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Northanger Abbey first editions

Northanger Abbey first editions

As a bibliophile of long standing, I fully agree with Sir Francis Bacon: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."

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Trifles Light as Air

Part 52: Tidings of Comfort and Joy (Dec. 24, 2022) | Comments

The hour was late, but James was loathe to retire before sharing a private word with Catherine.
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Feliz Argentina

Dec. 19, 2022 | Comments

Christmas came early for Argentina over the weekend, and is also here for my readers in the form of a snippet from my new novel Estancia Aldea Norteña.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 51: This Last Argument (Dec. 17, 2022) | Comments

He recalled as a dim memory his wife requesting a gentler manner with the children. "Henry likes you to explain things," she would say.
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From Your Humble Authoress

Dec. 12, 2022 | Comments

Perhaps it's just as well for that Jane Austen was born in December so many years ago, like an extra Christmas party/gift for fans. Speaking of, it's time for some special announcements about my own writing.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 50: No One More Entitled (Dec. 10, 2022) | Comments

How very different it was for Eleanor to dictate when they should leave town and how soon they would arrive at Northanger Abbey.
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Part 49: By Surprise (Dec. 03, 2022) | Comments

Henry was determined not to neglect the parish during this season. He was just as determined to pay a call on the Morlands at least once.
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Part 48: Her Gratified Heart (Nov. 26, 2022) | Comments

Catterntide had always been an especially joyous tradition to celebrate. There was still a great deal of fun in remembering their past celebrations and sharing it with her family.
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Part 47: Improving in Intimacy (Nov. 19, 2022) | Comments

Eleanor was gratified to discover several ladies with whom she could pass a pleasant hour and even a few who seemed to sincerely welcome her company.
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Part 46: A Dreamer or a Lover (Nov. 12, 2022) | Comments

The pleasantries should have been funny. Instead, a familiar wistfulness descended as had been kept at bay during the last fortnight of his sister's company.
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A Very Steady Friendship

Part 2: Confession (Nov. 09, 2022) | Comments

February 8 Prompt: any, any, best enemy, written for Pride and Prejudice.

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