Tag: Wedding

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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New release Brother of the Bride

THE LAUNCH OF BROTHER OF THE BRIDE Official Launch for BROTHER OF THE BRIDE, a sequel to Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, by Jack Caldwell   Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I am proud to announce the release of my twelfth novel, BROTHER OF THE BRIDE, a sequel to Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Book Four of …

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The Rogue’s Widow Launch Day!

Well, the lady I’ve been silently dancing with this winter has shown her face–and isn’t it a lovely face? Janet Taylor has taken my breath away  yet again. I can’t get enough of this pretty lady. She has this wonderful mixture of mirth and sadness in her eyes and she looks exactly like I imagine …

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New Love in February: Mrs Gardiner Gives Advice

Today is my first dance at Austen Variations! I wanted to thank everyone for the warm welcome. Today I offer an exclusive vignette featuring a nervous Jane and Elizabeth just before their marriages. This month we celebrate love, particularly new loves. What can be more “new” than a bride and a groom preparing for their …

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I Need Mrs. Bennet!

“The marriage of a daughter, which had been the first object of her wishes since Jane was sixteen, was now on the point of accomplishment, and her thoughts and her words ran wholly on those attendants of elegant nuptials, fine muslins, new carriages, and servants.” –Chapter 50, Pride and Prejudice I’ve been thinking about Mrs. Bennet …

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P&P Missing Scenes – The Wedding

Jane’s and Lizzy’s wedding day finally arrives…   Elizabeth glanced at Darcy from the corner of her eye. She could still not believe that they were married, even though they had been man and wife for several hours. When they had left Longbourn in Darcy’s carriage after the wedding breakfast they had sat with rigid …

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Persuasion 200: Who shall stand up with Anne?

Lady Russell and Frederick come to peace as a wedding is planned. Elizabeth, though is not nearly so pleased.   The drawing room in Camden Place was by far the properest to receive Lady Russell for tea. But the room always felt cold and dreary. It was beautifully appointed to be sure, but not a …

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