Re: Tapestry of Lives, Chapter 66

Oh wow... that was such an incredible ending! Mary has come home with her family, biological or otherwise, and gets an amazing glimpse as to what her sisters have been up to all these years. The Bennet sisters are all still quite content in their lives, though I do admit some worry for Jane, if Elizabeth's worries are anything to go by. It's certainly a realistic concern given the risks, as Elizabeth pointed out. Wow! Jane's got quite a family to her name! Kitty's life sounds sweet as well, very similar to the one she grew up in at Longbourn - though I imagine her marriage to Mr. Wright is much more equitable and content one than the one her parents had.

I have to say, though, I think Lydia's life is the most exciting! Heh, I could definitely imagine a slightly more sensible Lydia and her dashing husband being spies in foreign countries. Such an idea could easily form a novel of its own. Lydia always seemed to want an adventrous life, and I don't doubt that she has one now. Definitely a better life than being stuck as Mrs. Wickham, for which we can all be thankful, I deem. And if Lydia and Sanderson are often abroad in the company of the Fitzwilliams, that should certainly make things interesting. Sir Richard no doubt enjoys his work much as Lydia does, leaving Charlotte and Sanderson to offset their enthusiasm. Quite the team they'd all make!

So if Jonathan Gardiner is the new master of Rosings Park, I take it that means Anne de Bourgh has passed on in recent years? Hopefully she passed peacefully and in the company of people who she liked.

This has been an amazing story to read, Jean! Thank you so much for writing this and sharing it with us! It's been a true joy.