Jane Austen’s heroes are some of the most varied, most intriguing, and definitely the swooniest out of all classical literature. Even people who haven’t read Pride & Prejudice know who Mr. Darcy is (at least, I’m assuming they do otherwise what kind of world do we live in?). If Helen was the face that launched …
Mr Wickham returns with a tale of bigamy and a chance to win a book; read on and find out how! —oOo— Friends, it is no secret to anyone that I am a romantic sort of fellow. Why, what is more pleasurable than a shared glance, a turn about the floor, the whispered words of …
How well do you think Jane Austen knew her more minor characters? How well do you? Authors spend most of their time exploring the minds and activities of their main characters – what Elizabeth’s thinking and saying, why Darcy does what he does. They’ve worked out their backstories and motivations – what makes them tick. …
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 …
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 …
Congratulations to Maria Maderi, who is the winner in the giveaway! I will be contacting you! When you meet another Jane Austen fan, your conversation might eventually lead to when and how each discovered her. I love hearing people’s stories, whether they were very young, or perhaps it has been fairly recent. I would love …
As I promised last week, I’m posting the next chapter of my new novel When Pride Prevails. Although this chapter is Chapter One, you need to read the Prologue first. As you have already seen, my new novel involves a slightly more angsty Darcy than I usually portray. I prefer not to say too much …
Today I have a little game for you, just for fun! I have modernized a few of the secondary characters from Pride & Prejudice, Persuasion, and Emma below. See if you can guess who they are from the descriptions! The letters have nothing to do with their names so don’t let that throw you. …
Who can resist a holiday party? In Jane Austen’s day, the party of the year would generally be held on Twelfth Night. How do you think Jane Austen’s characters would celebrate? Check out below for some ideas. What might the Bennet’s do? Mr. Darcy? What about Mr. Wickham? Tell me in the comments and enter for …
“What say you, Miss Lydia, shan’t we have such decorous items in our own home one day?”
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