As in today’s world, earnings in Regency England were all over the income scale. The lowest laborer earned less than £25, while the upper classes usually earned around £10,000 or more; taxes to support the royal family exceeded £1,000,000 a year. Theft was rampant in Regency England, as one aristocrat’s timepiece was tempting and likely […]
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Unwed pregnant women from Regency England had very few options. Unmarried mothers were often filled with shame and sought special hiding places to keep their impregnated state from Society’s ever-watchful eye. There were advertisements in the newspapers offering discreet asylum for these pregnant women for a fee. These places offered the women a place to
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Klerksdorp Spheres are small, spherical to disc shaped objects that were mined from three billion year old pyrophyllite deposits in South Africa. Some believe these out-of-place objects were manufactured by intelligent beings. Geologists have concluded that the objects are not manufactured, but naturally made. The appearance of these objects, which look manmade, is what brought
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Bow Street Runners were considered London’s first professional police force and were instituted due to the high levels of crime and vice in the city. In 1748, London was dealing with a gin consumption problem, which caused more crime. The British Magistrate and writer Henry Fielding reported, “that every fourth house in Covent Garden was
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Gunter’s Tea Shop was a famous confectioner and considered “one of the great institutions of Regency London.” The aristocracy enjoyed lounging about outside the establishment on Berkley Square, while enjoying a delicious treat or a frozen sorbet on a hot day. The shop was originally called The Pot and Pineapple and established in 1757 by
The Caduceus symbol is an ancient symbol used to represent modern day medicine in the United States. Throughout time this symbol has been used in the medical field, politics, government, shamanic healing and metaphysical healing. The symbol’s origins date as early as 2600 BC in Mesopotamia. As an alchemy symbol the caduceus is the intermingling
Symbols have been used since ancient times to represent belief, action, or material entities. Through time, symbols are often transformed and repurposed to take on new connotations. Symbols are used to convey a sense of meaning to the viewer interpreting them. There are many symbols referenced in my Witches of Griffin series; some are mentioned
It’s been a busy time in my writing world. I’m currently working on getting my new release The Wallflower’s Godmother into the marketplace. My cover and interior designer moved onto new life adventures and this had me searching for someone else to do the work, which took some time. I was lucky to find Dafeenah Jameel from
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Gretna Green is a village located in south Scotland famous for runaway weddings. People who partook in these weddings usually did so to avoid the prohibitions and legalities of England’s marriage laws. In my new release, The Wallflower’s Godmother, the Earl of Dunford’s brother flees to Scotland to marry his ladylove in an effort to help
In 18th century, English saddles often sported the high-pommel and cantle styles. The high-pommel supplied the rider with support and so it was used for a variety of purposes, whether combat, long-distance travel, or cattle work. As foxhunting grew in popularity in England, a new type of saddle was developed to help the rider complete jumps
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