Tag: P&P 200

Changing House

We’re thinking of Netherfield in November, and today I have for you a “missing scene” derived from the last chapter of Pride and Prejudice.  In that epilogue-style chapter (which was my guide and jumping-off point when I wrote The Darcys of Pemberley), Jane Austen tells us quite a bit about what lies ahead for the …

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P&P Behind the Scenes: Bingley Hears Darcy’s Confession

Bingley Hears Darcy’s Confession by Susan Mason-Milks At first, Bingley was certain he had misheard his friend. Then his confusion turned to anger as he took in the implications of what Darcy was saying. “I should plant you a facer right now.” Bingley jumped to his feet, but instead of moving to hit Darcy, he …

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P&P 200 – Darcy Appears at Church on Good Friday by Mary Simonsen

“Darcy, you are grinding your teeth,” Colonel Fitzwilliam muttered to his pew mate. “You are mistaken, Fitzwilliam. I was attempting to swallow what the parson is serving.” “You have a tendency to grind your teeth when you are displeased. I take it that Mr. Collins’s sermon is not resonating with you.” “Or you or we would …

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P&P Behind the Scenes: Lydia’s Wedding

    In this last of the three-part story about Lydia and Wickham, Lydia is brought to her wedding, but not to reason, by Mrs. Gardiner. It was after breakfast that Mr. Gardiner was called away to consult with his man of business, Mr. Stone, and Lydia was wild with fear that he would take …

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P&P Behind the Scenes: Lydia Elopes

    Part Two in this three-part series of stories about Lydia and Wickham’s wicked elopement. Let us join this young pair, whom Jane Austen said were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue.  “ “Look here, Lydia,” said Wickham, getting out of bed and standing by the window, watching red coated …

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P&P Behind the Scenes: Wickham’s Scheme of Elopement

  Today we begin three parts of a story about Lydia and her shocking relations with Wickham that (some would say unfortunately) led to their wedding. A preface to this tale was posted on August 24, 2015, so you may like to go back to prepare yourself!  About a month after Lydia’s removal to Brighton, …

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Darcy Reflects on his Parents’ Marriage by Mary Simonsen

Netherfield Park, Hertfordshire – November 15, 1812 Tomorrow I am to be married, Darcy thought, as he enjoyed a glass of port in his bedchamber. Although delighted by the prospect of sharing his life with the woman he loved, his thoughts turned to another couple—that of his parents, David Darcy and Lady Anne Fitzwilliam. As …

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P&P: Behind the Scenes – Darcy and the Harlequin

              While in London, Darcy attends a Christmastide pantomime with the Bingley sisters.   Dec 30, 1811 Darcy laid his newspaper aside. Miss Bingley should not have worried, her little dinner party hardly garnered any notice at all. A few brief words of Sir Andrew’s and Lady Elizabeth’s attendance …

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P&P: Behind the Scenes – Christmas Dinner at Longbourn

    Christmas Dinner at Longbourn with the officers and the Gardiners proves interesting. December 25, 1811 Later that night, Elizabeth paced the very clean drawing room, waiting for their guests to arrive. Fresh evergreen and holly filled the room with the season’s fragrances, tied with cheery red bows. It should have been a very …

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P&P: Behind the Scenes – Darcy and Bingley Talk About a Return to Netherfield

Darcy was successful in arranging the marriage of Lydia and Wickham. Now he must determine whether he wants to try again with Elizabeth. How does Darcy suggest to Bingley that they return to Netherfield? September 20, 1812 Darcy climbed the steps to the small town home Bingley had leased in London. He was grateful his …

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