Jane Odiwe Jane Austen Sequels

I had such fun writing this P&P mash-up with the very lovely Juliet Archer for Austenesque Extravaganza  - I hope you enjoy it! Please read the first half on Juliet's website!  I'm celebrating the release of Searching for Captain Wentworth on Friday and giving away a copy of my book. Please leave a comment below to qualify.  Here is part two of our short story!!! A modern Mrs Bennet meets a time traveller or two from the original Pride & Prejudice …  By Juliet Archer and Jane Odiwe  Part Two What if Mr Collins was only pretending to be a vicar? That would explain the weird hat, for a start. A lunatic would think that was perfectly normal headgear for a man of the cloth. Once again, she wondered if it was wise to be alone with him. Pocketing her phone, she edged towards the door. ‘I don’t need any more photos – Lydia can check the church website or something if she needs more information. And I’ll send you an email about booking the...

My dearest Lydia,

 La, I meant to write sooner, but the social whirl has me thinking of nothing but dresses and balls and handsome officers! To be sure Brighton is nothing like London at this time of year, but one would never know it for all the parties and dances we have been invited to attend. My mama has had the seamstress make up three new ball dresses, and I am simply dying to show them to you.

 Sir William Lucas has written my papa another letter. Is it true? Is Charlotte Lucas to be married? Goodness, but Meryton is a more exciting place to live than I once thought. Please, do tell me what has happened, and if there is a gentleman waiting in the wings for you. Oh, and do tell - is your sister Jane engaged to Mr Bingley? When are they to be wed?
 Your loving friend, 
Lucy

 Dearest Lucy, 
 It seems such an age since you last wrote - I cannot tell you how jealous I am to hear of your new ball gowns - you are very lucky to have a family who spoil you. I've told you before - I...