Persuasion 200: Captain Wentworth sees Anne and Lady Russell

The following morning Anne was out with her friend, and for the first hour, in an incessant and fearful sort of watch for him in vain; but at last, in returning down Pulteney Street, she distinguished him on the right hand pavement at such a distance as to have him in view the greater part …

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Persuasion 200: Anne Requires Peace and Quiet

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 …

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Anniversary Celebration: Revisiting Sense & Sensibilities’ Couples – Jane Odiwe

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: …

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Persuasion 200: Captain Wentworth Resolves to Visit Bath

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 …

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Anniversary Celebration: Revisiting the Eltons by Diana Birchall

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 …

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An Excerpt from Mr Darcy’s Rival Ch 3

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 …

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Anniversary Celebration: Revisiting Harriet and Robert Martin

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 …

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The Darcy Brothers’ Virtual Book Tour – Theo Arrives at Jane Austen Variations!

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, …

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The Wedding Night of Antony Fitzwilliam and Lady Eleanor

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 …

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Persuasion 200: Sir Walter Visits the Crofts by Diana Birchall

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 …

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