Alix James

Alix James/Nicole Clarkston is the author of Pride and Prejudice variations as well as North and South inspired novels. Copyright © Alix James, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 20212 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 All rights reserved. No part of Nicole's blog posts or published content may be reproduced in any form on by an electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review.

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Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 21 – A Most Respectable Elopement – With bonus Christmas Recipes!

“What say you, Miss Lydia, shan’t we have such decorous items in our own home one day?”

Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 8 – A Most Respectable Elopement – Advent Edition

Today we bring you a special edition of our tale. George Wickham and Lydia have arrived in London and we meet someone new and start talking about Christmas feasting. What, you ask, does our tale have to do with Christmas? Read on…. Catch up on previous adventures here: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, …

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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Fifteen

Lydia Bennet and George Wickham have reached the safety of their lodgings for the night, but in what condition? Our dear Wickham is somewhat the worse for wear, but Lydia is ready and willing to see that he is well cared for. How will our oft-maligned couple spend their night? Catch up on previous adventures …

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November’s Interview with a Janeite, featuring Special Guest Ceri!

This month, we sit down with Austen fan Ceri, chatting about books and blogs and bonus scenes. Her host this month is Caitlin Williams, and Caitlin has generously offered Ceri a paperback in appreciation for stopping by. Grab your cuppa and cozy up with us! And don’t forget to join in the chat below, Caitlin …

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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Thirteen

All may not be sunshine and roses as our joyous couple had expected. What began as a delightful journey full of teases, anticipation, and longing, has just taken a frightening turn. Someone has followed them, and they know George Wickham by name. Catch up on previous adventures here: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part …

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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Eleven

It is the morning after… but after what? It seems that Miss Lydia has learned from the best when it comes to beguiling. Though head over heels in love with her soldier, she is  not quite through teaching George Wickham that she is not a lady to underestimate. Find out what our daring couple is …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Nine

We rejoin our nefarious couple as they seek lodgings on their first evening from Brighton. Lydia is determined to provide her love all the entertainment a gentleman might require, but Mr Wickham seems a little preoccupied. Could he, perhaps, be concerned about some mysterious personages? Or is he more thoughtful about what the remainder of …

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Interview With A Janeite: Meet Patricia Edmisson!

This month, we had the delight of sitting down with Austenite Patty Edmisson. She shares her thoughts about Jane Austen’s works, and her lovely host this month is Maria Grace. Join us for a cozy chat! AV: How did you first discover Jane Austen? PE:  I believe I first discovered Jane Austen in high school. …

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Searching for an October Janeite

I have been enjoying getting to know some of our regular guests here at Austen Variations! We are gearing up for October and we already have a special hostess lined up. This moth’s guest will be chosen on October 4 from our top Facebook participants. There is still time to like and share, and we …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Seven

Welcome back to the most scandalous story of the season! George Wickham and Lydia Bennet have fallen head over heels for one another, but a proper marriage is out of the question. What, then, is a young couple to do? Will hearts on fire chart their course, or will cooler heads prevail? Find out the …

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