Yuletide: A Jane Austen-Inspired Collection of Stories - Christina Boyd (ed)

Written by Christina Boyd (ed)
Read by Harry Frost
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

By: Joana Starnes, Caitlin Williams, Elizabeth Adams, J. Marie Croft, Anngela Schroeder, Lona Manning, Amy D’orazio

• Series: The Quill Collective, Book 4
• Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
• Release date: 10-28-19
• Publisher: The Quill Ink, LLC

“I went up to the Great House between three and four, and dawdled away an hour very comfortably….” (Jane Austen)

A holiday short story anthology with some favorite Austenesque authors, Yuletide is inspired by Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice and the spirit of the season. Regency and contemporary alike, each romance was dreamt to spark love, humor, and wonder while you dawdle over a hot cup of tea this Christmas.

Yuletide 1: Opening Credits
Yuletide 2: “The Forfeit” by Caitlin Williams
Yuletide 3: “And Evermore Be Merry” by Joana Starnes
Yuletide 4: “The Wishing Ball” by Amy D’Orazio
Yuletide 5: “By a Lady” by Lona Manning
Yuletide 6: “Homespun for the Holidays” by J. Marie Croft
Yuletide 7: “The Season for Friendly Meetings” by Anngela Schroeder
Yuletide 8: “Mistletoe Management” by Elizabeth Adams
Yuletide 9: Closing Credits

The first story asks ‘What if Darcy returns to Netherfield, the weather keeps him stranded, and he spends that fateful Christmas with the Bennets instead of in London? A snowed in setting is just the thing to get an out of tune pair a chance to right their misunderstandings.

Then, we fast forward a decade to visit Pemberley at Christmas for a reunion as witnessed from sweet Georgiana’s point of view. Georgie has her own special surprise to share with her husband against the backdrop of heartwarming tradition and extended family antics.

A modern story with a magical wishing ornament shows Darcy a future happiness that he never knew to wish for and wants beyond anything now. It aids him getting past that unsuccessful first meet and the inevitable misunderstandings.

A sequel story has Darcy and Elizabeth visiting Rosings over the holidays and Elizabeth determinedly sets out to make Anne De Bourgh a friend with surprising results.

A romantic comedy for a modern Darcy and Elizabeth during a New England snow storm involves a Homespun gift, a quirky family, and much laughter.

Jane and Lizzy have a Yorkshire Christmas visit they will not soon forget when they encounter a certain Colonel Fitzwilliam who gives Lizzy perspective on her perceived wrongs from Mr. Darcy.

Oh my, the hijacks ensue when the relatives come for a Pemberley Christmas and Elizabeth discovers that Darcy might have one or two family embarrassments of his own. Christmas comedies can be such fun romps.

“This was not my first encounter with Harry Frost’s work. He has great versatility with historical and modern time, gender, age, class, and accents. He caught the tone so well of each story whether humor or drama. Generally, I enjoy some over others when it comes to anthology collections, but that was not the case here. Each story was fabulous in its own unique way. I smiled, laughed, and felt my heart flutter and felt the spirit of Christmas through and through. I do believe there will be a little something for everyone who enjoys holiday romance inspired by a classic.”