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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Sixteen

Lydia Bennet has spent a whole night beside a very naked George Wickham. Sadly for both, brandy and Wickham’s bruises put paid to any less than noble intentions and what should have been an evening of scandal has instead been an evening of slumber. Now it is the morning after, and London is within their …

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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Fifteen

Lydia Bennet and George Wickham have reached the safety of their lodgings for the night, but in what condition? Our dear Wickham is somewhat the worse for wear, but Lydia is ready and willing to see that he is well cared for. How will our oft-maligned couple spend their night? Catch up on previous adventures …

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Mr Wickham’s Wanderings: Two Gentlemen

George Wickham writes… Friends, earlier this year, I offered the benefit of my experience as a gentleman who has seen much of the world, both good and bad. There is little I enjoy more than being of service, and I am delighted to have received missives from a number of correspondents seeking advice and direction …

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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Fourteen

Lydia Bennet and George Wickham have escaped a villain on the road by the skin of their teeth and the strength of Lydia’s cunning. Yet who was the man and why was he so intent on doing harm to the erstwhile Mr Wickham? Catch up on previous adventures here: One, Two,  Three, Four, Five, Six, …

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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Twelve

Our eloping couple are on the road once more, but what new surprises await for Lydia Bennet and George Wickham? -Catherine Curzon and Nicole Clarkston Catch up on previous adventures here: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven, Part Eight, Part Nine, Part Ten, Part Eleven. “My dear …

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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Eleven

It is the morning after… but after what? It seems that Miss Lydia has learned from the best when it comes to beguiling. Though head over heels in love with her soldier, she is  not quite through teaching George Wickham that she is not a lady to underestimate. Find out what our daring couple is …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Eight

Can there be a tale more outrageous than that told of George Wickham and Lydia Bennet. Our much maligned couple fell in love, or something very like it, and have now fled along the road to Gretna Green. Will they ever reach the anvil? For previous installments in this series, click here: One, Two, Three, …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Seven

Welcome back to the most scandalous story of the season! George Wickham and Lydia Bennet have fallen head over heels for one another, but a proper marriage is out of the question. What, then, is a young couple to do? Will hearts on fire chart their course, or will cooler heads prevail? Find out the …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Three

This week we continue with our story of George Wickham and Lydia Bennet. Lydia has written her favourite gentleman another note, and is searching for a secret way to put it into his hands. If you are just joining our fun little serial, the previous installments can be found here:   Part One     …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Two

Last week, George Wickham and Lydia Bennet indulged in a little stargazing exchanged a scandalous, stolen kiss in Brighton, but what happened next? All can now be revealed in this cache of rather illuminating letters between the clandestine couple, who were certainly not above taking one or two risks. A heady time indeed, it would …

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