Wordless Wednesday – Page 19

Thoughtful Reader, František Dvořák: Čtenářka (1896)

František Dvořák (1862-1927) [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons

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“I have already explained why you did not know about my guests,” his mother said sternly.

Wes wondered for a moment, before he recovered himself after being caught woolgathering, if she had been reading his mind, for her look was as severe as her tone.

“Yes, I am not to be trusted.” He attempted to keep his tone flat and not one which spoke to his great displeasure with the whole situation.

A small, quiet burst of laughter caught his ear and drew his eyes to Miss Mary, who was diligently smirking at her book. The cheeky lass! What he wouldn’t do at this moment to be alone with her and discover just what she was thinking.

[from Persuading Miss Mary, book 4 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Confounding Caroline ~ Delighting Mrs. Bennet ~ Loving Lydia

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St. George’s Hanover Square (1787), T. Malton

“St George’s Hanover Square,” aquatint, by T. Malton. Dated 1787. Courtesy of the British Library, London. [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons

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“What do you mean I am not allowed entrance?” Reginald Fitzwilliam, Viscount Westonbury, glared at Mr. Nibley.

“Just that, my lord. The countess has informed me that you are not allowed entrance without specific invitation.”

“But it is my home!”

“Not at present, my lord. Your residence is the house in Brook Street.”

“The house in Brook Street?” Wes huffed and looked at the sky above him before continuing. “I fully realize that my residence is in Brook Street. However, this is also my home, and I will not leave without seeing my mother.”

[from Persuading Miss Mary, book 4 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Confounding Caroline ~ Delighting Mrs. Bennet ~ Loving Lydia

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La Lecon de Piano (Marcel Rieder)

La leçon de piano (English: The piano lesson); Collection privée Photographie by P.F. Rieder; Marcel Rieder (1862-1942) [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons

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“I have one more duty to perform before I will allow you all to eat and be merry as is required on a day such as this,” Mr. Bennet said. “My youngest, along with the assistance of Miss Darcy, has prepared some music to start us off while we eat.”

“Did you know about this? Did Georgiana tell you?” Elizabeth whispered to Darcy.

“I did know about it, but it was not Georgie who told me.”

[from Loving Lydia, book 3 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Sketch of the church at Allington, Kent (Arthur Hussey, 1852)

Sketch of the church at Allington, Kent; from Notes on the churches in the counties of Kent, Sussex, and Surrey; Arthur Hussey [Public domain]; via Wikimedia Commons

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“You are looking handsome, as always,” Lady Matlock greeted Darcy. She motioned for him to stand in front of her so that she could straighten his jacket, though it did not need it.

“Your mother would be pleased to see you so happy.” She placed a hand on his cheek. “Your father, too, but I think a son’s wedding day is more a time for a mother to be nostalgic than it is for a father.”

[from Loving Lydia, book 3 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Confounding Caroline, book 1 ~ Delighting Mrs. Bennet, book 2

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