In the previous episode, we left the elder Mrs. Thornton in bed after a heart seizure, John across the channel buying cotton and unaware of her illness, and Margaret managing the household and Fanny. If you need to start at the very beginning, click here to go to Chapter 1. Chapter 15 – Becoming Mrs.… Continue Reading
Last week, John left for Le Havre to buy cotton and Margaret met her first obstacle in the Marlborough Mill’s cookhouse. Now she is suddenly plunged into being in charge during a household emergency! If you need to start from the beginning, click here to go to Chapter 1. Chapter 14 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton… Continue Reading
In the last chapter, Margaret’s frustration at her empty days overflowed into an argument. Today she visits John’s office where he will propose a solution. If you need to start at the very beginning, click here to go to Chapter 1. Chapter 13 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton copyright Jill Hughey 2014 The large hand of… Continue Reading
Will this marriage survive? A few misunderstandings are to be expected in a new marriage, and one can only hope that love is strengthened by their resolution. John begins by contemplating a journey to Le Havre, and ends by finally tackling the problem of Margaret’s need for meaningful duties. If you need to start at… Continue Reading
Margaret Hale was one brave woman to become Hannah Thornton’s daughter-in-law. In this episode, their relationship begins to form and they are not destined for happily-ever-after. If you want to start at the beginning, click here for Chapter One. Chapter 11 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton copyright Jill Hughey 2014 Margaret did, indeed, love her husband.… Continue Reading
I partly started this writing exercise to work out in my head how John Thornton and Margaret Hale would function as a couple. In this segment, I explore not only the beginning of their marriage, but what those moments must have been like for a young woman who had been raised to be demure and… Continue Reading
In this chapter of the North and South sequel, we are going to a wedding! And not just any wedding, the wedding! If you need to start from the very beginning, click here to go to Chapter 1. Chapter 9 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton – copyright Jill Hughey 2014 John’s sister, Fanny Watson, had been disappointed to… Continue Reading
I loved North and South so much that I wrote a sequel that I am sharing as a free serial. This week, Margaret finally comes to Milton for good, and shares the happiness of her upcoming wedding with the mill workers. If you need to start at the beginning, click to go to Chapter One.… Continue Reading
Last week, John and Margaret were reunited in Milton to plan their wedding, including a stop to choose wedding rings. They are returning to the house to discuss the wedding breakfast with Mrs. Thornton, who still disapproves of John’s choice of bride. Click here to begin at Chapter 1. Chapter 7 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton … Continue Reading