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Mr Darcy’s Persuasion – Chapter Twenty-Four On his return to Meadowbrook House, Darcy slammed the door to the study and flung himself into the chair behind his desk. He was angry with himself for permitting Sir Walter and his daughter … Continue reading →

Mr Darcy’s Persuasion – Chapter Twenty-Three ‘What the…where…?’ The captain’s words were barely discernible, and Anne leaned closer. ‘Frederick?’ A low sob escaped her. ‘You have been injured, but you are safe now.’ It was clear Captain Wentworth was struggling … Continue reading →

As mentioned last week, the cover reveal for Mr Darcy’s Persuasion took place last Monday over at Austenesque Reviews, and here it is! If you follow the link here, you can read the blurb for the story and also enter … Continue reading →

Chapter Twenty-One Dropping his pen onto the blotter, Darcy leaned back in the chair, his lids closing over weary eyes. Sleep had evaded him as he relived the interview with Sir Walter and Miss Elliot, his mind grappling endlessly with … Continue reading →

  Cover reveal coming on Monday over at Austenesque Reviews!! We cannot wait to share the gorgeous cover of Mr Darcy’s Persuasion with you, and it’s coming this Monday (11th January 2021) over at Meredith’s excellent Austenesque Reviews. Do join … Continue reading →

Chapter Nineteen Mrs Reynolds had done all Darcy had asked of her in his note, sending for a surgeon without delay and deploying a maid to ready a chamber for the sick man. With the aid of two footmen and … Continue reading →

Chapter Eighteen Elizabeth turned to stare at Anne, whose shoulders had stiffened. What strangeness was this? ‘Wentworth?’ Anne spoke faintly, and Elizabeth put a supporting hand under her friend’s elbow as she walked unsteadily towards the men. ‘Did you say … Continue reading →

Chapter Seventeen Elizabeth’s emotions were high as she raced through the house, hurrying as quickly as decorum permitted along the corridor to the great hall, where she stopped and drew in a shuddering breath. How could she have done that? … Continue reading →

Chapter Sixteen Darcy had never had such fastidious care taken with his appearance. Raworth—though he knew not his master’s intentions—had seemed to think it more than adequate recompense for his master having no use of his services the previous evening, … Continue reading →

Chapter Fifteen Ten minutes in Sir Walter’s study was sufficient for Darcy to realise why the rumours about the gentleman’s finances were probably true. Such extravagance over one painting, when the estate was failing to direct funds to more important … Continue reading →