Jane Austen

from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)

from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)

An author of great observation, sparkling wit, dry humor, and expansive characterization. Remember, the Romantic era came after her death.

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Chapter 21: Primera Pista (Mar. 18, 2023) | Comments

"First clue," a piece of information that, if interpreted correctly, cracks the case (The Write Practice).
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Chapter 20: Cambio de Escena (Mar. 15, 2023) | Comments

"Change of scene," when the protagonist makes sense of and assigns meaning to incremental changes or unexpected events (Story Grid).
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Education and Edification

Mar. 13, 2023 | Comments

With Catalina about to begin a new journey tied to her career goals, let's look at educational opportunities in both Austen and Argentina.
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Chapter 19: Riesgo Cardíaco (Mar. 11, 2023) | Comments

"Risk to the heart," the source of sympathy or generosity; compassion (Free Dictionary).
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Chapter 18: Invitación (Mar. 08, 2023) | Comments

"Invitation," an action that causes or encourages something to happen (Cambridge Dictionary).
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Chapter 17: La Vuelta de Tuerca (Mar. 04, 2023) | Comments

"Plot twist," a deviation from an expected story beat (StudioBinder).
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Chapter 16: Cuentos de Hadas (Mar. 01, 2023) | Comments

"Fairy Tales" an idealized or romantic story often to an unrealistic extent (Dictionary.com).
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Chapter 15: Tiburón en el Agua (Feb. 25, 2023) | Comments

"Shark in the Water," top predators in the sea, a beautiful fish (Mongabay).
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Chapter 14: Ocho Cortado (Feb. 22, 2023) | Comments

"Eight cut," an interruption of the figure where a woman steps and pivots in front of her partner (Tanguito).
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Let's Talk about Tango

Feb. 20, 2023 | Comments

From the moment I discovered the concept of "tangolates" back two years ago, I knew that most iconic of Argentine dances would feature heavily in the story: the tango.

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