When Mr. Morris, Netherfield’s steward and an old friend of Mr. Bennet, asks if Mrs. Hill, Longbourn's housekeeper, might assist in readying the estate for its new tenant, Elizabeth eagerly persuades her father to let her and Mary join. She is especially eager to explore the estate’s renowned library. Sensing his daughters' enthusiasm, Mr. Bennet, though seeing no obligation, agrees. When the new neighbors arrive, Elizabeth has an unexpected first encounter with Mr. Bingley’s friend, Mr. Darcy. Darcy regards her efforts with faint amusement, dismissing them as “suitable for those of...

All of his efforts to forget her had failed, and he had accepted that some part of her would always be with him. In the winter of 1812, a fatal accident on a stormy night plunges the Bennet family into mourning and scandal. Shunned and isolated from nearly everyone they have ever known and loved each of the Bennet sisters hurries to marry, to provide themselves the respectability of married women. Miss Elizabeth Bennet settles into marriage of prudence with a man she respects but could never completely love.

Elizabeth Bennet is touring Derbyshire with her Uncle and Aunt Gardiner. They stop to see Pemberley and Elizabeth encounters Mr. Darcy, a man she has never met before. She expects never to see him again, but her expectations prove mistaken. Repeatedly. Revised Edition (February 2024) "Unfailingly romantic, unremittingly witty, and profound" "Belongs on the shelf with Austen's own books"

Pride and Prejudice variation. After the ball at Netherfield Fitzwilliam Darcy left Hertfordshire scared of his rapidly developing feelings for Elizabeth Bennet. What if another man had appeared in her life, both wealthy and attractive, certain of his affection for her and wishing to marry her? What if in Kent Darcy had met Elizabeth who was practically engaged to another man? How would he have dealt with an unexpected rival and would he face the challenge? It contains bonus story No Other Way.

The autumn of 1811 arrives in Hertfordshire with an unexpected breath of joy. Netherfield is finally let, and after several rounds of eager speculation, all of which promise the arrival of a large party to occupy the fine estate, only five figures appear. Yet, through their elegant presence, they bring colour to the otherwise dull and sleepy town. Soon, the arrival of a militia regiment for the winter makes the hearts of all the young ladies beat faster. Alas, around the same time, Mr Bennet’s health rapidly declines, casting dark clouds over Longbourn, which, in the event of his death, ...