Darcy has the joy of showing Elizabeth the treasures of his library. November 26, 1812 The maid pulled apart the curtains, and left the tea tray. As soon as she had withdrawn, Elizabeth opened her eyes and lifted her head from the feather pillow. Darcy, in his nightshirt, was beginning his ablutions with water-pitcher and …
P&P:TUS Taking Tea With Mrs. Darcy
Taking Tea with Mrs. Darcy November 25, 1812 Elizabeth checked her hair in the looking glass and straightened her dress for the third time. There was no reason for such anxiety, none at all. It was not as if she were going to be presented at court. In many ways, though, that would be far …
P&P The Untold Stories: Newlywed Darcys Arrive at Pemberley
A Long-Awaited Homecoming 23 November 1812 Elizabeth Darcy alighted from the carriage with a sense of wonder that even she could scarcely suppress. She tilted her head to survey the grand façade of Pemberley once more, now a place not merely of awe but of belonging. The late afternoon sun cast a golden light across …
Coming soon! First look at A Novel Holiday
Hi there everyone! I’ve gotten a bad habit of waiting until the last minute to let you know what’s coming, but guess what! I had an idea for a story and it just kind of flew into the word document. My plan is for release day to be December 1st-Just in time for the Holiday …
WIP Sneak Peek! by Jennifer Altman
Hi all! I hope everyone is hanging in there and having a good week. As most of you know, I’m currently plugging away one my third Pride & Prejudice variation, and I’ve been sharing some excerpts here along the way. Since I’m getting closer to publication, I think I’m going to save the rest of …
P&P:TUS Starting the Rest of Their Lives
Starting the Rest of Their Lives November 18, 1812 The wedding breakfast had been everything it was supposed to be. Loud, crowded, a table well-set, and a house full of flowers. A gushing mother, a satisfied—or was it relieved—father, and a blushing bride, surrounded by her dearest connections. Her aunts had praised her, her sisters …
P&P The Untold Stories: The Wedding Night of Charles and Jane Bingley
November 18, 1812 The decision where to spend their wedding night had not been an easy one for the Bingleys. Clearly, staying at Netherfield would have been more familiar and comfortable for Jane, but after a few hints from Mrs. Bennet that she might need to “check” on her darling daughter, the bride-to-be decided that …
P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte’s Wedding Reflections
Charlotte at the wedding November 18, 2024 For at least the third time, Charlotte Collins felt an elbow poke itself into her ribs. Her sister Maria was beside herself with excitement at attending Lizzy and Jane’s wedding. Her parents were puffed up with pride as well, and her mother was no doubt taking note of …
P&P The Untold Stories: Caroline’s Wedding Reflections
Double wedding or double disaster? November 18th, 1812 “How thrilling!” a woman in the pew behind said in hushed excitement. “A double wedding!” Caroline Bingley rolled her eyes heavenward and leant closer to her sister. “Double disaster, more like,” she whispered. Although she had no choice but to attend this farce, she did not have …
P&P The Untold Stories: Lady Catherine, Alone at Rosings on That Wedding Night by Diana Birchall
Lady Catherine is alone with her own thoughts on that special wedding night. November 16, 1812 Rosings! Poor, poor Rosings. No longer allied with Pemberley, no longer a shining crown in the Darcy panoply of great houses, Rosings now stood alone and forlorn. There would be no more visits from the young men with whom …
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