Persuasion 200: Can We Retrench? by Diana Birchall

It had not been possible for him to spend less: he had done nothing but what Sir Walter Elliot was imperiously called on to do; but blameless as he was, he was not only growing dreadfully in debt, but was hearing of it so often, that it became vain to attempt concealing it longer, even …

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Lizzy Bennet’s Diary: Chapter Ten by Cassandra Grafton

It’s time for the final extract from Lizzy’s journal as Lizzy Bennet’s Diary concludes below! I hope you have enjoyed them, and thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the posting of the story. You are all brilliant! A couple of things of note: firstly, as these extracts only cover Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship as far as …

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Persuasion 200: Father and Daughter, a Mutual Admiration Society by Mary Simonsen

Sir Walter Elliot, of Kellynch Hall, in Somersetshire, was a man who, for his own amusement, never took up any book but the Baronetage. “Do read it again, Elizabeth,” Sir Walter said to his eldest daughter as she cradled her father’s favorite book in her hands.  “John Walter Elliot, born April 6, 1730. Married, June …

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Persuasion 200: The Tale of Dick Musgrove, Scrub, as told by Jack Caldwell

SCRUB – An insignificant or contemptible person; (in sports) a player not among the best or most skilled. — Oxford English Dictionary ~*~ The following takes place about four years after Frederick Wentworth captured the Laconia and was promoted. Summer of 1812 – HMS Laconia, in the Mediterranean Sea This is a tale of a …

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Lizzy Bennet’s Diary: Chapter Nine by Cassandra Grafton

Lizzy Bennet’s Diary continues below! Many thanks to everyone following and commenting! You make my heart smile!  😀  If you’ve missed the other chapters, you can find them in the Readers’ Library here at Austen Variations.   Lizzy Bennet’s Diary Extracts from the Journals of Miss Elizabeth Bennet ~o0o~ Chapter Nine Longbourn, the 6th day of …

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Persuasion 200: Anne Refuses Charles Musgrove’s Proposal

Anne knows she must give Charles her answer to his proposal of marriage, but has she been persuaded to accept it by her friend and adviser, Lady Russell? Anne went to bed that night with a heavy heart and woke next morning feeling as if the whole world weighed heavily upon her shoulders. However she considered …

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Persuasion 200: Anne Tells Lady Russell of Charles Musgrove’s Proposal

Anne listened to Lady Russell’s counsel three years ago, turning down Captain Wentworth’s offer of marriage. Now a second man has proposed. What will Lady Russell’s advice to her be this time, and will Anne take it? (referenced in chapter 4 of Persuasion) “Charles Musgrove proposed?” asked Lady Russell eagerly, leaning forward now with heightened …

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Coming Soon: The Darcy Brothers

The Darcy Brothers will be coming to your favorite book seller later this summer! Here’s a very special (brand new) excerpt for your reading pleasure. To put it in context, this scene comes after Darcy reads Wickham’s letter to Theo about how he’ll be happy to “look out for” Georgiana since neither of them is in town.  …

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Persuasion 200: Charles Musgrove Proposes to Anne Elliot by Mary Simonsen

Initially, Anne held out hope of a relationship with Commander Wentworth, but reality is setting in. Her availability prompts a proposal from her neighbor. When Anne went into the breakfast room, she found her father and sister discussing the contents of a weeks-old newspaper that a family friend had sent on to Kellynch Hall from …

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Lizzy Bennet’s Diary: Chapter Eight by Cassandra Grafton

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 in the Readers’ Library here at Austen Variations.   Lizzy Bennet’s Diary Extracts from the Journals of Miss Elizabeth Bennet …

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