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Longbourn #13
Pemberley: A Ball to Remember
The prospect of a Ball at Pemberley to mark the birthday of Miss Juliette Darcy sets Elizabeth's mind aglow with schemes for happy outcomes of every sort. Will romance blossom for her son, Fitzwilliam? Will the rift between Lady Catherine de Bourgh and her daughter Anne be healed? Will old friendships be rekindled, and new ones formed?
This is yet another engaging addition to the series of Jane Austen Fan Fiction pieces by Australian author Margaret Lynette Sharp.
This is yet another engaging addition to the series of Jane Austen Fan Fiction pieces by Australian author Margaret Lynette Sharp.
15 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 12, 2018
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Margaret Lynette Sharp
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Margaret Lynette Sharp is an award-winning writer, and the author of over eighty titles, including #1 Amazon Best Seller, 'Longbourn Revisited'. Her work was highly commended during the the 2014 Hurstville Discovery Festival of Community Arts, and published by Hurstville Council in an anthology entitled 'Write Out Loud'. In November 2015 she won a Second Prize, again in the short story section of this same competition, and her title, 'More Than a Mere Bagatelle', has been selected for inclusion in another anthology, 'The Art of Writing'.
She spent her early years in an inner city suburb of Sydney, moving with her family to a leafy, outer suburb at the age of ten.
A self-motivated student who loved to seek out information, she matriculated just before her eighteenth birthday. Her enthusiasm for literature led to further studies, with a particular focus on Short Story Writing
Shortly after the death of her elderly mother whom she cared for, Margaret met and later married Ronald Sharp B.E.M., the creator of the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ. She believes that, without doubt, he was her greatest fan and motivator.
Excelling in English himself, Ron had edited much of her early work. He passed away on 21st July, 2021.
Margaret's books have been read and reviewed by readers from Australia, U.S. and India; the vast majority of reviews have been positive.
In addition, she has three blogs on WordPress, which has received many encouraging comments.
Margaret Lynette Sharp is an award-winning writer, and the author of over eighty titles, including #1 Amazon Best Seller, 'Longbourn Revisited'. Her work was highly commended during the the 2014 Hurstville Discovery Festival of Community Arts, and published by Hurstville Council in an anthology entitled 'Write Out Loud'. In November 2015 she won a Second Prize, again in the short story section of this same competition, and her title, 'More Than a Mere Bagatelle', has been selected for inclusion in another anthology, 'The Art of Writing'.
She spent her early years in an inner city suburb of Sydney, moving with her family to a leafy, outer suburb at the age of ten.
A self-motivated student who loved to seek out information, she matriculated just before her eighteenth birthday. Her enthusiasm for literature led to further studies, with a particular focus on Short Story Writing
Shortly after the death of her elderly mother whom she cared for, Margaret met and later married Ronald Sharp B.E.M., the creator of the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ. She believes that, without doubt, he was her greatest fan and motivator.
Excelling in English himself, Ron had edited much of her early work. He passed away on 21st July, 2021.
Margaret's books have been read and reviewed by readers from Australia, U.S. and India; the vast majority of reviews have been positive.
In addition, she has three blogs on WordPress, which has received many encouraging comments.
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November 8, 2018
Friends and family gather at Pemberley to celebrate Miss Juliette Darcy's birthday. Throughout the celebration it is clear to see the tension between Lady Catherine de Bourgh and her daughter, Anne. Will they sort out their differences and could there be romance building between others guests?
Another enjoyable short story in the Longbourn series. With thanks to the author for my copy to read and review.
Another enjoyable short story in the Longbourn series. With thanks to the author for my copy to read and review.
April 15, 2018
Pemberley: A Ball To Remember is the thirteenth short story in the Longbourn series, Jane Austen Fan Fiction pieces by Australian author, Margaret Lynette Sharp. The Darcys host a ball for Juliette’s birthday and young Fitzwilliam is delighted to know that Miss Emily Collins will be attending with her parents and with Lady Catherine de Bourgh and her husband Hubert. But Fitzwilliam isn't the only young man paying her attention. Meanwhile, Lady Catherine’s daughter, Anne King is also in attendance with her husband and children, and Elizabeth hopes that a reconciliation might be possible.
Once again, Sharp easily evokes the style and tone of Austen’s writing, giving the reader a taste of what might have followed in the lives of Lizzy and Darcy and their extended family. Lady Catherine surprises with a generous and timely offer: has her second marriage mellowed this stern woman? Taken in the spirit intended, this is a brief but enjoyable read.
With thanks to the author for this copy to read and review
Once again, Sharp easily evokes the style and tone of Austen’s writing, giving the reader a taste of what might have followed in the lives of Lizzy and Darcy and their extended family. Lady Catherine surprises with a generous and timely offer: has her second marriage mellowed this stern woman? Taken in the spirit intended, this is a brief but enjoyable read.
With thanks to the author for this copy to read and review
May 4, 2019
As this book is a work of fan fiction, it takes you back to the places and characters of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
With "Pemberley: A Ball to Remember", Margaret Lynette Sharp has created another nice piece of fan fiction. If you have read "Pride and Prejudice" or even watched the remarkable TV mini-series (1980), you recognize the world of Elizabeth Darcy, née Bennet. The Longbourn series is centred on Elizabeth, whose warmth and intelligence also made "Pride and Prejudice" special. Her husband, Fitzwilliam Darcy, develops nicely - a tendency the readers could assume at the end of "Pride and Prejudice". It is a short read, taking you back to Pemberley to further extend your Pride and Prejudice and/or Longbourn/Pemberley experiences. Elizabeth and Darcy plan a ball to celebrate their daughter's birthday. Margaret Lynette Sharp again took up the hard challenge of writing fan fiction on a classic by Jane Austen, aptly enhancing the story without changing the characters' ways; the added next generation brings even more complexity. If you loved Pride and Prejudice, you will appreciate the additional stories this courageous author has to offer.
"Pemberley: A Ball to Remember" is a story of hope, a lovely - and worthy - continuation of Elizabeth, Darcy, their children, and their story.
This is a book for you if you like "Pride and Prejudice", fan fiction, classic reads, classic reads' aptly written fan fiction, and short instalments.
With "Pemberley: A Ball to Remember", Margaret Lynette Sharp has created another nice piece of fan fiction. If you have read "Pride and Prejudice" or even watched the remarkable TV mini-series (1980), you recognize the world of Elizabeth Darcy, née Bennet. The Longbourn series is centred on Elizabeth, whose warmth and intelligence also made "Pride and Prejudice" special. Her husband, Fitzwilliam Darcy, develops nicely - a tendency the readers could assume at the end of "Pride and Prejudice". It is a short read, taking you back to Pemberley to further extend your Pride and Prejudice and/or Longbourn/Pemberley experiences. Elizabeth and Darcy plan a ball to celebrate their daughter's birthday. Margaret Lynette Sharp again took up the hard challenge of writing fan fiction on a classic by Jane Austen, aptly enhancing the story without changing the characters' ways; the added next generation brings even more complexity. If you loved Pride and Prejudice, you will appreciate the additional stories this courageous author has to offer.
"Pemberley: A Ball to Remember" is a story of hope, a lovely - and worthy - continuation of Elizabeth, Darcy, their children, and their story.
This is a book for you if you like "Pride and Prejudice", fan fiction, classic reads, classic reads' aptly written fan fiction, and short instalments.
May 5, 2018
Pemberley: A Ball to Remember is a short work in the Pemberley series of Jane Austen fan fiction books by Margaret Lynette Sharp. It continues the adventures of the Bennet and Darcy families and their relatives and friends in a Pride and Prejudice-based alternate story line. The plot centers around the attendees at a ball at Pemberley. The ball is being held to celebrate the birthday of Juliette, the daughter of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. Elizabeth, Darcy, and Juliette are very hopeful that the ball might finally result in a reconciliation between Lady Catherine de Bourgh and her daughter Anne (now Mrs. King), who have been estranged for some time. Lady Catherine is attending with her husband, of whom Anne disapproves. Anne is attending with her husband, of whom her mother disapproves. The Darcys' son, Fitzwilliam Jr., is looking forward to seeing Emily Collins, the daughter of Mr. Collins, again, with a hope towards romance. Will Anne and her mother be able to forgive and forget the past? And will Anne’s son, John King, prove a rival for Emily’s heart?
In Pemberley: A Ball to Remember, Sharp adds another entertaining and engaging vignette to her Pemberley collection. She skillfully captures the personalities and dialog of the original characters, and the new characters are a creative and fun addition. Although a short read, this is a charming tale. Readers unfamiliar with the previous works in the collection may stumble a little at first to grasp the relationships between the characters, but that said, this is an enjoyable read for Jane Austen fans.
In Pemberley: A Ball to Remember, Sharp adds another entertaining and engaging vignette to her Pemberley collection. She skillfully captures the personalities and dialog of the original characters, and the new characters are a creative and fun addition. Although a short read, this is a charming tale. Readers unfamiliar with the previous works in the collection may stumble a little at first to grasp the relationships between the characters, but that said, this is an enjoyable read for Jane Austen fans.
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