Tag: jane austen
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Not Exactly Mr. Darcy: A Modern Love Story Inspired by Austen
Not Exactly Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller is a contemporary romance inspired by Pride and Prejudice, featuring Olivia Bennett, who helps her grandmother in a small English village. As she restores Hartbury Hall, she encounters the brooding Liam Browne. Their evolving relationship explores themes of history, healing, and transformation through love.
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Emma Knightley: Regency Sleuth in Murder at Donwell Abbey
There’s something so comforting about stepping back into Highbury—especially when the familiar charm of Jane Austen’s world is paired with a deliciously twisty murder mystery. Vanessa Kelly’s Murder at Donwell Abbey brings Emma Knightley and her ever-steady husband, George, back to center stage in a story filled with family upheaval, social tension, and a mystery…
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First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read
First Lines Fridays, hosted by Wandering Words, invites readers to discover books by their opening lines. Ashley shares her current historical read, “Six Weeks by the Sea” by Paula Byrne, a novel exploring Jane Austen’s life, love, and a summer seaside holiday. The post encourages readers to engage with literature.
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First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read
First Lines Fridays invites you to experience the magic of books through their captivating opening lines. Host Ashley reflects on the world’s chaos while embracing classic storytelling in “The Rushworth Family Plot” by Claudia Gray, where amateur sleuths navigate love, misunderstandings, and a murder mystery amid high society. Happy reading!
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Book Review: Miss Austen Investigates: A Fortune Most Fatal by Jessica Bull
Miss Austen Investigates: A Fortune Most Fatal by Jessica Bull is a captivating historical mystery featuring Jane Austen as an amateur detective in 1797. As Jane uncovers the truth behind a mysterious woman posing as a foreign princess, she must protect her family’s fortune. The novel skillfully blends historical detail with engaging characters and an…
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Cover Reveal: Murder in the London Season
The upcoming book, Murder in the London Season, is the fourth in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery Series, set for release in June 2025. Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney tackle a scandalous murder amid London’s social elite, balancing their deepening romance against societal pressures and family expectations while racing to uncover the killer.
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Bookish Gift Ideas
It’s been a little while since my last bookish gift ideas post, so here I am with more great ideas for you and those around you that love books! If there is anything specific you’d like me to seek out for you, don’t hesitate to leave a comment! Etwoa’s Bookshelf Black Infinity Scarf Circle Scarf…
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Bookish Gifts: For Writers and Coffee Lovers
We’re always on the look out for amazing gift ideas to get for those special people in our lives. Today’s focus will be gifts for writers and coffee lovers. With so many choices out there it really can be a daunting task to narrow down what someone will like, but the most important thing about…
Adventures in Literature 