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Persuasion 200: Knowing her own mind

Anne has a startling awareness…her own opinions! Anne fastened her spencer and tied her bonnet strings. Strange sensations threatened to overwhelm her and if she did not get outside into the fresh air quickly she might be overcome. The butler opened the door for her, inquiring if she might require a chair. She shook her …

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Persuasion 200: Anne Visits Mrs. Smith

Anne has learnt from a visit with her former governess that an old schoolfellow is currently residing in Bath.   Anne pressed her temples and winced. Elizabeth and Father were in rare form today, both unleashing their well-developed Elliot tempers upon their personal servants. Father demanded his valet press his shirt a third time—his ruffles …

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Jane in January: Jane Austen Said it Best

We’re in week 3 of our ‘Jane in January’ event and hope you are enjoying our special focus on “Pride and Prejudice.”       A little wit and wisdom from our favorite author.      

Jane in January – Jane Austen in a Nutshell

We’re in week 2 of our ‘Jane in January’ event and hope you are enjoying our special focus on “Pride and Prejudice.”     A quick glance at Jane Austen’s life and works in a nutshell!    

Jane in January – P&P Missing Scene – A Ball to Forget, pt 2

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s already 2015! What better way to start the new year than with Jane Austen! During the month of January, we are having a ‘Jane in January’ event, focusing primarily on “Pride and Prejudice,” with a few exceptions. We think you will really enjoy it! January 6, 1812. The day following Lord …

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Jane in January – P&P Missing Scene – Ball to Forget

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s already 2015! What better way to start the new year than with Jane Austen! During the month of January, we are having a ‘Jane in January’ event, focusing primarily on “Pride and Prejudice,” with a few exceptions. January 5, 1812. Mr. Darcy has left the company of Charles Bingley …

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Jane in January – P&P Missing Scene – First Footer by Maria Grace

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s already 2015! What better way to start the new year than with Jane Austen! During the month of January, we are having a ‘Jane in January’ event, focusing primarily on “Pride and Prejudice,” with a few exceptions. December 31, 1811.  Mr. Bingley and his party have left Netherfield. Jane has …

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Persuasion 200: A Call to the Musgroves at Christmastide

The Musgroves came back to receive their happy boys and girls from school, bringing with them Mrs. Harville’s little children to improve the noise of Uppercross, and lessen that of Lyme. Henrietta remained with Louis but all the rest of the family were again in their usual quarters Lady Russell and Anne paid their compliments …

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A little Jane for the Holidays: Twelfth Night at Longbourn

The holidays are fast approaching and it seems like an ideal time to indulge in our favorite thing at Austen Variations and share our variations on Jane Austen’s works.   Twelfth Night at Longbourn: It’s Kitty’s turn to find a little romance in this conclusion to my Given Good Principles Series. Enjoy Christmas dinner with …

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A little Jane for the Holidays: A Celebration

The holidays are fast approaching and it seems like an ideal time to indulge in our favorite thing at Austen Variations.     When I wrote Twelfth Night at Longbourn, I found myself neck deep in research about Regency era holiday traditions.  Learning but them was such great fun that I couldn’t keep it to …

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