Re: speaking of courtesy titles...
I believe you're right on all counts; the courtesy title is the highest of the father's other titles. So courtesy Lord Ashbourne becomes courtesy Lord Matlock, and Colonel Fitzwilliam becomes Colonel...
View ArticleThis needs a beverage
Ugh. Poor Stan! What a steep and fast learning curve! I have so much to say about this situation, but it's almost enough to write a book. Really needs a discussion over a cold one, eh?I'll try to whip...
View ArticleRe: Case by case, perhaps?
My grandfather, uncle and cousin are all Roberts, but they all go by middle names. Perhaps the William Fitzwilliams had a similar system?Also, I know that in some cultures they name children based on...
View ArticleThe Duchess' Dog
Looks like the movie was accurate, according to a historical text, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman, which included excerpts of the Duchess' communications.See [books.google.com]I...
View ArticleRe: speaking of courtesy titles...
Actually, if the Colonel's father should somehow obtain a marquessate or dukedom, the Colonel would be style Col. Lord Firstname Fitzwilliam. A Lord Lastname always has a title of Lastname, whether it...
View ArticleRe: My dear writers...
Dear Jaimy,Your images are strong, but, as you are aware, your command of the language is not as strong as your imagination. There is nothing wrong with your writing, per se, but at certain points you...
View ArticleRe: How wives address their husbands
I once took a P&P quiz in which one question was what, other than Mr. Darcy, does Elizabeth call him? The answer was "Darcy." I can't find that anywhere other than indirect discourse, but I did...
View ArticleRe: How wives address their husbands
Heh! In a couple of my stories, I have his family call him 'David,' something that has evoked great confusion within many readers ;-)I got the idea for that when, on a visit to the National Portrait...
View ArticleFearful Symmetry?
Hey Abbie! Just wanted you to know that I really miss your story and I hope that you will be able to post soon.
View ArticleBeverage consumption in progress
First, I recommend une biere blanche grande. Blue Moon served in an icy mug with a slice of lemon in mine, thanks.Then, I recommend coming to terms with the concept of the Long Tail curve:...
View ArticleWe're done here.
I'd really like to avoid shutting down this topic when other parts of it are still being discussed, but any additional replies to this particular sub-thread will be deleted.
View ArticleLooking for story
I am trying to find a more recent story but I only remember one scene clearly. Darcy takes Elizabeth to his mother's secret rose garden and shows her a special rose. They are having a moment when...
View ArticleRe: How wives address their husbands
That's the more difficult question to me as well. My next chapter does involve Lizzy talking with and about Darcy in front of his family, nearly all of whom call him Darcy. I feel like calling him...
View ArticleRe: Looking for story
I'm pretty sure it's A Man in Want of a Wife by MK Baxley. But she published it with Amazon shortly after completing the story and had to remove it from here.
View ArticleRe: My dear writers...
The dialogue may be a bit stiff, but the narrative is lovely. I especially like the first paragraph.Like Stan said, the best thing for it is to write, write, write, and read, read, read. Feedback is...
View ArticleRe: It was because...
Jane refers to Mr Bingley as "Bingley" - to Elizabeth at least- and Lydia call Wickham "her dear Wickham".I always thought Emma's problem with Mrs Elton callling Mr Knightly by his surname alone was...
View ArticleRe: It was because...
That's my reading of the business with Mrs. Elton as well. And it's worth noting that Mrs. Bennet addresses and refers to Bingley as Bingley as well, although I'm not sure I'd cite her as a reliable...
View ArticleI'm reading a reasonably awesome ...
Trashy romance series except the titles are a mess!The books must be really good because normally that's a big strike for me!As in dukes are suddenly referred to as Lord DukeTitleAnd unmarried ladies...
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