George Wickham’s old “friend,” Fitzwilliam Darcy, has found our couple in their rather posh new lodgings in London. Knowing only the public version of events, he arrives prepared to chastise and possibly even enforce a bit of morality. Wickham, however, sits dear Darcy down and flabbergasts him with the truth. Will Darcy refuse to believe …
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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Twenty Four
George Wickham and Lydia Bennet’s luck has taken a turn for the better. They are now in the pay of the Crown and the protection of the government, who are determined to arrest the spy who has infiltrated British ranks. With Wickham and Lydia charged with drawing as much attention to themselves as possible, raucous …
A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Twenty Three
After their previous lodgings were discovered, George Wickham and Lydia Bennet appealed to the protective wing of the army for better accommodations and a modest quantity of coin. Wickham has been tasked by his superiors to make himself visible to those trying to hunt him, drawing the villains out in the open, but that sort …
Jane in January and You: I Had a Jane Sighting!
Did you know that Jane Austen’s ideas of romance were radical at the time? Yet today, we see her influence everywhere. She has almost defined our ideals of romance, even for people who have scarcely heard her name. Have you spotted her at a coffee shop or a movie theater near you? This last Christmas, …
A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Twenty Two
George Wickham has finally told Lydia Bennet exactly what occurred before their elopement. Yet what happened to the Bonapartist spy whom Wickham accidentally apprehended? What of the injured messenger and more importantly, what became of the fleeing villain who will surely want Wickham’s blood and knows his beloved Lydia’s name? Read on and find out! …
Jane in January and You– Let’s Play Matchmaker!
Who’s up for a round of The Dating Game? Today we have a list of eligible ladies and gents, who may or may not bear a slight resemblance to Jane Austen’s characters. Take a moment to read the descriptions, then answer at least one (but hopefully all) of the three questions to be entered in …
A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Twenty One
Well, the time has come. George Wickham has decided to expose the whole truth, and more than Lydia Bennet are sure to be shocked. What will happen when Lydia hears all the sordid details of George Wickham’s flight from Brighton? Who are these men out for his blood? Find out today! Catherine Curzon and Nicole …
A Most Respectable Elopement – Chapter Twenty
“What say you, Miss Lydia, shan’t we have such decorous items in our own home one day?”
Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 21 – A Most Respectable Elopement – With bonus Christmas Recipes!
“What say you, Miss Lydia, shan’t we have such decorous items in our own home one day?”
Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 14 – A Most Respectable Elopement – Chapter Seventeen
George Wickham and Lydia Bennet are safely billeted in the home of the notorious Mrs Younge – but for how long? Because Lydia and Wickham’s courtship seem be a puzzle in itself, you can click on any of the images in this week’s chapter and enjoy a little L and W picture puzzle too! Catch …
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