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 …
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 …
Reflections of Thomas Bennet November 17, 1812 Thomas Bennet was not by his nature a reflective man. Reflection tended to bring on discomfort and discontent, neither of which he favored. But his house—and his life—were in disarray on the cusp of his daughters’ weddings and a little reflection could hardly make his discomfiture worse. He …
Whose advice will she take? November 12th, 1812 I know that many brides go to the altar in complete ignorance – and consequently in great trepidation – of what will follow afterward. Neither Jane nor I shall suffer such an unfortunate fate, however. No, with our double wedding only a few days off, I expect …
The Extensive Musings of Mr. Collins on the Occasion of his Cousin’s Wedding November, 14, 1812 Breakfast should have been a quiet affair, but it seemed few meals were at Lucas Lodge. Mr. Collins squeezed his temples. So much banal chatter soured his stomach and ruined his appetite. Mrs. Collins’s brothers brought reports on new …
My thanks to all of you wonderful JAFF fans who have given the Rags to Richmond series a try! For those who haven’t and who have Kindle Unlimited, we do hope you’ll give it a peek! The Foundling is Book 3 in the series! Here is an Austen Variations-exclusive excerpt below… hope you enjoy! You …
A Sisterly Talk Before the Wedding November 12, 1812 The evening turned cold and the family retreated upstairs somewhat earlier than usual. Elizabeth and Jane withdrew to Jane’s room. A warm fire crackled in the fireplace, and they sat together on the bed heaped high with pillows. Elizabeth removed the pins from Jane’s hair and …
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