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The Message: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Variation Vignette
Miss Elizabeth Bennet's emotions are roiled when her new admirer, Mr Grey, chooses to pay more attention to her beautiful sister Jane than to herself, at the Meryton Ball. What surprises will the eldest Miss Bennet reveal over the breakfast table the following morning? Will Lizzy's heart be broken?
Here is another charming vignette by prolific Australian author Margaret Lynette Sharp.
Here is another charming vignette by prolific Australian author Margaret Lynette Sharp.
10 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 4, 2019
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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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September 15, 2019
Annual Meryton Ball. Ms. Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet (daughter/sister) had watched Jane Bennet (daughter/sister) & Mr. Grey (gentleman) as they danced & talked for most of the evening.
It appeared he had thoughts about her.
Mr. Bennet (husband/father) was concerned about Lizzy also.
Lydia Bennet (younger daughter/sister) chimed in with her 2-cents worth also.
What were Mrs. Bennet (wife/mother) final comments?
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 (Vignette) 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 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; MSW)
It appeared he had thoughts about her.
Mr. Bennet (husband/father) was concerned about Lizzy also.
Lydia Bennet (younger daughter/sister) chimed in with her 2-cents worth also.
What were Mrs. Bennet (wife/mother) final comments?
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 (Vignette) 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 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; MSW)
July 22, 2019
This vignette is 7 pages long . . A gentleman appears to have an interest in Lizzy according to Mrs Bennet. Instead he is called away to marry his fiance.
May 19, 2019
The Message by Australian author Margaret Lynette Sharp is a “Pride and Prejudice” Variation Vignette. The morning after Meryton Ball sees young Elizabeth Bennet pale with dismay. Her expected dance partner had instead spent much of his time with her dear sister, Jane, now leaving her no-one with whom to discuss this unexpected turn of events. Worse still, her younger sister Lydia seems to have immediately perceived the reason for her dejected demeanour. Mrs Bennet plainly considers the man a suitable prospect for her second daughter. How will Lizzie face her sister?
Sharp easily evokes the style and tone of Austen’s writing, giving the reader a taste of what might have occurred before Lizzy ever met Mr Darcy. This Jane Austen Fan Fiction, taken in the spirit intended, this is a brief but enjoyable read.
With thanks to the author for this copy to read and review.
Sharp easily evokes the style and tone of Austen’s writing, giving the reader a taste of what might have occurred before Lizzy ever met Mr Darcy. This Jane Austen Fan Fiction, taken in the spirit intended, this is a brief but enjoyable read.
With thanks to the author for this copy to read and review.
July 4, 2019
A rake in town?
This morning breakfast scene seems unlikely to ever have happened. Mr. Grey is either a man who has accidentally engaged Lizzy’s feelings or is rake who tells subtle lies to Jane as he leaves to court someone with a new fortune.
If this scene had happened before Darcy and Bingley were part of the neighborhood Wickham would have much more difficulty having his lies believed by Lizzy.
This morning breakfast scene seems unlikely to ever have happened. Mr. Grey is either a man who has accidentally engaged Lizzy’s feelings or is rake who tells subtle lies to Jane as he leaves to court someone with a new fortune.
If this scene had happened before Darcy and Bingley were part of the neighborhood Wickham would have much more difficulty having his lies believed by Lizzy.
July 5, 2019
Avid Reader
This is a vingette, which probably took 10minutes to read. Elizabeth met a Mr. Greg of Kent in London. He attended an assembly in Hertfordshire and spent a significant amount of time talking to Jane. All was not as it appeared with Mr. Grey. As a result, Mrs. Bennet felt her daughters had been used most ill!
This is a vingette, which probably took 10minutes to read. Elizabeth met a Mr. Greg of Kent in London. He attended an assembly in Hertfordshire and spent a significant amount of time talking to Jane. All was not as it appeared with Mr. Grey. As a result, Mrs. Bennet felt her daughters had been used most ill!
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