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... There was something about the billiard room, in its intrinsic dimness, its manly appearance, that Elizabeth found fascinating. ...
Indeed, even far more fascinating than Mrs Darcy could have ever imagined... Enjoy chapter 30 of Malena's fabulous Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star". It's the last one, but... an epilogue will follow, so stay tuned!
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... The afternoon had been stormy and as the evening began to unfold a violent wind arose. By the time the party at Darcy House broke up, it blew and rained violently. ...
Savour this new installment, dear readers, word for word... It is the last chapter but one of Malena's amazing Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star". So, rush over to her pages and click on chapter 29.
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Despite Fitzwilliam's fateful premonitions, far from shocking Darcy, Bingley's conversation pleased him to an excess. Charles merely wished to consult him regarding his future and to offer him the honour of standing up with him at church in due time. Darcy, of course, consented to both
Malena has a special treat for you today, dear readers... not one, but two chapters of her lovely "A Naughty Star". So, rush over to her pages and enjoy chapter 27 and 28.
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... The minute Darcy delivered the shivering Miss Elizabeth into the good hands of his housekeeper, he felt a pleasant sinking sensation in his stomach ...
Wondering whether this sensation will lead anywhere? Well then, rush over to Malena's pages and enjoy chapter 26 of her lovely Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star".
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... We last left our hero as he went back to the park to rescue his sister and friend from the unpredictability of London's weather. Unfortunately, as he skipped puddles of muddy water in the bucketing rain he found it very difficult to distinguish the faces of the people who passed rushing by to escape the deluge. ...
Rush over to Malena's pages, dear readers, chapter 25 of her fabulous Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star" has been posted.
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... Colonel Fitzwilliam observed how Elizabeth trembled when she saw Darcy in the company of a lady, and he immediately surmised that her heart was irrevocably engaged by his cousin. ...
Yes, dear readers, and yet another installment of Malena's delightfully witty and sweet Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star". Rush over to her pages and enjoy chapter 24.
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Elizabeth did not rally from the stupor and confusion in which the note she had found in the bouquet had plunged her spirit until the morning sun announced a new day and, rising from her bed, she began to busy herself with her toilette. ...
For the enhancement of your enjoyment this dreary Sunday (at least in Holland) chapter 23 of Malena's lovely and sweet Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star".
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... We last left our dear couple in each other's arms and quite alone in the master's bedroom. This little scene should be the precursor of an exceedingly wakeful night. They were sitting on the bed, his back against the massive four-poster, Elizabeth on his lap. ...
Here you go, dear readers, for the enhancement of your Sunday enjoyment, chapter 32 of Malena's lovely Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure". A chapter that is as sweet as it is hm... stimulating. ;)
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... If the presence of one's lover can ignite love, his absence can but fuel it. Of this Miss Elizabeth Bennet became thoroughly persuaded for the feeling of impatience and jealousy which had gripped her since she had been self abducted back to her body could have no other explanation. ...
Dear readers, rush over to Malena's pages and enjoy chapter 22 of her delightful Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star".
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... Ensconced in a deep armchair in his study, nursing an amber crystal bumper, and no doubt boding ill against his reticent visitors, Fitzwilliam Darcy fixed on his guests with an intensity hinting at absolute weariness of their company. ...
Mrs Darcy is thrilled, dear visitors, to announce that on this first day of spring chapters 30 and 31 of Malena's lovely Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure"" have just been posted on her pages.
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... When Lady Catherine was benevolently disposed, she did nothing by halves, and her kindness could arrange marriages, bury the poor in a descent coffin, find a fine school for a milliner's daughter or a position as governess for the impoverished neighbour's irremediably unmarriageable eldest whose last season had passed without the shadow of a suitor. ...
But what happens if she is not benevolently disposed...? Rush over to Malena's pages and read chapter 28 and 29 of her lovely Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
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... With mixed feelings of relief and astonishment, and only when she recognised herself in the mirror at her Aunt Philips's house did Elizabeth own what otherwise would have seemed impossible. She was back in her body and at home in Meryton. ...
Mrs Darcy is thrilled to announce that Malena is back... with chapter 21 of her delightful "A Naughty Star".
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... They were to go to the wedding, which was to take place at the end of August. A somewhat too short an engagement for a titled person like Lord Gregory, but it appeared that the pair was in a hurry to marry. ...
Mrs Darcy needs her mother's smelling salts now... Chapter 32 of Tanya's fascinating and beautifully written Regency twist of P&P "Strange Bedfellows" has just been posted on her mini-site. Enjoy!
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With a sigh of utter contentment and a tear of sadness in her eye at the same time, Mrs Darcy announces that the epilogue of Belén's beautiful Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls" has been posted on her pages. Thank you, dearest loveliest Belén, for gracing the site with your amazing talent.
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... "Elizabeth, wake up." Darcy sat at the edge of the bed and gently touched his wife's face. "We are expected at Longbourn for breakfast." ...
And what a memorable breakfast it will become... Rush over to Belén's pages and enjoy chapter 23 of her beautiful Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls". Stay tuned for the epilogue!
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... Lady Ellen Fitzwilliam and Lady Catherine de Bourgh had been rivals for longer than they had been related. However, their rivalry had never been more palpable than in this Christmas season, which was also the eve of a momentous event in their lives. ...
Chapter 27 of Malena's fabulous Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure" has just been posted. Prepare yourself for an interesting dénouement...
But that is not all...
... I shall be brief in descanting upon this part of the story since no one can be interested in reading the misadventures of Mr Bingley without now and then feeling like shooting the idiotic fool to death or, in a tenderer tone, somehow shaking him awake to real life. ...
Chapter 20 of Malena's hilarious Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star" has been posted on her pages also. Beware though, angst ahead...!
Today, 234 years ago, Jane Austen was born... and she is still so very much alive! :)
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... The excitement Elizabeth felt about returning home built up gradually with every mile the carriage rolled towards Meryton. Of course, she was happy with the prospect of seeing her beloved ones again, but at the same time she felt a little apprehensive about the reunion. ...
Will the reunion be a success? Find out in chapter 22 of Belén's compelling Regency twist of P&P When Duty Calls".
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... Our tale takes us forward to London, where our small party from Ramsgate went, after they had visited sea shores and pastry shops in abundance to comply with Mr Bingley's excessive enthusiasm for the place. ...
Mrs Darcy is so in love with this story, she wagers you are too. So, what are you waiting for? Chapter 19 of Malena's lovely "A Naughty Star" has just been posted.
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... A ray of sunlight entered through the curtains illuminating the room with a dim light. In their bed, the lovers rested with the peacefulness which usually follows a night of lovemaking. ...
The story is nearing its end, but not quite over, I am happy to say! Rush over to Belén's pages and enjoy chapter 21 of her wonderful Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls".
... Our tale merits a quick glance at what ensued at Longbourn while the Netherfield Party journeyed to Ramsgate. We left our heroine, or rather our hero, as he quit Mrs Bennet's toilet after a most shocking interlude entailing sponges and sighs. ...
Remember this hilarious scene? Enjoyed it? Well, rush over to >chapter 18 of Malena's fabulous "A Naughty Star", in which the strange adventures of Mr Bingley and Lizzie eh... Lizzie and Mr Bingley... eh... are continued. Beware, there is some angst ahead...
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... The difficulties Darcy had faced during the trial that was finding Wickham and Miss Lydia and producing their wedding had left him little time to reflect on what had occurred before his departure from Pemberley and in consequence, his relationship with his wife. ... <
You will find out soon enough! Chapter 20 of Belén's beautiful Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls" has just been posted on her pages.
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... Mr. Darcy arrived in London and immediately started his search of Mr. Wickham. ...
Some of Mrs Darcy's visitors became quite impatient, so, barely up and about, she made haste to post chapter 19 of Belén's lovely Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls", in which Mr Wickham meets with Mr Darcy's wrath. :)
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... The picnic that Darcy had suggested the night before took place by the carp pond that was situated beyond the grove, rather distant from the house. ...
A wet shirt, awakening passion, bad news and anxiety... Rush over to Belén's pages and enjoy chapter 18 of her beautiful Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls".
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...It is not this authoress' intention to indulge her readership in unguarded bedfellowshipness (you must allow me the coinage of the word) but the truth is that at about the same time in which Elizabeth's reputation was perilously pending from a thin thread, in Hertfordshire, as many a visionary reader has foretold, the inhabitants of Longbourn were indeed in bed ...
It's Friday the 13th so, dear readers, you had better stay in bed and safely enjoy chapter 17 of Malena's infinitely witty "A Naughty Star" in which particularly Mr Bingley, eh... Elizabeth is on his, eh... her mettle... Good heavens, it is all so confusing for Mrs Darcy's old head... ;)
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... Two weeks had passed since Elizabeth's arrival at Pemberley. The third began. With all the daily employments already fulfilled, the mistress of the house was now free to enjoy the lovely day in the terrace while she read the correspondence she had just received from Longbourn. ...
Oh, my, Belén knows how to build up tension and keep us on the edge of our seat... Find out how Mr and Mrs Darcy gradually open up to each other in chapter 17 of her lovely Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls".
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... Swiftly had passed the night and repose had been granted, still, Elizabeth's anxiety in awaking face to face with Mr Darcy surpassed any embarrassing situation she could think of. ...
Trust me, it will become even more embarrassing for Lizzy, dear visitors. Enjoy chapter 16 of Malena's priceless "A Naughty Star".
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... When finally Elizabeth and Jane made their unexpected sojourn to Derbyshire with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiners, they were so excited that they did not suffer the cold trip one ounce. ...
Rush over to Malena's pages and enjoy chapter 26 of "Parson's Pleasure" in which Mrs Reynolds and the Colonel unwillingly turn Lizzy's excitement into quite a different emotion...
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... Elizabeth walked through the grounds of Pemberley with a radiant smile. Before her an impressive park unfolded in an explosion of greens, where trees and plants blossomed in colourful frenzy creating a vision that seemed to be formed in Heaven. ...
Happy Halloween, dear visitors. Mrs Darcy wagers that despite this - in her view - extraordinary tradition you will find the time to read chapter 16 of Belén's beautiful Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls" in which Mr Darcy enjoys his wife's playfulness and she his handsome form. :)
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... Having been alerted of the imminent arrival of Elizabeth and the Gardiners, Darcy left Matlock in haste, three days before Epiphany. ...
Two persons are awaiting the arrival of Mr Darcy, but is his beloved one of them? Find out for yourself in chapter 25 of Malena's lovely and original Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
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... For nearly three days the staff of the Darcy Townhouse was dedicated to the preparations for the departure of the family to Pemberley. ...
Step in the coach, dear visitors, and witness the journey to Pemberley of a couple that gradually grows towards each other in chapter 15 of Belén's lovely Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls".
Mrs Darcy requests the pleasure of the company of her visitors at her brand new Facebook group "News From Mrs Darcy's Story Site", a public group for the exchange of news and announcements concerning Jane Austen and the Jane Austen fandom. Read more here
Mrs. Darcy just learned that a brand new Dutch translation of P&P has been published at Athenaeum Polak. Read more here
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...The remainder of Darcy's time at Netherfield, comprehending only three days, was tolerably pleasant, spent almost entirely at the mansion house, and he had the satisfaction of knowing himself extremely useful, both as a companion for his friend, and in assisting in all the improvements that Bingley had thought of for the house. ...
And again Mrs Darcy is wiping the tears from her eyes while announcing the posting of chapter 14 and 15 of Malena's adorably sweet and hilarious Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star" in which Elizabeth has ample reason to be touched and... blush! ;)
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...Elizabeth remained in her rooms until late in the morning. She had cried so much, her eyes were so red and swollen that she could not allow anyone to see her in such a wretched state. ...
Rush over to Belén's pages, dear visitors, and find out how the relationship between our beloved couple gradually improves is chapter 14 of her lovely Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls".
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... The minute Jane Bennet quit the little parlour Miss Elizabeth seemed to lose all composure. "Good Lord. What am I to do now? I am trapped, trapped!" ...
Still wiping tears of laughter from her eyes, Mrs Darcy is thrilled to announce that chapter 12 and 13 of Malena's hilariously clever "A Naughty Star" has just been posted.
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... After the unfortunate incident of the previous night, the newlywed couple behaved in a more guarded manner towards each other on the day that followed. ...
Will there be smiles? Understanding? Will there be light at the end of the tunnel... Find out in chapter 13 of Belén's beautiful classic Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls".
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... The winter time began to fade. The days became longer and the weather, though still cold, was pleasant, announcing the spring to come. ...
Will the winter in Lizzy's heart fade as well? Find out in chapter 12 of Belén's beautiful Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls".
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... Her husband disappeared into his rooms and Elizabeth found herself alone in her bedchamber, her hands shaking, her stomach revolted after the intense argument they had just shared. ...
Mrs Darcy shed a tear, my dears, and she wagers you will also when reading chapter 11 of Belén's beautiful classic Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls". Is there light at the end of the tunnel or do we have to exercise some more patience?
... Sue has posted news from the Regency Encyclopedia front in the message forum
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... The door that connected to Darcy's chamber opened and her husband came in. Elizabeth did not turn to greet him, she remained sitting in front of her vanity, unmoving, her eyes fixed on the mirror ...
The wedding night, dear readers, but a little different I fear from what one might expect... Rush over to Belén's pages where chapter 10 of her fabulous Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls" has just been posted.
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... "Lizzy, it is time to get up, my dear." Mr. Bennet knocked the door of his daughter's bedchamber.
"I am awake, father," Elizabeth replied from the bed. Of course she was awake; she had not slept at all the previous night. ...
For the enhancement of your weekend enjoyment, dear readers, chapter 9 of Belén's magnificent classic Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls" in which a sad Lizzy ponders her mother's wise words about the intimacies of the marital bed...
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... "Georgie, are you tired?" This question, from Elizabeth to her sister-in-law, was wholly unnecessary. The fact was, Georgiana could barely keep her eyes open over dessert, and was even now dozing on the sofa in the parlor as Will read Roughing It aloud to his little family. ...
Mrs Darcy has just posted the long awaited epilogue of Ellen G's delightful historical western adaptation of P&P "Silver Dust". So, rush over to her pages and read why Georgiana can't barely keep her eyes open early in the evening...
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... The Longbourn party, which, the reader must remember, consisted of the usual members of the Bennet family and the unwanted addition from Hundsford, were all gathered for breakfast in their noisy fashion. But for some, things were not exactly the same. ...
Rush over to Malena's pages, my dears, and enjoy chapter 11 of her hilarious Regency P&P twist "A Naughty Star" in which Mr Bennet is starting to become quite worried about his favourite daughter en Mr Collins has his doubts as well...
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... The day prior to the wedding Longbourn House was full of guests reunited to celebrate the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Bennet to Mr. Darcy of Pemberley. ...
Enjoy chapter 8 of Belén's fabulous classic Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls" in which Elizabeth rather enjoys Mr Darcy's attentions but... that is before a conversation with one of Mr. Darcy's illustrious relatives...
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... Elizabeth sat on her bed staring at the piece of paper that rested on her lap, her misery now elevated to astronomic proportions. ...
Here you go, dear readers, chapter 7 of Belén's classic Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls", in which Lizzy receives a letter from her fiancé and Darcy has an interesting conversation with his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam.
Do not forget to leave a comment for Belén's story in the message forum! It is much appreciated.
Amanda Grange has crafted a clever homage to the Gothic novels that Jane Austen so enjoyed... This is an Austen-inspired scary story for Janeites, by a Janeite, done with affection and delivered with a very subtle British wink, and completely suitable for a 21st-century audience. (Maggie Sullivan AustenBlog.com 20090811).
Exclusive excerpts of the novel on Austen.blog
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... Elizabeth woke up in Mr Bingley's bed next morning wild with happiness. There was nothing more invigorating than the sweet taste of revenge. Having succeeded in getting rid of Caroline the day before and humiliating her into the bargain, it could be said that the little lady had had her measure of retaliation upon her insolent enemy. ...
This indeed must be an enhancement of your weekend enjoyment, dear readers. Mrs Darcy has just posted the long awaited chapter 10 of Malena's hilarious and sweet Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star".
but that's not all...
... The Christmas festivity promised to be a joyous occasion for all the family that was to meet at Matlock, and there was nothing that could prevent Darcy from enjoying himself immensely ...
Unless Lady Catherine put a spoke in his wheels of course... Find out for yourselves in chapter 23 and 24 of Malena's wonderful Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
Do not forget to give Malena some love in her story threads in the message forum. Thank you! :)
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... The cold winter weather painted Hertfordshire in white. Yet December had also brought about warmth in that the Bennet family got together for their Christmas celebrations. Lizzy was vastly entertained with her Aunt Gardiner discussing the details for their summer trip to the Lakes and a short sojourn to Derbyshire, in which Elizabeth had particularly all her expectations. ...
What a wonderful summer this is, the sun is shining bright, the birds are singing and Mrs Darcy is tickled pink to announce that chapter 22 of Malena's wonderful Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure" has just been posted on her pages, in which aunt Gardiner has an interesting proposal, and Mr Darcy ponders about a future life with Elizabeth...
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... The day prior to New Year, Mrs. Bennet had the pleasure of receiving her brother and his wife, who came as usual to spend the festivities at Longbourn where they would stay until Twelfth Night. ...
For the enhancement of your weekend enjoyment, chapter 6 of Belén's classic Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls", in which Lizzy has a conversation with her sensible aunt, Wickham shows another abominable side of him and Darcy has to endure a visit from Lady Catherine...
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... Darcy knocked upon the door to his sister's bedchamber. "Georgie?"
"Come in," said Elizabeth's voice. He slid in, quiet, uncertain of whether Georgiana was awake or asleep. Awake; propped up in bed, regarding her hands atop the blanket. Elizabeth sat in a chair by the bed, reading to Georgiana from his sister's own Bible. ...
My dears, does Mrs Darcy have a surprise for you? Yes, she has! Rush over to Tanya's pages and enjoy chapter 31 of her compelling Strange Bedfellows in which the love between Darcy and Elizabeth is growing and Elizabeth knows how to stand up to Lady Catherine... However, there is some surprising, if not disturbing news as well...
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... Darcy sat in the library of his townhouse, the book he had been reading forgotten on lap, his eyes fixed on the hearth, mind reflecting on his first meeting with Elizabeth after their engagement.
Darcy is convinced about their future happiness and... steals his first kiss... Chapter 5 of Belén's fabulous Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls" has just been posted.
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... Elizabeth sat by the window seat of the drawing room observing the perfect blanket of snow that covered the landscape of Longbourn's garden, preparing herself for the arrival of her husband-to-be. Anybody seeing her would say that she was the picture of sadness. ...
Poor Elizabeth, poor Mr. Darcy! Find out how their relationship is developing in chapter 4 of Belén's lovely P&P Regency classic "When Duty Calls".
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... The night following Mr. Bennet's visit found an insomnious Darcy lying in his bed, staring blankly at the canopy above him as the words expressed by his future father-in-law resounded in his head. 'You must now win her heart'. ...
Will Darcy succeed? Mrs Darcy wagers he still has a long way to go! Rusg over to Belén's pages and enjoy chapter 3 of her classic Regency twist of P&P "When Duty Calls".
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... Mr Darcy got up unusually late the morning following the events in the shrubbery, having turned in uncommonly early after spending a most incomprehensible day and even more unfathomable night. ...
Mrs Darcy has just returned from a short but wonderful sojourn in France, and before resuming her household duties she made haste to oblige you, fans of P&P fanfiction...
Chapter 9 of Malena's exceedingly witty and clever Regency P&P twist "A Naughty Star" has been posted on her pages. But that's not all...
... Elizabeth's worries about becoming the new Mrs. Collins did not live long. Her father ignored her mother's insistences and cries of indignation, and supported Elizabeth in her decision of refusing Mr. Collins' proposal. ...
Rush over to Belén's pages and read the - perhaps not entirely unexpected - turn of events in chapter 2 of her fantastic classic Regency P&P what-if "When Duty Calls".
BBC's new Emma
Mrs Darcy is all anticipation. Emma is her second favourite Jane Austen novel. Watch the promo clip here
Mrs Darcy is all anticipation. Emma is her second favourite Jane Austen novel.
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... The 26th of November was a date that would remain in the memory of the villagers of Meryton for a long time. Gentlemen as fine as Mr. Charles Bingley rarely showed any interest in the region and in those few occasions when they did approach those latitudes and chose one of Meryton's finest houses to settle in, they never honoured the town with a magnificent event such as the ball Mr. Charles Bingley and his sisters hosted on that date. ...
Mrs Darcy needs her smelling salts, badly... Belén decided to grace the site with another one of her wonderful stories. Rush over to her pages, my dears, and enjoy chapter one of her Regency classic "When Duty Calls". :)
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... The fine weather had fled Derbyshire with the swallows, and before long Pemberley lay dressed in the first thin layers of pristine snow, to the delight of Miss Georgiana Darcy who poked her head out of the carriage and inhaled the cold air giving a little shriek of pleasure. ...
Despite this pretty picture, Mrs Darcy fears that the problems with Wickham are not over, far from it... My dears, chapter 21 of Malena's lovely Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure" has just been posted on her pages.
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... As Darcy watched Bingley take Elizabeth away, he was assaulted by a foreign feeling of helplessness as well as a desperate necessity to follow his friend which combined to greatly disturb his usually self contained manner. ...
Rush over to Malena's pages, dear visitors, and get acquainted with a most insightful Mr Bingley in chapter 8 of her fantabulous "A Naughty Star".
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... Colonel Fitzwilliam checked his pocket watch for the fifth time in ten minutes. Curse these carriages. He should have travelled on horseback ...
Be afraid, Wickham, be very afraid... the colonel is come. Rush over to Malena's pages and enjoy chapter 20 of her lovely Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
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... Elizabeth soon heard from William again in brief notes secreted in Mr Bennet's correspondence. His letters were always received with a good deal of eagerness by everyone ...
Find out how charitable Mr Darcy is, and how an experienced woman such as Mrs Gardiner instructs Elizabeth that there is no such thing as a perfect man in... chapter 19 of Malena's fabulous "Parson's Pleasure".
Rush over to the message forum, dear visitors, and vote for the Regency world Awards, an initiative of the Jane Austen Centre in Bath.
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... Fitzwilliam Darcy was completely unprepared for what followed. The sudden apparition of the object of his desire sent his emotions rocketing to Heaven and back ...
Here you go, dear visitors, a wonderful weekend treat! Chapter 7 of Malena's absolutely delightful "A Naughty Star" has just been posted on her pages.
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... The way to Longbourn had never been so difficult for Elizabeth to traverse. Hang these men's clothes! What she would give for her old shabby walking boots! These tall Hessian boots were killing her. ...
Here you go, dear visitors, for the enhancement of your weekend enjoyment chapter 6 of Malena's absolutely hilarious "A Naughty Star".
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... The sun was just setting when the two gallant gentlemen reached Pemberley grounds, one of them full of curiosity, the other one full of old memories. ...
If you have thought, even for one moment, Wickham a good character in this story, you will find out whether you were right... or wrong in chapter 18 of Malena's phenomenal Regency retelling of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
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... Rolling over, Joe Denny groaned and spit the dirt from his mouth. "Aw, what did y'have to go and do that fer?" he cried, fingering the little cut on his lip that had started to bleed. ...
It is with great joy - as well as a little sadness - that Mrs Darcy announces the posting of chapter 25 of Ellen G's perfectly wonderful western retelling of P&P "Silver Dust". It's the last chapter but... an epilogue yet to come. Stay tuned!
And, last but not least, don't forget to express your appreciation for Silver Dust in the special SD comment thread. You'll find the link to it on the bottom of the page!
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... Like a drag racer with a tank full of nitro, the brief personal exchange Delarango shared with Elizabeth green-lighted his creative energy and - 3-2-1 - he'd accelerated out of the start gate. ...
Remember that particular exchange? Of course you do! So, rush over to Lisa L's pages and find out which follow-up it will have in chapter 11 of her wonderful modern retelling of P&P, set in beautiful California: "Mr. Popularity".
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... The barbecue was in full swing. Charles and Jane manned the grill, stealing kisses and heated caresses on the wooden deck, mistakenly believing themselves to be hidden from view. Elizabeth puttered about her kitchen, chopping tomatoes, onions and mixing her signature vinaigrette. ...
On this quiet Sunday morning Mrs Darcy has finally posted the final chapters, 24-28 plus epilogue, of Ayden's fabulous modern retelling of P&P "Ebb and Flow".
Dear Ayden, I cannot tell you how pleased I am to have this all time favourite of mine on my site. It has been a wonderful sentimental journey. Thank you! :)