What does Charlotte say about married life? January 16th, 1812 When Elizabeth had said goodbye to the former Miss Lucas at the church door, it had been with a heavy heart. The previous years of unreserved friendship, of easy intimacy were over. The fact that one was now married and the other not might …
Rosings Park preview #3, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I’m back with Chapter 2 of ROSINGS PARK: A Story of Jane Austen’s Fighting Men. I hope you enjoyed the previous preview chapters. Post one may be found HERE and post two HERE. Last time, we had a glimpse of how things are …
January 1812 Mr. Collins looked adoringly at his wife who was busy making some minor repairs to a tablecloth. Had not Lady Catherine commented on his wife’s many fine qualities, not the least of which was her frugality and ability to make the most of her income by mending and gardening? From the corner of her …
It’s our anniversary, and we’re in the mood to celebrate! Throughout February, we’re commemorating the success of Austen Variations‘ first year by dropping in on some of our favorite Austen couples on their anniversaries. We started with the Darcys and the Bingleys on the 2nd. Today, we’re visiting the Collinses from Pride and Prejudice. I …
We’re in week 3 of our ‘Jane in January’ event and hope you are enjoying our special focus on “Pride and Prejudice.” Christmas is over and the Bennet household has shrunk from a large, merry party to a small, subdued family group. The Gardiners have left Longbourn to return to London, taking Jane with them. And now …
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