Elizabeth Bennet, as she prepares for a walk with her aunt and uncle, reflects upon everything that has happened since her arrival in Derbyshire, as well as her feelings about a certain gentleman. Elizabeth sat before the dressing table, idly fingering the bristles of her hairbrush as the lush grounds of Pemberley …
Darcy has just handed Elizabeth Bennet into the carriage after happening upon her at Pemberley. As the horses begin to move, carrying her away, he begins to reflect on finding Elizabeth at his beloved home… Darcy’s gaze followed the carriage carrying Elizabeth Bennet as it wound its way around the lake. After …
Captain Wentworth, ecstatic with Anne’s acceptance of his hand, ventures to Camden Place to apply for Sir Walter’s consent… His footfalls sounded briskly off the pavement as Captain Wentworth strode to the home of the Elliots in Camden Place. With the warm sun peeking through the fluffy clouds, the weather was brilliant and reflected …
“Sir Walter, his two daughters, and Mrs Clay, were the earliest of all their party at the rooms in the evening; and as Lady Dalrymple must be waited for, they took their station by one of the fires in the Octagon Room. But hardly were they so settled, when the door opened again, and Captain …
It’s our anniversary, and we’re in the mood to celebrate! Throughout February, we’re commemorating the success of Austen Variations‘ first year by dropping in on some of our favorite Austen couples on their anniversaries. We started with the Darcys and the Bingleys on the 2nd. Today, we’re visiting the Collinses from Pride and Prejudice. I …
We’re in week 3 of our ‘Jane in January’ event and hope you are enjoying our special focus on “Pride and Prejudice.” 26 January 1812. An hour prior, Colonel Fitzwilliam had appeared in his study, insisting they had to venture out to a shop in Cheapside. Cheapside! Of course, he had refused, if for no other reason, …
As I considered today’s post, what is to be my introduction to you, I could only think of how I came to this point—where I am today. I became interested in Jane Austen’s work long ago, but only found Jane Austen fan fiction about five years ago. I went on a reading frenzy, devouring titles …
First off, I want to give a huge thanks to Austen Variations for asking me to be one of their guest posts! I recently made a big move across the pond, and have spent the last six months adjusting to life as an expat. I realize every day I still have a long way to …
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