New Short Story – Lost in Love by Mary Simonsen

Lost in Love March 27, 2014 Front only

Note: The story has been out about a week now. My wonderful readers found it before I could launch it. As a result, the short story is #1 on Amazon’s historical short stories with a little red banner, “bestseller,” attached to it. That’s a first for me, and I was thrilled. Thank you.

It’s been awhile since I penned a tale about our favorite couple, and I was overdue. Therefore, I have written a short story that is available on Nook and Kindle for .99. The scene: After Elizabeth Bennet’s rejection of his offer of marriage, Darcy returns to Pemberley in the hope of finding a path that will lead him to Elizabeth. Little does he know that Elizabeth is already at Pemberley, walking the gravel paths of the maze in Pemberley’s expansive gardens. When Darcy and Elizabeth meet in the middle of the labyrinth, the unexpected happens. This story is light-hearted. No heavy lifting required! For your reading pleasure, here is an excerpt:

After folding her parasol, she entered the labyrinth. As she walked along the gravel path, she turned this way and that way, not caring which path she followed. On her route, she encountered three topiary squirrels peaking out of the foliage as well as a sadly neglected peacock in need of a trimming. As she roamed the maze, she entered a number of blind ends before realizing she had no idea how to exit the maze. As she crept along the path, she looked for openings in the shrubbery, but the foliage was so dense that she could see nothing put pinpricks of light.

The simplest solution is to retrace my steps, Lizzy thought.

That proved easier said than done. For ten minutes, Lizzy wandered along a certain path only to find that she was no closer to her destination than when she had begun. Overtaken with a fit of giggles as to the absurdity of her predicament, she could just imagine her aunt and uncle returning to Pemberley only to find it necessary to raise the hue and cry so that they might locate their missing niece.

“Thank goodness Mr. Darcy is not here. How ridiculous I would appear!” she said aloud.

If you do read my tale, I hope you will consider posting a review. If gin was mother’s milk to Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, then a good review is the same for an author. As always, my thanks.

Darcy and Elizabeth – Lost in Love is available on Nook and Kindle.

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  1. Congrats on this newest release, Mary. The excerpt you offered is excellent. Having not bought the short story yet, I’m speculating that Mr Darcy answer back aloud but in a humourous manner which caused Elizabeth to jump up in surprise.

    1. Hi Sylvia. I think your expectations will be realized. 🙂

      • Dr. Roberta Shechter on April 7, 2015 at 5:12 pm
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      I also speculated that Darcy hears Elizabeth reflecting aloud and answers her. Such a happening is truly in the comic spirit of Miss Jane Austen. I look forward to reading you story on my Nook. Do you have an upcoming book of short stories? Has Mary Simonsen published a book of short stories? I hope so. Best to all, Roberta

  2. Congratulations, Mary! I got it as soon as I heard about it! Haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but I’m looking forward to it. I love your books. So thrilled you got that ‘little red banner’! 🙂

    1. Hi Janet. Thanks for buying my book. I hope you enjoy it. The red banner – I was really excited. It’s the small things that make life enjoyable.

    • Carol on April 6, 2015 at 2:42 am
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    Bought your book the other day. Cannot wait to read it.

    1. Thanks, Carol. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂

    • Deborah on April 6, 2015 at 4:49 am
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    Congratulations, Mary. Love the excerpt and am looking forward to reading it. Got it as soon as I heard about it.

    1. Thanks, Deborah.I really appreciate your support of my writing efforts.

    • tgruy on April 6, 2015 at 9:35 am
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    Wonderful! I would love to read it!

    1. Thank you. I hope you enjoy it. I had fun writing it.

    • Stephanie L on April 6, 2015 at 11:35 am
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    Woo hoo! I’m ready for some more of your writing. I have purchased it for both Nook and Kindle. It will make a nice diversion between school assignments! Thanks for posting.

    1. Nook and Kindle! An author’s dream come true. Thanks, Stephanie. I hope you enjoy it.

  3. Congratulations on your release and the “bestseller” status!! I’m going to go get my copy now!! 🙂

    Warmly,
    Susanne 🙂

      • Mary Simonsen on April 6, 2015 at 2:05 pm
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      Thanks, Susanne. I hope you enjoy it. It should be good. I’m a best-selling author. 😉

    • Carole in Canada on April 6, 2015 at 1:53 pm
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    Congratulations! I will have to go over to Amazon to order it. Thank you!

      • Mary Simonsen on April 6, 2015 at 2:05 pm
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      Thanks, Carole. I really appreciate your support.

    • Sheila L. M. on April 6, 2015 at 6:07 pm
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    Bought it, read it, posted review…I think I was the third person to do so. Very romantic and it fit my busy Saturday perfectly.

    1. Thanks, Sheila. I read your review, and it was wonderful. So glad you found it entertainting. 🙂

    • BostonSheryl on April 6, 2015 at 10:52 pm
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    Congratulations Mary! I love everything you write about our favorite couple. Just came across this new release on Amazon, and I happily bought this book without waiting to read any reviews. I’m sure it will be delightful! Thank you again for all your hard work – it is much appreciated.

      • Mary Simonsen on April 7, 2015 at 2:45 pm
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      Thank you, Sheryl. I appreciate your support. The story is meant to put a smile on your face. I hope it succeeds. 🙂

    • Beatrice on April 6, 2015 at 11:27 pm
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    Amazon.ca tells me, “Not available in your country”.

      • Mary Simonsen on April 7, 2015 at 2:46 pm
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      Beatrice, I’ve sold dozens of the story in Canada, so I’m not sure what happened. I’ll send you an e-mail.

    • Dr. Roberta Shechter on April 7, 2015 at 5:22 pm
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    Mary, Please let me know when you publish a book of your short stories. I love reading short stories; and I plan to download “…Lost in Love, ” to my nook tonight. Best, Roberta

      • Mary Simonsen on April 8, 2015 at 3:55 pm
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      Hi Roberta. I don’t have a short story collection, but A Walk in the Meadows at Rosings Park is actually a novella and two short stories. Like Lost in Love, they are light-hearted. No angst. Thanks for commenting and commenting and commenting. I’ve had the same experience of my posts not showing up on another site. Apparently, it’s just me.

    • Dr. Roberta Shechter on April 7, 2015 at 5:25 pm
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    Mary: I have tried and failed to leave a reply twice.

    • Dr. Roberta Shechter on April 7, 2015 at 5:34 pm
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    Mary: Good, my comment was sent to you. I am a writer in my profession, so I understand how read response is. Good luck all you efforts. Your new fan, Roberta

    • BeckyC on April 8, 2015 at 9:54 am
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    Mary, I see I was distracted by going to Amazon for your book instead of commenting the other day when I first saw this post. Congratulations on your release. I am always excited to see more from a favorite author! I plan to dive in soon.

      • Mary Simonsen on April 8, 2015 at 3:55 pm
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      Thanks, Becky. It’s always good to hear from you. 🙂

    • Sarah on April 15, 2015 at 7:31 am
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    It’s great to see a little something new from you Mary, and the story sounds like a clever little twist on the Pemberley scenario. Pleased to hear it got off to such a roaring start for you, too!

      • Mary Simonsen on April 16, 2015 at 6:51 pm
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      Thanks, Sarah. It’s a fun read. An appetizer. 🙂

        • Sarah on April 17, 2015 at 7:34 am
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        That’s a tease! Funny thing happened, just after I wrote the comment above I got an Amazon email suggesting titles I might like to read and Lost in Love was first in the list 🙂 Except I can’t do kindle (of course). Are you able to put it on kobo too please?

    • Kelly Chan on May 6, 2015 at 12:16 am
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    hi Mary,
    i am a fans of you and very interested in your new story story. hOwever, i dont have NOOK or Kindle. How can i get one? life in PDF file?

    Thanks

    • Kelly Chan on May 6, 2015 at 1:52 am
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    i Mary,
    i am a fans of you and very interested in your new story story. hOwever, i dont have NOOK or Kindle. How can i purchase one?
    Thanks
    Kelly

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