The Ballad of Gregoire Darcy

The Ballad of Gregoire Darcy
Author: Marsha Altman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2011-05-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1569759626

“The fourth installment in Altman’s what-happens-after-pride-and-prejudice universe, and it will have you hooked within moments.” —Austenprose WHIRLWIND OF PEMBERLEY The comings and goings on their grand estate present endless challenges for Elizabeth and Darcy. Can they avoid scandal given the recent arrival of Mr. Darcy’s illegitimate brother Grégoire, Mr. Bennet’s advancing years, the younger George Wickham’s coming of age, and Dr. Maddox’s departure from his position with the Prince Regent even as his many secrets threaten to be discovered? COURTSHIP OF MARY BENNET After her disastrous trip to the continent resulted in a passionate romance and an unintended child, Mary Bennet finds herself back in England, living with the shameful title of unwed mother. Having given up on ever finding love, Mary is shocked to find herself pursued by a proper gentleman. Either his intentions are true, or Mary is being led astray by her heart once gain . . . TORMENT OF GRÉGOIRE DARCY Leaving his sheltered, peaceful life at a Benedictine cloister, Grégoire enters a world he never imagined. Thrust into Regency England’s secular society, Grégoire is overwhelmed. He struggles to stay true to himself while finding his place as a single man in a culture obsessed with matrimony. “Diverse, engaging, and cool . . . The story drips with spirit and intrigue while unique characters, characters who still somehow manage to stay in the realm of Jane Austen’s originals, carouse and laugh and pray their way around their various estates.” —Austenprose

The Road to Pemberley

The Road to Pemberley
Author: Marsha Altman
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2011
Genre: Bennet, Elizabeth (Fictitious character)
ISBN: 1569759340

"A romantic, engaging & witty collection featuring Austen's most beloved characters."--P. [4] of cover.

The Cambridge Companion to 'Pride and Prejudice'

The Cambridge Companion to 'Pride and Prejudice'
Author: Janet Todd
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2013-02-07
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1107495679

Named in many surveys as Britain's best-loved work of fiction, Pride and Prejudice is now a global brand, with film and television adaptations making Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy household names. With a combination of original readings and factual background information, this Companion investigates some of the sources of the novel's power. It explores key themes and topics in detail: money, land, characters and style. The history of the book's composition and first publication is set out, both in individual essays and in the section of chronology. Chapters on the critical reception, adaptations and cult of the novel reveal why it has become an enduing classic with a unique and timeless appeal.

The Darcys of Pemberley

The Darcys of Pemberley
Author: Shannon Winslow
Publisher:
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780615517155

A sequel faithful to Jane Austen's beloved masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have been married for almost a year, and their heated arguments are a thing of the past. All that passion is now directed into more satisfying pursuits. But how long can the honeymoon last? The couple's idyllic life together at Pemberley is jeopardized by the secrets they begin keeping from each other, the troubles of their closest friends, and the threat of a villain in their midst. Layers of seemingly innocent deception are building between Darcy and Elizabeth, threatening their relationship. He is conducting some covert business dealings that he's unwilling to share with his wife, and she likewise begins keeping things from him against her own better judgment. The couple also becomes embroiled in the tribulations of Mr. Darcy's younger sister, Georgiana, and his friend and cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. Fitzwilliam falls victim to their aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, as the object of her latest scheme to make a noble match for her daughter. The arrangement satisfies the ambitions of the couple's parents, but appears to hold little prospect of happiness for Anne and Fitzwilliam, who each harbor other romantic interests. During this same period, Georgiana runs the gamut of emotions as she comes of age. Her elation at her birthday ball soon crumbles when she learns the man she secretly admires is engaged to another. The excitement of a London season and the attention of two other eligible suitors cannot make her forget her disappointment over her lost first love. As the story progresses, the menacing shadow of Mr. Darcy's life-long nemesis looms ever-larger. By carelessness and design, Mr. Wickham and Lydia painfully intrude into the lives of the Darcys and the Bingleys, with disastrous results. The Darcys of Pemberley is the tale of two romances: the continuation of Darcy and Elizabeth's story, and the courtship of Miss Georgiana. For those of us who didn't want Pride and Prejudice to end, this charming novel gives the opportunity to learn what happens after the wedding, to revisit all our old friends and foes, and to share the next chapter of their lives. Ms. Winslow carries on the saga much as Jane Austen herself might have - true to her style, her sensibilities, and the delightful characters she created.

Ballad for Sophie

Ballad for Sophie
Author: Filipe Melo
Publisher: Top Shelf Productions
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2021-11-03
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1649360142

A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption. 1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois, the privileged heir of a wealthy family, and François Samson, the janitor’s son. One wins, one loses, and both are changed forever. 1997. In a huge mansion stained with cigarette smoke and memories, a bitter old man is shaken by the unexpected visit of an interviewer. Somewhere between reality and fantasy, Julien composes, like in a musical score, a complex and moving story about the cost of success, rivalry, redemption, and flying pianos. When all is said and done, did anyone ever truly win? And is there any music left to play?

The Knights of Derbyshire

The Knights of Derbyshire
Author: Marsha Altman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780979564536

Twenty years have passed since Mr. Darcy married Elizabeth Bennet, and their family has grown. All of the Bennet sisters are married, and their children are on the threshold of adulthood and ready for entrance to proper society. War in Europe is over, and it seems that England, and our beloved families, are at peace. But trouble lurks on the horizon. A popular revolt is brewing in Derbyshire, lead by a deluded radical. The very safety of Pemberley and Chatton House are threatened when a family member goes missing, and Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley, with the help of relatives and friends, must attempt a dangerous rescue while the wolves close in around them. In Altman's fifth installment of "The Darcys and The Bingleys," she continues Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice not just through romance and foibles but political intrigue, action, and the occasional brutality required of life in Georgian England.

Drawn on the Way

Drawn on the Way
Author: Sarah Nisbett
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2021-12-21
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0760370737

Learn to observe the world more deeply—with curiosity, empathy, and joy—as you sketch the stories unfolding all around you. In Drawn on the Way, Sarah Nisbett shares her techniques for creating captivating line drawings that capture the moments and moods that you encounter on the train, in a café, outdoors, anywhere: a young woman lost in thought, a pair of hands clasped on a lap, a peppy beagle, a pair of jeans-clad crossed legs. Sarah invites you to see the people, animals, places, and objects you draw with compassionate curiosity—as more than a stranger or inanimate object, but as someone or something with a story worth knowing or imagining. Even if you are inexperienced at drawing or don’t consider yourself an artist, you can learn how to create sketches from start to finish employing techniques such as contour drawing, using line work to add texture, and adding spot color—and discover how each sketch tells a story. You’ll begin to focus on important details that reveal something about the subject you’re drawing: the graceful drape of a hand over a purse, the shy way someone tucks their feet underneath them. As you unplug, set aside perfectionism, and explore the world through drawing, you’ll learn: How to translate what you see into a compelling drawing How to silence your inner critic and find joy in drawing what captures your interest Techniques for drawing figures and creating quick portraits How to find the emotion in objects by asking questions How to draw scenes and backgrounds without becoming overwhelmed How to quickly and expressively render the natural world, including plants and animals How key details can take a sketch from plain to captivating Ways to find the extraordinary in the everyday How to transform mistakes into likeable elements Tips for becoming a visual storyteller Life lessons learned from years of live drawing We spend most of our lives on the way, rushing and running from place to place, task to task. When we have a spare minute, we usually reach for our phones and shut everything else out. The techniques, projects, and ideas in Drawn on the Way are designed to help you be more mindful about drawing, to capture the people, places, and things you encounter each day. By doing that, you’ll connect with humanity in a deeper, more meaningful way—and discover a lot about yourself.

Benevolence

Benevolence
Author: Julie Janson
Publisher: Magabala Books
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1925936651

For perhaps the first time in novel form, Benevolence presents an important era in Australia’s history from an Aboriginal perspective. Benevolence is told from the perspective of Darug woman, Muraging (Mary James), born around 1813. Mary’s was one of the earliest Darug generations to experience the impact of British colonisation. At an early age Muraging is given over to the Parramatta Native School by her Darug father. From here she embarks on a journey of discovery and a search for a safe place to make her home. The novel spans the years 1816-35 and is set around the Hawkesbury River area, the home of the Darug people, Parramatta and Sydney. The author interweaves historical events and characters — she shatters stereotypes and puts a human face to this Aboriginal perspective.

The Chrysanthemum and the Rose

The Chrysanthemum and the Rose
Author: Marsha Altman
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Bennet, Elizabeth (Fictitious character)
ISBN: 9781494346409

There is peace in Derbyshire as a new generation of the Darcy family begins, but the younger Mr. and Mrs. Darcy set their sights far away, to Japan, an island nation closed off to all but a few foreigners. There they will travel to find Georgiana Darcy's elusive former teacher, the wandering thing Mugin, so that she can finally complete her training before settling down to married life in the English countryside. But getting into Japan, a country hostile to Westerners and controlled by the Tokugawa shogun, won't be easy, and finding Mugin will be even harder. Is the young couple up to the challenge? In Altman's eighth installment of the Darcys and the Bingleys, we travel far abroad to the dangerous world of 19th-Century Asia, where political tensions are high and danger is very real.

Teach Writing with Growth Mindset

Teach Writing with Growth Mindset
Author: Sara Joy Hoeve
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1646043138

Set students up for a lifetime of writing success with activities and strategies for supercharging creativity, supporting engagement, and boosting confidence in an easy-to-use resource made just for busy teachers. Created for busy classroom teachers, this resource provides classroom strategies and writing activities you can immediately adapt and integrate into any classroom routine. Following a foreword by bestselling author of The Growth Mindset Coach Annie Brock, each chapter provides new tips and tricks to transform the culture of a writing classroom and convince students to finally let go of the “bad writer” label! Inside you’ll find: Writing exercises to build confidence and skill Teaching tips for inspiring successful young writers Lesson plans for integrating the growth mindset into your classroom And much more! This resource provides teachers with both the research-based pedagogy and the specific growth mindset strategies to foster positive writing identities in students of all ages. Let Teach Writing with Growth Mindset inspire you to make positive change in your students!