I have a short post to share with you today, and it fits in nicely with my crusade to prove that not all my time spent on the Internet is wasted time (although, admittedly, some of it is). I was … Continue reading
Author Archives: Nancy Lawrence
Lizzy Bennet’s Doppleganger
Should Darcy Stay . . . or Should He Go?
Good morning, and a happy Saturday to you!
Before you get too far into your day, I hope you’ll join me on the Austen Authors blog. I have a post there today about Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and what she might have envisioned for her characters after she wrote “The End” on the last page of her manuscript.
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How England Learned of the Battle of Trafalgar
On October 21, 1805 the Battle of Trafalgar was fought between the English Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain. England’s chances for victory were slim. The British force had twenty-seven ships; the enemy had thirty-three. But England’s … Continue reading
A Place of Comfort and Rest
I consider myself a pretty lucky person. I have a wonderful family, great friends, enough home improvements projects on my list of things to do to keep me out of trouble, and a job I love. Still, there are times … Continue reading
The Children of Pride and Prejudice
Today I’m posting on the Austen Authors blog about the art of Kate Greenaway and children’s clothing in Jane Austen’s time. I hope you’ll join me by clicking on the icon below.
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Halloween and Hyde Park
It’s October! That means it’s time for me to buy bags of Halloween candy and pick out all the Almond Joy bars so I can hide them to eat later in private. October also means getting ready to dress up … Continue reading
Bad Jane?
I’m on Austen Authors today, talking about “Bad Jane” variations of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Please join me and have your share in the conversation!
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On My Bookshelf: Beau Brocade
I own several copies of each of Jane Austen’s novels, but my favorite edition is a compilation of Austen’s novels that include wonderful illustrations by C. E. Brock and Hugh Thomson. Hugh Thomson created the illustrations for another book I … Continue reading
Jane Austen’s Social Media
A happy Saturday to you!
I’m posting on the Austen Authors blog today, talking about social media in Jane Austen’s time. Please join me!
Nancy Lawrence 