Is Caroline Bingley green with envy as she notices Mr. Darcy’s attentions to Elizabeth Bennet? Does Emma Woodhouse wish unspeakable horrors on Harriet Smith because of Harriet’s crush on Mr. Knightley? After Willoughby, does Marianne covet Elinor’s more sensible behaviour? We could go on for ages, but it’s only for this month so don’t miss …
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Rules of a Regency Romance
Until around 1780, arranged marriages were de rigueur. It made sense–more or less—considering that marriage was a business and often political arrangement. But then the Enlightenment happened and philosophers made a mess of things that were working perfectly well—more or less. The pesky notions of reason and individualism over tradition got people thinking that perhaps …
Movies in May: Grab some popcorn and watch Mansfield Park with me! Part 4
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! I really love watching and re-watching period movies. But one of the best parts comes from catching all those little period details that I …
Mistaking Her Character Nominated for a RONE– Please vote!
I’m over the moon, can you tell? Mistaking Her Character has been nominated for a RONE award. Now, I need to ask your help. The first stage of the judge involved the reviewer at In D’Tale magazine. The second stage is the READER’S CHOICE stage. Readers are asked to vote for the book that will move …
Movies in May: Grab some popcorn and watch Mansfield Park with me! Part 3
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! I really love watching and re-watching period movies. But one of the best parts comes from catching all those little period details that I …
Movies in May: Grab some popcorn and watch Mansfield Park with me! Part 2
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! I really love watching and re-watching period movies. But one of the best parts comes from catching all those little period details that I …
Movies in May: Grab some popcorn and watch Mansfield Park with me!
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! I really love watching and re-watching period movies. But one of the best parts comes from catching all those little period details that I …
A Free Gift to wrap up our celebration of All Things Austen
Welcome to All Things Austen in April! To conclude the month, we have a final free gift to our readers! All the Mash-Ups posts from our March Madness month are bundled here in a free ebook for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to go to the download page. And remember to check out our free …
All Things Austen — A view from Jane Austen’s Window
Welcome to All Things Austen in April! What might Jane Austen have seen through her window whilst writing? Last June I had the privilege of visiting Chawton, the village where Jane Austen did much of her writing, living in a home provided by her brother. Here are some of the views she may have …
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