Lady Dover's Regency Riddles
Language: English
Published by Dover Publications Inc., US, 2025
- Softcover
- New





Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, London, United KingdomRarewaves.com USA
AbeBooks seller since June 11, 2025
Condition: New
US$ 18.23
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Before my birth I had a name,But soon as birth I lost the same;And when I'm laid within the tomb,I shall my father's name assume:I change my name three days together,Yet live but one in any weather.Lady Whistledown is no match for Lady Dover! Will you measure up or wilt in fear of her conundrums and charades?This exquisite collection of dozens of Regency Riddles, created by an anonymous talented scribbler, reproduces an 1822 book compiled by John Winter Jones (1805-1881), an English librarian who became the first President of the Library Association in the United Kingdom. Divided into three sections, it includes riddles made up of short rhymes, "charades," which are riddles with a simple three-line structure (my first is x, my last is x, my whole is x), and conundrums, which are similar to 19th-century dad jokes, with the solutions included neatly in the back.Fans of Netflix sensation Bridgerton, party games, and compelling puzzles will love these entertaining brainteasers.
Seller Inventory # LU-9780486854878
- Title
- Lady Dover's Regency Riddles
- Author
- J. W. Jones, Lady Dover
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc., US
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0486854876
- ISBN 13
- 9780486854878
- Item weight
- 342 grams
- Dimensions
- 14.99 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm
This exquisite collection of dozens of Regency Riddles, created by an anonymous talented scribbler, reproduces an 1822 book compiled by John Winter Jones (1805–1881), an English librarian who became the first President of the Library Association in the United Kingdom. Divided into three sections, it includes riddles made up of short rhymes, "charades," which are riddles with a simple three-line structure (my first is x, my last is x, my whole is x), and conundrums, which are similar to 19th-century dad jokes, with the solutions included neatly in the back. Fans of Netflix sensation Bridgerton, Jane Austen, party games, and compelling puzzles will love these entertaining brainteasers.
- Delight in dozens of riddles, charades, and conundrums authentically reproduced from a rare 1822 compilation.
- Immerse yourself in the cultural backdrop loved by bookish, film, and streaming fans of Bridgerton and Jane Austen.
- Decode poetic clues, reconstruct word meanings, and challenge your mind with clever short rhymes and wordplay puzzles from the Regency period.
- Brainteasers are arranged in three sections: riddles, charades, and conundrums.
- A surprise section contains riddles and charades in foreign languages—French, Latin, and Italian.
- Laugh and ponder over the 19th-century conundrums, akin to the era's witty "dad jokes."
- Solutions are provided in the back for an engaging and frustration-free experience.
Whether for personal amusement or as a party game, this exquisite treasure trove of puzzles combines history and entertainment, offering a perfect way to pass the time with friends and family, and even share on social media.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Rarewaves.com USA
London, London, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since June 11, 2025
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 12 business days | 7 to 12 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 0.00 | US$ 0.00 |
Payment methods
Seller's business information
RAREWAVES.COM LIMITED
Elsley Court, 20-22 Great Titchfield Street
London, United Kingdom W1W 8BE
Shipping terms
Please note that we do not offer Priority shipping to any country.
We currently do not ship to the below countries:
Russia
Belarus
Ukraine
Please do not attempt to place orders with any of these countries as a ship to address - they will be cancelled.