Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2023 discussion
Questions??? And Maybe Answers
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Searching for a book
I mean I believe the book was released this year
Here is a newish book with that beginning.The Matchmaker of Pemberley: An Amorous Sequel to All Jane Austen's Novels.
I just finished this one, or I probably would not have remembered the miscarriage. It isn't the main focus of the story.
Do you remember a book in which Elizabeth accompanies Lydia to Brighton and gets taken along with her by Wickham to London and sold to a brothel?
wosedwew thank you that's the book!I remembered reading the preview and she was going on a trip to bath
I read something a while ago where Darcy writes Elizabeth a letter, mostly to understand his feelings. But a new maid is cleaning his study and mails the letter. I can't remember if this is before or after Hunsford.
J. W. wrote: "Perhaps this one?
Letters from the Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation"I think that's the one. Thanks!
Linda wrote: "I read something a while ago where Darcy writes Elizabeth a letter, mostly to understand his feelings. But a new maid is cleaning his study and mails the letter. I can't remember if this is before ..."I know this is late late late, but I just finished listening to Yours Forevermore, Darcy; by KaraLynne Mackrory and that exact scenario happened. Love all her stories.
Rose Fairbanks' book is great too.
Here is the link to that one, Michelle. There were 12 letters in that story. I loved it. 
Yours Forevermore, Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
J. W. wrote: "Here is the link to that one, Michelle. There were 12 letters in that story. I loved it. [book:Yours Forevermore, D..."Oh, shucks. I should've done that. Thank you Ma'am.
You're welcome. We help each other, no worries.
I am trying to remember the books where Elizabeth and Darcy are stuck in an inn soon after Hunsford. In one of them Elizabeth sleeps in a closet. In another they stay at someone's cottage. Unless it is the same one or maybe it wasn't after Hunsford. Is this a common trope or did I somehow slip into a niche years ago? I have just been searching Amazon for two hours and I might have rifled through some people's well-organized and highly descriptive bookshelves. I have only found one by S. Neha.
Are there more? Did I dream them up? I started searching because I had a story idea and then wondered if I had read it. Now after the search I forgot the idea but obviously it had to do with an inn after Hunsford. It seemed like I read a few like that. And now I want to find them.
here's one in which they were at an inn first, and got stuck in a cabin together later https://austenvariations.com/wp-conte...
as a variation on a theme, this one is the aftermath of Elizabeth Bennet being caught in a cabin with George WickhamWriterly Ambitions: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story
stuck in a cabin but only for a few hours during a stormRainy Days & The Rainbow Promise: A Timeless Love Story: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Marlee wrote: "I am trying to remember the books where Elizabeth and Darcy are stuck in an inn soon after Hunsford. In one of them Elizabeth sleeps in a closet. In another they stay at someone's cottage. Unless i..."For the first one are you thinking of Speechless: A snowbound with Mr Darcy Pride & Prejudice Variation? I haven't read it in a while, but I recall that Darcy is kicked in the throat by a horse and Elizabeth stays to take care of him - there was no room in the inn so she stayed in the dressing room or closet ...
wosedwew wrote: "Entirely A Matter Of Chance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation"Do you know where you can get this? It isn't on amazon any more.
Do you know where you can get this? It isn't on amazon any more."No, sorry, I don't.
I didn't know it was no longer at our friends in Brazil.
Jen wrote: "Marlee wrote: "I am trying to remember the books where Elizabeth and Darcy are stuck in an inn soon after Hunsford. In one of them Elizabeth sleeps in a closet. In another they stay at someone's co..."Yes! but I kept skimming over it because I assumed the snowstorm would be before Hunsford.
Katja wrote: "here's one in which they were at an inn first, and got stuck in a cabin together later https://austenvariations.com/wp-conte..."
Is that an example of an ARC? I had to look up what that was. If it wasn't on KU I probably hadn't read it.
Thank you for your help.There are many books where they are confined before Hunsford but there is another dynamic that appeals to me when they are forced to be together immediately after Hunsford. If my idea comes back I will post the premise here and you can tell me if it is on my mind because I already read it :)
Katja wrote: "here's one in which they were at an inn first, and got stuck in a cabin together later https://austenvariations.com/wp-conte..."
Is this an ARC? I had to look up what that meant. I probably haven't read it if it wasn't on KU. I did not know about the fanfic sites until I joined goodreads less than a year ago.
Jen wrote: "Marlee wrote: "I am trying to remember the books where Elizabeth and Darcy are stuck in an inn soon after Hunsford. In one of them Elizabeth sleeps in a closet. In another they stay at someone's co..."Maybe so! I thought if it was in a snowstorm it would be before Hunsford. Maybe I have it confused!! I will look at it. Thanks!!
wosedwew wrote: "stuck in a cabin but only for a few hours during a stormRainy Days & The Rainbow Promise: A Timeless Love Story: A Pride and Prejudice Variation"
Thank you for all these suggestions. I think I read and enjoyed most of them. The confined together trope is obviously a favorite of mine. I thought there were more that happened just after Hunsford. Writerly Ambitions was also a lovely story.
It is really nice to have a community of other JAFF readers. I have been on an island (metaphorically speaking) for years I knew there were others out in a nebulous somewhere but there was no one around me.
Marlee it's a link to read the story for free.Not sure If it's ibeen on KU but been available for free online for years on fanfic sites. Not a long read If you like to check it out, it is set after Hunsford as they are leaving Kent.
Katja wrote: "Marlee it's a link to read the story for free.Not sure If it's ibeen on KU but been available for free online for years on fanfic sites. Not a long read If you like to check it out, it is set after..."Yes! I clicked on it and after you had mentioned ARCs I wondered if I could use it as an example of one. I may perhaps attempt to be more professional with a second book. My trouble is I despise formality. I cannot reconcile my preference for Regency era literature with my personality. I would scream if I had to live guided by those societal norms. Perhaps it is Jane Austen's own irreverence that appeals to me. Like Caroline Bingley I find resumes and bios and formal emails all 'odious' and I wish they fell to someone else's lot.
Please do not misunderstand my ramblings as any sort of request. I am not asking you to provide an example. I am avoiding other work.
Thank you for sharing it with me I will give it a read.
Yeah I reckon it would count as piracy if anyone posted an ARC online, generally you have to promise not to share. For the most part ARCs are just like the eventual published book or receive minor edits before publication. Although I recall one book that got a major rewrite to fix plotholes based on Arc feedback
When I looked them up a few weeks ago they added other things I was supposed to include. As I was nowhere near ready to create one I just bookmarked the site.I did not mean to suggest you would do anything wrong. You are very kind.
Marlee wrote:I did not mean to suggest you would d..."
yeah no problem i didn't take it like that at all
I just finished it! Thank you for sharing it with me.
I’m searching for the book where Elizabeth shows up at Pemberley and is engaged to Darcy’s younger brother. They are not in love but there was some sort of compromise that led to their engagement. Darcy and his brother are somewhat estranged. That’s all I remember. Does this ring a bell for anyone?
I recall reading a snippet of a book, not sure it has even been published yet, but I don't recall who the author is:It is night time, Darcy is out near a ruin by himself, Elizabeth had gone out by herself as well to walk and was nearby. Somehow they speak with each other around the corner of the archaeological ruin, no introductions, but she offers him comfort.
That is all I remember. Ring a bell?
sorry - but if you do find out please let us know as it sounds different.
Sam wrote: "I recall reading a snippet of a book, not sure it has even been published yet, but I don't recall who the author is:It is night time, Darcy is out near a ruin by himself, Elizabeth had gone out b..."
This does seem familiar but I can't place it.
I want to say "Fallen" but that is not a ruin, only caves.
I remember that scene as well. Did they discuss mythology and she called him Mr. Cyclops? Seems like I remember she had a name for him since they decided to not be introduced. He was concerned about his sister and she gave him good advise from a female perspective that helped him.
I'm thinking that I it was an excerpt that was posted on Austen Variations but it was a church ruin maybe? Anngela Schroeder may have been the possible author? It was a WIP at the time, and she gave Darcy advice on how to handle a sister. I don't remember the Cyclops part but it may be the same one that Jeanne is referring to.
That's the one I was talking about. I made notes: back on June 2022The Greatest Risk
https://austenvariations.com/the-grea...
Elizabeth was on a trip with her aunt and uncle Gardiner and their horse had thrown a shoe and her young cousins had become ill in the carriage. They had stopped to rest for the night. Uncle told her to go for a walk but to stay close to the inn.
Darcy and Elizabeth meet in the ruins of the abbey. They don’t tell their names. He is Cyclops and she is Polyphemus. Darcy was amazed to learn of a woman who could site the Odyssey. She gives him advice that soothes his soul regarding his sister and they separate thinking to never see each other again.
Yes! Thank you so much it has been a bug in my brain.Wow, it was over a year ago. I wonder what the status is now.
I got a response from her on FB and am waiting for her reply re status.And her reply:
Anngela Warren Schroeder
Samara Hendrickson thank you so much for your interest! I am finalizing a different story right now and then will jump back into this one. I once again appreciate your interest, and hope to have it out sooner rather than later. 😊
Yay! I loved that scene and hope she publishes it. I had notes for three chapters. I like her writing.
I recall last year? or maybe the year before someone was looking for a book where Elizabeth asks Darcy for help and his price is marriage.Not sure they ever found it, but I came across this book and thought I'd give it a go...
Elizabeth's Sacrifice: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
I recall a short story about Elizabeth writing back to Darcy?She was not yet fifteen, I think it was called.
She writes how she had been in Georgiana's position too at fifteen and had a baby?
I may be remembering the title all wrong
Sam wrote: "I recall a short story about Elizabeth writing back to Darcy?She was not yet fifteen, I think it was called.
She writes how she had been in Georgiana's position too at fifteen and had a baby?
I m..."
That rings a bell. Let me rummage .... I may be back
Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2023
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I recall it's after p and p. Elizabeth is on a trip with Georgiana after a miscarriage to get her mind off of it
I believe it was released this year
tia!