The Heir of Rosings Park Chapter 11

In which Mary has a very strong opinion.? Find additional chapters HERE. Chapter 11 Icy, prickly cold descended in Charlotte’s little parlor. The kind of cold that frequented Longbourn when Papa had a bad day. The kind of cold that sent Lydia and Kitty running for cover and Mama making him tea with a liberal …

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My WIP – Chapter 4

Here is Chapter 4 of my yet-untitled WIP, a Pride and Prejudice variation where Elizabeth meets Mr. Bingley first, as Jane and Mr. Darcy are both away. If you have not read the previous chapters, here is the link to Chapter 1. Chapter 4 Elizabeth endured the ride to Meryton with her mother and three …

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We’re Having a Heat Wave

We’re smack in the middle of summer now, and many of us are feeling the heat! But what did Jane Austen have to say about hot summer weather? Along with our other ongoing features, we’ll be sprinkling in a few posts on that topic this month.   When I searched my mind for hot weather …

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The Heir of Rosings Park Chapter 10

Fitzwilliam sets upon a course of action, but is it the right one? Find additional chapters HERE Chapter 10 Some might construe that she deserved Collins’s correction, but some might equally construe that it was Fitzwilliam’s fault that she was put in such a position in the first place. He raked his fingers through his …

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The Heir of Rosings Park Chapter 9

Fitzwilliam discovers a troubling secret. What will he do with it though? Find additional chapters HERE   Chapter 9 Sleep did not come easily or quickly. Michaels, not unlike the Earl of Matlock, had a penchant for words that lingered in one’s mind even to the point of sleepless distraction. Are you not a middle …

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New Feature at Austen Variations, Just For You!

In recent years JAFF has become a world-wide phenomenon, thanks in part to Colin Firth’s infamous wet shirt scene and Matthew Macfadyen’s moody walk through the fog. However, the real reason is YOU, the readers who adore Jane’s work and all the twists and variations that have been inspired by The Lady. In recognition your …

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House Guests

Greetings, fair readers! Today we have another instalment in our Wickhams/ Thorntons mashups, and we are hoping you will indulge us as we introduce a new character. After a lifetime of hard-earned wisdom, the George and Lydia Wickham we all remember for their impulsiveness have grown rather respectable. Now doting grandparents, they have broadened their …

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A Different Persuasion: Part 3

In the year eight, Captain Wentworth had returned from his cruise on the Asp, several thousand pounds richer than he had left; and beyond expression happy to be reunited with his dear wife Anne, who had spent the intervening months ashore with his sister. Mrs. Croft was settled in rented quarters at Taunton for those …

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The Heir of Rosings Park Chapter 8

Will Fitzwilliam eat crow in the hopes of saving Rosings Park? Find additional chapters HERE   Chapter 8 Fitzwilliam stood rooted in place. Michaels and Miss Bennet shrank in the distance, finally getting lost behind the trees.  He raked his hair and huffed. The audacity of the man! How dare Michaels speak to him, the Master …

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The Austen Interviews – An Interview with Colonel Fitzwilliam: the sequel

The Cajun Cheesehead Chronicles by Jack Caldwell The Austen Interviews – An Interview with Colonel Fitzwilliam: the sequel   JACK CALDWELL – Hello, everyone—Jack Caldwell here. I couldn’t just leave you hanging after my initial interview with Colonel Fitzwilliam. [It can be found HERE] Besides, he has a sword. So, I’m happy to welcome back …

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