Tag: Kara Louise

P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Discovers Elizabeth is at Hunsford

Can she really be here? March 23, 1812 Jane Austen does not tell us when and how Darcy discovered that Elizabeth was next door at Hunsford in Kent. We only know that he and his cousin pay a call soon after arriving at Rosings. As the carriage turned onto the drive that led to Rosings, …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Reflects on Elizabeth

He can’t seem to get her out of his mind. February 18, 1812 A few weeks before Darcy sets out for Rosings Darcy looked out at the grounds from the window of his room at Pemberley.  The countryside, which had been a palette of muted browns since autumn, was at last bursting forth with new …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Georgiana Attend a Party

Was anyone happy at all? January 11, 1812 Darcy walked slowly while people hurried past him as they sought shelter from the sudden winter storm that had descended upon the busy streets of London. Icy pellets hit his face, which he tried to bury within the folds of the dark green scarf Georgiana had knitted …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Mrs. Bennet Consoles Jane

Did she help her daughter or only make matters worse? December 10, 1811 Jane has received the letter from Miss Bingley declaring they will not be returning to Netherfield, and that she has every hope that her brother will soon marry Miss Darcy. Mrs. Bennet hurried through the hallway to Mr. Bennet’s study. Without thinking, …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Swaying Bingley’s Opinion of Jane

Did Darcy and Caroline really stoop to such devious measures? December 8, 1811 Darcy paced back and forth in the sitting room awaiting his guests. He knew this meeting was not going to be easy, but it must be done. Promptly at two o’clock, the Bingley party was announced. Charles Bingley walked in jubilantly ahead …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Caroline Conspire

Does Mr. Bingley even stand a chance? November 27, 1811 Mr. Darcy walked into the breakfast room eager for a cup of coffee and some solitude to allow him to think more about the events at the Netherfield Ball. Particularly regarding Miss Elizabeth. Despite his less than amicable dance with her, he could not dismiss …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy’s Reflections on the Visit to Netherfield

What were Darcy’s thoughts on Elizabeth’s visit to Netherfield? November 17, 1811 On Sunday, after morning service, the separation, so agreeable to almost all, took place… Elizabeth took leave of the whole party in the liveliest of spirits. – Chapter 12 Darcy and Bingley stood quietly side by side as they watched the carriage conveying …

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P&P The Untold Stories: An Invitation to Netherfield

Caroline Invites Jane to Netherfield November 11, 1811 Caroline Bingley marched with strident steps back and forth, her arms folded tightly in front of her. She was perturbed that Charles had accepted an invitation to dine with some officers in Meryton. She was perturbed not so much that he was going, but that Mr. Darcy …

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Throwback Thursday

Because of something that happened just this past week, I thought I would do a Throwback Thursday post on one of my earlier books, “Master Under Good Regulation.” This book was a Pride and Prejudice story told from the perspective of Darcy’s English Springer Spaniel, Reggie. A few years after I had written and then …

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Christmas Book Release

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2 WINNERS OF MY PAPERBACK! Wendy M Luther and Jeannette Klemen I will be contacting you by email to get your mailing information. Happy Launch Week! Thanks for joining me for the launch of my newest book, “Frosted Window Panes.” Why ‘Launch Week?’ Well, it’s always a guessing game when the paperback …

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