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Cover reveal & Launch Giveaway: GUESSING GAME - DAY 2

2/11/2016

27 Comments

 
Huge thanks everyone for joining in the first round yesterday! It was absolutely wonderful to see so many of you here and I LOVED your guesses and your comments!!!!!

I'm delighted to say that almost everyone has won at least one extra entry in the Cover Reveal and Launch Giveaway! Claudine has kindly offered to add those extra entries to the Rafflecopter as soon as the link is live, and I'm ever so glad to see she'll probably need my help :) So many good guesses!!


Congrats to the winners, at least one good guess means you have the MYSTERY PRIZE in the bag!!

You'll find more details about it in the Cover Reveal posts. 
But first, yesterday's quotes and a little bit more about where they came from:

1. "“Oh, I knew it! I knew you would not have the heart to leave us at the mercy of that odious Collins. Dearest Lizzy, how clever of you to refuse him! Who would not exchange Longbourn for Pemberley? How rich, how grand you will be! And your dear husband will set us up safely and comfortably, I am sure. I hope he will overlook my having so disliked him before. Oh, Lizzy, how good of you to set aside your own dislike and agree to have him. How good and sensible, my dear, dear girl. Bless you, my sweet, for this sacrifice!”
The repeated entreaties for the outpourings to cease had no effect, until Elizabeth said with energy:
“Hush, Mamma! He will hear you.” There was no risk of that, in truth. The door was closed, the house sturdily built with thick walls and floors and, surprisingly, her mother was not as shrill as usual. Even more surprisingly, at her now favourite daughter’s admonition she suddenly grew silent, giving Elizabeth the opportunity to continue. “You must not speak again of any of this. Gratitude – sacrifice – dislike. What gentleman wants to hear that his future wife sees the union as a sacrifice? Particularly one of Mr Darcy’s standing.” Who said that? Elizabeth - OPTION B

2. Darcy's patience was to be tested further when Fitzwilliam saw fit to smirk:
“There we are. ‘Tis a fair old while since I last shared a bed with you. Now, while we are on the subject, pray do not imagine I will put up with snuggling, whatever dreams you might be dreaming in this ever so feminine bedchamber. I give you fair warning, I will defend myself if you do not keep your distance.” Who said that? Colonel Fitzwilliam - OPTION A

3. The voice tensed every sinew in his body. Wickham’s reviled voice, speaking softly in a tone of sickeningly-sweet commiseration.
“Forgive my intrusion, but I had to follow once I overheard. If it gives you any comfort, I know how you must feel. Believe me, of all people in this house I know precisely what anguish this must be. But I beg you would not reproach yourself. You had no choice. And everything you did was with good intentions.” Who said that? Mr Wickham - OPTION B
(No pulling the wool over your eyes with that one ;) )



Would you like to have a go at the second round of questions now?

Come on, join in for extra chances to secure the MYSTERY PRIZE and, fingers crossed, win one of the other giveaway prizes too. 

For those of you joining us today, welcome! No problem if you missed DAY 1 of the contest, just join in DAY 2 for extra entries in the Cover Reveal and Book Launch Giveaway (you can read more about the giveaway here).

The second round works in the same way: have a look, have a guess and leave your answers in the comment box. Good luck, thanks for taking part and hope you're having fun.


DAY 2: NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!

1. So Mr Darcy and his cousin share a bedchamber - at Longbourn, as you'll probably guess from this paragraph:

A few moments later Fitzwilliam discovered a [....] 
“Well, then,” he grinned as he tucked it back where he had found it, “a pity this is not Miss Elizabeth’s bedchamber, otherwise I would have gladly offered you the token.”
A pillow flung forcefully at his head was Darcy’s prompt response to the remark, and a low growl followed:
“Hold your tongue, will you, and just go to bed!” 


What do you think Colonel Fitzwilliam discovered?
a. an embroidered handkerchief
b. a sheer nightgown
c. a frilly chemise


​2. On the subject of throwing things, there is a scene from much later in the book, when Elizabeth and Mr Darcy are already married: 


"Then she was far worse than Lydia, Elizabeth thought grimly, for she had the strongest urge to throw it across the table or, better still, at him. She resisted it. Just as she resisted giving her husband the upbraiding he richly deserved in the presence of the two blank-faced footmen who served their dinner. She wondered in passing if they were so well trained as to remain blank-faced, were they to hear what she had to say."

What do you think Elizabeth would have liked to throw:
a. a napkin
b. a fork
c. a spoon


3. And the last one for today:

"Do rest easy, dear aunt, I have it on excellent authority that some people from the highest circles regard them as godawful.”
“Lizzy! That language!” Mrs Gardiner exclaimed, mildly scandalised. “Your husband will think you were raised in the stables.”
But, far from scandalised himself, Darcy was grinning widely into his cup of tea.


What are they talking about, do you think:
a. lace caps
b. poke bonnets
c. crepe dresses


Thanks for joining in the game and I hope you'll be back tomorrow!


27 Comments
Lisa Hatfield
2/11/2016 11:22:54 am

Handkerchief, spoon and lace cap

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Tamara link
2/11/2016 11:43:31 am

It's it childish that I'm tickled by this game lol obviously do not enter me in anything but just wanted to play along :) handkerchief, napkin, lace cap

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Roseanne
2/11/2016 11:59:38 am

I have spent a very pleasant 20 minutes at work trying to guess this one! I think a,c,a . Handkerchief, spoon and cap!

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Hazel Mills
2/11/2016 12:23:46 pm

Oh Joana! This one is much harder and even more intriguing!
1. a handkerchiefs
2. Fork, if she is that piqued I would go with the one that causes most damage!
3. Lace caps.
More guessing this time! Great fun!

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Anji
2/11/2016 12:41:38 pm

Definitely a lot harder this time, Joana!

I'm going with:
1. A.
If the Colonel is still calling her Miss Bennet, I think it has to be the hankie.

2. B.
I'm inclined to think like Hazel in that she's tempted to throw the item that would do most damage!

3. A.
A sheer guess this time.

Loving this kind of quiz! I don’t think I got all the answers right yesterday, but I noticed a lot of folk chose the same combination that was different to mine. FIngers crossed this time.

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Christina Boyd
2/11/2016 01:14:41 pm

C
A
A

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J Dawn King
2/11/2016 01:52:41 pm

B
B
A

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Loretta May
2/11/2016 01:58:28 pm

I'm guessing
1) Handkerchief
2) Fork
3) Lace Caps

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KateB
2/11/2016 02:04:19 pm

This round is tougher.

C - I'll go with a frilly chemise, because it would be the most fun. A hankie wouldn't be such an interesting find as some personal item. I don't think that a sheer nightgown would have been approved for a maiden, even if it was for Lydia.

B - a fork. I'll go with Hazel and Anji

A - lace caps. I'll go along with many JAFF writers, that Darcy would prefer Elizabeth not to wear one of these ugly lace caps. ;)

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KateB
2/11/2016 02:20:06 pm

P.S. A napkin would be more in Elizabeth's character, but not as much fun as a fork. ;) I know, I've just officially joined the Torture Mr. Darcy Club. ;)

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Lynn char
2/11/2016 02:12:34 pm

I'm going with a, a, b. I've been tempted to toss a napkin once or twice myself

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JanisB link
2/11/2016 02:50:38 pm

I'm going with A, C, A.

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Angie W link
2/11/2016 03:06:59 pm

Chemise
Fork
Lace Cap

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Janet T link
2/11/2016 03:58:08 pm

This is fun so guess I will have to go with some 'fun' answers.
C. frilly chemise
B. fork
A. lace cap

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Glynis
2/11/2016 04:59:20 pm

1 I would like to say C but I think it's actually A
2 I hope it's A again as throwing cutlery could be dangerous
3 definitely A this time as he wouldn't want Elizabeth to cover her hair.
I did get 2 right on Day 1 lets hope I'm better today. Thanks Joana

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Deborah
2/11/2016 05:41:57 pm

I think a) lace handkerchief
B) spoon...hard but would not like out an eye
C) lace caps because Darcy wants to see and touch her hair

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Deborah
2/11/2016 05:44:20 pm

Allow me to clarify....
1) a
2) c
3) a

Explanations and answers are the same.

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jane armitage
2/11/2016 06:01:31 pm

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Roseanne
2/11/2016 07:07:40 pm

Oooh I'm dying to know the answers now! Lizzy would never throw a fork at Darcy would she? That's why I picked spoon, but maybe he's done something to really peeve her!! No, I agree with Deborah, hit him but not take his eye out!! :)

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Claudine DiMuzio link
2/11/2016 10:08:10 pm

I love reading these responses! I can't wait to see what you have for us tomorrow!

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Lynn Bischoff
3/11/2016 12:07:10 am

I think it has to be C. The frilly chemise; B the fork; and A the lace cap.

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Ginna
3/11/2016 02:40:55 am

For the first one, it has to be a handkerchief. They would have had stronger reactions to either of the other 2 items. For the second one, I say Spoon. And the third is tough, because they're all godawful. But I can more likely see them talking about the caps, than either of the other two.

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Dung
3/11/2016 05:41:01 am

Going with C,C,A just because I think it would be funny for them to find frilly chemise but I really think it's A.

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Michele
3/11/2016 01:01:15 pm

My guesses are:

a - an embroidered handkerchief
c - a spoon
a - lace caps

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KateB
3/11/2016 04:43:05 pm

The guessing game was a lot of fun. The comments were a riot as well.
What is the date of the release, Joana?

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Joana Starnes
3/11/2016 06:32:51 pm

The comments were THE BEST, Kate!! So glad you had fun!!

The release date is tomorrow. Hope you'll enjoy the full story too. Thanks for joining in, it was great to see you here!

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Joana Starnes
3/11/2016 06:30:42 pm

THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS, THEY WERE SUCH FUN TO READ!!

ONCE AGAIN, I'LL REPLY TO ALL THE COMMENTS, BUT WHILE I'M STILL FIDDLING WITH LAST MINUTE EDITS (AS YOU DO ;) ) PLEASE CLICK ON THE NEWS TAB FOR THE DAY 2 ANSWERS AND DAY 3 QUESTIONS, OR COPY-PASTE THIS LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER: http://www.joanastarnes.co.uk/news/cover-reveal-launch-giveaway-guessing-game-day-3

HOPE YOU'RE STILL WILLING TO PLAY AND GIVE A COUPLE OF 'WILD STAB IN THE DARK' GUESSES TO THE DAY 3 QUESTIONS. THANKS AGAIN FOR TAKING PART!

Joana

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