jackson.  Although he was considered England’s heavyweight champ, he only fought professionally three times, loosing once.  He opened a school to teach boxing from his rooms on Bond Street, next to Angelo’s Fencing Academy. Jackson’s style was

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Dueling in Regency England

A duel is generally described as an arranged engagement of combat between two individuals, with matched weapons in accordance with agreed upon rules. In Regency England, dueling was a standing code for honor.  Although dueling was outlawed during the Regency Era, duels still occurred behind the scenes.  A gentleman who insulted another was truly putting

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Writers Block

Writers block can be frustrating.  I began a new book in September 2011.  By November, I had five chapters finished and then that was it.  I was stuck.  The holidays filled my time and when I looked at my new novel on my computer, nothing came to me.  I couldn’t have added chapters if I

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