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winning historical romance author Julie Klassen tours the blogosphere February
16 through March 2 to share her latest release, The Secret of Pembrooke Park.
Twenty five popular book bloggers specializing in historical and Austenesque
fiction will feature guest blogs, interviews, book reviews and excerpts of this
acclaimed gothic Regency romance novel. A fabulous giveaway contest, including
copies of all of Ms. Klassen’s eight books and other Jane Austen-themed items,
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spinster. Her family’s finances are in ruins and the one young man she truly
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family optimistically pool their resources for another London Season for her
sister in hopes of an advantageous alliance. While searching for more
affordable lodgings, a surprising offer is presented: the use of a country
manor house in Berkshire abandoned for eighteen years. The Fosters journey to the
imposing Pembrooke Park and are startled to find it entombed as it was abruptly
left, the tight-lipped locals offering only rumors of a secret room, hidden
treasure and a murder in its mysterious past. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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past aided by unsigned journal pages from a previous resident and her own
spirited determination. As old friends and new foes come calling at Pembrooke
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Title: The Secret of Pembrooke Park, Author: Julie Klassen, Publisher:
Bethany House Publishers (December 02, 2014), Genre: Regency Romance/Gothic
Romance/ Historical Fiction/Austenesque/Inspirational Fiction, Trade paperback
ISBN: 978-0764210716, eBook ISBN: 9781441264824, Audio: B00QXKRDZ6: Rating:</span></div>
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seems to be struggling with self-worth issues. The boy she was grew up with—and
thought she would marry—seems to have fallen for her younger sister. The advice
she gave her father has landed them in financial ruin and now they are in need
of a new place to live. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a solicitor arrives offering use of Pembrooke Park, an abandon manor house—they
jump at the chance and Abigail now finds herself wrapped up in Pembrooke’s
history as well as the strange circumstances surrounding the family that abandoned
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Julie
Klassen’s novels are always a treated and I know that I will lose sleep when a
new one arrives. With that said, the start of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Secret of Pembrooke Park</i> was a bit slow as was the mystery.
While clues were scattered in early on to catch the reader’s attention, the
developing relationship between Abigail and Will took center stage until the
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liked the characters. I think that Abigail was one of my favorite Klassen
heroines. It was nice seeing her character arc as the story progressed. Will
was an interesting hero. He knew about the history and rumors about Pembrooke
Park and I was eager to see just how much he knew. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I loved about this novel—even though the plot ebbed and flowed—was the gothic
feel. Although it was a lighter tone, the gothic aspect—reminiscent of
Northanger Abbey—kept me reading to the very end. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Secret of Pembrooke Park was an intriguing mystery with a lovely romance. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fans of Klassen will be delighted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Julie Klassen
loves all things Jane—<i>Jane Eyre</i> and Jane Austen. A graduate of the
University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now
writes full time. Three of her books have won the Christy Award for Historical
Romance. She has also been a finalist in the Romance Writers of America’s RITA
Awards. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Learn more about Julie and her books at her </span><a href="http://julieklassen.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">website</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, follower her on </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Julie_Klassen"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">Twitter</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, and visit her on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Julie-Klassen/102060596587055"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">Facebook</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> and </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/928415.Julie_Klassen"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">Goodreads</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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celebration of the release of The Secret of Pembrooke Park, four chances to win
copies of Julie’s books and other Jane Austen-inspired items are being offered.
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lucky winners will receive one trade paperback or eBook copy of The Secret of
Pembrooke Park, and one grand prize winner will receive one copy of all eight
of Julie’s novels: Lady of Milkweed Manor, The Apothecary's Daughter, The
Silent Governess, The Girl in the Gatehouse, The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, The
Tutor’s Daughter, The Dancing Master, and The Secret of Pembrooke Park, one DVD
of Northanger Abbey (2007) and a Jane Austen Action Figure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enter the giveaway contest, simply leave a comment on any or all of the blog
stops on The Secret of Pembrooke Park Blog Tour starting February 16, 2015
through 11:59 pm PT, March 9, 2015. Winners will be drawn at random from all of
the comments and announced on Julie Klassen’s website on March 16, 2015. Winners
have until March 22, 2015 to claim their prize. The giveaway contest is open to
residents of the US, UK, and Canada. Digital books will be sent through Amazon or
Barnes & Noble. Good luck to all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">February 16<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><a href="http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">vvb32 Reads</span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
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<b><i><span style="color: #425839; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Why would a gentleman ask a lady to conceal their betrothal?</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #425839; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Jane Austen writes of secret engagements in more than one of her
novels, and in <b><i>The Secret Betrothal</i></b>, author Jan Hahn explores the
question of what would happen if Austen’s most famous heroine from <i>Pride and
Prejudice</i> reluctantly agrees to accept such a proposal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Secret Betrothal by Jan Hahn is one of those books where, as a reviewer, you
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betrothal with Wickham. Yes, dear readers, you read it right. Lovely Elizabeth
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P&P.</u></i></b> Those of you who are P&P purists who want Elizabeth
solely with Darcy may want to keep an open mind when starting the Secret
Betrothal. Elizabeth and Darcy do get their HEA, but there is a whole lot of
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admit, when I started the book I was a little skeptical. I mean really, who
wants to see Darcy’s hopes of winning Elizabeth’s hand crushed? I suppose the
evil reader side of me kind of wanted to see Darcy squirm a little—I know, I
know, I am sure vile emails will follow. But, admit it, you kind of want to see
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Not only does Hahn write outstanding plots that stay true to the core of
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adaptations, which is one of the reasons you should add her novels to your
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see that Darcy had a contender. And even more pleased that the contender was
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<em>Jan's first novel, An Arranged Marriage, won the award for Best Indie book of 2011 from Austen Prose. The Journey, published in 2012, was selected by Austen Prose as one of the Top Five Austen Inspired Historical Novels of 2012, and it won the Favorite Pride and Prejudice Variation/Alternate Path of 2012 award from Austenesque.</em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Consequences is a cautionary tale about the evils
of hasty judgment, revisiting Jane Austen’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pride
and Prejudice</i> and one of those pivotal moments when Elizabeth Bennet throws
away Mr. Darcy’s offer of marriage so decisively. What transpires from that
point is well known to Austen’s extensive readership, but what if even one
element in the chain of events in her novel turns out differently? Does
Austen’s happy ending eventually come to pass, or is the outcome more bleak? </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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her loved ones, Elizabeth does not reject Darcy, is she married to a proud,
arrogant, disdainful man who, as she feared, forces her to deny her own relatives
and thus condemns her to a lifetime of misery? Or does she find herself married
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Consequences by C. P. Odom, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Publisher: Meryton Press, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ISBN: 978-1-936009-30-5, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Published: December 17, 2013, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Trade Paperback, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How I read it: Trade Paperback sent via Leatherbound Reviews </span></span></div>
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Elizabeth rejects Darcy’s proposal and there is no turning back and no happily
ever after in sight. It kind of felt as though Odom wrote the first draft of
book 1, read it then decided the characters weren’t suffering enough so he
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book 1 had me wanting to chuck bloody thing in the bin and never see it again.
It was really a depressing little tale that had the characters of Pride &
Prejudice dropping like flies. You may need to keep the tissues handy when reading
this one. But I continued reading and thankfully book 2 was bright and sunny
and much more uplifting. I also really enjoyed seeing Charlotte Collin’s as a
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-12586295734013505392014-02-25T08:50:00.001-06:002014-02-25T08:50:14.179-06:00Thomas Lefroy’s sofa up for auction<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3-RoeXhF7Wv4zA-vbVaLkE3_CS6Oxwc7VQc1E9aY_Jpa_QO8mscs2hNv_5H0DVRcbj6LAVrqoPAl-rNUgpZFnO0jXA2mhO0ToPFOhBUcDYqKWDTofmzx4kcz8tS5isgyEYIu-XY7RPb1/s1600-h/article-2566832-1BC9084D00000578-893_634x481%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="article-2566832-1BC9084D00000578-893_634x481" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="article-2566832-1BC9084D00000578-893_634x481" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HsaJnm7er4A/Uwytnyy22LI/AAAAAAAAHus/8W28DWKspvU/article-2566832-1BC9084D00000578-893_634x481_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="356" height="277" /></a></p> <p>A George III mahogany framed sofa, thought to have belonged to Thomas Lefroy, a love interest of Jane Austen who many believe was the inspiration behind Mr. Darcy, goes up for auction. To read more about this interesting, and no doubt highly sought after, piece of furniture please visit <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2566832/Jane-Austen-fans-offered-chance-real-life-Mr-Darcys-sofa.html#ixzz2uJaOgCpB">HERE</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Until We Meet Again,</p> <p>Best Wishes,</p> <p>Angela</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-29011898690121195642014-02-19T06:00:00.000-06:002014-02-19T06:00:03.972-06:00Free Austen-inspired kindle books<p>I had a few minutes to spare again this morning, so I thought I would do another round of free Austen-inspired books for the kindle. (Sorry I don’t have time to search for other formats) Click on the title for the link to the e-book on Amazon.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AGyQ8TijdhQ/UwP0LvyLS1I/AAAAAAAAHtM/moTjZcsvusg/s1600-h/51quEyP6luL%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="51quEyP6luL" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="51quEyP6luL" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MxGVdJ6WBe4/UwP0Mk8aG-I/AAAAAAAAHtU/qXj69OFET-s/51quEyP6luL_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Brilliant-Life-Susan-Kaye-ebook/dp/B0059K0M18/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1392765780&sr=1-3&keywords=captain+wentworth">Shadows in a Brilliant Life by Susan Kaye</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUeU6SJqr5aCMwCGhiSlEWW1vuCS1FSfH85iFJdDIGMlIpeLVsYvjzrYIWX5DB7gLsyHYCYWaRGpyVDpmdWObiTPsquNz5rSS383klgnXXWfq0QxIosSnOyI-Hl1J4Ha1PBn_3_8fRTPG/s1600-h/51Pr5-ZIiRL%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="51Pr5-ZIiRL" style="border-top: 0px; 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background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="714Any7ZctL__SL1500_" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMwgnB0hEqWiIOaCGzyx8J6mgnSLK8Zuset0bIfm-i5bJsoOxDHiEQOW_nXVrrtjpLX5PkRQFGnTAsZ_vxWnz3bzoYaYQuGpYUkImefEaeztqFP7LNbYI0A-0FR7VGAHxiYOAMxkJMkDoZ/?imgmax=800" width="187" height="283" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Darcy-Waits-Pride-Prejudice-Assassinations-ebook/dp/B00F3T92RU/ref=sr_1_27?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1392767289&sr=1-27&keywords=jane+austen">Darcy Waits</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzm7pF0UyjkEjpl_wWJbdREyH65Cqh2LyukS1XUvBSBJcxof6n56b9X5Eh1SxDDfGGMDlefIQL0uhPjMiuXQPno0FW7k3n29ppG-AmWhz9fUPHU-NdFlEXaoaJ8VXTkpliaC98sBc6IPU-/s1600-h/713HjiVnt4L__SL1500_%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="713HjiVnt4L__SL1500_" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="713HjiVnt4L__SL1500_" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8030UkpLjPWO8ZHlouNKpAxG1j7J73beBi8YXbalXs9UIQ2oEeKH04QX9fZFBVIUYi2KXTuWhbLhp3Z8oqCFnXCX9vBidIKCathULr3vvXejSlWqlhLIrerqry8ddervGjwlsvWjJmDAV/?imgmax=800" width="190" height="288" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Waits-Pride-Prejudice-Assassinations-ebook/dp/B00F3DNOZW/ref=sr_1_33?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1392767405&sr=1-33&keywords=jane+austen">Elizabeth Waits</a></p> <p align="center">YA Novel</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbuKMxfZqnoiWUO3Lwp8qk9LikMjb0KoqkhxBo-gP54UxOMine8ZRr0efA5JBTy-0rAHP7P81UE7zClyyRlwLRqiKEwwS-QrmC65MNq9dZJKp7a3AT8ZSAg-RyytcjoWOYlgi01ru58vP/s1600-h/81G50ykfbSL__SL1500_%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="81G50ykfbSL__SL1500_" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; 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Click on the title for the link.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtW5FQUKRBEgYDp8nnuI-avLtOtal0veXULoufN05R-gs1VoZ0Lkwnmt5lcb_eqir_Bo0EBz2GSoKZLoXcrjvtNN6xEOjxvMK8lP7Ng58FzjuGN4hVPxkKbhRrcEgbRVf-7Xnr8TrgJ1J/s1600-h/818Ov5UIZkL__SL1500_%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="818Ov5UIZkL__SL1500_" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="818Ov5UIZkL__SL1500_" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_Ve8oi4Adys/UwNtP90UbqI/AAAAAAAAHr4/poEZ_8JmXGo/818Ov5UIZkL__SL1500__thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="155" height="244" /></a></p> <h3 align="center"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Darcy-Pemberley-Maggi-Coxon-ebook/dp/B00I9HJRJG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1392731014&sr=1-3&keywords=jane+austen+sequels"><font size="4">Elizabeth Darcy of Pemberley By Maggi J Coxon</font></a></h3> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2kSyCbZ1NrY1R-00equJ7lBu-bVbUkCHtvMHjWzuDT9pRBz5wTrExOs9bLU3fpIkE3N0Pkgrfe_7yulI5yriaDVAGDrymggg3hQWsh49LB4XbD8bt7vXd6xSRUlzP8Zj7Z-qUH3lflicy/s1600-h/A11qhnu9PwL__SL1500_%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="A11qhnu9PwL__SL1500_" style="border-top: 0px; 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margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="61tW40iT5yL" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3ydei0lrCnk/UwNtVLvjXAI/AAAAAAAAHs8/oRp_HGUEHVM/61tW40iT5yL_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Illustrated-Jane-Austen-ebook/dp/B00DOHLFZK/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1392732475&sr=1-2&keywords=a+jane+austen+education">Pride & Prejudice Illustrated Edition</a></p> <p align="left"><font size="6" face="Vivaldi">Best Wishes,</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="6" face="Vivaldi">Angela </font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-81164188930082461312014-02-17T02:00:00.000-06:002014-02-17T13:25:52.260-06:00Love at First Slight by J.Marie Croft<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EcFDSd46YuE/UwJiMsGGDHI/AAAAAAAAHrM/CNw3e0NDHtY/s1600-h/lafl%25255B2%25255D.png"><img title="lafl" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="lafl" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DcS7OoDwvDXLvIbDbzscadabvJJGldEfd3H5qSYB1yRYakfKRoTpRA9TqFy3mGBEcNgkEspmuDKUfy3BC0C3F4pg-2F7XTSWVFYlCMRKn5mfg2iYvxakRL92T6hytr5GF_NmpOPkgu_T/?imgmax=800" width="164" align="left" height="244" /></a></p> <p>It may not be universally acknowledged, but the unvarnished truth is that a young widow in possession of a good fortune is not necessarily in want of another husband. <br />In this humorous, topsy-turvy Pride & Prejudice variation, all major gender roles are reversed. It is Mr. Bennet’s greatest wish to see his five sons advantageously married. When the haughty Miss Elizabeth Darcy comes to Netherfield with the Widow Devonport (nee Bingley), speculation — and prejudice — runs rampant. <br />William Bennet, a reluctant and irreverent reverend, catches Miss Darcy’s eye, even though he is beneath her station. His opinion of her is fixed when she slights him at the Meryton assembly. As her ardour grows, so does his disdain. When she fully expects to receive an offer of marriage, he gives her something else entirely . . .</p> <p>My Thoughts:</p> <p>All Janeites know the tale of P&P by heart. Now imagine that dear classic retold with the characters swapped. Elizabeth is now playing the role of Mr. Darcy and Darcy is now one of the five Bennet boys whose father takes of the role of Mrs. Bennet. Sounds interesting? You bet it is!</p> <p>I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book, if I’m being honest. Occasionally, retellings can be a little out there and with this being a ‘topsy-turvy variation’, I approached with caution. But I must say that I loved it. There was not a single thing that I did not like about this novel. The gender reversal worked!</p> <p>The author’s sharp wit could rival that of Jane Austen, which made the book a pure delight to read. What I loved most about this book was the way it kept all the prevalent parts of P&P while incorporating the author’s own voice into it. </p> <p>Would I read this again? Most definitely! </p> <p>If you have ever watched (and loved) the BBC series Sparkhouse where the characters in Wuthering Heights are reversed, then Love at First Slight is the book for you.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9zdqqezDQxA93_CZOwWzuN2VNiAi1wcsyu0lM8aDZ0EXgh5c9JQvj7mcxXlb-EHyNmPd1A1yszelKsNP00Im9oOagCSP69tGqFxF6DC-P8triKOUOO_G5mOAELZtQsXgN_UNyPRICLc0/s1600-h/LaFS%252520Blog%252520Tour%252520Banner%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.png"><img title="LaFS Blog Tour Banner copy" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LaFS Blog Tour Banner copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YeLYAUOvx6w/UwJiPuRpN1I/AAAAAAAAHrk/uXs9FJMBPbI/LaFS%252520Blog%252520Tour%252520Banner%252520copy_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="148" /></a></p> <p><b>Blog Tour Schedule:</b></p> <p>2/17 Review at <a href="http://addictedtoausten.blogspot.com/">Addicted to Jane Austen </a></p> <p>2/18 Review at <a href="http://www.bestsellersand%20beststellars.com/">Best Sellers and Best Stellars</a></p> <p>2/20 Excerpt & Giveaway at <a href="http://www.everythingbooksandauthors.com/blog.html">Everything Books and Authors</a></p> <p>2/21 Review at <a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.wordpress.com/">Diary of an Eccentric</a></p> <p>2/22 Excerpt & Giveaway at <a href="http://forloveofausten.blogspot.com/">My Love for Jane Austen</a></p> <p>2/23 Guest Post and Giveaway at <a href="http://www.delightedreader.com/">The Delighted Reader</a></p> <p>2/24 Review at <a href="http://awordsworth.blogspot.com/">A Word's Worth</a></p> <p>2/26 Review at <a href="http://moreagreeablyengaged.blogspot.com/">More Agreeably Engaged</a></p> <p>2/27 Review at <a href="http://warmisunquausten.blogspot.com.es/">Warmisunqu's Austen</a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-35235339178358317102014-02-08T01:38:00.000-06:002014-02-08T15:39:04.190-06:00Mr. Darcy’s Promise-blog hop & Giveaway<p><font style="background-color: #ffff00">It was just brought to my attention that this post wasn’t showing up for some and only showing the title for the others, so I do apologize for that. I hope now that the problem has been fixed.</font></p> <p>I would like to Welcome Jeanna Ellsworth to Addicted to Jane Austen.</p> <p>I am so excited to able to share a snippet of chapter 1 from Mr. Darcy’s Promise with you. </p> <p>There are few things that I would like tell you about before I share chapter 1 with you. </p> <p>The first thing that I want to tell you, dear readers, is that for a limited time February 8-14 Mr. Darcy’s Promise will be available for .99¢ exclusively from Amazon and Amazon UK</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Darcys-Promise-Jeanna-Ellsworth-ebook/dp/B00DZGU6SW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid="><img title="mdp amazon " style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="mdp amazon " src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JVxTvNSVmbc/Uvaj8qvCDpI/AAAAAAAAHqA/6TL46s5kZlk/mdp%252520amazon%252520%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="172" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mr-Darcys-Promise-Jeanna-Ellsworth-ebook/dp/B00DZGU6SW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391895468&sr=8-1&keywords=mr.+darcy%27s+promise"><img title="mpdamazonuk" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="mpdamazonuk" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6_KY4VnbhPgYsO4eAaWmB7izutetWBYhQjxFbhn-I3BHMuvMj0gyqR1cekzWJ34avI_qGi-vGZa8n4bomy8kHiUvPwJY2id41Kcg8WhehjQiPCoHPl_GL9br0Cz-OOUDKskxucds5mOO/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="172" /></a></p> <p>Now for the second thing to tell you.</p> <p>If you do order a copy of Mr. Darcy’s Promise you will be entered to win signed paperback copies of Mr. Darcy’s Promise & Jeanna’s forthcoming release, Pride & Persistence.</p> <p>How do you enter?</p> <p>Send proof that you purchased the e-book of Mr. Darcy’s Promise for .99¢ from Amazon or Amazon UK during February 8-14 to jeanna.ellsworth@yahoo.com and you will be entered to win </p> <p>You have until February 18 to send in your proof of purchase. </p> <p>How do you send in proof of purchase?</p> <p>1. Forward your confirmation email or a screen shot or a photo of a receipt or you can even copy and paste the confirmation email in the body of an email then send it to <a href="mailto:jeanna.ellsworth@yahoo.com">jeanna.ellsworth@yahoo.com</a></p> <p align="center"><em><strong>Jeanna has kindly allowed me to giveaway a copy of Mr. Darcy’s Promise. To enter please leave your name and a valid email address as well as your format preference (Paperback or e-book). Winner will be selected on February 11.</strong></em> </p> <p align="center"><b>Chapter</b><b> 1</b></p> <p><strong>G</strong>eorgiana struggled again with her once strongly-held conviction that she was doing the right thing in surprising her brother at Netherfield. She looked across the carriage at Mrs. Annesley, who was quietly reading her book. Georgiana was never one to deceive anyone, and certainly not the companion who had been so kind to her. Her brother had taken meticulous care in hiring Mrs. Annesley, because of the disastrous previous companion, Mrs. Younge. She knew her brother blamed himself for the significant role Mrs. Younge had played in Georgiana’s near elopement with George Wickham just a few months ago. </p> <p>Georgiana willed herself not to think of that awful incident at Ramsgate. It had been meant to be a relaxing holiday at the shore, and she had been manipulated into believing that she was in love with George Wickham, all because he wanted her dowry. Just remembering the hateful words that Wickham spat at her once he learned he would not get any of her dowry made her shudder. Once again, Georgiana thanked God that her brother had surprised them at Ramsgate and that she had shown the forethought to disclose their plan to elope–– ending it before it happened. She remembered the fierce look in her brother’s eyes when she told him about Wickham. She did not want to see that look again. Georgiana took a deep breath to calm herself. She hoped she was doing the right thing in surprising him. She took out the letter she received from him a few days ago and reread the lines that had led her to make this decision.</p> <p><i>My dearest Georgiana,</i></p> <p><i>Things are going well for Mr. Bingley at Netherfield. He seems to be handling the responsibilities of running his own estate remarkably well. Country life seems to be quite acceptable to him. I too have enjoyed the hunting and grounds at Netherfield. I have met several amiable people here in Meryton, one of whom is uniquely lively. I find Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s wit engaging and a welcome relief to the exhausting flattery of Miss Bingley. I have had many occasions to appreciate her willful opinions, some of which have been aimed directly at me, and they seem to be shed as quickly as breath itself. Her mind is so intelligent and charming, that I must admit that I cannot help but listen as she speaks. I have never met a lady with such decided opinions . . .</i></p> <p>Georgiana folded the letter. He had gone on to ask about her studies and wrote wishes to see her soon, but it was the part about Miss Bennet that had intrigued her and made her deceive Mrs. Annesley in this way. He had never written of a lady before and he certainly had never expressed his admiration for one before. She tucked the letter away and regained her courage. <i>Yes, this is the right thing to do. My brother is in love and I must see it for myself.</i> The carriage turned off the main road and she could see a large stone building ahead of them. She would see soon enough what her brother thought of her arriving at Netherfield unannounced. </p> <p>The house was not as grand as Pemberley, but seemed large and pleasant. As they neared, Georgiana looked up at the beautiful ivy climbing up the sides of the doorway and around the corners of the building. On closer examination, she could tell that the ivy had recently been trimmed back. Perhaps it was encroaching where it was not wanted, just like she was doing now to William. Georgiana blinked back tears and tried to rally her courage again. She had come to see the lady who had taken hold of her brother’s heart. They exited the carriage and knocked on the door. Georgiana took one more breath to calm herself. </p> <p>As they were escorted inside by the servant, she looked around the vestibule. In doing so she caught sight of a young lady with brown curly hair standing in the doorway a few doors down. The lady smiled briefly when their eyes met, and Georgiana was somewhat shocked that the lady would even acknowledge Georgiana at all since they did not know each other. Georgiana heard her own name announced down the hall to her right, followed by jubilant exclamations from Mr. Bingley, followed by her brother’s deeper, more concerned voice. Both voices were rapidly approaching.</p> <p>Mr. Darcy took long strides out the study door and saw that it really was his sister, Georgiana. Why was she here? Her face showed concern when she saw him and she smiled slightly but somewhat nervously. When he had first heard Georgiana announced by the servant he was quite concerned. Upon seeing her appear healthy, although apprehensive, he relaxed a little. </p> <p>“Georgiana? Has something happened? Why are you at Netherfield?” Before he could finish the last sentence Georgiana ran to him and threw her arms around his neck. He embraced her tenderly and kissed the top of her head, but he could tell she had started to cry. “There now, Georgie, I am just surprised to see you.” He continued whispering comforting things in her ear, tucking stray curls behind her ear. It took several minutes of these ministrations before she improved. When the tears seemed to have subsided, he took her shoulders and pulled her away to get a good look at her. “It is so good to see you! I have missed you so much, but what has brought you to Netherfield?”</p> <p>“Were you not expecting us, sir?” Mrs. Annesley asked. “Georgiana told me you had summoned her!”</p> <p>Mr. Darcy looked at the embarrassment on Georgiana’s face and the shock on Mrs. Annesley’s face. He then noticed Elizabeth standing in the doorway watching the exchange. This was not the time or place to talk to Georgiana about her ruse. He was just so grateful to see her. “It is no concern! I will take my sister any day, any time! Come my sweet, there is someone I want you to meet.” He took Georgiana’s hand and led her towards Miss Elizabeth.</p> <p>Elizabeth had watched the warm welcome between brother and sister and did not know what to make of it. Mr. Darcy was so animated and caring to his sister. He had kissed her and embraced her so tenderly. This was not the prideful “Master of Pemberley” that had been introduced at the Meryton Assembly and had snubbed her for a dancing partner. And it certainly wasn’t the same aloof man who judged all those around him. She was quite baffled. She realized they were heading her way. <i>Surely he does not mean to introduce her to me? Mr. Darcy can hardly think well of me!</i> But just a quick moment later, Mr. Darcy had stopped right in front of Elizabeth.</p> <p>“Miss Elizabeth Bennet, allow me to introduce you to my dear sister, Miss Georgiana Darcy. Georgiana, I would like to introduce you to Miss Elizabeth Bennet.”</p> <p>Elizabeth watched an enormous smile grace Georgiana’s face and she saw a little something else in her eyes . . . mischief? She could not tell. She was so taken back by the warm welcome and change in Mr. Darcy’s manner and the hint of something else in Georgiana’s eyes that she almost forgot to curtsy. “It is a great pleasure, Miss Darcy.”</p> <p>“No, the pleasure is all mine. Brother, do you think we could order tea for all of us? The road was long and tiring.” As she had addressed her brother, she noticed that his eyes were fixed on Miss Elizabeth. He had a small grin on his face that lightened the creases by his eyes. She would have to watch closely to judge his feelings further, but at the moment it appeared she was right. Her brother loved Miss Elizabeth Bennet.</p> <p>Bingley spoke up from behind them. “Miss Darcy, I will ring for tea. Please, make yourself welcome in the drawing room.” He motioned to the room where Elizabeth still stood in the doorway. “I just have a few things to do to get ready for the hunting party, but I will be back shortly.” Bingley then motioned for all to follow Elizabeth into the drawing room.</p> <p>Darcy eyed Georgiana suspiciously. He watched her as she struggled to decide on where to sit. It wasn’t until Miss Elizabeth took her seat that Georgiana found one, which happened to be right next to Miss Elizabeth. It seemed a little odd to Darcy that his overly shy sister would chose a seat so close to someone to whom she had just been introduced, but he dismissed the concern immediately. He looked at Elizabeth who had already started up a conversation with Georgiana, asking about her travels, the weather, and even what musical composition Georgiana was practicing. He was in awe that they seemed to get along so well. He found he was content just watching them and thought to himself that he had never seen Georgiana so open and assertive. </p> <p><i>Why is Mr. Darcy staring at me like that? </i>Elizabeth felt quite uncomfortable under his scrutiny and with his strange looks. She decided she had enough and said, “Miss Darcy, I am so glad to have met you. I look forward to seeing more of you, but for the moment I must take my leave of you to attend to my sister.” She stood and left the room, giving Mr. Darcy her own strange look as she passed him. She thought she heard a chuckle from him which only added to her confusion as she left the room. Why was Mr. Darcy so altered with his sister? <i>Could I have been mistaken in his character?</i> Her confusion worsened as she exited the room.</p> <p>“Well, Georgiana! Now that we are alone, do you mind telling me why you felt the need to come to Netherfield and surprise me?” Mr. Darcy asked. Georgiana’s mood shifted back to the embarrassed and anxious state she was in when she first came. Mr. Darcy listened as she made excuses about how her studies were going well but she needed a rest; and then she said the air in London was too poor for her health. She had started on another excuse when Mr. Darcy interrupted her. </p> <p>“Come now, I am not cross with you! I just think you should have written with the news that you were coming. I would have let you come at any time, but what if something happened on the road and I had no knowledge of your travels? If you had left two days ago, you would have been caught in a terrible rainstorm!” Mr. Darcy knew just how long ago it had been because that was when Elizabeth’s sister Jane had arrived and taken ill while dining with Bingley’s sisters. The next day he was graced with the most beautiful sight, a rosy-cheeked Elizabeth. She had walked the three miles to Netherfield to look after her ill sister. Her eyes had been so bright from the exercise that he wanted to kiss her right then! Of course, he did not. But it was the first time he had ever experienced such an overwhelming impulse, and it had taken him by surprise. </p> <p>“I am sorry, William. I missed you. Thank you for not being angry with me.” She paused and then continued. “Why is Miss Bennet here at Netherfield?”</p> <p>Mr. Darcy brought his mind back to the present. “Miss Bennet caught a fever and cold two days ago, but she is recovering well.”</p> <p>Georgiana was even more confused. “But she did not look ill a moment ago.”</p> <p>“Forgive me, allow me to clarify. Miss Elizabeth Bennet is here to care for her eldest sister, Miss Jane Bennet. It is she who is ill.” </p> <p>That made more sense to Georgiana. It pleased her that Miss Elizabeth was staying here, for that meant she would have more opportunities to observe her brother in Miss Elizabeth’s presence. Just then Mr. Bingley returned to claim Darcy for the hunting party. He was followed by Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst, both of whom welcomed her profusely, already fussing over how grown up she was and how bright and cheerful she looked. Georgiana shyly greeted them and looked to William. She knew from experience that as soon as William left, Miss Bingley would let up, but until then she had to endure the constant compliments that always were said just loud enough for William to hear.</p> <p>Want to read more? You know you want to! </p> <p>For the next section please visit:</p> <p><b><a href="http://forloveofausten.blogspot.com/">MY LOVE OF JANE AUSTEN</a></b></p> <p><strong>Please stop by Jeanna’s website <a href="http://www.heyladypublications.com/1/post/2014/02/get-mr-darcys-promise-for-099.html">HERE</a> to discover a listing of all the participants.</strong></p> <p><strong>If you would like to read the first chapter of Jeanna’s forthcoming release, Pride & <b>Persistence (and believe me, you most certainly do!) Please visit the link <a href="http://www.heyladypublications.com/pride-and-persistence.html">HERE</a></b></strong></p> <p><strong>Best Wishes, Happy Reading, And Good Luck!</strong></p> <p><strong>-Angela</strong></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-3660927781501090662014-02-05T09:24:00.001-06:002014-02-05T09:24:13.563-06:00Winners of Alias Thomas Bennet<p>         <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQSwNIK5duv4IHu2try2NnkFvWHmhGIMSSOGCsW8GAgffzxMDoJutqnn47D7ZN76iHyFF8gtC2SHyr4k40zxE0ykhwcZpsV-cS71lBeiGoUTeL3o-XYOr_CaZZjB2RDhKakFYNeejowfS/s1600-h/Congratulations%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Congratulations" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Congratulations" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EI_07tj8y3_OFCcmTDwGsCjpblBiU-LcHgJlqgvXtQHwXE-puZPjz7457cRk95wBLDYXVNPoLro22mC4aVfB90yRoywNZ7NoxA5VzVaTBZC3QumMOqKj3ZM4o4fbcB26-6vN4iOL_GcV/?imgmax=800" width="310" height="155" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBNhbTCHeFpGRJGWWyRuoaJOEuRCWDn-IjX5H0XSFjko8VNHn6-PM5OoPio8ByR_o2ijkAjFmkmM5d8xArWsyRb6ZUPkrDVzx-y2Lny8sbSxKEKtMk1sL2cceUpF-8Jd7URjd0i7gOj2t/s1600-h/ATB%252520front%252520cover_500x750%252520correct_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="ATB front cover_500x750 correct_thumb[2]" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="ATB front cover_500x750 correct_thumb[2]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jw3IvsbdtBc/UvJXm2wzZiI/AAAAAAAAHoo/-jWqwKqZqa8/ATB%252520front%252520cover_500x750%252520correct_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="161" height="240" /></a></p> <p>Sorry for the delay in selecting the winners. I have been without internet more than I have had it do to the nasty winter storms that seem to be unending. </p> <p>On to the winners….</p> <p>Winner of the Paperback Copy is:</p> <p><cite><strong>Patricia Finnega</strong></cite></p> <p>Winner the E-book Copy is:</p> <p><strong>Monica</strong></p> <p>I will be emailing you shortly for your details.</p> <p><font size="6" face="Vivaldi"><strong><em>Congrats! & Best Wishes,</em></strong></font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Vivaldi"><strong><em>Angela</em></strong></font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-61893645216417959512014-01-15T09:49:00.001-06:002014-01-15T09:49:53.634-06:00Alias Thomas Bennet excerpt & giveaway<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8ESxH6bXl7zCWvAEEsMU5uWz58pfawT9xMD1n_xFEMqHBliQuuzYw2NvbetKf9IVF4zh_7HY3D3NcTfuRiOcxCqaEguSq9SOz4oUc22aElrDKC9TrGJ-M1EBFVE4vtL05bMVMgAWvj1M/s1600-h/ATB-Blog-Tour-Banner-300x180_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png"><img title="ATB-Blog-Tour-Banner-300x180_thumb" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="ATB-Blog-Tour-Banner-300x180_thumb" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOl8b4_VjsJpwOIIXFFBmGnK8BtMirXl141EMcWRgy094lQKJMGVqaLUNQWY03N_sK95C4VAQ3SegivhCb2JFL9G2IMQhTLNgEhUCH8IKApW9Vtana379VoTXtTAZubWNUyNgiEyS0yY98/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="148" /></a> </p> <p>This blog tour has been fun, and I appreciate bloggers like Angela allowing me to share my new novel on their blogs. <i>Alias Thomas Bennet</i> is a Regency romance that follows canon in Pride and Prejudice, while changing the character of Mr. Bennet to make him less indolent and lackadaisical. In no way does that make him boring, though! </p> <p align="center">_______________________ </p> <p align="center">But with a different Mr. Bennet, many things in Pride and Prejudice can change. Different Meryton assembly. Different Hunsford. Different Jane and Elizabeth? </p> <p align="center">I think this last excerpt will prove to be the most interesting of all. It’s from Chapter 24. Elizabeth is in London, staying with the Gardiners, while she purchases her wedding clothes. </p> <p align="center">~~~~ </p> <p align="center">Elizabeth was full of trepidation. She hoped her disquiet would go unnoticed by Mrs. Younge; she did not want to alarm the other lady. </p> <p align="center">Silently chastising herself for walking out without Roberts and Jenkins, she considered whether there would be anyone else nearby upon whom she could rely for assistance. She thought of the servant she had seen earlier and wished she had not walked so far. She considered grabbing Mrs. Younge and attempting to run away but discounted that idea since Wickham would surely catch them given their encumbrance of long skirts. At least with the other woman as witness, there could be no accusations of a compromise by Wickham. </p> <p align="center">“What a pleasure to see you and your companion walking out on such a lovely morning, my lady!” he said as he rounded upon them. “How fortunate you have found a place with such beauty for an early morning promenade. Tell me, do you think the city park measures up to the countryside?” </p> <p align="center">Elizabeth’s eyes narrowed, and she gritted her teeth. In spite of her fear, she was angry at Wickham’s gall. She was about to challenge his familiarity with country walks but then reconsidered her manners and dropped her gaze, for she did not want to aggravate him with any impertinence. </p> <p align="center">“I understand I am to offer you joy on your engagement to Mr. Darcy. He is a very lucky man to have won the hand of such a beauty,” Wickham said almost blithely. “He and I were good friends as children. Perhaps you can speak to him on my behalf since I miss his companionship deeply.” </p> <p align="center">He then turned his attention to the lady standing beside Elizabeth. “Can you introduce me to your friend?” </p> <p align="center">~~~~ </p> <p align="center">Mrs. Bertha Younge was an enterprising woman. She had done well in her current occupation, even though it was several steps below her prior work as a lady’s companion. Her only weakness was her obsession with George Wickham. </p> <p align="center">Claiming he could not live without her nocturnal charms, he had arrived at her doorstep the week before. She knew when she was being taken in; in all likelihood, a new scheme to gain riches or importance was on his mind, and he needed her to take a risk on his behalf. This time, he claimed that he had been ill-used and forced into hiding in the interminable warrens of London. </p> <p align="center">He did not even try to persuade; rather, he commanded that she discover ways for him to achieve his ends undetected, and to act on his behalf without his exposure. His cocksure nature angered her. </p> <p align="center">As usual, he promised a share of the proceeds. She hoped rather than believed that he would obtain the riches he claimed were there for the taking. He returned in the dead of night two days ago, demanding a report on her progress. </p> <p align="center">“There are two enormous footmen consistently attending the ladies when they make their excursions,” Mrs. Younge reported. “They arrive in Gracechurch Street before breakfast and do not return to Darcy House until all the inmates of the Gardiner home have retired.” </p> <p align="center">“Then it appears I need more than your feminine charms,” he said. “I need muscle. Anyone for hire in Seven Dials will do.” It was clear he was impatient by the way he issued orders to her. </p> <p align="center">She shook her head. “I cannot convince brutish fellows to help you in your enterprises, at least not without some form of payment beforehand. I promised them a reward once you become successful, but I was laughed at. It seems you have made a few enemies.” She knew he was desperately without funds at the present time, and he was not known for keeping his promises of future payment. </p> <p align="center">Wickham huffed and looked at the ground. She intentionally left a silence between them for a few moments. </p> <p align="center">“However, I did see a break in the times the guards were near Elizabeth.” That caught his attention, and he looked at her expectantly. </p> <p align="center">“Twice, she has walked out alone very early in the morning,” said she, “and returned before Darcy’s brutes arrived. Thus far, she has not yet been caught by any of her family or their servants. She chooses to walk in a park near her relatives’ home in Cheapside.” </p> <p align="center">She smiled inwardly as he brazenly outlined his strategy. He fancied himself a brilliant tactician, above all others in intelligence, but had no ability to take his own culpability for mistakes seriously and constantly looked for someone to blame. </p> <p align="center">This time, she would not be held responsible. This time, she would have the upper hand. There might even be a bit of revenge in it for his past history of using her ill. </p> <p align="center">_____________________________ </p> <p>I would like to thank Suzan Lauder for allowing me to post an excerpt of her book, Alias Thomas Bennet. </p> <p>Visit Suzan Lauder at her blog <a href="http://suzanlauder.merytonpress.com/">here</a> </p> <p align="center">About the book </p> <p><i><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZBR3V3cB9Sk/UtauHklt_3I/AAAAAAAAHlE/zGj66_nV9CE/s1600-h/ATB%252520front%252520cover_500x750%252520correct_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="ATB front cover_500x750 correct_thumb" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="ATB front cover_500x750 correct_thumb" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NSlgs3wH8EHDqfPhhv8HFOBZNw-GwLSeVh6Q1gKwEfIeSz5_x3wjAvwz4yHQaSbMImPLCKxB0tjgVGvLg1kbtnzb6DKiY9DOAYGhjA-ZtB3B6pKroXvqpCJdor0Tdp2SorvTRB5VafXc/?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a>…of most interest to Bennet was Mr. Darcy of Pemberley. </i></p> <p>When Fitzwilliam Darcy attends the Meryton assembly, he befriends a quiet, intelligent gentleman. In frequent visits to his friend’s home, he becomes acquainted with the Bennet family of Longbourn. Yet Mr. Darcy is distracted by a strange feeling of having met some of them before. </p> <p>This is a different Bennet family from the cleverly crafted one in Jane Austen’s <i>Pride & Prejudice</i>. This Mr. Bennet is a responsible gentleman who takes an active role in the education and upbringing of all five of his daughters, manages Longbourn to be prosperous, and displays loving guidance toward Mrs. Bennet—a gentle, caring mother and wife. </p> <p>There is a mystery lurking at Longbourn—a secret unknown even to Elizabeth Bennet—and Mr. Darcy is entangled in its extraordinary revelations. </p> <p><i>Who is Thomas Bennet?</i> </p> <p align="center">Giveaway Time! </p> <p>I have 1 paperback copy and 1 e-book to giveaway. </p> <p>Contest is open internationally </p> <p>To enter please leave your name and a valid email address </p> <p>Giveaway ends January 31</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-36012983769476917482014-01-08T09:34:00.001-06:002014-01-08T09:34:34.055-06:00JANEITES REJOICE! .99 cent Austen Authors e-book sale!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-llpfHvmPMJY/Us1v3rEIeTI/AAAAAAAAHhA/yFy6mFUeChM/s1600-h/99CentSale-588x1782.jpg"><img title="99CentSale-588x178" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="99CentSale-588x178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOfdt9t6BjAjdZACRpFVzjESa-Xw5wF7AH4cKHO9H76bxvc-ue7AVNVFLliS2MiB_c6hqO8q7YACeKVbWvvk4NSajHJwRY3F333kRw6vmrmSRKjm6VxfA5m2BiDH7iJZt82QMTL7Cp8mm/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="77" /></a> <p align="center">Over the years feeding your Jane Austen addiction can get rather expensive, so when a .99 cent e-book sale comes along, I’m over the moon. 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For the entire list, please click <a href="http://www.sallysmithorourke.com/janeites-rejoice/#comment-6132">HERE</a> </p> <p align="center">I know that I will be buying a few of these for myself as well as a few for gifts!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-66665177020114533742013-12-17T13:15:00.004-06:002013-12-17T13:15:36.103-06:00Free E-Book: Jane Austen and Food by Maggie Lane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What was the significance of the pyramid of fruit which confronted Elizabeth Bennet at Pemberley? <br />
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Or of the cold beef eaten by Willoughby on his journey of repentance to see Marianne?<br />
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Why is it so appropriate that the scene of Emma's disgrace should be a picnic, and how do the different styles of housekeeping in Mansfield Park relate to the social issues of the day?<br />
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While Jane Austen does not luxuriate in cataloguing meals in the way of Victorian novelists, food in fact plays a vital part in her novels.
Her mainly domestic plots are deeply imbued with the rituals of giving and sharing meals. The attitudes of her characters to eating, to housekeeping and to hospitality are important indicators of their moral worth. This culminates in the artistic triumph of Emma, in which repeated references to food not only contribute to the portrait of her world, but provide an extended metaphor for the interdependence of a community.<br />
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In this original, lively and well-researched book, Maggie Lane not only offers a fresh perspective on the novels of Jane Austen, but illuminates a fascinating period of food history, as England stood on the brink of urbanisation, middle-class luxury, and a revolution in the role of women.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-22455808220351690512013-08-23T13:17:00.001-05:002014-01-02T12:27:32.914-06:00Mr Darcy's Guide to Courtship The Secrets of Seduction from Jane Austen's Most Eligible Bachelor by Fitzwilliam Darcy<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sU3cW8OcHyQ/UhenTzSUgGI/AAAAAAAAGus/rYgvOWkmyF4/s1600-h/cover31664-medium%25255B3%25255D.png"><img align="left" alt="cover31664-medium" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WXnSuOBlMSU/UhenUQhkylI/AAAAAAAAGu0/f73pDkXZuGY/cover31664-medium_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="cover31664-medium" width="157" /></a> Inspired by the works of Jane Austen, the amusingly tongue-in-cheek <i>Mr Darcy’s Guide to Courtship</i> is written from the perspective of <i>Pride and Prejudice</i>’s Mr. Darcy and closely based on real Regency advice manuals. It is a hilarious and irreverent picture of the social mores of the period and of how men thought about women – and sheds amusing light on men of the modern age, too! Readers can dip into different sections for Darcy's views on a myriad of issues, including "What Females Want", "The Deceptions of Beautiful Women" and “Winning Their Affections, Flattery, Making Conversation, and Flirting!" Also included are sections written by <i>Pride and Prejudice</i>’s Miss Caroline Bingley and Mr Darcy’s correspondence with famous Regency figures including the Duke of Wellington.<br />
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<i>Title: Mr. Darcy’s Guide to Courtship: The Secrets of Seduction from Jane Austen's Most Eligible Bachelor, Author: Fitzwilliam Darcy, Publisher: Osprey Publishing, ISBN: 9781908402592, </i><i>$14.95, Release Date: July 23, 2013</i><br />
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This has to be one of the best books that I have read for while! I was laughing hysterically every time I read it. <br />
Every Janeite will be amused as Mr. Darcy lends his advice on courtship. My favorite section had to be the ask Darcy section, although the ‘What Females Want’ section was amusing too. This book is sure to please fans of Pride & Prejudice. <br />
I read the e-arc, although I am very eager to get my hands on the finished copy. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-67349766369118107042013-05-30T11:49:00.001-05:002013-05-30T11:49:54.215-05:00Reviewers Wanted<p><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4XHBSUzT2Z6GXtZaV0GBdTHNxMgXn4Z4KwOCytzjN8ESAqgspWrdLOWu-_UkhZXYchHOaDX971JjkotXGTqUT_HtJtHMzxETHCJkiKrSfDTlS0sFaNmbRJF64yqdEKYxoohx6zrVomSK/s1600-h/454%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="454" border="0" alt="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVqMBKGmt-Y6PQBlLmXL97ch_PO0i-1Y-i3LrtaPzy9dVwtdM8TsvjAG76KlmfoIbXY6ZzcL4S2-F-HhN-5ZZRSxMRGX4vER057Xp0KRLV8maF0rhnoanQQZlaFjrqlc2ISgy9c5iL1aO/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="163" /></a> </font></p> <p><font size="4">Do you love reading good books? Do you find yourself telling everyone you know about how good (or bad) the last book you read was? </font></p> <p><font size="4">If so, I have some exciting news to share with you. Our sister site Royal Reviews is seeking several new reviewers. </font></p> <p><font size="4">I have 5 permanent positions to fill as well as 8 Ladies in Waiting (guest bloggers) positions to fill. If there is an overwhelming interest in becoming a Royal Reviewer, either permanent or guest, I will consider those and may add more than just the aforementioned 5 permanents and 8 guests.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Here is a bit more about what each position entails: </font></p> <p><font size="4">Permanent Reviewer:</font></p> <p><font size="4">If you'd like to be a permanent reviewer you would be required to contribute four reviews every three months. Each review is to be done the week before it is due. A choice of genres and weeks is sent out well in advance and then you nominate which weeks you'd like to participate in. The reviews are spread out over different weeks and we will be specifically looking for reviewers who love historical fiction. You are also expected to respond to our lovely readers comments (especially when your reviews go up).</font></p> <p><font size="4">Guest Reviewer (Lady in Waiting):</font></p> <p><font size="4">Guest reviewers are required to do one review every three months. I also often call on Guest Reviewers to help out if I am short on reviews or someone is sick. Guest reviews are required to be completed and emailed to me the week before they are due.</font></p> <p><font size="4">To apply, please fill out the form below</font></p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGdEV0lJS09ySXBDZElzeFVPSVlkQ1E6MQ"><font size="4">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGdEV0lJS09ySXBDZElzeFVPSVlkQ1E6MQ</font></a></p> <p><font size="4">If you have any questions or are unable to fill out the form, please email me at:</font></p> <p><font size="4">becomearoyalreviewer {at} yahoo {dot} com</font></p> <p><font size="4">We look forward to hearing from you!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Cheers,</font></p> <p><font size="4">Angela </font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-60361363055887404192013-05-07T05:51:00.000-05:002013-05-07T05:51:00.181-05:00Tuesday Tea—Jane Austen TeaIY & Giveaway<p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Hello Lovelies,</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">I am bit late with posting—I was hoping to have it up last week, although the remodeling with a little awry when the contractors hammer when through the wall in the upstairs bedroom. </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">As this is Tuesday it’s time for a Tuesday Tea post and although I thought that I would mix it up and do a DIY, or rather a TeaIY, post. So here is a step by step process of how to make a Jane Austen-inspired Tea-dyed scarf. </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy"><u>What you will need:</u></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">1 White Scarf</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">An old pan or bowl</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Tea bags</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Liquid laundry detergent & softener </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Iron-on transfer paper</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Printer</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwJwuQ9pvsk0T_x5qZD5XH71qZjbD9IVUSbcXJMwK_oZxT1L0hobvTp6RfhGbwBcxCgYegpdB0Xp2wKWwOhGy6bjOYNcS0bIckkbpBrYt8z_ROMxv09imQOdeDRw4nPbz58c9hdpmYNDR/s1600-h/HPIM4233%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4233" border="0" alt="HPIM4233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0kKKtVtqGWsL_Sv7eenvqloLSUwfnKC3RviY4r0Jn2WU-E8P-1JJxoUmCQFlEuiMDO0o9JizO5okO6-_TadezURIzHxImZMVk6LYBnB0-B3LkQS_1weKYcvMn4lzrLe6KzUd7xWPqQ0D/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">First, find an image (or imagines) that you wish to use as well as your favorite Austen-inspired quote (quotes). Make sure to mirror the images and quotes so that when you iron them on they will be correctly positioned.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFBsWAa6GfTzeTUcKPQq_aJNU0eIzdg5pl-CA_iS5vSN_8dK6rx9FmRYDGmaqBQZbNjwtvm1oZSV2Fw2uu9q5B_x8o43SeMBZAfYP0IY-Yq-8Gt9B9vb3XoKeYQkbcsjvIoMu7r6EtJbW/s1600-h/HPIM4235%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4235" border="0" alt="HPIM4235" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IEPu6S3XahY/UYgYED8jLhI/AAAAAAAAGWk/AB-RgmXgndU/HPIM4235_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="215" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Print them out on Iron-on transfer paper and cut them out leaving only a small border around them. I found the iron-on transfer paper works the best if you have allowed the print-outs to cure at least over night before ironing them on to the surface. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC6yEnNPhJODmwO4z4nMv2xfzZRBXuUGswR7sqPWs2dSIXYIP7paanuqTMUMBhmmPs4EMDM15PUYgskxmcXcA7Seyl3dorzVeWpTthZaGqyOdeLRUymVwdInBEbtzLci6zz6mqoTKhrjh8/s1600-h/HPIM4227%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4227" border="0" alt="HPIM4227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvK_7Sram4Cdn_Xw6nrKwjXv61b31t8wWapVrGUUrcmp4OptZU1B2BZcz2lz53t5rkkSNOpN4tY9gCN35uto7yv2c3JZ_gfWqixJ3lkZmf2Pvcd56nDQx6IIdJh8qe-15UGaalGLcoIYu/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Wash and scarf according to manufactures directions.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DPvHGky-YMs/UYgYF3hxZ8I/AAAAAAAAGW8/qc8Rb9p1y7I/s1600-h/HPIM3940%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM3940" border="0" alt="HPIM3940" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2L1z0-YxsJ4/UYgYGOk23II/AAAAAAAAGXE/dj_Izs4clIA/HPIM3940_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Find the colour of tea that you wish to use. You may want to experiment on a piece of paper before hand to get the colour you desire. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qa6a77CFfRTT0uGGLuVvLcFhv6EWGZnrDOiRBoYQRBvu5SGabs8jPv0EaiG9vCLKQPC-zBs_OtapcmWDrUy0hU6cnaC_ri5ldxtfePzAsvdUFk_Q-OL5Vsr1faiPl649R_HJ7-mMXoh4/s1600-h/HPIM3949%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM3949" border="0" alt="HPIM3949" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eFWdJ4DfF-Q/UYgYHp5ZaMI/AAAAAAAAGXQ/aMq3a-vpzrM/HPIM3949_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> Colour were achieved by using the tea shown above </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">I used three Twinings English Breakfast teabags and steeped them in a gallon and half of boiling water for about an hour. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvzgZd2oC7P7NEW6-gm2QdQ7gZkAY8hnEsomN-qbtmR69u50IuU2UQf4qirFkpRQ4RlMStUWA7jSu9BDmWYPZ8wrgbzBtiZSZe-9cEHvNK_7XFknRf8KQBiXX6dpmurQvSEjNZi4nldvP/s1600-h/HPIM4229%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4229" border="0" alt="HPIM4229" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ClreqX93VY8/UYgYIie5N3I/AAAAAAAAGXk/l6dRn_OnVRU/HPIM4229_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Add your scarf to the tea. I dyed mine for about an hour, stirring about every ten minutes to make sure the tea dyed evenly.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EiN8--RW83U/UYgYJabgGFI/AAAAAAAAGXs/4ZR-HqiVM0c/s1600-h/HPIM4230%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4230" border="0" alt="HPIM4230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOB3LCD7S7lhVnOf-oE8IiM8mqP8Ip0oAj8ymSKXkSXph1chH_hIpCc2MPoiKqjoKcG0VxqM4xGAW71mp-CjEvQn06N0iHn6bo4JJczT0Yy04i1PS4Ip2hrScLiwW4NeM1IcfgUgpTK3mF/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Remove from tea, hand wash in cold water using a mild detergent then drain sink, refill, and wash using fabric softener to lock in dye.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jCb6v9HrEb4/UYgYKmU54xI/AAAAAAAAGX8/gsR8CC4lbV8/s1600-h/HPIM4232%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4232" border="0" alt="HPIM4232" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-30ZSWid0Bks/UYgYK3EjVJI/AAAAAAAAGYE/seBxYfBW9DE/HPIM4232_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Dry according to manufactures directions on scarf then iron. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vz5JW5ihH3Y/UYgYLwY_-UI/AAAAAAAAGYM/L-aak5D7dlQ/s1600-h/HPIM4237%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4237" border="0" alt="HPIM4237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieKyE2aMePTJlMkKBy4wBDai94HKRdSEBkl5DTQO-Q3AGHGzE0vLwK5G0Mrbkw9aGv86zzuPSDyR8V5MatxC34Ptf7Fz1Z8cZAh7pAyp52HQthLZVXYwv7n90Gtx6Jt5b7N4QA7WMk6Dop/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Follow directions according to your selected Iron-on transfer paper packet. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bkKBz7TOJRQ/UYgYM1GKDNI/AAAAAAAAGYc/BTotSouSlVk/s1600-h/HPIM4238%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4238" border="0" alt="HPIM4238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp45bvbMEjcekPfyW8Ue1Uv4EXDwBWARk0Wn9O2WECIzWYkree4igbU-d44wonEsoFiTwy3Ri2aCAkqn_KSkMF0vQRb5qUlQzgSUJEJCNyLTKb4bFrVScl8r7igKHth5HCmhAGWod2G112/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Enjoy! </font></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQL8o7SS1Uij6HuhRsuLfNI5N1A6hpu8BAKhNrSDUpXn0mI1Wz7QMlExk0WggxxE-NsA3-iF2U2t1g8zlnM359LyIYNRaU_qFbNx1YZIvihKfjb-WmubkCExzCvh9VYOtVA0Bli06owEy/s1600-h/HPIM4236%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4236" border="0" alt="HPIM4236" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QAO5mplCbRo/UYgYOoH38TI/AAAAAAAAGY0/BLK93JxtYh0/HPIM4236_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Have you ever made a Jane Austen-inspired DIY item? I would love to hear about your adventures in crafting. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wwKoyP5Ivzo/UYgYPOUgswI/AAAAAAAAGY8/j-ebai-KwD4/s1600-h/imagesCAXM6DBM%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="imagesCAXM6DBM" border="0" alt="imagesCAXM6DBM" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xx41BHHsumo/UYgYPpcPDcI/AAAAAAAAGZE/yUJGE8PhHVc/imagesCAXM6DBM_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" height="229" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">1 lucky winner will win a copy of <em>Austentatious Crochet</em></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Ends May 30</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy"><strong>Best Wishes & Happy Crafting,</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEC2TiVfKndZQnTJ3N4u80y6Xg51UjUxUCT135G-y64v2l82JyKSafOghlSHZoVlXrC4-ddZnUGk8b3Ppk8yzoHVn1DXCjCGQ2Et4ia7T3MRyZiHpxLQ9wUzXepRNFsVqQUssyJC8J768D/s1600-h/angela%252520new%25255B9%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="angela new" border="0" alt="angela new" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2qbSPZYYVWN1MbZauG8Xv47yUiR5gr0nCTaLU3k9zHIQsfhIiWAKqnYu1Ao4lxndCmhTb34p43hbhh6k-nj6VimtkM8kQsjtHboKoIAmJEoxBfUp5p_rwFBxO2UGmVsbhuwcoWCgkh5uw/?imgmax=800" width="240" height="156" /></a> </p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Whilst writing this post I was:</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Drinking: </font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pjiaVPjI7IU/UYgYQj4uqMI/AAAAAAAAGZc/SKy4oHU7Ydg/s1600-h/apple%25255B2%25255D.png"><font color="#000000"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="apple" border="0" alt="apple" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeQJzxUMAx2LPIicttEeQU5m7YadOmae11-Oxhl2Z9kx36ZK-XmN8mVDPQexONbyUkn7DE5Bdc2oQKSWijPVMOUGLVd9sGMo-Tf43jK06bfN-mhkAIhpG5V4bY9hIEmHwEyC0uznO-QAQ7/?imgmax=800" width="76" height="121" /></font></a> </font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Twinings Pear & Apple Green Tea </font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Listening to:</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ysRAenh756Y/UYgYRbL4epI/AAAAAAAAGZk/5GpJHkYun0U/s1600-h/time.png"><font color="#000000"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="time" border="0" alt="time" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-njykBvqtyzY/UYgYRv7Mh5I/AAAAAAAAGZw/lDPZfAAF2gA/time_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="90" height="90" /></font></a> </p> <p align="left"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Time by Rod Stewart</font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-75085724289636797492013-04-30T10:54:00.001-05:002014-01-03T13:10:21.628-06:00Tuesday Tea— London Fog<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Hello Lovelies,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">I hope you all are well! I thought that I would share with you some London Fog. </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbJu6U-FhN4ADGXM8Z0yQ4Ye8iRkZzXdXlZRAtbnA7_fIKgEriUW5dX2Xf7Tyg-OtluJVh1kPMzIoEvLeSD8LK2rqnOFy85l7nBQddRgA2fzo0j5Yt52l3Z0TINYUCTqZqU3vlEXxtcv7/s1600-h/imagesCAKDJI1E%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="imagesCAKDJI1E" border="0" height="174" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GiwoSePtxo0/UX_pOxCBfoI/AAAAAAAAGUc/CxIZhkfz3W8/imagesCAKDJI1E_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="imagesCAKDJI1E" width="318" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MOy6icrZYAw/UX_pPeqkshI/AAAAAAAAGUk/vNHGJsCQjz0/s1600-h/london-fog%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="london-fog" border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnXseKQFLew_kjpZtOFCVBm9jemVxF4jNBXa-oexR4P8I73OxaurPqrQM06AezlQIzvNpPbymhIJoQmX62HxLZjdgVu6WZyLkLTzKKOVtVoqbFHHrA7YQNGzxk8yyCcMoJWYCv7hQBivi/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="london-fog" width="310" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">No, not Fog in London, although the pictures I found whilst Googling the subject are rather pretty.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">I’m talking about London Fog Tea (or an Earl Grey Tea Latte). The drink originated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada although the creator of the drink remains a mystery. Fun Fact: The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's afternoon show <i>Freestyle</i> recently investigated the drink. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">While the drink has been happily served in corner teashops—and Starbucks— since 2004, I just recently discovered the drink whilst flipping through an issue of <i>Town & Country</i>. As I am always up for trying something new—and being a tea addict—I decided to search up the recipe and give it a go. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">First, let me give you the recipe. In the black font is the recipe I found via WikiBooks Cookbook. The red font is what I actually did. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Ingredients </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">16 oz of milk. (2% or whole) <span style="color: red;">½ Cup of 2% milk</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">1 shot of vanilla syrup per 16 oz of milk <span style="color: red;">As I don’t keep this on hand, I made my own simple syrup by heating ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of sugar on medium heat until the sugar dissolved</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">1 bag of Earl Grey tea <span style="color: red;">Twinings Earl Grey is my preference</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup boiling water <span style="color: red;">or as I call it: Put the kettle on</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Instructions: </span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva;">1. Brew a small amount of Earl Grey tea. Add about ½ cup of boiling water to a mug along with a bag of Earl Grey. The result is an Earl Grey tea concentrate. Let steep for 2-4 minutes to achieve optimum flavor. <span style="color: red;">I like my tea strong, so I fixed the tea first and allowed it to steep whilst completing the entire recipe</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">2. Heat up milk. Access to a steamer is preferred. <span style="color: red;">Another thing I don’t keep on hand—or have any desire to buy—so I heated my milk in the microwave for 15 seconds using a microwave safe container that had a tightly sealing lid—DO NOT PUT THE LID ON WHILST MICROWAVING—then I removed the container, put the lid on and shook it until foam appeared. I removed the lid, heated the milk for another 15 seconds, then shook it again until the foam doubled. Also, make sure the lid is tightly in place when you shake it or else you will be cleaning up milk from some really odd spots in the kitchen for a weeks</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">3. Add the vanilla syrup. (adjust according to taste) <span style="color: red;">I added a teaspoon of vanilla syrup while the tea bag was steeping then added the milk and foam</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">After a week—or two, but really, who’s counting—of failed attempts, I finally succeeded. What did I learn about making this drink?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">1. You really don’t need a milk steamer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">2. You have to shake, shake, shake, shake your milk container…then shake some more.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">3. If you like a strong cup of Earl Grey, add two teabags or use loose tea as the milk cuts down the strength of the tea.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">4. I have never been overly fond of using sugar in my tea, so the sugar in the simple syrup was a bit much for me, even with the strength of the tea and the milk so I ended up cutting the amount f sugar way down.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">5. Basically, when all is steeped and steamed, London Fog is just Creamy Earl Grey Tea, which you can find at a variety of shops that sell loose teas, with frothy milk.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Apparently, this trend has caught on as there are several other variations of this drink. Here is a list of a few other versions:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Winter Fog - A London Fog in which the amount of vanilla is reduced and clover honey is added to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Maui Fog - The same as London Fog, only substituting coconut for vanilla syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Cape Town Fog - The same as London Fog, only substituting Earl Gray with Rooibos Tea</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Sweet Treat London Fog - a sweet, simple, tea-less version of a cold London Fog, which is best served in a punch bowl, consists of chilled ginger ale and copious amounts of either lime sherbet or orange sherbet. As the sherbet melts, it gives the drink a foggy appearance (In my family, this was just called punch)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Dublin Fog- The same as London Fog, only substituting Earl Grey with Irish Breakfast Tea</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Fog on the Tyne - Variation on the London Fog. (Started in a Newcastle office when the Breakfast tea had ran out) a cup of hot milk, heaped spoonful of sugar, drop in an early grey tea bag and let it diffuse directly into the milk for 30-60 seconds.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Oxford Haze - substitute English Breakfast and Hazelnut syrup - first served at Shatterbox Coffee Bar in Victoria, BC in January 2013</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Have you tried London Fog? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva; font-size: medium;">Best Wishes & Happy Sipping, </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEius_P1cvAUP_j8vXKbLQUhgV5KqiiIihNhCb01xGRyJKZ4NVEJtTTtqz9oDQ3KvUNM3QIc60uJvcbrArbnmbXFLLJRdVZIjZ1mKc0osi6rIP0AngbNOL7zZ__llc9aSFbEpHdMZ_vQ6-iG/s1600-h/angela%252520new%25255B4%25255D.png"><img align="right" alt="angela new" border="0" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hAO7aK3haKkqOAopbMwvag_Bb8x3ipQJ0vwioMtWa6u_YHzqUB200q-CweSgVaFa3xTWaOaY5D2skeAdXywbGjULlw279CPhIImVanmdQ4W9pioV1b0K7Wb_-CMvy1wxin1kVw6zfJXO/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="angela new" width="240" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-85579685666859312972013-04-29T06:55:00.000-05:002013-04-29T06:55:00.564-05:00Discoveries & A Giveaway<p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjfi4ssTclDXLk7zFtmLHEnWkKoB67fR3EVbm6UUuvd5-mhV4irztBdfDvx9TO2d05zBCP-zExpMY9ZaHvcKnWzRqd2GPqBD8QHH45guoDRoa-4dIC6EtUbBkHRvub6-O4BQIGFO8fTB4/s1600-h/491px-Morning-dress-Ackermanns-ca1820%25255B11%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="491px-Morning-dress-Ackermanns-ca1820" border="0" alt="491px-Morning-dress-Ackermanns-ca1820" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKX1hqYL1L_mBHEO3_yv2hzie2ZRL5w7JZBNUTL6aPE4x6cBI2G6QRUsKcPghDskDqH6ndZGr6pK_wEibW3CiPk3Dx4B4ZyAlVx5bQp3-Ops5ip_BwigISTyy7AImdPtMPZ61dbGgtrl1i/?imgmax=800" width="200" height="244" /></a>Hello Dearies (yes, I know, I have been watching too much  Once Upon A Time)</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">I hope this post finds you all well. </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">Okay, so I haven’t fallen down a rabbit hole nor have I found the door that Amanda Price went through that leads to Longbourn—but I am still looking for it and if you find it, please let me know! I could a break from reality right about now. (If you haven’t watched ITV’s <i>Lost In Austen</i>, I highly recommend giving it a go. Plus, my last comment about the door to Longbourn will make so much more sense and have me sounding less like a rambling loon!)</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">I have however been enduring a rather lengthy round of home renovations, which is still ongoing—and seemingly unending. While the renovations hindered my posting for a bit, I am finally able to get back into blogging and I must say I am quite excited because I have so many amazing things to blather about—and give away—in the weeks to come. </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">For this post, I thought I would blather a bit about what I have been doing during my absence from bloglandia. So, why don’t you sit down and enjoy a cuppa tea while I ramble on for a bit and if you are patient, I promise there will be a lovely giveaway at the end! </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">Here are a few things I discovered:</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t5iXaNK9MJA/UX1Gq5eskPI/AAAAAAAAGQ8/58R9pRHw92A/s1600-h/mys.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="mys" border="0" alt="mys" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lTFM1LAukAC7ahm19cSkEfBNKrR8nS48cIZP6B6V-p_QlZ5SKOV3n3ZOJ9u1DBJt02dSYE0I87PyGPivlF-gLiBaaFdBBi0VCuAqx3kTr0XB5yA4-bkJPJ7hKeKeiVoyL-yZ7TJ3s3Jt/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="154" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">1. I love cozy mysteries—I suppose this should be called a rediscovery of sorts as I was an avid reader of these in the past—and I have just discovered that there are <i>several </i>cozy Jane Austen mysteries that I haven’t tried yet. So next time I am at Barnes & Noble I will definitely have to buy a few of these.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizL2VgFkyEmxmG3jWYGZQLKdcEAxCr2VIda-lpI-D1G1WwMdWGfzfUllWNwaLVhC5mPjLlmzxFs_YWpgM1_9omEnviZ4ks7QntvIaKeAHi_maymtjcxR3_8kLUJRAhUlu5Tz4CXfqS_mlQ/s1600-h/HPIM4612%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4612" border="0" alt="HPIM4612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7I0tB0z0Rmyy0TLSZ6kebJ2KD8ut_eRw4FQkFw2UfbhZ5D_krS7ZxHLXjK40bYspW9NRINEubE6OsXiZOecc9eszGsghPU_IO9Nu0rv0bhe4xuYRN-wOrk6sG3MX19YgqSgjJjKAQVvl/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="179" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">2. London fog tea and I have finally—after several unsuccessful attempts—mastered the art of making it (a post will be up tomorrow)</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w8TJWda5s5A/UX1Gs46p4vI/AAAAAAAAGRc/cDWKbiqBdfw/s1600-h/imagesCAI0ZRAK%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="imagesCAI0ZRAK" border="0" alt="imagesCAI0ZRAK" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnvWo9Cw52GhOHIIIM86S7w4abW21sq7AceSEylOnBQmoviMRwNbjtVnQmyVrgk0I5DIAnzEsP_pa7L69EmEVAfuSurEkCXJblCehyS6kmdkFtRa8573JqS3uOqO6JDHgWcLl75NoFeER/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="170" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">3. Ripper Street—another way to feed my Matthew Macfadyen addiction plus the series is amazing.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6M69IkrVSKPRX88EO72WkzlJs3Err7exZVQhhu3uyaff8YBgICqDCtBvYH1OeXWYWh-08IyeBdESlYs5IQj6kTKmzPMRW3ODsCvcATWruwGNf0zNdZqS3mU3ATnd6rb9My28VqYe02-U/s1600-h/reno%25255B1%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="reno" border="0" alt="reno" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-orziGbIg_KY/UX1GvJENloI/AAAAAAAAGR0/b-W_hGhLTN4/reno_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="163" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">4. Renovations really do my head in. I am a bit obsessive compulsive when it comes to the organization of my bookshelves, so the fact that all my books are boxed up is driving me mad.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFciOGHznj8wCbuM69TC8MCQteez3x7Xe1eUPWfuCC1XEjTtErTB2MsYlu61wyaodp5CO0z_f_gCuC4uAnHe-V-p616YsPD4kfXReHkGvMFkR7c0qqaXCeCStRj246-akLim9pHEHnEoyL/s1600-h/HPIM3120%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM3120" border="0" alt="HPIM3120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDEU95Kodi4R1XebuQ-lxWxJKOOLFgcyuvKvxZwUhELM4CPZEWjCw9XacqUeB4RtoMewvl-KntPP7vkIUtZzETuZec5X5mhOQ422qn-uOLCJwoylv08o82kVhiIL3Lk4io_NfQ0ZLnN-D/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">5. While I love reading fiction, I need to read a healthy dose of non-fiction and there are some interesting non-fiction books floating around about Jane Austen and the time in which she lived.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSSbnka001QvJK5lAbdkFoXa6KMIrLoqHYMBmlk27GIRNUKbTB7oJprONGLSbeZa421DTZRZmo-5Whj4p7H0d7C_31gag5aCh_on9pq368eTA1cxVQBcckTtKa50osW1JeNcPja-gvAiE/s1600-h/250px-Parades_End_main_cast%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="250px-Parades_End_main_cast" border="0" alt="250px-Parades_End_main_cast" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-01B5IOVqkns/UX1GxIPtJZI/AAAAAAAAGSU/vauOclT2aBA/250px-Parades_End_main_cast_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="139" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">6. Parade’s End—The five-part BBC/HBO/VRT television miniseries with the highly talented Benedict Cumberbatch staring as Christopher Tietjens, although sadly I missed a few episodes but at least I have an excuse to buy the DVD when it comes out.</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhQ7KAZZOa7G5Jwn_nEwUpCMhvvbDbDQAl-yE1K1X6Skx76_SyLLqkG2VrDleXDy7tn3wFRUBr8NwnlXJsISHwmI53IhcU92CP7YB_wtPxGbMb5-l-K7F5V0sT9nHTzCd4ctkvxpPouh5/s1600-h/a2ja%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="a2ja" border="0" alt="a2ja" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLosGpHiBVvkQS7YIv6Ofld_hwxMzZv4ZcqsF3OvlzwA-TDEnayurjK24jRRtL_JeYUVIv_PaJMN18tRrUdZFJq5z_l7KljBYFb8L-oh4ddcZetEwNYHMdqg0bpOxhUI5P_uUbIVTXnNA/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="89" /></a> </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">7. No matter where you go Jane Austen Addicts are <i>everywhere</i> and some interesting conversations can spring up, even the blokes get involved from time-to-time.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQesj8DKY8YDl1keM0-xw9ZTI3oW2PyaNr1iQj71QhstcfcHCN3OJRHYLFys7xyeh8_Whk68yBJA2CNMdC1Il2iteU98ZJlkN_Xl8h5UV8daoWygpK0jZ_9d8Z5sKDbmsAsBxOdj4ZsPMO/s1600-h/HPIM4229%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4229" border="0" alt="HPIM4229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6pDSCFO6zSRegrbX2eiEIBLMyh2jxB4EXIw-gLe7xsV2x6mh15vfmnlfh22fPIuBCWikiQ1aMqGpyED2GCd-ZZB0hHZ2qlOmi5dS2FWicrk9m6X_4mgGpMj2qfFvlFWg6jSQYxo0wB-F/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">8. DIY Jane Austen crafts—not only do they feed my Jane Austen addiction, I find crafting to be relaxing (more to come about my adventures in craft land)</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRd_EHPzgKgWgnMFWyR9F19m-OE_vgiv3cHkE_pEXL-9qRhThjC2suUjsCryQTh0-E7mnugAsKn91OX_tLEHXjRaGqu3dEUEL-eHxOk8ooHgu3NrNA87K-0Y13hS2FB66SGFco82hsVyUD/s1600-h/imagesCAZ33I7F%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="imagesCAZ33I7F" border="0" alt="imagesCAZ33I7F" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TA2QpssQpV4/UX1GzVGbMmI/AAAAAAAAGTE/GRfYLYh1iuQ/imagesCAZ33I7F_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="127" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">9. The Lizzy Bennet Diaries—it’s not something that I would want to watch all the time but it helps pass the time when you’re waiting in line. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-r1KuOGq54_U/UX1G0E5qzwI/AAAAAAAAGTM/OYU-AAcNJ9M/s1600-h/sheep%25255B1%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="sheep" border="0" alt="sheep" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgUfWgTFkTyHEiLXj4wKRTmZ3OmjkjUoWsEaZaGm0Soz4kWuoB1mburIOT6Mu5rGNgoEedKIMhT-zqUttyOUNXETysDDMySUz9qQFeztqcU-bGDp3smmQKn5Tdx8u1uqytVu3SxoFjgipB/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">10. More people than you realize name their pets Mr. Darcy—I even discovered a person who named their entire flock of sheep after Jane Austen’s characters. I must say it’s a bit odd to be going down the road and see an advertisement saying “Come Pet Mr. Darcy”.</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CdnMF_cMrsI/UX1G1cAbTaI/AAAAAAAAGTc/wWqwqpynBMs/s1600-h/giveaway%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="giveaway" border="0" alt="giveaway" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_KaAMuYSp7g/UX1G1w0af6I/AAAAAAAAGTk/XD-xmtQ6iHI/giveaway_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="240" height="49" /></a> </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">And now for the giveaway! </font></p> <p><strong><font size="3">What have you recently discovered or rediscovered? Leave a comment and you will be entered to win a complete hardback set of Jane Austen’s novels. </font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaff8LfCqbRgxqukhrlPYMlIDLah6bURs6R45sgYu5Oyo-LIA2lZaXbwxMGbC_O8nWJhrxrs7uNZ3gocX4koe6sVL2mKi8M0KRPzNWz7Q4Yc1dtAcvRBK8bbAePbOpGTTQWq08_WpnrIUV/s1600-h/th_imagesCAZ14I24-1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="th_imagesCAZ14I24-1" border="0" alt="th_imagesCAZ14I24-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I2lCNIxuHFE/UX1G2tO_-mI/AAAAAAAAGT0/ZOclNPwb9tM/th_imagesCAZ14I24-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="163" height="164" /></a>  </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE </font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Ends May 20</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="3"></font></strong></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">Best Wishes & Good Luck! </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iec2oDNP90I/UX1G3N5JX9I/AAAAAAAAGT8/TsInelklyD8/s1600-h/angela%252520new%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="angela new" border="0" alt="angela new" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JZdlm1536ME/UX1G3le_vfI/AAAAAAAAGUE/afTekAsZ_bE/angela%252520new_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="240" height="156" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-13751882368936054542013-03-28T05:14:00.000-05:002013-04-01T08:57:42.749-05:00Wuthering Nights by Emily Bronte and I.J. Miller<p><em><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70whv4Hniw7WTkvsG98i7NawnY19MTHoKirfmATNFfplbq7-ZKLwXyAu_DRZ7SyZ7hMjOYTPOiknV25anwSGjX08GYZuzRWde7zBk-0nQjIq7A8y1QK2Fuundh2KSe1MN_6Wkx7ErDGPV/s1600-h/imagesCA7XGYPA%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="imagesCA7XGYPA" border="0" alt="imagesCA7XGYPA" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ArXhHyCfJoM/UVM3SuDS5WI/AAAAAAAAGIE/w-yJkLhQ81U/imagesCA7XGYPA_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="159" height="244" /></font></a><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"> WUTHERING NIGHTS</font></strong></em><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"> </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"><em><strong>Romantics everywhere have been enthralled by Emily Bronte's classic novel of the tragic love between beautiful, spirited Catherine Earnshaw and dark, brooding Heathcliff. The restrained desire between these two star-crossed lovers has always smoldered on the page. And now it ignites into an uncontrollable blaze. In WUTHERING NIGHTS, writer I.J. Miller reimagines this timeless story to reveal the passion between Catherine and Heathcliff--in all its forbidden glory.</strong></em> </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy"><em><strong>Set against the stark, raw beauty of the English moors, Heathcliff, an abandoned orphan, recognizes his soulmate in wild, impulsive Catherine, the only woman who can tame his self-destructive nature. And Catherine cannot deny the all-consuming desire she feels for him, despite his low birth. Together they engage in a fiery affair--one that will possess them, enslave them, and change their destinies forever... (taken from publishers website)</strong></em> </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Book Details: </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Title: Wuthering Nights, Author: Emily Bronte and I.J. Miller, ISBN: 9781455573028 </font><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, Formats Available: e-book released January 29, 2013 $3.99 Trade Paperback will be available April 23, 2013 $14.99 How I Read It: e-book from Publisher via NetGalley, Rating: Wrong, just plain Wrong</font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">My Thoughts: </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">First Thought upon finishing the novel: What did I just read? </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Obviously, I knew that this was an erotic retelling of the beloved Bronte classic, Wuthering Heights so I was expecting some steamy scenes between Heathcliff and Catherine, Heathcliff and Isabella, Catherine and Edgar, even possibly Hareton and Cathy. </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">What I wasn’t expecting was the following: </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Mrs. Linton (as in the mother of Edgar and Isabella) and a servant— Not quite so shocking and actually would have been a bit funny if the servant would have been Joseph. </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Heathcliff and Nelly- Seriously! Seriously? Seriously!—I could see Nelly and Hindley having it off as the 1970 film adaptation explored Nelly have feelings for Hindley but Heathcliff and Nelly…I don’t think so. </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">Heathcliff and Isabella and Nelly in Heathcliff’s dungeon of dirty tricks—This was so out there in left field that I skipped over it </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">While this claims to be a retelling, I found that the characters are mainly comprised of Mr. Miller’s reimagining of them, which, in a sense, has stripped them of their original qualities. It’s almost as if I have fallen down a naughty rabbit hole where the essence of Wuthering Heights has been made into a topsy-turvy porno. </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">As a lover of Wuthering Heights, I was curious to read Wuthering Nights. I truly wanted to love this book, or at least like it, and while there were parts that I liked such as Hareton and Cathy’s story being told at the end of the novel, I found that this was not the book for me. </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">I have to say that this was the worst book that I have ever read. I.J. Miller has taken Heathcliff, the idyllic Byronic hero, and turned him into a perverted nutcase that holds no trace of Emily Bronte’s Heathcliff save for his name. Perhaps Mr. Miller should reread Wuthering Heights and realize that Miss Bronte relied on the atmospheric moods of the tumultuous Yorkshire moors to tell the story of Heathcliff and Catherine rather than a dirty dungeon of doom. By taking out the atmosphere of Wuthering Heights, Wuthering Nights has lost its core. The only way for me to describe this book is 50 Shades of Wrong… </font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">There are some books that you wish you could unread and, for me, Wuthering Nights is one of them. </font></p> <p align="left">**review also posted on Royal Reviews </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxoGZliuA1cZ9lvgHiyvpsaSECEnq-Wx1gOhVtvzbTV3lxCSjxFNhKqLd0JEzyUaGEXUafGlpSlpUQi9pMuFap5f_SSz5-DqT65i64tUBVOnHhuifZSwhSy3sM4YptMZP5KUyTY1rRTD3/s1600-h/Angela%252520Atja%25255B11%25255D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Angela Atja" border="0" alt="Angela Atja" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Efn7XciwQbE/UVM3TT93_OI/AAAAAAAAGIU/EGRc36j_n90/Angela%252520Atja_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="240" height="162" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-11625758664321873032013-02-19T10:46:00.001-06:002013-02-19T10:46:57.199-06:00Jane Eyre Dvd Winner<p> </p> <p><strong><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibA6IdGtVsFXplELBrG5wnEFn8mpSZjNJvsfK4DGHRNIBjJMWz15xFxsGXkkFyce_IcQRLzsvHn3d6Gb-rP2NZlwmpyMoBEX1y1TCU9fkIyOpO48gIaCMkhSkjQJJWu0yDxpo3Kq_mNQsA/s1600-h/Congratulations%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Congratulations" border="0" alt="Congratulations" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjHkhGzNiRHZgVU9PAc5XlVz-UrvZCVpS5NSRBsqxxcDV7QnZxV9KHF3NQwjP5-lYk0_GR3RvvH883whto7yaJ9UsVJnSPm6cvPvQb4eYiQzPJJmXbq_z0eiG2EGvVAYuOyD6MpCnuEHaz/?imgmax=800" width="369" height="97" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Tz5Q4gEK7pC41HRDCJ1qlYtN_NyyqWJ4Ix7gSZuGSRdPsHtpyAJOkhMWkdwMXULx8UvOEtm862h1XuQkcdT4_h8odI2ALS9DzdZA_90A0YjkIcwZWhTHQxOCcb5OSBmBB9tTctUYd2_i/s1600-h/HPIM4268%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="HPIM4268" border="0" alt="HPIM4268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAIJKNErsnY2VF_qySPckVX9r3niJALFgeIlm0hdKC1-TYNp0POcgBknKfLFZ3bui_ATpZOkRKHK-Rx6ypNc3nBVamW_jkD5qU8_Kzrkc56X1IrKXsl1iyuwoD2qc3Y0BIae5Kq2g8W_tJ/?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a> </font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">The winner of the1969 adaptation of Jane Eyre is Diane D. Congratulations, I will be emailing you shortly. </font></strong></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sdTdj3f-StY/USOsfpnRI2I/AAAAAAAAF_I/VetX10V1eJo/s1600-h/Angela%252520Atja%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Angela Atja" border="0" alt="Angela Atja" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_gqH3MrkRj9igoJYz1-K0aluQpvD0xrHMZTy7HlkadI8ASiKqUQqUMn4Dub4zeul-E1kio6UjasWBQ7jP14MtfHQcM7n1lNlp-apjsvsaq3J5l0kZWWDJwPia5dIgCM_m74JqFIvZhxA/?imgmax=800" width="240" height="162" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-39660197259287333222013-02-12T06:51:00.000-06:002013-02-13T08:06:50.776-06:00Jane Eyre DVD Giveaway<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-79PoQFCiAdE/URlL4p5KUaI/AAAAAAAAF64/9zPLcFi2rgk/s1600-h/giveaway%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="giveaway" border="0" alt="giveaway" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-e6TPSsEbZ84/URlL5PBqgFI/AAAAAAAAF7A/0gzW2ISotDA/giveaway_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="319" height="73" /></a> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">When I am not devouring the work of Jane Austen, I am reading/watching Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. And since Valentine’s Day is approaching on the 14<sup>th</sup> and my birthday is on the 19th, I thought this would be the perfect time host a few giveaways.</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">The first giveaway is the 1969 adaptation of Jane Eyre. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MMrQPpCoiLg/URlL5Sx-tVI/AAAAAAAAF7I/w4qTisVz73I/s1600-h/HPIM4268%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="HPIM4268" border="0" alt="HPIM4268" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-piXzMsfkLcI/URlL508TNwI/AAAAAAAAF7Q/BItkHHUm4h4/HPIM4268_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">Charlotte Bronte’s classic Victorian novel comes to life under the skillful direction of Delbert Mann. Adapted in the Masterpiece Theatre style of television. Susannah York stars as Jane Eyre, the orphaned girl who secures a position as a governess to the ward of Edward Rochester (George C. Scott), lord of an English manor called “Thornfield”. When Jane and the moody and tyrannical Rochester fall in love and agree to marry, his dark and sinister past comes to the surface and crashes down on both Rochester and the innocent Jane. (from the back of the movie cover) </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">As this is a Region 1 DVD, the giveaway is only open to residents of the US and Canada. </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">Giveaway Ends, February 17. </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">To enter please leave your name and a valid email address </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">Just for fun: </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">Do you have a favorite movie version of Jane Eyre? Was there a certain actor/actress that embodied your version of Rochester/Jane? </font></p> <p align="right"><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">Best Wishes and Good Luck,</font></p> <p align="right"><font size="4" face="Monotype Corsiva">Angela </font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-44466185869895779322013-02-11T12:58:00.001-06:002013-02-11T12:58:28.291-06:00Monday’s Wonderings…Miss Austen’s thoughts on Richard III<p><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L5XEQlK1gAQ/URk_QhR1f5I/AAAAAAAAF4c/BgLCohGcALI/s1600-h/Monday%252527s%252520Wonderings%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="display: inline" title="Monday's Wonderings" alt="Monday's Wonderings" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUK-S3XYWYTiBeBQZ361obp_Go8iTEyWUH9ybMSkK6uTwgmySBKHtqWyYEjQOYwx1S41vlvC9L-zvnL7K4P6LHBtH2IUkjKKI1txdaTx_pCO8Mb3cVtKmU2tgDzrQZ96MpxsxXbiXzFF9/?imgmax=800" width="376" height="108" /></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD">Jane Austen…The Young Historian</font> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Wdoh83KSvqtQiwcRkHHSWEYptlsH7QT5Kxxl8Fe8-GYZJNtjiyc3Yvfvxs-LxBuWAtdFAZE91ejryij9H7nrYX5UIZ7_wt2aBKyzYgn1-GS3m9d8DNOOIhyluxkyXjhzX3EIJQMFch1g/s1600-h/Richard_III_earliest_surviving_portrait%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Richard_III_earliest_surviving_portrait" border="0" alt="Richard_III_earliest_surviving_portrait" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlihE0Nd_b9qszJ02sB7fiwtMQ74OrnfBxsTEoN-ESCi-yOZ6wrMRbpYZrw8PYImJKzUx1fLypBUF9TsBzRttDhFgT7jkOouzhhCghgNS1rZ1jp69p8AUSn4LglzhCOqfpTnlkQgWXiDJ/?imgmax=800" width="182" height="244" /></a> Earliest surviving portrait of Richard III </p> <p><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD">When it was announced on September 12, 2012 that a skeleton had been discovered in the ruins of the Greyfriars church I was ecstatic. I waited, impatiently, until finally on February 4, 2013 the remains, through DNA analysis, were identified as Richard III. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD">As someone who has devoted many years studying this period of English history and the life (and death) of King Richard III, I was thoroughly and utterly excited to watch this historic discovery play out. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD">Being a Ricardian, I am of the belief that Richard III was innocent of the accusations lobbed against him. However, there are many who believe him to be the villain that William Shakespeare portrayed him as in his play <i>Richard III</i>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD">Richard III, like Henry VIII, is a one of the few English kings that people continue to have differing opinions about and at the age of fifteen Jane Austen voiced her opinion about the late king in her piece of juvenilia, <i>The History of England</i>, dated 26 November 1791. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Lucida Calligraphy"><em>Richard the 3d</em></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Lucida Calligraphy"><em></em></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Lucida Calligraphy"><em>The Character of this Prince had been in general very severely treated by Historians, but as he was a York, I am rather inclined to suppose him a very respectable Man. It has indeed been confidently asserted that he killed his two Nephews & his Wife, but it has also been declared that he did not kill his two Nephews, which I am inclined to believe true; & if this is the case, it may also be affirmed that he did not kill his Wife, for if Perkin Warbeck was really the Duke of York, why might not Lambert Simnel be the Widow of Richard. Whether innocent or guilty, he did not reign long in peace, for Henry Tudor Earl of Richmond as great a Villain as ever lived, made a great fuss about getting the Crown & having killed the King at the battle of Bosworth, he succeeded to it. </em></font></p> <p><i><font size="3" face="Lucida Calligraphy"></font></i></p> <p align="center"><i><font size="3"><font face="Lucida Calligraphy">-The History of England from the reign of Henry the 4<sup>th</sup> to the death of Charles the 1<sup>st</sup></font></font></i></p> <p align="center"><i><font size="3" face="Lucida Calligraphy">By a partial, prejudiced, & ignorant Historian.</font></i></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_nmFV9frcG8/URk_SuTf0nI/AAAAAAAAF48/akwIpjCewPE/s1600-h/page9full%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="page9full" border="0" alt="page9full" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PzwXwTxaQdM/URk_TOgj1WI/AAAAAAAAF5E/gRXyu7v1Hg8/page9full_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="220" height="270" /></a> A page from the original manuscript of The History of England referring to Richard III as well as a miniature watercolor representation of Richard III painted by Jane Austen’s sister, Cassandra. </p> <p><i><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD"></font></i></p> <p><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD">To view, and read, the original manuscript of Jane Austen’s The History of England, please visit The British Library’s interactive online Gallery </font><a href="http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/austen/accessible/introduction.html"><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Maiandra GD">HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Mf7TdTcKde5cbJAymv1LiGg43kWyTVJSlrr1kDkUCtk_mdWZIEbnBd-efFLQuj3iAO4qnyLgzHnVS_lQVbZriSmwSBCz6pA1uFgdV0liYobX56NAJu5qB14QIuWzeoWcxzwy_P1sokfT/s1600-h/160754079-1-778x437%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="160754079-1-778x437" border="0" alt="160754079-1-778x437" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dFweHUSSAAM/URk_Tzx8TDI/AAAAAAAAF5Q/VSJfnqmxRaM/160754079-1-778x437_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="139" /></a> Facial Reconstruction of Richard III </p> <p><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD">Whether you are a Ricardian, or one who adheres to Shakespeare’s portrayal of Richard, or one who has just discovered Richard III, I encourage you to explore the following websites. (<u>Please note that both websites show photographs of the remains of Richard III. I would recommend checking out the content of the websites before allowing young children to view them</u>)</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Maiandra GD"><em>The University of Leicester’s website: </em></font><a href="http://www.le.ac.uk/richardiii/"><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Maiandra GD"><em>The Search for Richard III by the University of Leicester</em></font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.richardiii.net/"><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Maiandra GD"><em>The Richard III Society</em></font></a><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Maiandra GD"><em> </em></font></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCb4ZaqlempIjBdVEanxGDHki9LvPUXQh_NM7YZ2b2qZ4MkRo3fkEl7rI0jWUQV5TDt4d70CxTgcYVTkI9gNrg_2S96H_121TNpE5XcvL2BEzue_KlJRc040T6yJwBxSgqqp5WdIgLR6rZ/s1600-h/Angela%252520A2A%25255B9%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Angela A2A" border="0" alt="Angela A2A" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ClpX7LGTOCE/URk_U2L7plI/AAAAAAAAF5g/JAA9DmJ7QOA/Angela%252520A2A_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="240" height="162" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-87404733079396837792013-01-23T07:15:00.000-06:002013-01-23T07:15:00.499-06:00The Phantom of Pemberley: A P&P Murder Mystery by Regina Jeffers<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tWZoUF3_2r4/UPhqaNbH57I/AAAAAAAAFzU/H_4US5iWOaQ/s1600-h/imagesCAZHXN7S%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><strong><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="imagesCAZHXN7S" border="0" alt="imagesCAZHXN7S" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cmFbyyvJAsU/UPhqafUGkiI/AAAAAAAAFzc/JnZXPev9aC4/imagesCAZHXN7S_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="158" height="244" /></strong></a><em>Happily married for over a year and more in love than ever, Darcy and Elizabeth can’t imagine anything interrupting their bliss-filled days. Then an intense snowstorm strands a group of travelers at Pemberley, and terrifying accidents and mysterious deaths begin to plague the manor. Everyone seems convinced that it is the work of a phan-tom—a Shadow Man who is haunting the Darcy family’s grand estate.</em></p> <p> <br /><em>Darcy and Elizabeth believe the truth is much more menacing and that someone is trying to murder them. But Pem-berley is filled with family guests as well as the unexpected travelers—any one of whom could be the culprit—so unraveling the mystery of the murderer’s identity forces the newlyweds to trust each other’s strengths and work together.</em></p> <p> <br /><em>Written in the style of the era and including Austen’s romantic playfulness and sardonic humor, this suspense-packed sequel to Pride and Prejudice recasts Darcy and Elizabeth as a husband-and-wife detective team who must solve the mystery at Pemberley and catch the murderer—before it’s too late. (from the back of the book) </em></p> <p>Book Details:</p> <p>Title: The Phantom of Pemberley: A Pride & Prejudice Murder Mystery, Author: Regina Jeffers, ISBN: 978-1-56975-845-8, Publisher: Ulysses Press, Format: Trade Paperback, $14.95, Source: Received from Author</p> <p>My Thoughts:</p> <p>A winter storm forces Pemberley to open its door to a slew of eccentric characters. Although the storm is not the only thing that the Darcy’s have to worry about, a mentally disturbed person is intent on making Mr. Darcy suffer. To do that, he knows that he must destroy Pemberley, one death at a time. </p> <p>Ok, where to start… </p> <p>I was intrigued that this was a P&P murder mystery. The way the plot unfolds and the mystery unravels gave it a CSI feel with Darcy playing detective—did I like that aspect? It was okay, but I will not wax poetically about it. Plus, I knew who the phantom was from early on.</p> <p>The characters…well…since Pemberley became travelers rest there was an overflow of characters. Some were intriguing and added substance to the plot, while others seemed to be placeholders until something of interest came along. </p> <p>The romance. Someone is creeping around Pemberley and Darcy and Elizabeth still find time to jump into bed. Seriously, I mean like every few pages they are tumbling into bed. It felt really out of place and a bit odd considering there is a murderer on the loose. <strong>Spoiler alert: Highlight to read</strong> <font color="#ffffff">Even Georgiana finds love in this book. And guess who it is. Colonel Fitzwilliam. Disturbed by that? Yeah, I was too. </font></p> <p>While I enjoyed Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, this book wasn’t nearly as thrilling. </p> <p>Buy or borrow? Definitely borrow this one. </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPsX1VY4m8yf0xFXwE39nPYpc84-UCyAD-7xjxchgLOkSKKH6xDjSYV-SKL9n7FI6hKRdeZinD-2MNXwm4uzqXXU4XzeGoyR1ZP9HOUf0hV5KSVkwTdpxxxbqVJNK_p0tfPKd2I7Kv-b08/s1600-h/Angela%252520A2A%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Angela A2A" border="0" alt="Angela A2A" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WqN4TdSycWH6V4mgSB5Aga6H6ZJOpGYvyUAae9phVoYALftm5U-4NWR0IjgjDZIAHoxQx8DOEsJL6pZ6CJQ-t2936XrCj8DwlSQbGq3rhbREkBR0Ki-Xn_AeSfptqoXLA06NVFJjNdFh/?imgmax=800" width="240" height="162" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-42074832888541722112013-01-16T06:50:00.000-06:002013-01-16T06:50:00.068-06:00The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer<p align="center"><strong><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41qg8GZpQbu68Uwx9puST9nh7WS23xEA458L3e7ip0w41GLiGPowe9AUjBWrImmiNf2SFcmQ2UHyeFnCQOXOH6nL-lCSvhlGXooSHIjIYrhTHO9QpRd2EZaW3otOKtoEUu5CaKbcfMfqY/s1600-h/imagesCAXBNN40%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="imagesCAXBNN40" border="0" alt="imagesCAXBNN40" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifiEYi3WSKmDxcF_MKODxL_tRQjUrD_mZ1TIkNObO48vR_mPxBA4b0-akUHKUB1spIKnCHUsXt1RJCSXM8TU8stJDWLgNU_oLJIosV6RSMXbIPUlHmRCWXacwShmmpsvU0DTVA9T-kXMrY/?imgmax=800" width="168" height="244" /></a> A DARING ESCAPE</em></strong></p> <p align="left"><em>Penelope Creed will do anything to avoid marrying her repulsive cousin. Dressed in boy’s clothing, she’s fleeing from London when she’s discovered by Sir Richard Wyndham, himself on the verge of the most momentous decision of his life.</em></p> <p align="center"><strong><em>AND A HEROIC RESCUE</em></strong></p> <p align="left"><em>When Sir Richard encounters the lovely young fugitive, he knows he can’t allow her to travel to the countryside all alone, so he offers himself as her protector. As it happens, at the very moment Sir Richard could use an escape of his own…(from the back of the book)</em></p> <p><strong><em>Title: The Corinthian, Author: Georgette Heyer, ISBN: 978-1-4022-1769-2, Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca, Format: Trade Paperback, $13.99, Source: Personal book collection, Rating: 4.5 Crowns</em></strong></p> <p><em>My thoughts:</em></p> <p>Penelope Creed will not marry her fish-faced cousin. She has decided that she will make her way to her childhood friend who she believes will marry her. Escaping out the window, she unexpectedly lands in the arms of a Corinthian. </p> <p>Sir Richard Wyndham is a true Corinthian who gives Beau Brummell a run for his money. Inebriated and in need of an escape from a forced marriage he discovers what he believes to be a young boy dangling from a sheet making his escape from a window. However, he soon discovers that Pen is no boy but a very intriguing woman and he is determined to aid her on her journey.</p> <p>Throughout their journey they endure a carriage wreck, Pen befriends a thief, they discover a missing diamond necklace, and find that someone they know has been murdered. </p> <p>Filled with wicked wit and delivered in a cunning style, The Corinthian has become my favorite Heyer novel. While Pen is a bit young and naïve, I found her to be endearing and quite entertaining. She was so eager to have an adventure that it became infectious. Richard was an amazingly portrayed Corinthian, he fit the bill right down to boxing at Gentleman Jacksons. Charming and sophisticated with just the right amount of rogue, Richard was a fun read. And I loved the way his character came off. </p> <p>The only problem I had with this novel was that it ended way too soon. It truly was one of those novels I did not want to see end. Fans of Jane Austen will delight in Heyer’s Regeny romps. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYN8GzVt2i2bjFP2sh4hYELOSLcYAW5wkFz4X6xrofdX7QMPVS_P7DF82u1Pfk5y2ZePNIyiWvL-Jy7qsZHy7qokk07v9i8qJAWYVdKREpePz9FBZJ9OZpuijqQqmA7eL0Sy79BwdrSnGF/s1600-h/Angela%252520A2A%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Angela A2A" border="0" alt="Angela A2A" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_eJvLLBjH2Q/UO8bwoxpdMI/AAAAAAAAFpQ/8Hs264svWfU/Angela%252520A2A_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="240" height="162" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341426921294114626.post-56366113610162589612013-01-05T17:07:00.001-06:002013-03-27T08:28:23.088-05:00The Sunday Salon…Winter Reading<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">There is nothing better than a hot cuppa tea and good book (and a pair of fingerless gloves) on a cold winters day. And I must say, I am tired of the snow and ice and more ice although it has offered the perfect opportunity to curl up with a few good books and catch up on my reading. (It wasn’t like I was going anywhere) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPxR4YVRWP98LG7tD6tsT2psJISZUJYP-S85OXTCKPp9B2NMsuYfd71X5vYEnhyPXUs0eR6Q_4M73sekWH8f54q1JIXfneXNJVZ80w9lRe5x3ly95caYldbZkXn2i9AWiVLvDZJGZgJ8n/s1600-h/imagesCAZHXN7S%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="imagesCAZHXN7S" border="0" height="108" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Bxr_j8KJYsc/UOiyAs76zLI/AAAAAAAAFe4/Pd-Tm6qqIiI/imagesCAZHXN7S_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="imagesCAZHXN7S" width="72" /></a> I finally finished The Phantom of Pemberley by Regina Jeffers (review to come) as well as a rereading of Darcy and Fitzwilliam by Karen V. Wasylowski. Both books were definitely unique takes on P&P and I had immense fun exploring the worlds they created. I had intended to start Sons and Daughters, the follow up to Darcy and Fitzwilliam, although I forgot to pack the book. (They need to make a suitcase just for books, if they already have one I need to find it.) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I did manage to bring along The Journey by Jane Hahn (review to<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukCwuANVIKA0dLmSwVURIUOJdq-PTGUMvaDDnt_0n6T0c9ysdUBvMiJinIxf4UvN3nxQoU9ZWL3kF7EHPhYrFPiR_wMZNxhYArsc1ggiLmlUhHyFRe00waDHewoj6pPz24YfnspTtkT2y/s1600-h/imagesCAN83LLC%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="imagesCAN83LLC" border="0" height="97" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3MUekeoT278/UOiyBptzwCI/AAAAAAAAFfI/PbLAHx2i4W4/imagesCAN83LLC_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="imagesCAN83LLC" width="69" /></a> come), which quickly became one of my favorite P&P retellings. The Watsons has finally been checked off my tbr list as I read it for a Jane Austen course a dear friend is teaching. Sadly, that was all the Austen-inspired novels that were in my bag. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtk50ymlLJ1pnunFlG5ENJM1RuqjbQqDuiptxXSHQnAMbyDlBWT6hrF0JJbbOcBOyRTEOAt-rS-1YC_XXNFE5WkTrRhp2HEQ4MeFbbocnMEDAW16h0YLGvm8l3aYe9hKRTwHnqXefwZxp/s1600-h/imagesCAIC4THV%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="imagesCAIC4THV" border="0" height="88" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wOimxvhVfpk/UOiyClv_TiI/AAAAAAAAFfY/ZGIPTNAIjlM/imagesCAIC4THV_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="imagesCAIC4THV" width="64" /></a> However, I did manage to m<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGatOrYvotSWMFADNk7abt1O2pdHJOZrUOUq96oU-BoZu7XSKJNtc4BNuEzOZzi_kZkBRXFS5-b6F49Lee_pFXFPa-aHqE1BOWoR4qAVdoyxZBbHiCCwxJZw8M3lMQqxhKw83azivKJdw/s1600-h/imagesCAXBNN40%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="imagesCAXBNN40" border="0" height="106" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cO9n3OfBtFY/UOiyDpIfB4I/AAAAAAAAFfo/6kn1ct9lkhw/imagesCAXBNN40_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="imagesCAXBNN40" width="79" /></a>ake a dent in my Georgette Heyer books. I started and finished The Convenient Marriage, The Corinthian, and a rereading of Sylvester (I also listened to the audiobook read by Richard Armitage for the tenth time). And I am currently reading Cotillion. (reviews to come)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiceMj6E4LMGsln1xwStJI_m2SUZK_GcthoKuNGBHQLpxOhbJ9-Gb6OKBws2709rBd318WFhnAD_D6Tdv872yiCcfl6G_E5o6k3KhW7NCb5rQQiPzbPvxwNzR4NlmsbNF5JqZ82AIxg1KlW/s1600-h/HPIM4195%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="HPIM4195" border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsSknmQL5p3Ld29qwTzn0_bZKs5QSiVhEN4eAnvImA_H-kfEDBv5Ok7C9Ku01nYxq4KPMQ-1d2q02Jpdh2OxehMaHAXaPMzkMSbYDC-qdhaYRJP06LQ-xFNNOMjEgPNVQPNOUSB45MxY-/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="HPIM4195" width="244" /></a> I am hoping to read through the rest of my Georgette Heyer books (I have 5 left to read as well as a biography of the author) then start North and South. I also have a few new Austen-inspired books that I received in a book gift basket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Have you caught up on your tbr list? </span><br />
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