An Austen Ensemble Series by Corrie Garrett

Book 1 of An Austen Ensemble When Lizzy Bennet reluctantly agrees to become Anne de Bourgh's companion on a short trip to Tunbridge Wells, she stumbles feet first into a summer of misunderstandings, revelations, and unexpected proposals. Mr. Darcy, feeling foolish that he came to the brink of a proposal due to an arbitrary deadline, decides to accept his aunt's request to accompany them--hoping that his decision regarding Elizabeth will make itself plain... moreBook 1 of An Austen Ensemble When Lizzy Bennet reluctantly agrees to become Anne de Bourgh's companion on a short trip to Tunbridge Wells, she stumbles feet first into a summer of misunderstandings, revelations, and unexpected proposals. Mr. Darcy, feeling foolish that he came to the brink of a proposal due to an arbitrary deadline, decides to accept his aunt's request to accompany them--hoping that his decision regarding Elizabeth will make itself plain. While Anne spends her morning dutifully drinking the famed waters of Tunbridge Wells, Lizzy is pulled further into the Darcy and de Bourgh family circle. From Darcy's cousin, Lady Honoria, to his sister, Georgiana, Lizzy can't help feeling that this is a family she would like, except for Mr. Darcy! Which only makes it all the more painful when she must resolutely reject the proud head of the family... less

Book 2 of An Austen Ensemble After Lizzy and Darcy’s unexpected engagement, Lady Catherine is both furious and inconvenienced. As a peace offering, Darcy asks Georgiana to stay with her and Anne for several weeks. It is not an easy task, especially since Lady Catherine is soothing her wounded pride by arranging a match for Georgiana with an aristocratic neighbor. To complicate matters, Georgiana finds herself far too attracted to Mr... moreBook 2 of An Austen Ensemble After Lizzy and Darcy’s unexpected engagement, Lady Catherine is both furious and inconvenienced. As a peace offering, Darcy asks Georgiana to stay with her and Anne for several weeks. It is not an easy task, especially since Lady Catherine is soothing her wounded pride by arranging a match for Georgiana with an aristocratic neighbor. To complicate matters, Georgiana finds herself far too attracted to Mr. John Turner, the painter staying at Rosings while he finishes a portrait of Anne. Meanwhile, Wickham is securing his future with another underhanded stratagem, and Lydia is planning a surprise for her sister’s wedding day. Join Lizzy, Darcy, and Georgiana as they navigate the dangerous waters of identity, family, and compromise. less

Book 3 of An Austen Ensemble Anne de Bourgh is now Anne Sutherland, wife and mistress of Middlefinch, a large estate in the south of England.  She is satisfied to have done so well for herself, and yet, she finds living with her husband and her new family rather more alarming than she expected. Her new husband is far more casual than she expected--he gives his son rides on his shoulders, wrestles with the dogs, and concerns himself with all manner of hands-on farming duties... moreBook 3 of An Austen Ensemble Anne de Bourgh is now Anne Sutherland, wife and mistress of Middlefinch, a large estate in the south of England.  She is satisfied to have done so well for herself, and yet, she finds living with her husband and her new family rather more alarming than she expected. Her new husband is far more casual than she expected--he gives his son rides on his shoulders, wrestles with the dogs, and concerns himself with all manner of hands-on farming duties. His mother is an outdoors-woman, happier in the stables and kennels than anywhere else, and only too happy to relinquish the duties of mistress to inexperienced Anne.And Mr. Sutherland's daft old uncle leads his own strange life on the third floor, emerging only to make disconcerting exclamations. Even if she can grow accustomed to all this, there is still the matter of learning what to do with the kindness and affection of her husband. Anne has learned friendship; will she learn love? less