Abigail Reynolds

Abigail Reynolds is the nationally bestselling author of Austenesque gaslamp fantasy, Regency variations on Pride & Prejudice, and modern novels set on Cape Cod.

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Confesses her Engagement to Elizabeth

Can she confess without revealing her secret? Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 November 30, 1811 One dreaded task remained for Charlotte, and that was telling Lizzy about her engagement.  …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Waits at Lucas Lodge

Can a heartbroken Charlotte find a way out? Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 November 29, 1811 Charlotte wrapped herself in a second shawl and returned to the window seat in the …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Lucas at the Netherfield Ball

Elizabeth is not the only one facing a disappointment at the Netherfield Ball Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2 November 26, 1811 Charlotte had dressed with unusual care for the Netherfield Ball.  Her dress …

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More new book news!

News, news, news! Spellbound at Pemberley is now available for pre-order in ebook! Release day is December 5, and the paperback will be ready to order by December 3. Audiobook plans are still uncertain. You can read the blurb and the first excerpt in my last post, but some people have been asking more about …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Wickham Make a Plan

What did Wickham know, and when did he know it? Author’s Note: When I first agreed to write this scene back in 2011, I thought it would be quick and easy. Instead it changed my understanding of the plot of Pride & Prejudice! I always thought it was coincidence that Wickham had decided to charm …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Adheres to his Book

Is Darcy as indifferent as he seems? November 16, 1811 To Mr. Darcy it was welcome intelligence—Elizabeth had been at Netherfield long enough. She attracted him more than he liked—and Miss Bingley was uncivil to her, and more teasing than usual to himself He wisely resolved to be particularly careful that no sign of admiration …

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Spellbound at Pemberley excerpt

At long last, my new book Spellbound at Pemberley is almost ready! I’m so excited that after many delays and rewrites, this magical Pride & Prejudice variation will be published on December 5. I’ve been waiting so long to tell you about this amazing book! What’s it about? Above all, it’s the story of Darcy …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Lucas on Guy Fawkes Day

Can Charlotte follow her own advice on romance? November 5, 1811 Elizabeth said, “It is evident whenever they meet, that he does admire her; and to me it is equally evident that Jane is yielding to the preference which she began to entertain for him from the first, and is in a way to be …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Lucas at the Meryton Assembly

Charlotte’s Evening at the Assembly October 16, 1811 Not so many years ago, Charlotte had hated attending assemblies. Now they were among her chief pleasures, as she enjoyed the music and the opportunity to visit with her friends, but when she had been younger, she had been agonizingly aware that she might as well have …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Bingley Takes Possession of Netherfield

What will Caroline Bingley think of Netherfield Park? September 25, 1811 Note: This vignette follows one from last week, Bingley Takes Possession of Netherfield. Caroline Bingley glared at her brother as their carriage rattled over the cobblestones of a little country town. “Charles,” she said in a deceptively honeyed voice, “you know I do not …

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