Lydia Bennet and George Wickham have escaped a villain on the road by the skin of their teeth and the strength of Lydia’s cunning. Yet who was the man and why was he so intent on doing harm to the erstwhile Mr Wickham? Catch up on previous adventures here: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, …
Previewing “The Ladies of Rosings Park”
The ink was barely dry on novels number six and seven (Leap of Hope and Leap of Faith) when I started work on number eight, entitled The Ladies of Rosings Park – my favorite story with a fresh take! I wanted to tell events during the timelines of P&P and then on into The Darcys of Pemberley as …
Caught in a Blizzard
An excerpt from Snowbound at Hartfield. What drives Miss Elizabeth Elliot out into the blizzard? And why is Colonel Fitzwilliam compelled to find her? Oh, for a man’s greatcoat! Such a garment would have been far better armor against the weather than her own pretty cloak and muff. The wind tore at the edges, driving …
A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Thirteen
All may not be sunshine and roses as our joyous couple had expected. What began as a delightful journey full of teases, anticipation, and longing, has just taken a frightening turn. Someone has followed them, and they know George Wickham by name. Catch up on previous adventures here: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part …
Autumn Gone Awry
Part Two: Owing Something If you missed it, the first part of this tale is here https://austenvariations.com/autumn-gone-awry/ November 1814 “So tell me about her.” Darcy jerked his head around to find his cousin, Viscount Saye, studying him carefully, an air of eager anticipation about him. “Who?” “The lady sitting with my Lillian.” Saye gestured …
A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Twelve
Our eloping couple are on the road once more, but what new surprises await for Lydia Bennet and George Wickham? -Catherine Curzon and Nicole Clarkston Catch up on previous adventures here: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven, Part Eight, Part Nine, Part Ten, Part Eleven. “My dear …
Queens of Georgian Britain
When I’m not wrangling the fictional George Wickham or gadding off to events with Adrian Lukis, I spent my days writing non-fiction tales of Georgian royals. The newest, Queens of Georgian Britain is released this week in the UK and I’m utterly thrilled to unleash the ladies. Huge thanks are due to all my friends, readers and …
Celebrating National Cat Day 2017
As Facebook attests, many of the Jane Austen Variation authors are owned by cats. Lots of them. Today they are taking over and making their furry presence known… Muscling in first are Maria Grace’s feline crew: These three, now enormous boys came to us as fuzzy handfuls, looking as though someone had not read the …
Chance and Circumstance Book Launch
I am excited to have my book launch today for “Chance and Circumstance!” I have been posting chapters since April, and this is the final one I will be posting here. (The book has 28 chapters and an epilogue.) In addition to sharing with you one final chapter, I will be giving away 2 copies …
A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Eleven
It is the morning after… but after what? It seems that Miss Lydia has learned from the best when it comes to beguiling. Though head over heels in love with her soldier, she is not quite through teaching George Wickham that she is not a lady to underestimate. Find out what our daring couple is …
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