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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 7

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 7, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. This is a nice long post. Enjoy! Thanks goes to my lovely Beta Babe, Debbie! Part 6 may be found HERE. Back to our story: Part 7 MR. GARDINER PLACED A GLASS of sherry before Elizabeth before settling …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 6

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 6, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Thanks for all the well wishes. My family is safe here in Louisiana and we escaped the worst of the damage. Many did not. Keep the families that lost people, both here and in the Central Atlantic states, …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 5

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 5, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Last time we learned that Colonel Fitzwilliam is not always charming and that Lady Catherine is nuts. And Elizabeth still doesn’t know which side is up—not that it is her fault! Finally, that day is over! A new …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 4

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 4, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Here is Part 4 of our story. Does ODC take a few steps forward or not? What effect will Lady Catherine de Bourgh have on them? Read on and find out! Thanks goes to my lovely Beta Babe, …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 3

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 3, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Here is Part 3 of our story. Last week, we learned a new word: OBNOXIOUSEST. Well, I think it’s a new word. If “obnoxious” means “extremely unpleasant”, I suppose “obnoxiousest (obnoxious-est)” means “supremely unpleasant,” or something like that. …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 2

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 2, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Here is Part 2 of our story. I know Part 1 was a little short. You ought to like this one better, although I still use a lot from Miss Austen’s text. Thanks goes to my lovely Beta …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 1

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 1, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. As you know, I’ve been focused on my latest novel, BROTHER OF THE BRIDE: A Story of Jane Austen’s Fighting Men. However, this darn plot bunny just wouldn’t leave me alone! It demanded to be written, and as …

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2021 Austen Variations Summer Book Sale

The 2021 Semi-Annual Book Sale! It’s summertime and the living is easy! Time to buy your beach reading. Jane Austen Variations will help you out with this generous Book Sale! Enjoy novels by Elizabeth Adams, Jennifer Altman, Marilyn Brant, Jack Caldwell, Nicole Clarkston, L.L. Diamond, Amy D’Orazio, Maria Grace, Lucy Marin, Christina Morland, Joana Starnes, …

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Yet More Proposal Scenes by Jack Caldwell #3

Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. This month, our theme is “Will You?” That’s right, it’s a month full of proposals, the good, the bad, and the ugly! Most will probably melt your pudding, but you might just see a stinker in the bouquet. We all need to laugh, right? Okay, I didn’t write the above. …

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A Proposal Scene by Jack Caldwell #1

Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. This month, our theme is “Will You?” That’s right, it’s a month full of proposals, the good, the bad, and the ugly! Most will probably melt your pudding, but you might just see a stinker in the bouquet. We all need to laugh, right? Okay, I didn’t write the above. …

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