Fitzwilliam Friday– What’s in a Name Part Two

Last time, I posted about the importance of Mr. Darcy's first name. Today, I'll discuss what the name Darcy would mean to Jane Austen's readers. The most famous bearer of the Darcy surname was probably Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de (of) Darcy. The family is also called Darcy of Temple Hurst (ooh, spotted another … Continue reading Fitzwilliam Friday– What’s in a Name Part Two

Fantasy Friday– Mr. Darcy and the Bewitched Sisters, Chapter Six

I know I am dealing with a large cast of characters right now with the addition of the Tilneys. Do you think referring to the young people by their first names (Caroline, Henry, Charles etc.) would make it easier to keep track of everyone? At the close of Chapter Five, Kate had a vision of … Continue reading Fantasy Friday– Mr. Darcy and the Bewitched Sisters, Chapter Six