Balls and assemblies form a regular feature of Georgian and Regency era historical novels. Often heroes and heroines meet, flirt, fight, and even fall in love on the ballroom floor. But what was it really like to attend a ball? Recently I got to find out first hand. In the previous installment, I shared about …
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About the ball…
Balls and assemblies form a regular feature of Georgian and Regency era historical novels. Often heroes and heroines meet, flirt, fight, and even fall in love on the ballroom floor. But what was it really like to attend a ball? Recently I got to find out first hand. My husband, eldest son and his wife, …
At last! Mistaking Her Character by Maria Grace
I’m excited to announce, at long last Mistaking her Character (formerly Wholly Unconnected to Me) is ready to be released into the wild. To celebrate I want share a new excerpt with you. Some of you have asked why the title change. I admit, I loved the original title, but it was kind of clumsy …
A Sneak Peek: Mistaking Her Character
I had hoped to have a book launch to announce today, but alas it was not to be. Life conspired against me and things are running just a little late. As I wait for my cover designer and my faithful proofreaders to finished with the manuscript, I couldn’t resist sharing another sneak peak of Mistaking …
P&P Missing Scenes – Taking Tea with Mrs. Darcy by Maria Grace
The honeymoon comes to a close and the real work of being Mrs. Darcy begins. Elizabeth checked her hair in the looking glass and straightened her dress for the third time. There was no reason for such anxiety, none at all. It was not as if she were going to be presented at court. …
P&P Missing Scenes – A Matter of Character
Following the disastrous proposal at Hunsford Darcy must decide what he will do. Darcy stalked from the parsonage so quickly the housekeeper barely opened the front door in time. The spleen of that woman! The unmitigated impertinence of her! She painted him a villain…a vulgar villain! He mounted his horse and turned away from Rosings. …
Persuasion 200: Epilogue: Captain Wentworth Returns the Favor
Wentworth thanks Mrs. Smith in the best way he can. Anne sat in the parlor of her very own house in Bath. How much friendlier, if less well-appointed, it was than Camden Place. Even without the finest appointments, or perhaps because of it, the place felt like home in a way nowhere ever had. …
Persuasion 200: Who shall stand up with Anne?
Lady Russell and Frederick come to peace as a wedding is planned. Elizabeth, though is not nearly so pleased. The drawing room in Camden Place was by far the properest to receive Lady Russell for tea. But the room always felt cold and dreary. It was beautifully appointed to be sure, but not a …
Persuasion 200: Captain Wentworth Resolves to Visit Bath
Unexpected news from Lyme buoys Wentworth’s spirits. Wentworth sat upon his brother’s horse, surveying the countryside on a very fine morning. At one time, he had been a decent horseman. But years at sea took their toll and his seat had suffered. Thankfully, he had not acquired Admiral Croft’s reputation as a terrible driver. That last tumble …
Anniversary Celebration: Revisiting Harriet and Robert Martin
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 Harriet and Robert Martin from Emma. I …
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