Soon after receiving the news that Captain Wentworth was free of any obligation to Louisa Musgrove, Admiral Croft suggests to Anne Elliot that they invite Captain Wentworth to Bath so he can find a bride… Anne quietly shut the door to her room and sat on her bed. Her heart felt as if it was …
It’s our anniversary, and we’re in the mood to celebrate! Throughout February, we’re commemorating the success of Austen Variations‘ first year by dropping in on some of our favorite Austen couples on their anniversaries. We started with the Darcys and the Bingleys on the 2nd. Today, we’re visiting our favorite couples from Sense and Sensibility: …
Unexpected news from Lyme buoys Wentworth’s spirits. Wentworth sat upon his brother’s horse, surveying the countryside on a very fine morning. At one time, he had been a decent horseman. But years at sea took their toll and his seat had suffered. Thankfully, he had not acquired Admiral Croft’s reputation as a terrible driver. That last tumble …
It’s our anniversary, and we’re in the mood to celebrate! Throughout February, we’re commemorating the success of Austen Variations‘ first year by dropping in on some of our favorite Austen couples on their anniversaries. We started with the Darcys and the Bingleys on the 2nd. Today, we’re visiting the Eltons from Emma. I wonder how …
In December I posted an excerpt from my current WIP, “Mr. Darcy’s Rival” for you, and today I’m posting a portion of Chapter 3, when Darcy and his cousin come to Rosings. As ‘real life’ continues to get in the way of me finishing it (in the form of a precious granddaughter, who is now 8 …
It’s our anniversary, and we’re in the mood to celebrate! Throughout February, we’re commemorating the success of Austen Variations‘ first year by dropping in on some of our favorite Austen couples on their anniversaries. We started with the Darcys and the Bingleys on the 2nd. Today, we’re visiting Harriet and Robert Martin from Emma. I …
Well, we did warn you! Theo Darcy is now on Tour at a Blog near you! You may have heard the gossip currently circulating amongst the ton of a certain Mr. Darcy (that’s Mr. Darcy the Younger!) being out and about on tour following the release of a book about said gentleman and his elder brother, …
A rerun of the trials and tribulations of Antony, Lord Stepton, Mr. Darcy’s cousin, were so well received that I am doing another: the marriage of Antony to Lady Eleanor Henley. Again, this post appeared somewhere else, but I’m not sure where. Enjoy! In Pride and Prejudice, we learn that Colonel Fitzwilliam is the younger …
The visit of ceremony was paid and returned… “Now, Elizabeth, you have your watch, dangling from your chatelaine, have you not?” said Sir Walter Elliot. “For we by no means wish to overstay this call. A quarter of an hour I deem quite sufficient to spend with such people as the Crofts.” “I think ten …
Whenever you set off on a new adventure – be it a trip to a foreign land, a business enterprise, or even a marriage – there’s always a little anxiety mingled with the thrill of anticipation. Will it turn out to be everything you’d hoped and planned? Will you get along well with your traveling …
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