Note from the Editor: We would like to send our best wishes to esteven and hope that she recovers soon! Fandom is not the same without you, dearest.

Fanfic:
Intermezzo by zilah; Aubreyad; NC-17; Jack/Stephen; Stephen and Jack find some happiness after rough times in their lives.

Son et Lumière:

Of historical interest:

Miscellany and meta:
sharpiefan informs us about In These Times: Living in Britain Through Napoleon's Wars

Communities and challenges:
mandc_read will be reading The Far Side of the World, Chapter Seven this weekend.
where_away: alcyone301 posts Jack is like Shakespeare

Rec of the Week:
To Be Laughed At by scrimshaw; Pride and Prejudice; G; Fitzwilliam Darcy, Charles Bingley; The revelation of Mr. Collins's philosophy on proposals, during a celebration of our two heroes' engagements.

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