Sometimes all it takes is a few pages to tell a story. And so it is with A Third Proposal, a vignette from the life of Mr Bennet as he returns to Meryton from a trip to London. All is not well at Longbourn and Netherfield. But who's to blame? And … [Read more...] about Introducing “A Third Proposal”
Ranking Jane Austen’s “heroines”: a Top 5
It's fair to say that Mr Darcy sits atop the pile of Jane Austen's male characters, despite the valiant efforts of Henry Tilney (boosted by his understanding of muslins). But it's not a subject I have given much thought to. But I was asked … [Read more...] about Ranking Jane Austen’s “heroines”: a Top 5
Miss Elizabeth Bennet: the inbox
Would Darcy's first proposal have come across better via email? Let's be honest - no. Also, someone can't spell Pemberley. (Originally published by me at FamousInboxes.com) … [Read more...] about Miss Elizabeth Bennet: the inbox