P&P The Untold Stories: Jane and Elizabeth on the eve of their weddings

What will the Bennet sisters discuss on their last night as Bennets?

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P&P:TUS The Reflections of Thomas Bennet

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 …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Elizabeth Reflects on Questionable Marital Advice

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 …

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P&P:TUS The Musings of Mr. Collins on His Cousin’s Wedding

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 …

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The Foundling is now available! And of course there’s a giveaway!

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 …

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P&P:TUS A Sisterly Talk Before the Wedding

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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P&P The Untold Stories: Lady Catherine Sends Regrets

Lady Catherine has “no words” — or does she? November 9, 1812 My Very Own Nephew… what have you done? I have no words. The shades of Pemberley are darkening as I write this, and my speechlessness at your pointed betrayal of our family is equaled only by my shock. And after our recent conversation, …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Anne de Bourgh Sends Regrets

Anne pens a sweet note to her cousin (while her mum is out!) November 9, 1812 To Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley Sent on Behalf of Anne de Bourgh of Rosings by Mrs. Jenkinson My Dear Cousin, I have but a moment alone whilst my mother is attending to a number of decorative details at …

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Still in Byron’s Box (The Darcys in Venice, Chapter 29) by Diana Birchall

“Darcy! Oh, Darcy!” shrieked Lydia to his back, as he made his way out of the box. “Don’t go! Wickham has left his box and I swear he is coming around here. He really is!  I hope he gets here before the plaguey curtain goes up again. Oh, has he got a woman with him? …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Collins on Bonfire Night

A revisit to my Charlotte Collins series of stories November 5, 1812 Across the clearing, sparks flew as the stuffed guy was engulfed in flames. Flickering yellow and orange tendrils shot up from the bonfire toward the sky.  Charlotte remembered how huge and out of control the bonfires on Guy Fawkes Day had seemed to …

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