Lord Byron had quite forgotten about his dinner invitation to the Darcys, as Shelley’s arrival had distracted him. They had not met in several years, and after warm greetings Shelley lost no time in freeing his mind about his first concern: the fate of Byron’s little daughter Allegra. The child’s mother, Claire Clairmont, lived with …
**This post originally appeared in 2022** “But I hate to hear you talking so like a fine gentleman, and as if women were all fine ladies instead of rational creatures. We none of us expect to be in smooth water all our days.” ~Jane Austen’s Persuasion How marvelous would it be to traipse through …
Cursing Mr Darcy is coming soon! Its a Pride & Prejudice variation with just a dash of witchy-magic tossed in just in time for spooky season (pumpkin spice, colored leaves and a break in this heat… who is with me?) Here is the first excerpt I posted in case you missed it. Keep reading for …
Hello, Janeites! June 28th, 2024 is a date that will go down in the history of JAFF readers! Our very own Elizabeth Adams, Nicole Clarkston, Amy D’ Orazio, L.L. Diamond, Monica Fairview, Maria Grace, Alix James, Lucy Marin, Abigail Reynolds, and Anngela Schroeder have teamed up with numerous additional authors to to …
Her brother’s efforts to battle through the pain of heartbreak weigh heavily on Georgiana’s mind. Is there anything she could do to help him? June 26, 1812 “Another cup of tea, Brother?” Georgiana’s quiet question was met with a faint start and a swift, “I beg your pardon?” which served to confirm what she …
This is a short story I wrote several years ago, when I was working on The Ladies of Rosings Park, but I don’t think I ever shared it here. It came about this way: When I mentioned on Facebook that I was writing the scene where Anne de Bourgh crashes Georgiana Darcy’s 18th birthday ball, …
Here’s the conclusion of my short story. Will Elizabeth Elliot have her happily ever after? You can find Part I here and Part II here. Part III: October (An autumn stroll settles it all) Elizabeth Elliot would never admit to feeling desperate, but desperate she was. After two months, she was no closer to …
What led the Gardiners to choose Derbyshire instead of the Lake District for their summer travels with Elizabeth?
Hello everyone! This is a continuation of the Persuasion-inspired short story I started last week. This time, we (and Elizabeth Elliot) get to meet the mystery man. 😀 Find Part I here Part II. September “Who exactly are the Peters?” Sir Walter Elliot demanded. “I do not recall ever meeting them.” Elizabeth wished she could …
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