Cover Reveal + Giveaway for No Less Resentment!!!

September 6, 2024 • Author Features, Giveaways • 135 Comments

Happy Friday, readers! I’m thrilled to share a cover reveal for author Nan Harrison with you today! 😊

After enjoying her debut release Any Fair Interference and short story in the An Inducement Into Matrimony anthology, Nan Harrison is one of those authors I’ve been eagerly waiting to see more from! 👏🏼

And my eagerness is heightened even more now! Because her upcoming Pride and Prejudice variation – No Less Resentment– sounds wonderfully unique, turbulent, and compelling! 🙌🏼

Nan is here to share the splendid and beautiful cover for No Less Resentment. 🤩

We hope you enjoy! 🤗

 

~ From the Author ~

Hi Meredith, thank you for having me as your guest today! I’m happy to have the opportunity to
share my latest Elizabeth and Darcy story with you and your wonderful readers. I’m also very
pleased to say that the cover for the novel has been designed by Susan Adriani. She has not
only written some of my favorite Pride and Prejudice variations, she has also designed some of
my favorite covers.

The book, entitled No Less Resentment, begins several years after the events of autumn 1811,
when Mr Bingley leased Netherfield Park. Over the intervening years, both Elizabeth Bennet
and Fitzwilliam Darcy must face scandals that change the trajectory of their lives. I’d been
thinking about sending Elizabeth off on a real adventure for quite a while, and this plot gave me
the opportunity to do that. Darcy has a journey of his own, though his is more of an inner one.

Though their paths don’t cross for some time, that doesn’t mean they have forgotten each other,
far from it. When they do meet again, life lessons learned; will both parties realise that they were
made for each other?

~ Book Description ~

All of his efforts to forget her had failed, and he had accepted that some part of her would always be with him.

In the winter of 1812, a fatal accident on a stormy night plunges the Bennet family into mourning and scandal. Shunned and isolated from nearly everyone they have ever known and loved each of the Bennet sisters hurries to marry, to provide themselves the respectability of married women. Miss Elizabeth Bennet settles into marriage of prudence with a man she respects but could never completely love.

Fitzwilliam Darcy left Hertfordshire determined to put Elizabeth Bennet and her fine eyes behind him. Disgusted by society and plagued by memories he would just as soon forget, he tries to seclude himself at Pemberley. Alas, the treachery and extortion of someone he once trusted leads him to settle into a marriage both he and his bride despise.

Shortly after he becomes a widower, a chance discovery on a beach in Devon brings Elizabeth Bennet back to Darcy’s mind. Not knowing anything of what has befallen her in the years since that fateful autumn in Hertfordshire he sets out to find her and, if possible, court her.

Will the tumult both have endured in the years since last they met be put aside? Will their long-awaited second chance at love finally lead to happily ever after?

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~ Excerpt from No Less Resentment ~

Colonel Fitzwilliam dropped into an armchair and turned a solemn face to Darcy. “I have news of Wickham.”

Wickham! Darcy had heard nothing of the man since he was at Netherfield over a year and a half ago. He had known that the villain would reappear to cause mischief eventually. He would have had plenty of time to stir up trouble in eighteen months. What kind of ruin had he caused this time? How many innocents had been harmed? He felt his stomach begin to churn.

November 26, 1811. The day of Bingley’s ball and the penultimate day he had spent in Hertfordshire. The day he had last seen her. They had danced, and she had challenged him over the blackguard.

He bit back a groan. When had he begun to measure the chronology of his life by his time with Elizabeth Bennet? He had no idea when it had started; he was in the middle before he knew he had begun. His memories of his adult life were arranged in his mind as happening either before or after he had met Elizabeth. She stood stubbornly at the centre.

He slid a weary hand over his face and sagged back in his chair. “What has he done now?”

“He is dead.”

This was indeed a surprise. “Dead!” Darcy echoed in disbelief, lurching forwards. “How did you hear this news? Who told you?”

Darcy’s scepticism was well-founded, as his cousin knew. Wickham had been cunning and utterly without morals, tormenting Darcy since they were both boys. It would be like him to disappear for a while, playing a long game, then ambush Darcy with a fresh scheme.

“I had it from a colonel in the __th militia. They are currently preparing for a change of quarters. They have been encamped in Hertfordshire for several years, with the exception of a summer in Brighton in 1812, but they have now been reassigned to Bedfordshire. They have a new commanding officer, a Colonel Downing, and while they were emptying a storage room, they came across some property of Wickham’s. That regiment has always had a high turnover rate, so none of the men have any firsthand knowledge of him. The word is that he died in a carriage accident well over a year ago.”

Darcy slowly rose, crossed the room, and stared out of the window. He had avoided that part of Hertfordshire like the plague for over a year and a half. He did not want to go there. Rather, he did, but he could not. Should not. “I had better go and see what that property is, then.”

Darcy had spoken little of the months he had spent with Bingley in Hertfordshire except a brief mention that Wickham had turned up in the militia there. His cousin likely assumed that the place had made little impression on Darcy. He was mistaken.

“We had better go and see what it is. Shall we set off early tomorrow?”

And without further ado….here is the big reveal!!!

(expected release date: October 21st)

It’s beyond stunning! I’m in love with the texture of and palette of this cover – the brush strokes, the colors – very ethereal. 🎨

This woman is gorgeous! I love her dress and hair ribbons. She looks like she has some heavy thoughts preying on her peace though… 🎀

I’m so eager for a premise like this! I love the idea of the Darcy and Elizabeth traveling very different paths and reconnecting again many years later. 🎩

I already have so many questions – What was the accident and scandal that befell the Bennet family? Who does Mr. Darcy marry? Who does Elizabeth marry? And what is Wickam’s role in all of this? ⁉️

What do you think, friends? 🤔

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GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

The lovely people at Quills and Quartos are offering  3️⃣ ebook copies of No Less Resentment to  3️⃣  lucky readers who comment on today’s post!

To enter this giveaway leave a question, comment, or some love for Nan below.

  • This giveaway is open worldwide. Thank you, Quills and Quartos! 
  • This giveaway ends September 13th.

 

 

 

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You can preorder No Less Resentment now!

My sincere gratitude to Nan Harrison and the wonderful people at Quills and Quartos for putting this special post together! 

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Disclaimer: The Amazon links used in this post are affiliate links. 

135 comments

  1. This is a very beautiful cover.
    The premise of the novel sounds so interesting and I look forward very much to reading thebook.

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  2. Oh my, the cover is lovely! I can’t wait to read this one.
    My thanks to the author for letting me know there are only a few years delay to odc meeting.

    Congratulations!

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  3. The cover is absolutely gorgeous. I have been waiting for this to be released ever since it has been teased on Austen sites.

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    2. What a great cover. Catches my attention as it reminds me of a classical painting. With such an amazing cover I can hardly wait to read Nan Harrison’s new book ( No Less Resentment). Since the book is written before the cover is decided I can take an guess that the book is going to be as just as exciting and intriguing as the cover. Congratulations Nan Harrison on your new book.

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  5. Congratulations Nan! This one is an instant winner, for sure! Lovely cover and intriguing premise from a talented author.

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  7. I’m looking forward to reading another book by this author! “Any Fair Interference” is part of my permanent library, along with the audiobook.

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  15. I do adore a later in life encounter for ODC. I very much look forward to reading this one! And the cover is beautiful! Thank you for the opportunity.

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  19. What a lovely cover. And what an intriguing snippet. Who is the betrayer, and why? Why did the carriage accident have such repercussions for the Bennet sisters? I cannot wait to find out!

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  21. I love this cover, especially the lady and the colours, beautiful! As for the excerpt and blurb? Well I’m intrigued! What was the accident and the possible scandal? Who did Elizabeth marry? Who did Darcy marry? Is Wickham really dead? How do ODC meet up again? Obviously I need to read this to answer all my questions! Thank you.

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  22. I like this cover. It has ancient Greek vibes. It is different from so many in the resent/current JAFF collections, which all seem to look alike now. I read on my phone and the Kindle app shrinks the covers down to about one inch. It makes reading the title difficult sometimes, so a unique cover helps me find the book I’m looking for easily.
    I’m guessing that Lydia and Wickham were in the carriage accident. I can’t wait to find out.
    Many thanks and I look forward to reading this book!
    🙂

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  24. The cover is gorgeous, and I like the premise. Thank you for the excerpt and giveaway. Congrats and best wishes on the new release!

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  25. I pre-ordered the book after I read the excerpt between Caroline and a Mrs. Crumb. Each considered the other a vulgar woman that had satisfied their needs for gossip and maligning the Bennet family. I love this cover because it is so romantic.

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  26. Yes the cover is incredible and I expect the story is too! Looking forward to a good read and best wishes on your publication. Thanks for featuring here.

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  28. Wow. Intriguing. What is happening in this story. And the cover is beautiful…..
    Congrats to both. Author and creator of the picture. Both are artists. Thank you.

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  29. I don’t know if I can wait until October 21 to read this book! What has Wickham left? I love that Darcy marks his time with before and after Elizabeth. The cover is lovely. Thank you for the excerpt and giveaway.

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  33. Lovely cover, and what a great snippet to draw us in with. I definitely want to know what happens next.
    I can’t wait to read the published book

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  37. Beautiful cover- evocative of sadness & loss, with some hope thrown in.
    I have to be in the right mood for an angsty tale; BUT I’m intrigued that Darcy’s unhappy marriage isn’t to Caroline!
    Very much look forward to book release.

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  41. The cover is beautiful. So classic, artistic and serene. It makes the book very inviting and I can’t wait to read it – October 21st – come quickly!

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  44. A truly lovely picture. I must commend your artist. It captures innocence and modesty in a period appropriate style. The teasers tell of a tragedy of circumstances that overcome the lives of our favorite characters.
    I read 6-10 JAFF a week and always mourn the time loss to ODC due to the combination of their own mistaken impressions and the mores of the society in which they live.
    Thank you for sharing

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  45. Love the cover! It is a very reflective and beautiful painting. The story promises to be wonderful. I hope I can win one of the copies. Congratulations on the book!!!

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  46. The cover is amazing! And to find out it’s designed by another favorite JAFF author (Susan Adriani) makes it even more so. It has such a dreamy feeling…I wonder if Elizabeth and Darcy have been dreaming of each other over the years of their separation. Can’t wait to read this one!

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  48. Oh my goodness! What a gorgeous cover! I’m in awe . The premise sounds delightful. Scandal! Second chance…perhaps? Overcoming past hurts? So looking forward to this tale. Congratulations !

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  50. The premise sounds so interesting but it also has me worried over who they ended up marrying and what Wickham’s role is.

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  51. Beautiful cover & I can’t wait to read it! My list to read keeps GROWING!!! BUT I am so glad that we all get to enjoy the talented writers who bring us wonderful stories & I am so thankful for each of them!

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  52. WOW! I am always so sad when ODC goes through such turmoil and marries others but am happy when they find their way to each other. Happy endings always make me smile.

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  53. This is intriguing. I’ve been a bit jaded with JAFF recently but this snippet has really caught my eye. I’d obviously love a copy early but this is on my to read list now anyway!

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  55. That cover is stunning .
    The premise sounds intriguing.
    I have this book on preorder and really really looking forward to reading it.
    Love Nan’s last (1st ) book followed on kindle immediately on finish .

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  57. Wow–that cover! It is one of the few that is totally memorable, when I see it I will always associate it with the story. Beautiful woman, lovely colors–it provokes thought and eager anticipation of the tale within. Congratulation on publishing another book. I look forward to release day and a chance to read another compelling story.

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    1. Hi Jeannette, I totally agree with you about the cover. I feel so lucky it is on my book! Thank you so much, and I hope you enjoy the story!

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    2. First, congratulations Nan Harrison. New book! Exciting premise. Amazingly gorgeous cover. One way or the other I will be reading this soon! Thank you for the generous giveaway chance. Best all luck.

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  60. Just finished the arc… omg, I just loved it. So different, soooo good. Definitely a 2024 favourite for me. The cover is beautiful! I am happy that it’s artistic and not AI-looking.

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  66. Fell in love with the cover …so unique n artistic…Can’t wait to read the book to find out how both D&E have matured n change due to circumstances..Congratulations to Nan for the stunning cover for this new book and going by the excerpts promises to be an interesting read

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  68. Wow! Such a beautiful, appropriate cover. I look forward to reading the story. And this cover is definitely one of my very favorites.

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