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From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Today we are featuring an exclusive excerpt from the newly released Austenesque novel, Mr. Knightley in His Own Words, by Shannon Winslow. The author has graciously included a brief set up: INTRODUCTION Mr. Knightley in His Own Words features three key periods in this Austen hero’s life: the... Continue Reading →
Guest review by Shelley DeWees – The Uprising The fact that he was in love with Emma had been confronting him for some time, but he had pushed it away and given other names to the emotions that ought to have enlightened him. He had blundered on, deaf to the pleadings of his heart until... Continue Reading →
VALUABLE "I cannot rate her beauty as you do," said he; "but she is a pretty little creature, and I am inclined to think very well of her disposition. Her character depends upon those she is with; but in good hands she will turn out a valuable woman."Mr. Knightley on Harriet Smith, Emma, Chapter 8... Continue Reading →
VERDURE It was a sweet view -- sweet to the eye and the mind. English verdure, English culture, English comfort, seen under a sun bright, without being oppressive. The Narrator on Abbey-Mill Farm, Emma, Chapter 42 These poetic lines were prefaced by a description of Abbey-Mill Farm, which Emma and her party of family and... Continue Reading →
