So I am super excited to reveal my cover today for A Lady’s Reputation but before I do, the giveaway for this cover reveal is a $20 amazon gift card. To enter, you just make a comment below! Easy-peasy! The winner will be announced simultaneously on the on the Austen Variations Facebook page and the Quills and Quartos Facebook page on July 4th.
If you missed the first chapters of this book, you can find them using these links: ALR ch1, ALR ch2, and ALR ch 3.
The book goes on pre-order July 22 and will be available in ebook, KU and paperback. Audiobook will come at a later date.
“Mr. Darcy, I am eager to hear your explanation for the fact that quite a few people believe we are engaged.”
It starts with a bit of well-meaning advice. Colonel Fitzwilliam suggests to his cousin Darcy that, before he proposes to Elizabeth Bennet in Kent, perhaps he ought to discuss his plans with their families first.
What neither man could have predicted however was that Lord Matlock would write the news to his sister or Viscount Saye would overhear, and tell his friends. News spreads quickly through Hertfordshire once Mrs Bennet opens the express Mr Bennet receives from Mr Darcy, and in a matter of days, it seems like everyone has heard the news.
Everyone, that is, except Elizabeth herself.
Her refusal is quick and definite—until matters of reputation, hers as well as Jane’s, are considered. Then Mr Darcy makes another offer: summer at Pemberley, so that Jane can be reunited with Mr Bingley and so that he can show Elizabeth what a different man he truly is. Elizabeth agrees to spend the summer at Pemberley with no intention of falling in love with Mr Darcy…but once she knows the man he truly is, will she be able to help herself?
And finally… here’s the cover! Hope you all love it as much as I do! Reminder to please comment below for a chance to win a gift card from amazon!
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Oooo–pretty….lol. I love it, Amy! I’ve said this before, but I’m looking forward to owning a copy of this story!
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Thank you Melanie!
I love the cover! I just finished re-reading The Best Part of Love. It is easily one of my favorite variations. I can’t wait for this new release.
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Thank you Dara! This one is quite different from BPL — ie, you won’t have that “Amy just ripped my lungs out” feeling when you’re through! 😉
Good-looking cover, Amy. I too look forward to getting a copy and seeing how Darcy wiggles out of this one. He may not be directly responsible, but he still has foot in mouth for telling family. I really want to see how he handles this without Elizabeth slapping him…at least. 🙂
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Thank you Gianna!!
Love the cover! I so much prefer the covers which is truly of the time period – whether from a painting done at the time or adheres to the style. I am not particularly fond of the modern attempts to capture a “Regency” image.
I am eager for the release.
Thanks for this new story.
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You share my preferences Mary! I am a sucker for a curly font!
What a lovely cover! So looking forward to reading this new book.
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Thanks Lynn!!
I love how animated the women look!
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Thanks Bambi!
Adorable! It looks like Elizabeth and Jane sitting at Pemberley and discussing the pros and cons of their relationships! Can’t wait to read all of this one!
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And heaven knows they certainly do a bit of that while at Pemberley! Thank you!
I thought the cover you were using in your posts was lovely. I believe that the one that is definitive might have too much going on.
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Thank you for your input Isabelle!
Can’t wait!
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Thanks Callie!
What a gorgeous cover!
Please don’t enter me into the giveaway, I’m just here to express my admiration 🙂
Love the premise for the story too.
One of the very best covers I’ve seen in quite a while. It draws the eye to the book and it’s the first reason we/I select a book 📖 to read. The second is the plot. If I like both I buy the book. For me it’s like eating a good meal. I eat with my eye 👁 sight first so the food has to appeal to that first sense first before I taste.
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Many thanks Julie! I feel just the same!
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Thank you Ceri!
Stunning cover! Would love to read the entire book.
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Thank you Sara! It will release next month!
It’s Lizzy venting to make about that arrogant Mr. Darcy! Great cover. Can’t wait to read the rest of the book!
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It sure does seem like she’s venting about something! Thanks Amanda!
Jane*, not make. 😆
Congratulations, Amy!
This is a beautiful, beautiful cover! It’s well structured, it has fonts that show the genre, the color palette and the images are so fitting. I particularly like the postures of the two women talking.
Whoever designed it: Well done!
And great blurb: I’m looking forward to see how on earth Darcy will fix this mess. 😉
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Thank you Alexandra! The wonderful and talented Susan Adriani did this one, she’s designed some very beautiful things for the genre!
Darcy has his work cut out for sure!!!
Such a pretty cover, it would definitely attract my attention at a bookstore. Can’t wait to read the entire book, love all your books.
And summer at Pemberley would be my dream holiday.😁
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Thank you so much!!!
I am so looking forward to this book. The looks like Jane and Eliabeth which I suppose was intended. Ilook forward to reading when published.
Thank you Amy for your great stories given me many happy hours.
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Thanks so much Terri!
I can definitely see these two young ladies as Elizabeth and Jane! I also love the colors that they are wearing. Their hairstyles are complimentary as well!
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Thank you Joan! I think so too!
Just read the three sample chapters. I’m eager to finish the story once it is available. Lovely cover.
Wonderful cover, the regency gowns of the woman are so lovely. The conversation between the friends are very lively because they are sitting together without a care for the world. No stiff sitting without using the back of a chair.
I start to read the sample chapters tomorrow. Thank you!
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Thank you Simone! I’ll admit I love the casual postures myself… very much ladies at ease with one another!
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Thanks Diana!
What gorgeous dresses! I’m loving this cover almost as much as I’m loving this story 😉.
Darcy and Pemberley? What a combination! I certainly couldn’t resist so hopefully Elizabeth won’t. (In fact I wouldn’t even insist on the Pemberley part 😂)
Another month? What kind of torture is this?
Please don’t enter me in the giveaway as I only use the UK site.
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Glynis no worries, whoever wins will receive the card from their amazon of choice! We have our ways haha!
Thank you!
A beautiful cover! I’m SO looking forward to reading this one!
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Thank you Pam! Susan Adriani did a lovely job!
Really loving the story line for this book. Can’t wait until release.
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Thanks Rhonda! It was a fun one to write because at heart, its just a simple D&E love story!
Love the colour of what I presume is Elizabeth’s gown, and the rest of the cover
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Thanks Vesper!
Oh, what a delightful cover. I want to have tea with them. It draws me in. I want to have a part in their conversation. I would be content to just be in the same room with them. What is in the letter? that is in her hand? It is Lizzy talking to Jane? Perhaps it is Lizzy and Charlotte. Lovely, simply lovely. Amy, I am so excited about your new launch. It goes on my list. I wish you all manner of success. Blessings on the launch my dear.
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Thank you Jeanne!!! Blessings right back at you my lovely friend!
Love the cover. I seem to recall reading this story. Is this a re-publication? If it’s the one I’m thinking of, I loved the interaction between Darcy and Elizabeth.
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This is not a republication but an early, rough version of it was posted at AHA
Thank you!
Love the cover and the excerpt! Looking forward to reading this one!
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Thank you Lily!
Very pretty, Amy! Love the gowns, love the fonts – it’s all very fitting for the story.
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Thanks Gail!
Lovely cover and very intrigued by what’s in the letter. Is it from Darcy??? Can’t wait to read more.
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Thank you Maria!
Beautiful!
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Thank you! Kudos to my cover artist she is wonderful!
Lovely cover – always a fan of the architecture and fashion of the times!!
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You and me both Lara! Thank you!
Beautiful, always a fan of the architecture and fashion of the times!!
Lovely cover!
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Thanks Jen!
What a gorgeous cover! I love the colours! Are the ladies discussing Mr Darcy?!!! I look forward to reading this one! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you Claire! And hey, I think we can assume they are… heaven knows I would be! HahA!
Phenomenal cover. Perfect for the book blurb. Thanks for the chance to win the prize.
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Thank you so much!
The cover captures the very essence of the opening chapters. Bravo!
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Thank you so much Regina! My cover artist really is quite brilliant!
Beautiful Cover! I can’t wait to read another one of your stories!
The stunning cover reminds me of Elizabeth and Jane visiting Pemberley as you indicated in a former post. Love the muted colors. And anxiously awaiting the release!
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Thank you Eva !
Lovely cover, Amy. I’ve convinced myself that Jane is the one in pink holding the letter because she seems so calm and perhaps bemused, while Lizzy (in blue) appears quite animated in expressing whatever is on her mind (as usual). Unfortunately, the depiction of Pemberley on Shannon Winslow’s books has spoilt me and I have that image of the house in my mind. The way it looks on your cover is somewhat different – it appears that the house is in the middle of the lake! Anyway, everyone is entitled to their opinion of how they think Pemberley looks so I won’t let that deter me from getting your book. I will read just about anything that is based on Pride and Prejudice – my absolutely favorite book since high school (I am in my 60s now).
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Thanks Kimberly!
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Thank you Sonia! The house is a bit hidden… I think what you see on the bottom is a fence and it is indeed around a lake!
Lovely cover!
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Thank you!
Looking forward to ordering your newest book and how you work the plot uniquely.
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Thanks Meg!
Very nice! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
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Thank you Linda!
Congratulations Amy, love the cover.
Can’t wait to add this to my P&P collection.
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Thank you Sarah!
Beautiful cover! Can’t wait to read the published version. Love all your stories!
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Thank you Dung!
For some reason, I really, really like the way the way the bottom of the dresses, etc. fade into the sky!
I *am* curious about the source of the bottom part of the cover – who’s it by, and what is it actually depicting?
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That would be a question for my designer and I’m ashamed to say I have no clue! I just knew I liked it and it sort of conveyed that “holiday at Pemberley” feeling I was going for!
Thanks Ginna!
See my comment below for my own “cover reveal” as to where the landscape is!
A very appropriate cover: the potential scene of the crime. . .or, perhaps, the saving grace.
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Haha! So true!
I love the cover. It is so beautiful. Looking forward to reading your new book.
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Thanks Joan!
great cover….I would love to have tea with these ladies! I look forward to your story!
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Me to Theresa! Thank you!
Great cover! I read the first few chapters and I cannot wait to read the rest!
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Thanks Leah!
What a beautiful cover. Looking forward to reading the rest of the story. Thank you for the teasers and for the generous give away.
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Thanks Debbie! Glad you enjoyed the teasers!!
Ooooh that cover is so pretty!! I’m so excited to read it!
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Thanks Aimee!
Congrats on the upcoming release! The cover is lovely. I’m so glad that there are also plans to release on audiobook in the future. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thank you!
Love the cover. And so looking forward to reading this story in its entirety. Thanks for sharing the first 3 chapters. And thanks for your generosity.
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Thanks Sheila!
Cover is beautiful.
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Thanks Hollis!
beautiful cover! I’m looking forward to the release. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Robin!
OH! Amy! I love the cover!! Congrats!!
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Thank you!
Looks and sounds amazing
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Thanks so much!!
Love the cover! Such a different premise for the book. Can’t wait to read more!!
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Thank you Carol!
Love the cover art! Just one critique: is it possible to make the shadow on the text a bit darker? It might get lost a little on the blend between the two pieces of art.
Congratulations on your first publication at Quills & Quartos!
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Thank you Rose! The matte of the covers tends to darken things anyway so the white lettering will pop there!
I love that painting and to incorporate it into a cover for your book is just perfect! I look forward to the paperback becoming available! Congratulations! Btw…I am not on Facebook but thank you for a chance at the giveaway!
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I love the painting too! And no worries, if you win, we can email you!
Great cover, I much prefer proper period images. The preview of the new book sounds good too, can’t wait to read it
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Thanks Kerry!
Love the cover. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Always live your stories.
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That is so kind Leeza! Thank you!
The cover is lovely! Looking forward to reading this one!
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Thanks Allison!!
Congratulations on a lovely cover, Amy. I’ve always loved these Italian artists and their masterful use of casual poses plus realistic textures so that the silks literally look soft to the touch!
I’ve also found that through reading all of your works, this is the one I personally like the best. I hope that others agree with me. A Lady’s Reputaion has the best mix of all the elements that make a story good–plot twists, unpredictability, moderate angst, romance, humour, interesting characters, satisfying closure, &c, &c! I’ve been waiting a long time for this one to come out. (Tapping toe nervously.)
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You are such a dear Suzan! Thank you for, as always, such a thoughtful comment!!! <3
The cover is very nice. I like that the women seem to be good friends (sisters?) who are taking time to confide in each other and share secrets or advise one another about certain situations. I cannot wait to read the rest of this story.
Thanks again!
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Thanks Laura!
Love the cover. Is the white wall a garden wall? Super pretty! i also loved this story. It will be nice to re-read it!
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I believe it is a garden wall!!
This edited version has changed just a bit and of course editing always makes the story better and tighter!
Thank you Sara!
LOVE it. Can’t wait to read it all.
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Thanks Desiree!
One of the nicest comments thatI have read is Susan Lauder’s comment on your works I find her words strong and trustworthy. I have read part of this story and I find myself excited to read the rest. Thank you for all the work you have done and I know I will truly enjoy reading this book.
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Thank you Christa and I certainly hope you enjoy it!
Amy, I love your books! When is this available?
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Leslie pre-orders will begin on July 22 and the real deal goes live on the 29th. But snag the pre-order, we’ll offer a discount!! 🙂
Thank you!
Simply put, lovely.
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Thanks so much!!
Lovely cover. Cannot wait to read.
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Thanks Carol!
It’s quite a nice cover but does not make up for the frustration of waiting for this tantalizing book to be released! Please have pity on us!! The first three chapters are such delights!
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Haha! Thanks Beatrice… hope it’ll all be worth the wait!
Love the cover. It looks like Jane and Elizabeth relaxing at Pemberley. Darcy seems to have overshot the mark and has some ground to recover. Poor man. He is the embodiment of the word clueless when it comes to Elizabeth Bennet!😂😂
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Kathy you are so so right… good intentions have spun this whole thing right out of control!
Thank you!
Beautiful cover. I enjoyed reading the first few chapters and look forward to the whole story.
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Thanks Miriam!
Thank you Amy! <3
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Susan you are amazing. Round of applause to you, the creator of this lovely cover!!!
I’m looking forward to enjoying another one of your lovely stories, Amy. I’ve been a fan for a very long time.
Your new cover is lovely.
Gayle / S.C.Mema
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Gayle so great to see your name pop up! Thank you for stopping by and your kind words!!!
So beautiful! Looking forward to reading this story again.
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Thanks Jen!!
Nice Cover Amy.
Looking forward to your new book , can’t wait to know EB’s reaction when she confronts FD.
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Thank you! Sparks will fly for sure!
Pretty cover! It looks as though Lizzy and Jane are enjoying themselves.
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They surely do! Thanks Theresa!
Beautiful cover!
Looking forward to this one. The first few chapters have thing primed for fireworks.
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Thanks Sarah!
What a lovely cover, Amy! I can’t wait to own my copy of this wonderful story!
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Aw thank you Daniela!
Lovely cover.
Congratulations! I look forward to reading this book.
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Many thanks Patty!
Love this cover that fits so wrll.
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Thanks Donna!
I LOVE that cover. It is exquisite! Cannot wait to read the book!
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Thank you Deb!
That is one of the best P&P covers I have ever seen. I absolutely love it and it fits with the story so well too!
Good luck with the book sales. I know I will own a copy.
shae
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Thank you Shae!
I love the cover and have been looking forward to reading the book since you mentioned it on Facebook.
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So sweet! Thanks Judy!
I love what I’ve read of your story so far Amy, as I’ve loved all of your works so far.
This cover is gorgeous and as soon as I saw it, I said to myself “I know exactly where the view is in the painting that forms the bottom part of it.” It’s a place not far from where we live and have visited many times. It’s a view over the lake in the Studley Royal Water Gardens, part of the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey, owned by the National Trust here in North Yorkshire. I’ve even tracked down a web page that features the painting:
https://nttreasurehunt.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/studley-dredged/
The painting is the second picture down.
Apologies! Somehow my comment has gone in as a reply rather than by itself at the bottom of the screen, so I’ve copied it and added it below as well.
What a beautiful cover for your book. I love it too. I read your chapter 3 when you posted it on FB and was blown away. It was torture not to be able to read on…can’t wait for July and the book’s release.
Must check out your novels <3
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Aw thanks Diana!
Lovely cover and fabulous plot. I cannot wait to read how the story will unfold.
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Thank you Elin! Bit different from my usual fare… I consider it the first true romance I’ve ever written!! 🙂
I saw this story on a fan fiction site don’t remember which one I loved it can’t wait to read again and add to my collection.
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Thank you Gail! Must have been AHA — but this version is cleaned up and tweaked, a much better story I promise!
I think this cover is beautiful. I love the covers that are paintings rather than the ones that put real people on the cover. Please continue to use this type of artwork.
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You and I share a preference Pat! Thank you so much!
Always love your stories and the cover is stunning. Looking forward to adding this story to my collection. I have read it twice but will be nice to have with my Kindle.
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Thanks Linny! I think you’ll enjoy the polished up version even more!
What an amazing and beautiful cover, Amy. I’m glad that you choose a classical painting rather than use contemporary models wearing Regency clothing. I’ve seen so many covers using the same stock images that it is boring to look at them.
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Thank you!
As my previous attempt at commenting has somehow gone in as a reply to someone else’s comment, I’m adding it again here!
I love what I’ve read of your story so far Amy, as I’ve loved all of your works so far.
The whole cover is gorgeous and as soon as I saw it, I said to myself “I know exactly where that view is!” It’s a place not far from where we live and have visited many times. It’s a view over the lake in the Studley Royal Water Gardens, part of the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey, owned by the National Trust here in North Yorkshire. I’ve even tracked down a web page that features the painting and has a little of the history of the gardens:
https://nttreasurehunt.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/studley-dredged/
The painting is the second picture down. We actually saw the lake when it had been drained and in the process of being restored to its original state. I know one or two people, including yourself Amy, who’ve been interested as to where the painting depicts. Now you know!
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Oh my goodness Anji I am so excited you showed me that article — very cool, I love that!
I always joke to my husband that if I had a superpower I would like the ability to look at things and see how they were in the past so this is just perfect (OK weird super power I know!)
Thank you!
I’m so pleased you liked it, Amy. In the painting, what looks like a white fence is actually a stone balustrade. Nowadays, there is a tearoom behind the right hand side of it and you can sit outside, just behind the balustrade and enjoy lunch, or just tea or coffee and a piece of cake, whilst enjoying the view over the lake.
It’s lovely! Who couldn’t immediately think of Lizzy and Jane having a conversation about men, life, marriage, love or just about anything else. Very much looking forward to reading the whole story. 🙂
Adore t cover, Amy❤ Now is this a vaguary?
Beautiful cover, Lizzy passionately telling Jane about Mr Darcy’s antics. Love it!