A Regency Newspaper Experience

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that one cannot resist a little Regency gossip!

Subscribe forthwith or risk being the last in Meryton to know! 

Discover a new way to experience Pride and Prejudice and step beyond the book into the world of the The Meryton Chronicle. Our Regency inspired newspaper offers a fun new way to enjoy all the particulars from Pride and Prejudice but with none of the propriety! From beloved heroines and notorious gentlemen, to untold stories straight from Meryton’s drawing rooms each issue shares fresh perspectives, whispered scandals and the stories of background characters that bring Meryton society to life in all its Austen-esque delight. A perfect blend of story and keepsake, each thoughtfully researched newspaper comes with a delightful bundle of Regency inspired curios including pamphlets, recipe cards, charming momentoes & more.

Why, even Mr. Darcy would struggle to stay away from this particular amusement!

What to expect:

  • Austen Reimagined: Romance, society gossip and a fresh new way to experience Pride and Prejudice and the inhabitants of Meryton

  • Here is Herstory: Little known accounts of obstinate, headstrong women

  • Delightful Curios: Fun Regency keepsakes including pamphlets, seasonal ephemera, recipe cards, stickers and more besides

  • La Belle Modiste: Explore authentic Regency fashions and bon ton styles

  • Dear Jane: Meet Meryton’s Resident Agony Aunt and find out what the neighbours really think!

  • Society Secrets,Austen style: Discover delightful nods and real world connections to the places from Austen’s life and times

  • Meryton Mystery: Intrigue awaits with the Haye Park Mystery

  • A Thrilling Tale: Read about Hertfordshire’s highway man, The Duke, inspired by a real life legend

  • A Christmas ghost story: A spooky tale awaits if you dare step into the dreadful attics of Purvis Lodge

  • Letters from a Lady’s Maid: Hear about the life and loves of society as seen from below stairs

  • Discover: Delightful nods and real world connections to the places from Austen’s life and times

  • Designed and thoughtfully researched by a self-proclaimed Janeite

Hang up your bonnet, pour yourself a cup of tea and step into the world of Pride and Prejudice as never before!

Beyond the Bennets - the Stories untold:

Love Abigail

Abigail's Letters

Step below stairs and into the confidence of Abigail, Lady’s maid to the formidable Miss Caroline Bingley. Through her candid letters to her sister, Abigail shares the triumphs and trials of service in a grand house, from whispered gossip to the daily ups and downs of life as Miss Bingley’s shadow.

featuring the goldings family

Haye Park Mystery

Among the four-and-twenty families of Meryton society, all is not as tranquil as it seems. When the butler of Hayes Park is poisoned, the household is thrown into turmoil. With suspicion falling both above and below stairs, it is left to the sharp eyed governess, Miss Ellis, to uncover the truth - a tale of secrets and long forgotten scandal…

a highway man adventure

The Duke: Hertfordshire's Highwayman

Tales abound of a masked highwayman upon our country roads, known only as The Duke. The gentleman rogue is said to terrorise with daring feats yet wins hearts with equal ease. His manners are so fine, some swear they have dined with him by day and been robbed by him by night. Speculation runs riot in parlours and posting inns - the greater mystery is not in his deeds, but who is behind the Duke's velvet mask?

Can I subscribe at any time?

Absolutely! No matter when you begin your subscription, the story always starts from Oct 1811.  From there, you’ll receive one newspaper each month, that will continue in chronological order giving you a 12 month experience of scandals, stories, and society in Meryton.



What will I receive with my subscription?

Your dispatch includes:

- One newspaper each month for 12 months delivered straight to your door

- Letter from Abigail, see life from below stairs with Miss Caroline Bingley's Lady's Maid

- Delightful curios, charming keepsakes and seasonal ephemera including pamphlets, stickers, recipe cards & more for an immersive experience

Do you ship internationally?

Happily we do! Please note, international postage is determined by your chosen product and shipped accordingly.

I've got some questions, how do I contact you?

We love hearing from you! Please contact us via email:

hellohappilyeverausten@gmail.com