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  1. A fantastic story (well, beginning – but I have no doubt the rest will live up to the expectation) Already so many layers of conflict… who hears the dragons and who doesn’t, can dragons direct the marriage of humans (what angst it gives me to think an unfriendly/cranky old dragon can order ÍElizabeth to accept such a man as canon Collins…), the affairs of the Order, and teh stolen dragon egg – the obvious inference is that Wickham’s hand is in it. I wonder if he can make mischief regarding Elizabeth in this setting since his being a militiaman and connected to Derbyshire should point him out as the suspect thief… And I look forward to the dragon keeper from Lambton/Derbyshire, who ought by all hints be Darcy.

    What do cockatrices look like? Will there be more from Elizabeth’s commonplace book?
    Thank you!

    • The cockatrices usually pass themselves off as falcons. There will be a description when we meet one. There will be more in the coming weeks from Elizabeth’s common place book. That will be an ongoing feature on the blog throughout next several months. It looks like this will be a three book series (at least) and there will be entries in her Commonplace book at least until the third book is published. Thanks, Agnes!

  2. Austen and fantasy are two of my favourite reads. Never thought I’d see them together – thanks! But, a small request for future chapters:

    “Besides, with Collins coming to visit soon, and the chance that he is dragon-deaf, we must face the possibility that you will marry him”

    Please don’t let this happen 😉

    Look forward to reading more…

  3. I can’t tell you how happy this story is making me!! Thank you so very much to whatever muse whispered in your ear!! Anxiously awaiting the next chapter.
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  4. Hi Maria,
    Thanks for sharing this delightful story. I have been reading it aloud to my children and they LOVE it. Is it likely to remain a child friendly story? We do a lot of ‘read alouds’ and they have enjoyed P & P as well as Jane Eyre and are now listening while I read them North and South, as well as Lord of the Rings and Hobbit so they are pretty keen on this one.
    I loved the rapport that Elizabeth has with the Gardiner children and the element of mystery surrounding the Blue Order and it’s business. I have never read a fantasy version of P&P before but I find it intriguing and so I am willing to give it a try.
    Thanks for sharing it.

    • Thanks so much Esther! I’m tickled your kids are enjoying it!

      There are no ‘mature’ scenes in this story. There are a few tense/scary ones, but if your kids are good with Lord of the Rings, they shouldn’t have any issues with this tale.

  5. I love when authors are brave enough to meld P&P and fantasy together, and dragons yet! So many different kinds! You are off to a great start, and sounds like you have put a lot of work and consideration into building this new world. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.

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