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Re: Double Trouble Part 8 - 4 weeks ago

Poor Andrew! I do hope Felicity manages to give him a hint or two. I am afraid though that if Felicity doesn't make up her mind which of the two brothers she likes better there will be trouble indeed. I hope she soon finds out whether she prefers Albert or Andrew.
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Marry in Haste - Chapter 22 - 5 weeks ago

Chapter 22 Sarah was thoroughly enjoying herself. Mr Taylor, whom Lord Edenthorpe had introduced to her as one of his closest friends, was a pleasant dancing partner. He was about his lordship's age, owned a small estate nearby, and his family had been friends with the Edenthorpes for as long as he could remember. “Then you are well acquainted with my husband?” Sarah asked. “Not as well as wit
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: Regency Dress Wot I made (sort of) - 5 weeks ago

I agree, we need a pic of you wearing it! Lovely dress! *envy*
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: Double Trouble Part 5 - 5 weeks ago

Hmmmm. I still think I like Andrew better. This was my favourite bit: Felicity laughed. “No, you are as alike to me as ever. I have the benefit of just having left your brother and sister, and am quite confident Sir Albert could not have doubled around somehow to meet me here. Besides, I recognise your horse.” Well, he WAS asking for it, wasn't he? ;) Looking forward to him and Anne visiting
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: Cambridge and Oxford - 5 weeks ago

Oxford for the arts, Cambridge for Science I think.
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: Charles swayed by Caroline? A fanfiction myth? - 6 weeks ago

I don't think it's said in the book which university Bingley went to, if any. But for the reasons I mentioned in my post, it would have made sense for him to go to either Oxford or Cambridge - I'm sure his father would have wanted him to, and he could certainly afford to send him there. I just don't see him as someone who feels the necessity for getting much of an education. ;)
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: Charles swayed by Caroline? A fanfiction myth? - 6 weeks ago

Sandy C Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Don't really think he would have abandoned her at > all and he might have had a comment or 2 here and > there, but if he was mature enough to graduate > from university, he should have had more sense to > see how his sister(s) acted and how they treated > others. > A bit OT, that, but do we know he gr
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: I HATE rewriting - 6 weeks ago

I do get some good ideas while doing housework, too! And they do seem to evaporate before I can put them into writing. There was a time when I would have story ideas while dropping off to sleep, and then in the morning I couldn't remember... That has stopped though, for which I'm glad because it used to annoy me.
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: *shrug* - 6 weeks ago

Same here, usually it's the characters who do whatever they want to. Remember Horvath? He started out as a minor hero's sidekick and didn't stop pestering me until he had a story of his own. OK, that WAS his character of course, he wouldn't put up with just being a sidekick, not him! He had plenty to say on the subject. The most difficult bit for me is when the honeymoon is over, so to speak. I
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: The Brighton Effect - Chapter Eleven - 6 weeks ago

I agree, younger brothers stand in constant need of being taken down a peg or two (says this eldest sister). And don't worry, Shem, you're an excellent author, and I'm enjoying both your stories very much. Also - yay, Ash has come! :D
by Ulrike - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Welcome back, Kressel! :) - 6 weeks ago

n/t
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: Double Trouble Part 3 - 6 weeks ago

Twins! I've got to admit I didn't see this coming - but then neither did Felicity. ;) Looking forward to Felicity's visit - let her give Sir Albert a piece of her mind. (Oh, and I think I like Andrew better.)
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: Double Trouble Part 1 - 8 weeks ago

I for one am glad you wrote yourself into a corner. ;) Looking forward to seeing more of Sir Albert, or whoever the young man was. Felicity needs a break from all those harps, horses and hounds. (loved that one, can you tell?)
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: The Perfect Match Epilogue - 8 weeks ago

Well, I'm glad everyone got their just deserts - lol at Lady Wilmott ending up with the perfect daughter-in-law! And I'm looking forward to Double Trouble. Who is that mystery gentleman?
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Well, I needed a break from all those Roman emperors... ;) - 2 months ago

n/t
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: Livings in the Church and the Function of Bishops - 2 months ago

During the Dissolution of Monasteries, monastery land (and, presumably, any kind of monastery property that could be turned into cash) was handed over to Henry VIII's pals or, more frequently, sold by him to whoeveer had enough money to afford it so he could finance one of his projects. So my guess is this is how the right to appoint priests came into the hands of landowners, and once they had it
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: The Perfect Match Part 26 - 2 months ago

His lordship is way too smug for my taste but my guess is he'll have a bit of a shock next chapter. So will Amelia I think. Will Rupert come to the rescue? Oh, and it's almost over? Sure you don't have another chapter or Ten up your sleeve
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: Livings in the Church and the Function of Bishops - 2 months ago

From "What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew": Some livings were "within the gift" of the bishop. Such a living, called a "collation", could be bestowed by him unilaterally, and its incumbents were called "rectors" and received all the tithes. Other parishes, however, were administered by "vicars", who were entitled to only part of the produce, the so-called "small tithes", because these
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: Livings in the Church and the Function of Bishops - 2 months ago

Maybe this will help?
by Ulrike - Tea Room

Re: The Perfect Match Part 24 - 2 months ago

You mark my words Amelia. He will be there. If he isn't he will have a good reason for staying away. (And wouldn't it make her think if he wasn't there? Honestly, right now I cannot decide which of these possibilities I'd prefer. ;))
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: The Perfect Match Part 23 - 2 months ago

Agnes Beatrix Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Peter did stand up to his mother after all, > although he does seem to idealize his mother and > the fact that he doubts Amelia rather than allow > for his mother's more serious mistake is boding > ill. True; when he told Amelia that she must have been mistaken about what his mother said I thought "Now
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: The One Where They All Anticipate Their Vows - 2 months ago

Loved it! Hard to say which couple was my favourite. :) And I can so imagine Mrs B leading a conga line.... *grin*
by Ulrike - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Cont. - 2 months ago

Gilbert. Now where's Rupert when a girl needs him? ;) Sorry for the 2 posts, this is what happens when replying via mobile. (also I hate autocorrect).
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: The Perfect Match Part 22 - 2 months ago

I agree, this will be the end of Amelia's hopes regarding Sir Peter, though I don't think she'll miss him much in the end. They'd only have ended up making each other miserable. For some reason I feel more sorry for poor
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: Adventures at Morecastle, Part 2 - 2 months ago

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, but I haven't had much time online these days, and I spent almost all of that reading. :) First of all, I'm flattered this started as a Jane on the Beach challenge story (looks like I should come up with another one, eh - though considering my own JOTB story is yet to be finished - not to speak of my other stuff - I'd better leave that for a while). And what a delight
by Ulrike - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: The Perfect Match Part 19 - 3 months ago

Him appearing to be in love with someone else? I'm beginning to think it would serve her right. ;)
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: The Perfect Match Part 18 - 3 months ago

Poor Gilbert! Not only having to watch Amelia with Sir Peter but also having to accept being put in second place. Not nice, Amelia!
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: The Brighton Effect - Chapter Three - 3 months ago

Lydia is, of course, up to no good, and Harriet no better than I thought her. Why else should she be friends with Lydia? ;) I like Kitty's mysterious gentleman! :)
by Ulrike - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: The Perfect Match Part 17 - 3 months ago

I agree re Sir Peter, he's not the right man for Amelia. She's already on the way to realising it, too. Sorry for not replying sooner, I had to reread first to refresh my memory. So glad to see this back!
by Ulrike - A Novel Idea

Re: The Dairy Maid's Daughters - 28 - 3 months ago

Yes, he's not a gentleman like Col. Brandon. Doesn't even know what the word means. Still, he has his code of honour. (And I'm sure he's happy to have given Jakob a black eye even though he didn't want to start a fight. *grin*)
by Ulrike - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
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