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Annuities in the Regency as Basis for “Mr. Darcy’s Bargain”

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

Much of the action of my Mr. Darcy’s Bargain, is based around a scam perpetrated by Mr. Wickham upon the citizens of Meryton, as well as Mr. Darcy’s attempts to thwart him. Wickham convinces many in Hertfordshire to invest in an … Continue reading →

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