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Longbourn #19
Pemberley: Before the Wedding
Short story
As her wedding-day draws nigh, Miss Emily Collins – the beautiful and talented fiancée of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jr – seems to be having second thoughts about her forthcoming nuptials, especially in the light of news of the realisation of a friend’s ambition: an ambition that lingers in Emily’s own mind. Will Miss Collins renounce her engagement?
This is another charming story of the Darcys and their extended family, crafted by Australian author Margaret Lynette Sha
As her wedding-day draws nigh, Miss Emily Collins – the beautiful and talented fiancée of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jr – seems to be having second thoughts about her forthcoming nuptials, especially in the light of news of the realisation of a friend’s ambition: an ambition that lingers in Emily’s own mind. Will Miss Collins renounce her engagement?
This is another charming story of the Darcys and their extended family, crafted by Australian author Margaret Lynette Sha
13 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 4, 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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December 30, 2018
Another enjoyable short story in the Longbourn series, this being the nineteenth in the series. Aussie author Margaret Lynette Sharp continues to entertain us as she has done so through this entire series.
For those who enjoy reading Jane Austen Fan Fiction I'm sure you will enjoy the Longbourn series. With thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.
For those who enjoy reading Jane Austen Fan Fiction I'm sure you will enjoy the Longbourn series. With thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.
July 7, 2018
Pemberley: Before The Wedding is the nineteenth short story in the Longbourn series, Jane Austen Fan Fiction pieces by Australian author, Margaret Lynette Sharp. As the extended family gathers for dinner at Pemberley just days before the wedding of Fitzwilliam Darcy Jnr to Miss Emily Collins, Lizzy is embarrassed by Mrs Bennet’s rather mercenary remarks. But she is even more disturbed by the demeanour of her prospective daughter-in-law. Could she be having second thoughts?
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. Lizzy’s wise words and diplomacy must surely promise a happy wedding day. 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. Lizzy’s wise words and diplomacy must surely promise a happy wedding day. Taken in the spirit intended, this is a brief but enjoyable read
With thanks to the author for this copy to read and review.
June 18, 2020
Short n cute
A very short cute story about Darcy and Elizabeth's son. Their son is engaged to Emily Collins. They work through problems.
A very short cute story about Darcy and Elizabeth's son. Their son is engaged to Emily Collins. They work through problems.
July 9, 2018
Pemberley House (Derbyshire, Australia). Elizabeth “Lizzy” Darcy (sister/wife, nee Bennet), & Fitzwilliam Darcy (husband) were discussing with Ms. Emily Collins (granddaughter) they were sorry Sir William Lucas (Grandpapa) because of his health would not be able to travel/attend her wedding.
Lydia (Wickham’s wife) received a letter from Ms. Mary Maxwell that if she accepts she can perform 5 concerts in England.
Mrs. Georgiana Hodges (20, wife, Fitzwilliam’s sister, pianist, wealthy, nee Darcy) put her 2 cents in worth about what it takes to perform live in front of a crowd.
What were Elizabeth “Lizzy” Darcy & Ms. Emily Collins discussing?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written down under romance (short story) book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great down under romance movie, or better yet a paid-per-view mini TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons (Washburn)
Lydia (Wickham’s wife) received a letter from Ms. Mary Maxwell that if she accepts she can perform 5 concerts in England.
Mrs. Georgiana Hodges (20, wife, Fitzwilliam’s sister, pianist, wealthy, nee Darcy) put her 2 cents in worth about what it takes to perform live in front of a crowd.
What were Elizabeth “Lizzy” Darcy & Ms. Emily Collins discussing?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written down under romance (short story) book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great down under romance movie, or better yet a paid-per-view mini TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons (Washburn)
June 26, 2020
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June 26, 2020
A P&P vignette where it seems Miss Emily Collins is having doubts about her soon to be marriage to Fitzwilliam Darcy jr.
A quick read
A quick read
January 31, 2022
short
A rather sweet but far too short variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Margaret Lynette Sharp.
A rather sweet but far too short variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Margaret Lynette Sharp.
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