Lucy Marin

Toronto, Canada

Lucy Marin developed a love for reading at a young age and whiled away many hours imagining how stories might continue or what would happen if there was a change in the circumstances faced by the protagonists. After reading her first Austen novel, a life-long ardent admiration was borne. Lucy was introduced to the world of Austen variations after stumbling across one at a used bookstore while on holiday in London. This led to the discovery of the online world of Jane Austen Fan Fiction, and soon after, she picked up her pen and began to transfer the stories in her head to paper. Her first novel, Being Mrs Darcy, was published in March 2020, followed by a novella, Mr Darcy: A Man with a Plan, in July 2020. The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy was released in April 2021, an a holiday novella--Christmas at Blackthorn Manor--in November, followed by Her Sisterly Love in January 2022. The Marriage Bargain, a full-length novel, was published in April 2022. This was followed by The Truth About Family (January 2023), A Matter of Prudence (August 2023), and Mrs Bennet Makes a Match (October 2023). There is more in store for 2024!

Most commented posts

  1. The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy Cover Reveal! — 154 comments
  2. His Family Objects: Cover Reveal & Excerpt — 153 comments
  3. The Marriage Bargain Cover Reveal and Excerpt — 137 comments
  4. The Truth About Family Cover Reveal & Bonus Scenes — 115 comments
  5. Her Sisterly Love–Cover Reveal, Excerpt, & Giveaway! — 112 comments

Author's posts

Where dreams come true, Part I

Hello everyone! I was looking through some old (old) short stories of mine and thought I would polish them up and share them with you. This one, which will be posted in two parts (Part II will be next Thursday), was inspired by a family trip to Disney World when my daughter was six. It …

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Elizabeth Elliot Seeks a Husband part 3

Hello everyone! Here is the conclusion to my short Persuasion-inspired story. You can find Part I here and Part II here. Thanks for reading! Lucy Part III: October (An autumn stroll settles it all) Elizabeth Elliot would never admit to feeling desperate, but desperate she was. After two months, she was no closer to finding a husband …

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Elizabeth Elliot Seeks a Husband, Part II

Part II. September Hello everyone! This is a continuation of the Persuasion-inspired short story I started last month. This time, we (and Elizabeth Elliot) get to meet the mystery man. 😀 Find Part I here “Who exactly are the Peters?” Sir Walter Elliot demanded. “I do not recall ever meeting them.” Elizabeth wished she could have …

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Being Mrs Darcy Audiobook Now Available!

Hello everyone, I am so excited to announce that the audiobook for Being Mrs Darcy is now available on Audible. (And for those of you not in the US, it is available at Audible.ca and Audible.co.uk.) Being Mrs Darcy is a forced marriage scenario that starts before canon. The blurb describes it well. One distressing …

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Elizabeth Elliot Seeks a Husband Part I

When I first heard the monthly theme of “After the Wedding,” my mind immediately flew to a Persuasion plot based on Elizabeth Elliot deciding she’s had enough of being single. It’s a different take on the theme, meaning it is not a couple’s honeymoon, but I hope you enjoy it nevertheless. This is part one …

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Ignatius Sancho

I was looking for a British composer from the late 1700s or early 1800s to use in a short story recently and came across a man by the name of Ignatius Sancho. He wasn’t what I was looking for—I needed someone who was not as popular or as well-known long after his death—but what I …

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Introduction & Book Launch

Introduction and Book Launch Good morning! I am so thrilled to join Austen Variations! Since this is my first post, I thought I would tell you a bit about myself. I also have an excerpt to share from my new novella, Mr Darcy A Man with a Plan, now available in Kindle and KU. First: …

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