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Felicity in Marriage #4
Resolutions
The Bennet family is in danger of losing Longbourn.
Mary and Mrs. Bennet fear they must soon make way for the Collins family. When that will be and where they shall go preys constantly upon those ladies’ minds.
With the shocking death of her husband last September, Mrs. Bennet’s worst fears have been realised. The looming prospect of losing her home is almost too much to bear: her spirits are low, she goes nowhere and receives no one. Not even the arrival of two new grandchildren can improve her mood, one of whom claims rather dubious parentage. Only her hatred of Mr. Collins has the power to animate.
The mysterious delay in the Longbourn Estate entail weighs just as heavily upon Mr. Collins. He is impatient to assume his rightful position and everything conferred by such an illustrious title. For him and the comfort of his family, a resolution cannot come soon enough.
Fortunately, Kitty, Jane, and Elizabeth have more to be happy about. Kitty is content as a wife and new mother in London; and after the birth of her second daughter, Elizabeth appreciates her easy proximity to Jane, and the peace and quiet at Pemberley. A peace destined to be shattered, once the situation at Longbourn is resolved, by the inevitable arrival of her mother and sister, Mary, who will take up residence at Pemberley Grange. Mr. Darcy’s devotion to his wife’s happiness is selfless indeed.
Immerse yourself back into the world of Pride and Prejudice as Felicity in Marriage Part Four rejoins the characters on their individual journeys towards happiness. There are more than a few resolutions as the Bennet family steers its way out of the turbulence of loss and disgrace into the calmer waters of surety and sensibility.
Mary and Mrs. Bennet fear they must soon make way for the Collins family. When that will be and where they shall go preys constantly upon those ladies’ minds.
With the shocking death of her husband last September, Mrs. Bennet’s worst fears have been realised. The looming prospect of losing her home is almost too much to bear: her spirits are low, she goes nowhere and receives no one. Not even the arrival of two new grandchildren can improve her mood, one of whom claims rather dubious parentage. Only her hatred of Mr. Collins has the power to animate.
The mysterious delay in the Longbourn Estate entail weighs just as heavily upon Mr. Collins. He is impatient to assume his rightful position and everything conferred by such an illustrious title. For him and the comfort of his family, a resolution cannot come soon enough.
Fortunately, Kitty, Jane, and Elizabeth have more to be happy about. Kitty is content as a wife and new mother in London; and after the birth of her second daughter, Elizabeth appreciates her easy proximity to Jane, and the peace and quiet at Pemberley. A peace destined to be shattered, once the situation at Longbourn is resolved, by the inevitable arrival of her mother and sister, Mary, who will take up residence at Pemberley Grange. Mr. Darcy’s devotion to his wife’s happiness is selfless indeed.
Immerse yourself back into the world of Pride and Prejudice as Felicity in Marriage Part Four rejoins the characters on their individual journeys towards happiness. There are more than a few resolutions as the Bennet family steers its way out of the turbulence of loss and disgrace into the calmer waters of surety and sensibility.
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Published November 19, 2020
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Lydia: A Backstory to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
In her fifteen years, Lydia Bennet has drawn attention to herself everywhere she has gone.
As the youngest of five daughters Lydia has been indulged by her mother, and is now beyond restraint and determined to have her way. Her romantic imaginings of seeing the world, falling violently in love, and attending balls, parties, dinners and the theatre are her only escape from the unrelenting boredom of life in a small village.
Happily for Lydia, the Militia comes to Meryton for the Winter to supply all the glamour, uniforms and charming young men she could wish for and immediately there is one, and one only, for whom Lydia has eyes and plans. Unfortunately, her looks, youth and wit are of no consequence to him without an accompanying fortune; but unperturbed by his disinterest, Lydia weaves her way towards ensnaring the man of her dreams for her own happily-ever-after.
Author’s note: As this story involves characters and some situations that occur in both Pride and Prejudice and Wickham’s Wife, some necessary scenes have been repeated from Lydia’s perspective. I hope that rather than detracting from the overall narrative, they provide a more complex understanding of Lydia’s behaviour.
C. J. Hill is the author of eight historical novels based directly or indirectly upon Jane Austen’s delightful characters who are so familiar, but masterfully undefined enough so that every reader imagines differently how they will turn out, how they will behave, and the choices they will make beyond the novel’s final chapter. Hopefully, in these adaptations they will continue to surprise and delight their new and old readers alike.
Originally from England, C. J., lives in New Zealand. When not lost in the Regency or reading multiple books, she can be found gazing out to sea, sampling wine, or taming her garden, all the while paying close attention to the conversations going on in her head. She apologizes if at times she appears inattentive.
Get her attention through any of these sites; she'll be delighted to hear from you!
https://cjhillauthor.wordpress.com
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Lydia: A Backstory to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
In her fifteen years, Lydia Bennet has drawn attention to herself everywhere she has gone.
As the youngest of five daughters Lydia has been indulged by her mother, and is now beyond restraint and determined to have her way. Her romantic imaginings of seeing the world, falling violently in love, and attending balls, parties, dinners and the theatre are her only escape from the unrelenting boredom of life in a small village.
Happily for Lydia, the Militia comes to Meryton for the Winter to supply all the glamour, uniforms and charming young men she could wish for and immediately there is one, and one only, for whom Lydia has eyes and plans. Unfortunately, her looks, youth and wit are of no consequence to him without an accompanying fortune; but unperturbed by his disinterest, Lydia weaves her way towards ensnaring the man of her dreams for her own happily-ever-after.
Author’s note: As this story involves characters and some situations that occur in both Pride and Prejudice and Wickham’s Wife, some necessary scenes have been repeated from Lydia’s perspective. I hope that rather than detracting from the overall narrative, they provide a more complex understanding of Lydia’s behaviour.
C. J. Hill is the author of eight historical novels based directly or indirectly upon Jane Austen’s delightful characters who are so familiar, but masterfully undefined enough so that every reader imagines differently how they will turn out, how they will behave, and the choices they will make beyond the novel’s final chapter. Hopefully, in these adaptations they will continue to surprise and delight their new and old readers alike.
Originally from England, C. J., lives in New Zealand. When not lost in the Regency or reading multiple books, she can be found gazing out to sea, sampling wine, or taming her garden, all the while paying close attention to the conversations going on in her head. She apologizes if at times she appears inattentive.
Get her attention through any of these sites; she'll be delighted to hear from you!
https://cjhillauthor.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/CJ-Hil...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
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January 24, 2021
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Although I enjoyed the final novel in this saga, I felt the epilogue should have gone into more detail, especially since Lydia and Wickham went their separate ways. How did their lives end? We're they successful? Darcy, Elizabeth, Jane, Bingley, and Mary had their hands full when it came to Lydia and Mrs. Bennet. At least Mary had a happy ending. Charlotte was able to retrain Collins so that he wasn't so proud and buffoonish.
Although I enjoyed the final novel in this saga, I felt the epilogue should have gone into more detail, especially since Lydia and Wickham went their separate ways. How did their lives end? We're they successful? Darcy, Elizabeth, Jane, Bingley, and Mary had their hands full when it came to Lydia and Mrs. Bennet. At least Mary had a happy ending. Charlotte was able to retrain Collins so that he wasn't so proud and buffoonish.
November 4, 2022
A really enjoyable read
I have thoroughly enjoyed all four books in the Felicity in Marriage series and am only sad that it has ended. I thought Darcy a little officious on occasions but other than that have no real argument with any of the characters as originally written by Jane Austen.
I have thoroughly enjoyed all four books in the Felicity in Marriage series and am only sad that it has ended. I thought Darcy a little officious on occasions but other than that have no real argument with any of the characters as originally written by Jane Austen.
July 3, 2023
More busybody Darcy but much too much Lydia et all.
The author created a fascinating original character, Mary, who came to Lydia’s house at 12 as a maid of all work. She was in all the books then just suddenly leaves after 5 years! I wanted to know what happened to her!
It was nicely tied up and well written enough that I’m reading another book by the author.
The author created a fascinating original character, Mary, who came to Lydia’s house at 12 as a maid of all work. She was in all the books then just suddenly leaves after 5 years! I wanted to know what happened to her!
It was nicely tied up and well written enough that I’m reading another book by the author.
August 21, 2024
Another great read! I don't want them to end.
January 12, 2022
Choices and good
Liked the way the author kept her readers interest with the on going lives of the Bennett's and making the most of their different personalities.
Liked the way the author kept her readers interest with the on going lives of the Bennett's and making the most of their different personalities.
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