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I suppose it comes down to a matter of taste, as Kate Moss herself says. Do you prefer grand passions and melodrama, or more realistic, everyday struggles? Myself, I prefer the every day. I did enjoy the readings, as they reminded me that there is some great poetic prose in Wuthering Heights, but the fact is that I just don't like any of the characters in that entire book (except maybe the youngerby Suzanne O - Tea Room
Congratulations, Jim! That's very impressive.by Suzanne O - Tea Room
It's always great to see this story updated. You're really developing their relationship well, and allowing them to understand each other much better before anything else starts between them. I have to say that Will is really good at keeping his feelings under control and not pressuring her in any way. He's obviously learned that he's going to have to let her come to him. Definitely looking forwby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
This is one of my longest chapters. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. As always Liz, Agnes and Debra helped comb this for errors. Any mistakes are mine. Chapter 7: Cleverer Than That As a single man, Mr. Darcy could not entertain ladies in his home without a hostess. Miss Darcy was only just sixteen, and not yet out in London society, so it went without saying thby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
The Austen half is presented first. You can listen to that and stop if you want. I have to say that I've never liked Wuthering Heights, but I did enjoy the readings.by Suzanne O - Tea Room
I came across this on You-Tube the other day, and really enjoyed it, especially (of course) the first portion on Austen. It's almost two hours long, but it's easy to listen to while you do something else (housework, in my case). Jane Austen vs. Emily Bronte: The Queens of English Literature Debate What it is is a friendly debate on Austen vs. Bronte as the greatest English novelist of all time.by Suzanne O - Tea Room
Quote She is rather blind what will wake her up? Gossip of his upcoming betrothal? She should stew and boil and get to understand her wishes before she finds out that the gossip is about her too. Now that's a very interesting idea. Micha: Quote Ah, wonderful! This has exceeded expectations in every way, especially in how delightfully sweet it got at the end <3 Thank you! Janet: Quote I'by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
I think that was Darcy, if it's the speech I'm thinking. Bingley came in and greeted Jane, then Darcy.by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
I always love it when years of sadness can be cut off! Happy Anne, happy Wentworth, happy readers!by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Oh, how mean to have Frederick write "the letter," but not able to talk to Anne or she to him! Anne is bearing the wait well. I'm glad the girls presentations went well.by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Thank you to Liz, Debra and Agnes, my wonderful betas. Chapter 6: Capable of Pleasing As she prepared for bed that night, Elizabeth's thoughts were very far from the red-faced Mr. Honton. That Mr. Darcy should continue to love her after all this time was a compliment to which she could not be insensible. She was surprised, but far from displeased; she found herself complaisant, thoughtful, eveby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
I think she would have slapped him if he tried to kiss her! She's not quite ready for him to put any more moves on yet. She's just now decided that he's worth talking to, and he is well aware that the concession she's granted him is partial only. He will not try to push for more. But, inevitably something will happen to break up the stalemate. Thanks, Nadia!by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
A few that I came across myself once were Etheldreda, Euphemia, Elfrida and Etty. (I was only looking at names that began with E.)by Suzanne O - Tea Room
JanetR: Quote What a delicious line. Thank you for the laugh. Poor Miss Bingley. Whatever way she goes, she can't win. She's just not Elizabeth. Tessa: Quote Your Darcy certainly improved upon acquaintance: gallant in rescuing Elizabeth from the tiresome Honton, authoritative in dismissing said "gentleman", steadfast in his devotion and not afraid to declare the strength of his feelings for heby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
That's true that the vanity thing will have more influence on her from here on out, but I think she still had the satisfaction of knowing that these apparent changes in him were because of her. And then you had the fact that he just rescued her from a very uncomfortable situation, in a very efficient fashion, followed by his humble behavior and continued expressions of regret. And well, he's reallby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
This is a great question, and it may be that my Elizabeth is a little quicker to forgive than canon Elizabeth would be, but there are some reasons for it, which I will try to explain. First of all, as you say the background here is a bit different. There is no Jane and Bingley separation to embitter her--in fact, she gets to see her sister's happiness every day--and although she's heard Wickham'sby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
I suppose I'm guilty here of borrowing a term I've seen in other regency fiction without looking into it, but Georgette Heyer, at least, was convinced they were a real thing, and I can't ever imagine conducting as much research as she did.by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Happy Monday, Dwiggies! I realize that most of you are probably not thrilled at the advent of this particular day, but I must admit that I enjoy Mondays myself. I work later in the week, but today I get to stay home and clean my house and have time to myself. And I get to post! Thanks for all the comments so far, and I hope you will continue to leave your thoughts below. Also thank you for Liz, Dby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
That I hope you will write more! These seems to ask for a continuance.by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
This is so excellent. Your style of writing is very Austenesque. I've been reading Persuasion, and this really does fit in so well. It's wonderful, but sad, because we know what's coming! I wonder, though, that he was surprised at how relieved she was that Sir Walter consented. She's underage, and so they would not have been able to marry without his consent. The only thing left would have been anby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
I don't know much about sewing, but I know that a modiste would have a whole team of seamstresses who sometimes worked through the night to finish orders (and on very low pay). Regency dresses were relatively simple, compared to women's clothing before and after. Although overnight seems a bit unrealistic to me, except perhaps for a wealthy customer. In that case, the modiste might be willing to pby Suzanne O - Tea Room
Thank you, everyone. I'm not going to answer all comments, though I read and appreciate all of them. Here are a few, though: From Sabine: Quote One bit of 'curiosity'/'unadressed somethings' has been dealt with - and Darcy managed to do it as right as can be, this time. Now it could end here, were it not for that new curiosity that has been put into play. I doubt' whether Elizabeth can keep her rby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
I know tomorrow is going to be busy, so I'm posting this tonight. Thanks to my betas! Chapter 4: Not Worth the Vindication Elizabeth did not like standing opposite Mr. Darcy at the front of the church, but everything else about the small ceremony was delightful: the evergreen boughs that draped the church, the sunlight through the stained glass windows, Jane so ethereal in her wedding finery,by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
To your first point: "I have a hard time imagining how Darcy and Elizabeth will ever be able to interact naturally again and certainly I can't imagine Darcy ever feeling at ease to pursue Elizabeth in any way, considering his guilt." That will definitely be an issue. Darcy walking on tenterhooks, in fact, is something I really had to figure out a way to get past, because that's no way to begin aby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
I think most of these questions will be answered shortly, if you are patient. I'm not fond of Wickham as a character, and mostly these days I try to find ways to circumvent that story line altogether. You'll see him, but not a whole lot of him. I don't know that I deliberately decide to leave out other characters, I just don't think about them very much. This story kept getting longer at the endby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
From Sabine: Quote 'The way it ought to be' has already come about for Jane and Mr. Bingley, as well as for Mary and Mr. Collins? The things an unhappy fall can bring on! Wondering if Elizabeth will stay at the Collins's now, there seems no great bond between the sisters. You are right, there is not a great bond between sisters here. As far as whether Mary and Mr. Collins are the way it oughtby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Your mind is running in very much the same direction mine was, when I wrote this. I admit that I have never bothered to think out in detail what Darcy was going to say (it's not from his perspective, so I don't have to ), but I was definitely thinking along these lines.by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Agnes, Liz and Debra all did their best for me here. Chapter 3: Very Exacting Some unknown time later, Elizabeth woke in a bedroom full of morning light to find Jane sitting next to her. She hurt all over. “Jane?” she murmured. “Lizzy!” Jane leaned over, smoothing her hair. “I am glad to see you awake.” “Jane, what are you doing here? You ought to be in bed.” “Do not worry, dearest, I amby Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Ah, so nice, so nice. Happy endings for everyone.by Suzanne O - Derbyshire Writers' Guild