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The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh | Molly Greeley

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Chapter 15: Oh my! What a chapter! Of course, that awkward dinner deserves the most conversation but I have to say how much I adore Cousin John & his support & ownership of guilt & regret of “the family” not doing more to rescue Anne. But let‘s get to the good stuff. Of course Lady C. sweeps in during dinner, the first course half-eaten & Mrs. Jenkinson scuttling in behind her. The atmosphere is ⬇️

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DebinHawaii … tense & (kind of delightfully) awkward. If only Lady C. had brought Mr. Collins of the movies to wax poetic over boiled potatoes, but unfortunately it‘s just soup & cold at that! (What do you expect Lady C. when you disturb dinner mid course?!)🧐 Lady C. immediately lets her displeasure be known-with Ann, Cousin John, his wife (who immediately cries “not it!”) & decrees that Anne will return home with her immediately & bans the FWs from the ⬇️ (edited) 2y

DebinHawaii …Easter visit (big loss there) 🙄 John is ready to speak for Anne but she girds her loins & refuses! 🎉👑🎉 In a power position no less!🌳 And she refuses Mrs.J to stay as well! I‘m so proud of our girl! And OK, kind of liking Mr. Watters for his cheeky ordering more🍷for Anne & everyone & toasting her “bit of a triumph!”🤣

What did you think of this chapter? Discuss what stood out and/or do you have any awkward dinners that rival this one? 2y

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IndoorDame This chapter was epic! So proud of Anne! And definitely loving cousin John and Mr. Watters. Luckily I can‘t think of any personal dinner party experience that rivals this. Totally enjoyed being a spectator here, but I‘m guessing it‘d loose its charm FAST if one was actually in the room. 2y

janeycanuck I think we are maybe starting to see that Apple Anne hasn‘t fallen nearly as far from the Lady Catherine tree as everyone assumes! Good for her! 2y

janeycanuck @IndoorDame Agreed! Happy for other people to experience this drama but I would not want to experience it myself!! 2y

SamAnne Like I always say, thank God for wine. 2y

wanderinglynn I love the Collins meme. I totally think that! 😆😆😆 2y

suvata Well, that was some kind of dinner party. Two favorite line in this chapter: (1) John chuckled "Anne, I was in a war even Lady Catherine holds no terrors for me, fierce though she is.” (2) "Your uncle," she said, "will hear of this, as I said. I will return to Rosings Park in the morning and await your return to sanity." (edited) 2y

julieclair #boiledpotatoes !!! You have outdone yourself summarizing this chapter... I am cracking up! 🤣👍 But seriously, I am SO proud of our Anne! 2y

kspenmoll @suvata Those were great quotes & moments! Great chapter, so much fun to read especially cause Anne is coming into her own with John‘s love & support. 2y

kspenmoll @DebinHawaii Lady C got her comeuppance finally! Let‘s see what happens when she reappears 2y

mollyrotondo Loved this chapter! I was so worried that Anne was going to cave but she stood her ground and did not let her mother bully her. So amazing! I think Lady C is really shining as the villain in this book 🙄 but loving John and Watters. 2y

SarahBookInterrupted I was so proud of Anne! My late grandfather was a Lady C type person. So basically any dinner involving him was awkward. Especially if someone contradicted him. 🫤 2y

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