Murder! Theft! Guillotines! Dive into the colorful lives of Jane Austen’s family members and how they influenced her novels.

Forceps, anesthesia, and hot, spiced wine: What was it like to give birth in Regency England?

Why did Colonel Brandon and Willoughby fire one shot and then walk away? This post explores the ins and outs of Regency duels.

Emma and Mansfield Park both mention the slave trade. What is Austen saying there?

ChatGPT and I design some stellar covers that would make Austen herself swoon.

Shoe making, graveyard picnics, and anthropomorphic taxidermy…just a day in the life of the Regency and Victorian upper class.

Your personal dictionary of Regency slang

A look at the publishing options in Austen's day and the difficulties of publishing as a woman

We’ve talked about Tom Lefroy, Jane’s short-lived flirtation. Then we discussed Jane’s mysterious seaside love, which appeared to be something deeper, although the identity of the man remains a mystery. This month, we’ll look at Jane’s marriage proposal from a wealthy, future estate holder. Engraving of Manydown House, surrounded by trees and gardens. Artist George Frederick Prosser, 1883. In 1802, Jane and Cassandra travelled from their home in Bath to Manydown House, nea

Jane is expecting a ring, and then Bingley disappears for 8 months! Does she take him back too easily?

Winchester Cathedral is celebrating Austen’s 250th birthday with a statute of the author. Why are even Austen fans against it?

An exploration of the etiquette of leaving your calling card and receiving morning visitors. Spoiler: Don’t serve tea.

Why are women so often fainting in Regency and Victorian romances? Is this a trope, or was swooning really a thing?

After all, we’ve seen those 3-tiered tea trays layered with cakes and sweets…

A few tips for navigating your way through the courtship maze in Regency England

Answering a few questions on entails, including–Why entail the estate when it could mean losing it to a Mr. Collins?

A look at social class and who married up and who married down in Pride and Prejudice

A history of the Christmas tree tradition, including a coveted snapshot of MY Christmas tree

A look at Austen's characters contrasting viewpoints on marrying for money

The richest Austen characters flock to the sea to cure their medical problems. What is the sea cure, and does it work?