Posts tagged with ‘Jane Austen’

  • This Day in History January 24, 1809

    By Ruth on January 24, 2014
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    Rarely do I get to feature an author I really like on my daily history feature, but I get to today!  On this date in 1809, Jane Austen wrote the following quote in one of her letters: I begin already to weigh my words and sentences more than I did, and am looking about for a sentiment, an illustration, or […]
  • “Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen” by Smith O’Rourke Book Tour/Giveaway (Ends 6/27) WW

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    Tour Schedule Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen Was Mr. Darcy real? Is time travel really possible? For pragmatic Manhattan artist Eliza Knight the answer to both questions is absolutely, Yes! And Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley Farms, Virginia is the reason why! His tale of love and romance in Regency England leaves Eliza in no doubt that Fitz Darcy is the embodiment […]
  • “Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen” by Sally Smith O’Rourke Book Blast (ends 6/6) WW

    By Ruth on May 21, 2013
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    Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen Was Mr. Darcy real? Is time travel really possible? For pragmatic Manhattan artist Eliza Knight the answer to both questions is absolutely, Yes! And Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley Farms, Virginia is the reason why! His tale of love and romance in Regency England leaves Eliza in no doubt that Fitz Darcy is the embodiment of Jane […]
  • Novel Publicity: "Finding Favor" by Lana Long Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 4/28) U.S.

    By Ruth on April 24, 2013
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    Which would you choose:  friendship or freedom? Who loves being the first to know about hot, new books? *waves hand wildly in air* Oh, and If you loved Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park, then you’re not going to want to miss this book that pays a beautiful homage. A brand new book for just 99 cents… Read on to learn more about Finding […]
  • “Mansfield Park” by Jane Austen Book Review

    By Ruth on May 25, 2011
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    Summary from Goodreads: Taken from the poverty of her parents’ home, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with only her cousin Edmund as an ally. When Fanny’s uncle is absent in Antigua, Mary Crawford and her brother Henry arrive in the neighbourhood, bringing with them London glamour […]