Category: courtship
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A Walk at Rosings Pt II
Has it been a month already? Time for the next excerpt from my short story, but if you are new to these posts, here are links to the previous posts: What if?, What if? Part II, The Letter, Elizabeth’s Perspective, and A Walk at Rosings. Are you ready to hear Mr. Darcy’s explanation? They walked…
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A Walk at Rosings
Back for the next installment of my short story. For those of you just joining us, here are the links to the earlier posts which have led to today: What if?, What if? Part II, The Letter, and Elizabeth’s Perspective. If you are all caught up, here is the latest addition: Elizabeth slipped soundlessly from…
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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not, He Loves Me!
Sending or bringing someone flowers has ever made the recipient feel special. But for a fastidious gentleman following the rules of polite society and not wanting to excite expectations, what bouquet might he gift a young lady of his new acquaintance?
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Elizabeth’s Reaction
Before we begin, it has just occurred to me that some of you are coming to these posts a little late and I should probably share the links to the early blogs. Here you go: What if?, What if? Part II, and The Letter Now, I know you were all hoping to read the remainder…
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The Letter
As promised, almost. The Colonel has been adding his two cents and making this post longer than it should be, so the letter is going to be a two part blog. I hope you enjoy it! (Remember, it’s unedited and I am certain there are errors so I apologize in advance.) “Very well,” Philip said…
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Mary Meets World & a Giveaway
I am delighted to say my first hello to everyone here on this fabulous new forum. I’m honoured to be part of such a terrific group of authors and Austen-lovers. I have a few exciting projects on the boil right now, the main one of which is the latest adventure in the Miss Mary Investigates…
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How well could Caroline Bingley expect to marry?
Based on the marriage prospects shown in Jane Austen’s other novels, how well can Caroline Bingley expect to marry?
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What if? Part II
As promised in my last blog, here is the continuation of Darcy’s plight. Initially, I thought to write the letter in this blog, but realized it could not be done for more than one reason. First, because of the changes I had made, it was clear the letter would not be as long as the…
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P & P & LOL
Previously, I posted some Pride and Prejudice text conversations, and for this post, I’m giving that another go…again with P&P. This is totally and completely because I love that book and not at all because I couldn’t think of anything clever for the other books. Like last time, assume I’m about a decade behind in…
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Life Lessons, Courtesy of Miss Austen
For those of us who love Jane Austen, we often see astute phrases in her stories which strike us as appropriate to our own lives, even after more than 200 years later on the page. Many of those below have proven over and over again to speak the truth of our everyday existence. Do any…