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Regency Man Monday – William Fitzwilliam, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam

Over the past few months there have been a number of news articles claiming the identity of the real Mr. Darcy. In our newsletter published last week I only shared the one featuring the house of the Earl of Fitzwilliam, which is currently up for sale. This is the connection with the smallest backed support, … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – William Fitzwilliam, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam →

It’s Monday! What are you reading? – The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen

This is a meme hosted by Book Journey.On Friday I shared the beginning of The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen.  I've since started reading it an have gotten pulled into the Gothic nature of the story. Abigail feels responsible for the financial problems that have forced her family to sell their London home.  She had convinced her … Continue reading It’s Monday! What are you reading? – The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen →

Book Beginnings – The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen

This is a meme hosted by Rose City Reader.  They ask that you post the first line(s) to the book you are currently reading and share some feelings on the book.  I'm tweaking this a bit and I'm going to share first lines of books/stories, written by, about, or in the theme of Jane Austen.This week I'm taking … Continue reading Book Beginnings – The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen →

Regency Man Monday – Rev. George Austen

It was recently brought to my attention that while I covered Jane's brothers I missed an important male member of her family, her father.(1731–1805)George was born in Tonbridge in Kent. He was one of four children of William and Rebecca Austen.  His father was a surgeon bu the family was descended from woollen manufacturers, which … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – Rev. George Austen →