I’m delighted to welcome JD Smith to Austen Variations. While I’m a great admirer of JD Smith’s book covers, I’ve been discovering that her interest in Jane Austen extends far beyond the covers of a book. I’ll leave you to discover what that enigmatic statement means by having Jane explain her unique Jane Austen artistic creation. …
Anne has been convinced by her family and Lady Russell that it would be foolish to marry Commander Wentworth. No matter how much she loves him, he is not established in his career and has only his naval pay and a little prize money to support her and any children they have. She has broken …
Lizzy Bennet’s Diary continues below in its new Sunday slot! I hope you are enjoying these extracts and thank you to everyone who has commented on the story so far. If you’ve missed the other chapters, you can find them here: Chapter One – Chapter Two – Chapter Three – Chapter Four Lizzy Bennet’s …
You knew it was coming, and yet perhaps you hoped there was a way it could be avoided. It would be tempting to rewrite history in order to spare our hero and heroine the pain that lies ahead. But, since we all promised to abide by the facts of Jane Austen’s story… Anne did not abandon …
When Captain Frederick Wentworth proposed, Anne Elliot was over the moon with delight. However, her high spirits were surely crushed to discover that not only did her father think him an unworthy attachment, but so too did Lady Russell! Her inner turmoil must have been considerable in deciding how best to proceed. Here is my attempt to …
Remember that old saying, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry?” And so it is with the launch of Dying to Write, the fourth book in the Patrick Shea mystery series, but one with a Jane Austen twist. From the back jacket: In need of a break from his job at …
In the absence of Lady Elliot, Lady Russell takes it upon herself to advise Anne on her engagement. But first she must come to terms with her advice herself. Lady Russell dismissed her maid and sank down on the chair at her dressing table. Another curl, another tuck, none of it would make her feel …
Lizzy Bennet’s Diary continues below! I hope you are enjoying these extracts and thank you to everyone who has commented on the story so far. If you’ve missed the other chapters, you can find them here: Chapter One – Chapter Two – Chapter Three There is also a discussion between myself and Janet Taylor on More Agreeably Engaged …
Anne Elliot has become engaged to Commander Frederick Wentworth. He just finished a gruelling interview with her father as he applied for her hand, which is briefly covered in Chapter 4 of Persuasion. As this segment begins, Anne is anxiously waiting for him to return to her to find out whether her father has given …
Anne Elliot and Commander Frederick Wentworth met and fell in love eight years before the story of Persuasion begins. He has asked for her hand and she has accepted. In this scene, he goes to apply to her father to obtain his consent. The events are briefly referenced in Chapter 4. Anne waited in the …
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