Persuading Outback Angie
Angie Elliot loves her home on an outback station, and intends to stay and marry Rick, the manager.
But her widowed mother has definite plans for her youngest daughter, and they don't include letting her marry a local stockman. Angie is persuaded to leave all she loves.
Estranged from her family, she learns the power of friendship. She discovers her own interests, and, growing in self-confidence, defies her mother.
When she returns home, her hopes and plans fail. She must choose a different future.
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Mansfield House
Fran Price has lived with her Bertram cousins for years. Her aunt and uncle love her and treat her as another daughter. But her cousins have always treated her as an outsider, and made use of her services without consideration. She has always accepted this without protest.
Currently, she lives in Mansfield House in Moonta, a small coastal town, where she nurses her uncle Jack, and keeps house for him and her cousin Susan. Her aunt Marion lives with her younger son Eddie on the family farm. Her cousin Tom lives with his family in a nearby town, and cousin Virginia (Ginny) lives with her husband on a different farm.
When Ginny leaves her husband, she assumes Fran will welcome her and her 3 small children as residents in Mansfield House. Their unmarried aunt Caroline supports Ginny. But Ginny’s actions lead to many further family upsets. Can Fran finally break free of the stresses heaped on her by Ginny and Caroline? Will she ever have the chance to find happiness for herself?
Mansfield House
Fran Price has lived with her Bertram cousins for years. Her aunt and uncle love her and treat her as another daughter. But her cousins have always treated her as an outsider, and made use of her services without consideration. She has always accepted this without protest.
Currently, she lives in Mansfield House in Moonta, a small coastal town, where she nurses her uncle Jack, and keeps house for him and her cousin Susan. Her aunt Marion lives with her younger son Eddie on the family farm. Her cousin Tom lives with his family in a nearby town, and cousin Virginia (Ginny) lives with her husband on a different farm.
When Ginny leaves her husband, she assumes Fran will welcome her and her 3 small children as residents in Mansfield House. Their unmarried aunt Caroline supports Ginny. But Ginny’s actions lead to many further family upsets. Can Fran finally break free of the stresses heaped on her by Ginny and Caroline? Will she ever have the chance to find happiness for herself?
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I love how the author writes about the ups and downs of the Bertram’s family drama so beautifully. The perfect comfort-read when you just want a light story to enthrall you. Review by Elora Canne
Angie Elliot loves her home on an outback station, and intends to stay and marry Rick, the manager.
But her widowed mother has definite plans for her youngest daughter, and they don't include letting her marry a local stockman. Angie is persuaded to leave all she loves.
Estranged from her family, she learns the power of friendship. She discovers her own interests, and, growing in self-confidence, defies her mother.
When she returns home, her hopes and plans fail. She must choose a different future.
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Barbara Randell has written another literary masterpiece!
With thoughtful consideration she has drawn comparisons to Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion.’ Social influence and one’s moral compass may differ from era to era, but human behaviour stays essentially the same. I loved Randell’s take on a modern day ‘Persuasion’ tale. Review by Elora Canne
No Time for Sensibility
When her father dies unexpectedly, the eldest daughter Ellen Dashwood, is left to keep the family together. In this she is assisted by Colin Brandon, a new acquaintance. Colin often disapproves of her actions, and is angry with her. Despite that, they become friends.
After an episode when Colin becomes very upset with Ellen, he disappears.
Meanwhile, Ellen tries to increase their income, without much success. But when John Willoughby threatens their future, she is determined to defy his evil designs.
Will Ellen solve the family financial problems? Will she defeat John Willoughby? Will she ever find happiness with Colin Brandon?
Darcy's Pride
Manager Darcy Williams meets Beth Phillips among untrained staff in the packing room.
Then they meet outside the office, and spend time together. Darcy finds her attractive, but will never have a romance with an uneducated country girl.
When Beth joins an office meeting in her true capacity, Darcy destroys Beth’s career and her self-confidence. When he discovers his dreadful mistake, he is shattered. He works to repair the relationship, but Beth is cautious. Then serious danger leads to a shared future.
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I enjoyed reading this retelling in which Darcy and Elizabeth have different type of struggles. I enjoyed how realistic each character was. I loved how Elizabeth stepped up to help everyone. I really enjoyed how Darcy conquered his fears. Highly recommend for all to read. Review by Kindle Customer