It was a grey day for the horseback ride on the sandy dunes of the Lido, but the Venetian churches and palazzi were etched against the pearly sky and the wind blew hard through the horses’ manes and tails, also ruffling the hair of the two men in a wild and free way. “Did I …
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Planning with Lord Byron: The Darcys in Venice Chapter 30 by Diana Birchall
Seeing Lord Byron crossing the garden accompanied by a monkey, a fox, and two mastiffs, Mr. Darcy observed to his wife that once, they would have been astonished by such a sight. “It would take more than that to produce such an effect these days,” she replied. “The only difference, perhaps, is that now we …
A Novel Holiday Preview of Chapter 2, Cover Reveal, and a Catching Sale!
Happy Thanksgiving Eve my lovelies! There’s a lot going on for me at the moment, I’m gearing up A Novel Holiday for release and I have a sale starting today on Catching Lizzy in the US and the UK! It’s the perfect time for you to grab this Kindle if you don’t already own it. …
The Art of Apology Release Celebration
Hello everyone! Today, I’m celebrating the release of my latest book, The Art of Apology, which is now available in paperback, e-book, and through Kindle Unlimited. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to a very special character in the story, Darcy’s dog, Budge. While I was working on The Art of Apology, …
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 …
The Art of Apology Excerpt
Hello everyone! In case you’ve missed the news, I have a new book coming out soon! The Art of Apology will be released on 18 November—less than 3 weeks from now. As always, it is available via Amazon. Enjoy Chapter 1, and let me know what you think! Chapter 1 Elizabeth Bennet briefly caught the …
Presenting: “It’s a Wonderful Life, Mr. Darcy”
I’m thrilled to present to you It’s a Wonderful Life, Mr. Darcy! As some of you know, I actually wrote it quite a while ago but have holding it back until we were a little closer to Christmas, since this new P&P story is told in a Christmas framework. Now it’s finally time to share …
Before the Opera – The Darcys in Venice Chapter 26
Lord Byron sent over a note to say that he had ordered tickets for the opera at Teatro la Fenice for the whole party. Contessa Guiccioli had already arrived and was in residence, and they would travel in the two gondolas, Byron’s own and Mr. Darcy’s. “I long to see her,” enthused Lydia as they …
Unmasked: The Darcys in Venice. Chapter 25, Mr. Collins Meets Lord Byron
Nobody spoke for a moment. At the sight of Mr. Collins standing in the doorway of Lord Byron’s apartments at the Palazzo Mocenigo, the persons assembled wore expressions ranging from surprise, horror, and pained disdain; but no one looked at all happy. Mr. Collins, who seemed the least distressed, was the first to speak. “Lady …
Preview #2 of The Courtship of Elizabeth Darcy
Preview #2 of My Latest WIP, by Jack Caldwell Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I’m still busy running Granddaddy Day Care for my baby granddaughter—Princess Sugar Pie—but I have hammered out Chapter 2. Again, it’s rough. Enjoy. Link to Chapter 1 is HERE. THE COURTSHIP OF ELIZABETH DARCY Chapter 2 ELIZABETH DASHED THE TEARS …
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