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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Happy Anniversary Austen Variations!

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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Guest Post – A Jane Austen Trail by Joana Starnes

Please welcome Joana Starnes as our guest to the blog today. In further celebration of our Jane in January month of posts she’s taking us on a tour of some houses and places associated with our beloved author! Thank you very much for joining us, Joana, and over to you. As any Jane Austen devotee, …

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Jane in January – The Imprint of Pride & Prejudice in the Modern World by Marilyn Brant

We’re in our 4th and final week of ‘Jane in January’ and hope you have enjoyed our special focus on “Pride and Prejudice.” The giveaways are being distributed through rafflecopter, so be sure to sign into it to be entered.  We will announce our final winners this Sunday. Remember that old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial from the ’70s & ’80s? The one …

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Persuasion 200: Louisa Returns to Uppercross with the Harvilles

Louisa has finally healed enough to go home to Uppercross… Louisa clutched at Captain Benwick’s hand while the luggage was being loaded onto the chaise, a tear coursing down each cheek. “What if my parents will not approve our marriage? I could not bear it!” The captain stroked her hand gently. “Do not worry my …

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Jane in January: Jane Austen’s Darling Child – Cassandra Grafton

We’re in our 4th and final week of ‘Jane in January’ and hope you have enjoyed our special focus on “Pride and Prejudice.”     As you know, the 28th January is the anniversary of the publication of Pride & Prejudice, and I have been giving some thought as to how Jane Austen may have felt on that …

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Persuasion 200: Knowing her own mind

Anne has a startling awareness…her own opinions! Anne fastened her spencer and tied her bonnet strings. Strange sensations threatened to overwhelm her and if she did not get outside into the fresh air quickly she might be overcome. The butler opened the door for her, inquiring if she might require a chair. She shook her …

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