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Gentlemen of Gloucestershire

Chapter 31 (Dec. 18, 2021) | Comments

What facts remain to be considered are provided within this epilogue, short and concise as all such denouements should be.
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Gentlemen of Gloucestershire

Chapter 30 (Dec. 15, 2021) | Comments

The last two days spent at Northanger Abbey passed without any further terrors to dispel their comfort.
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Happy Birthday Jane Austen

Dec. 13, 2021 | Comments

Instead of only focusing on Norhanger Abbey today, I wish to inform my readers that a special birthday is coming up along with Christmas: Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775, and this week marks the 246th anniversary of that day.
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Gentlemen of Gloucestershire

Chapter 29 (Dec. 11, 2021) | Comments

The trials of the previous day were nothing compared to the solace Catherine received that morning.
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Gentlemen of Gloucestershire

Chapter 28 (Dec. 08, 2021) | Comments

A loud curse answered his knock, warning Henry not to expect a warm welcome.
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Meme Monday for Gentlemen of Gloucestershire

Dec. 06, 2021 | Comments

Instead of my usual analysis I'm devoting today to a little silliness: retelling my fan novel in memes.
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Gentlemen of Gloucestershire

Chapter 27 (Dec. 04, 2021) | Comments

As General Tilney liked speed and horsemanship best, their rides had never been leisurely enough to allow much conversation.
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Gentlemen of Gloucestershire

Chapter 26 (Dec. 01, 2021) | Comments

Perhaps it was silly to become so happy over dressing for dinner but Henry's good mood could not be diminished by admitting its ridiculousness.
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Gentlemen of Gloucestershire

Chapter 25 (Nov. 27, 2021) | Comments

This parade was silent, which suited Catherine, for she had no idea how to placate her companion.
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Gentlemen of Gloucestershire

Chapter 24 (Nov. 24, 2021) | Comments

She would be patient: the doctor would return soon, and then they would go home. More than anything, she yearned to be in her own environs again.

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