Re: Found it!
Actually, all stories previously hosted on austen.com were moved to dwiggie.com when we switched servers several years ago, and all stories hosted on thedwg.com are linked from dwiggie.com as well....
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My point is that those who think Jane was too quick to welcome Bingley back are looking at them through modern 20th or 21ist century eyes, instead of from a Regency or 19th century viewpoint. When you...
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Thank you for the heads-up, Amy. I haven't publicized this story beyond what I wrote in my previous post, and I won't do any more either.Thanks also for the details in your reply - I am glad to know...
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While you might be right about Regency women in general, I think JA makes the point in her novels that the man's character is important and would never have allowed Jane to marry a weak character....
View ArticleRe: Charlotte and marriage
This is getting off on a tangent, but I always think it's important to be clear that Bingley did not give up Jane just because he was afraid of his sisters, as some people seem to think, nor even...
View ArticleRe: Charlotte and marriage
I think even today, if someone whose judgement we trust and whose motives we have no reason to doubt, told us, 'Hey, better back off, s/he's just not that into you,' unless we have good evidence to...
View ArticleRe: Charlotte and marriage
Yeah, we don't see anywhere that anyone accuses of Jane of being a "gold-digger" or "mercenary," but the fact is that everyone thought of marriage in practical terms then. Marrying someone because of...
View ArticleRe: Charlotte and marriage
QuoteMy point is that either Darcy or Bingley might have thought Jane would accept him for practical reasons without condemning her for that.I agree, but I would like to add that while Bingley doesn't...
View ArticleRe: Charlotte and marriage
I've thought for a while that Bingley might have thought that it was kinder to stay away. If he went back, the odds were good that she would accept an unequal marriage and possibly end up miserable...
View ArticleRe: Charlotte and marriage
Well, the title of that story was in large part based on the fact that so many ff stories have Darcy telling Bingley that he fears a marriage of unequal affection, and I didn't think that was...
View ArticleExcessively Attentively by Jessica S
Does anyone have any info on Excessively Attentive by Jessica S?I just finished a re-read on this story and found it to be one of the most fascinating stories. Well written and such a great plot. Love...
View Articlefree online course on the literature of the English country house
This came up on my facebook stream today, and I thought I would sign up. It looks like it should be fabulous, and it doesn't cost anything. Anyone else...
View ArticleRe: free online course on the literature of the English country house
This sounds really interesting! I might just join in. The price is right, but it does cost about $40 if you want to get the certificate of participation sent to you. They will be in Derbyshire!Peggy
View ArticleRe: Charlotte and marriage
Before Darcy spoke to Bingley of Jane's indifference -- "He had before believed her to return his affection with sincere, if not with equal regard." (Darcy's Hunsford letter)So Bingley would still...
View ArticleLooking for a Story
I am looking for a story where Elizabeth believes Darcy is a good man and tells him so at the Netherfield Ball while they are dancing. Up to that point, Darcy thought no one would believe him over...
View ArticleMarry In Haste
Ulrike, I was just hoping that I could persuade you to revisit this lovely story?
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I am also looking for a modern story in which William is having a procedure done and the anesthetic causes him to be more open than usual. He and Lizzie are already married, and I believe it is set in...
View ArticleDitto!
I miss it, too! Just when George was beginning to appreciate his good fortune...
View ArticleLooking for a story
Hi!1) I'm looking for a Regency story where Elizabeth goes to Rosings wearing a very fashionable, beautiful gown (I think it was emerald green) and Lady Catherine remarks upon it saying she does not...
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