Twelfth Night at Longbourn
In which the author discovers straightforward research isn’t always straightforward.
After All the Appearance of Goodness Kitty remained without a proper resolution and it bugged me. So I decided to write a Christmas book to give her a HEA of her own. All I needed was THE book about Regency Era Christmas celebrations and I’d have what I needed to write it.
Turns out, there wasn’t a book on the topic. There is now!
I give you…
Twelfth Night at Longbourn
Twelfth Night—a night for wondrous things to happen.
At least for other people.
In the months after her sisters’ weddings, nothing has gone well for Kitty Bennet. Since Lydia’s infamous elopement, her friends have abandoned her, and Longbourn is more prison than home. Not even Elizabeth’s new status as Mrs. Darcy of Pemberley can repair the damage to Kitty’s reputation. More than anything else, she wishes to leave the plain ordinary Kitty behind and become Catherine Bennet, a proper young lady.
Her only ray of hope is an invitation to Pemberley for the holidays. Perhaps there she might escape the effects of her sister’s shame.
Getting to Pemberley is not as simple as it sounds. First she must navigate the perils of London society, the moods of Georgiana Darcy, and the chance encounter with the man who once broke her heart. Perhaps though, as Catherine, she might prove herself worthy of that gentleman’s regard.
But, in an instant all her hopes are dashed, and her dreams of becoming Catherine evaporate. Will Kitty Bennet’s inner strength be enough to bring her heart’s desire?
On an ordinary night perhaps not, but on Twelfth Night, it just might be enough.
I vaguely remember this book. Poor Catherine (Kitty) being a follower is not a good thing. One must learn to stand and walk on one’s own feet!
I didn’t enjoy Kitty’s story. She was a holy mess and couldn’t decide how to act. She was angry that Lydia had ruined her life and everyone considered her guilty by association. On the one hand, she wanted to be grown up but still acted childish. Of course, I have accurately described any teenager trying to leave youth and become an adult. A difficult venture on a good day. I look forward to seeing what was next in your lineup. This has been fun looking back at those older works.