From Longbourn to Pemberley - Winter 1810-1811

Miss Jane Austen would most certainly still be surprised to follow Elizabeth Bennet, Fanny Price, Anne Elliot, Elinor Dashwood... in this second season, on the various paths connecting Longbourn to Pemberley.The winter of 1810-1811 has just begun and the celebrated ball at Netherfield Park took place a few days ago.

Obviously, events have proceeded very quickly, but not necessarily to the liking of Mrs. Bennet, Caroline Bingley, or even Elizabeth Bennet. Our attention might also be drawn to the difficult circumstances experienced by other characters: who cannot help but sympathise with gentle Fanny Price or have a benevolent interest in discreet Anne Elliot?

Who? We can wonder... And well, why not Fanny Dashwood or Augusta Hawkins?But what about the hopefuls who are the subject of all the marital chatter in this account?

Let it be understood that it is exactly for this reason that we need to closely contemplate this second season that takes us from Hertfordshire to London .... but not yet to Pemberley.