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Vanity and Pride in Pride and Prejudice
That sentence – “Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously” – appears in Pride and Prejudice during one of Mary Bennet’s earnest moral pronouncements. As is frequently the case with Mary, she is both correct and slightly missing the point – and Jane Austen, with her quiet irony, lets us see more than the speaker does.
The distinction is subtle but crucial.
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Near Pemberley: A Journey of Two Unsettled Hearts: A Pride and Prejudice variation novel (Pride and Prejudice what if variations):
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Again the author did not disappoint with the twists and turns of the storyline. Really enjoyed reading this novel, the familiar characters of P&P, but a different journey to most of them until they manage to find each other and never let go" Read more of this review » |
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I enjoy Ms. Brady’s stories immensely and “Near Pemberley” does not disappoint. She does an excellent job with character development and pacing and her characters have a substance not always found in P&P variat" Read more of this review » |
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"The writing is lovely and the characters are deeply complex. I loved the tension between Catherine and the Marquess. However, at 762 pages, it requires some patience! If you like fast-paced plot lines, this might feel a bit slow. But if you enjoy ric"
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As a longtime fan of *Pride and Prejudice*, I loved the clever premise behind *Four Days of Fair Weather*. It's amazing how one small change—a stretch of beautiful weather—can create an entirely new path for characters we know so well. Kinga Brady cap" Read more of this review » |
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I am a writer with English as a second language. But I really resent the AI comment, as the story was written before AI.
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I had a major editing process on this - so you may try it now - I hope I have done better
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Fanny Price from Mansfield Park”
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My second book, ‘More Discerning,’ is a testament to my continued love for Austen’s world, with Elizabeth at its heart. As I wrote, the characters responded to the differences in Jane and Elizabeth, evolving in unexpected ways. I am eagerly anticipating sharing these surprises with you, my readers.
My third book’s idea also has been with me for a long time. It bothered me that our couple always met by accident. I wanted to create a Darcy who goes after Elizabeth. Now the novel is finished and is called ‘Passion and Persistence.’ I hope you will like it.
I have created information websites for all three books that will help you better imagine the world of the novels. The links are on the first pages.
I hope my reimaginings of Austen’s stories will provide you with a unique and enjoyable reading experience.