The Formation of Just Such a Plan: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
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WARNING: Portions of this book focus on some of George Wickham’s worst crimes against young ladies. While the revenge taken is not fully or graphically detailed, it is extreme.
“He had certainly formed such a plan, and without meaning that it should effect his endeavour to separate him from Miss Bennet, it is probable that it might add something to his lively concern for the welfare of his friend.” Pride & Prejudice, chapter 45
This vagary proposes an alternate path for the characters of Pride and Prejudice. Some character aspects are embellished, and longstanding plans change, fail, or are realized and perhaps regretted in this fanciful twist.
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy’s plan to avoid being compromised by Miss Caroline Bingley leads to an unexpected friendship with Miss Elizabeth Bennet. In this tale, the two of them work together on one plan to help his sister, and another, which, with the aid of his friend Mr. Charles Bingley and her elder sister Jane, will assist her family in correcting some of their most embarrassing behaviors. The plan, if brilliant in its execution, has results which are beyond any they could have imagined. After Mr. Darcy dashes her plans to become the next mistress of Pemberley, Miss Bingley chooses to leave Netherfield, take her mother’s maiden name of Northwood and control of her dowry, and returns to town. What machinations will she resort to in order to force Mr. Darcy to marry her? Miss Mary Bennet, at her sisters’ encouragement, devises a plan of her own to win the future she wants for herself. Sent by his mother to Meryton in order to assist his cousin, to what lengths will Colonel Fitzwilliam go in order to persuade Miss Charlotte Lucas that she is exactly the woman he has been searching for? And which plans of that scoundrel George Wickham's can be thwarted using the infamous gossip chain of Meryton, and to what measures will he resort if they succeed?
CAUTION: This vagary does have some uses of profanity. In defense of Mrs. Bennet, however, sometimes an indolent husband needs to be told to get off his arse.
CAUTION: For those who are on Team Richard, I do hope you enjoy him in this tale as much as I have. For those of you who prefer to look at Darcy as the man above all men, I preemptively apologize. While an almost perfectly proper gentleman who makes a decision or acts on a plan only after considering all angles, a situation sometimes requires a man whose strengths include quick, strategic action.
NOTE from the author: The whole of the book takes place between Jane and Elizabeth’s sojourn at Netherfield and the ball. I confess that I find the journey to the courtship or altar, whichever comes first, the most exciting part of a variation/vagary/retelling. The original novel, and the movies derived from it, end quite quickly after all pertinent parties have chosen their partner for their HEA. So, too, do I hope that when this tale ends, there is no doubt that they will ever after be happy.
NOTE from the author: Readers may notice what would be considered an improper use of capitalization when referring to members of the militia throughout this novel. These capitalizations were not made in error, they simply demonstrate respect for the rank earned by the characters portrayed in this novel, a form of deference and respect that could not be overlooked by the author.
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- By bebe on 09-05-24
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Lizzy Fitzwilliam, A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Melanie Schertz, A Lady
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
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Lizzy Fitzwilliam was twelve years old when her life was dramatically altered. When highwaymen caused her family's carriage to overturn, her parents and elder sister were killed. Lizzy was left injured, her legs having been broken badly in the accident. Five years later, pieces of jewelry which had been stolen that day are pawned in London. This sends the Fitzwilliam and Darcy families on a journey to discover the truth of the accident, learning that the robbery was only a cover for what they discover was a plot to eliminate Lizzy and her family. Will the culprits return and finish what ...
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Good story. A few small issues.
- By Xflisa on 01-03-24
By: Melanie Schertz, and others
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Of Permission and Providence
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jae George
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
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In this sweet, clean, low-angst Pride and Prejudice variation, Darcy and Elizabeth meet for the first time when Mr. Darcy Senior stumbles across Elizabeth on the estate grounds. Without a clue as to who this gentleman truly is, she is shepherded into the study to meet the young master of Pemberley. This 62,000 word novel is written from a decidedly Christian perspective although there are scenes of non-graphic intimacy between married couples. Except: “Father, what are you about? Why did you coerce poor Miss Bennet into the study? " "Please sit down, Son. Do you not remember our agreement...
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Very slow
- By bebe on 01-21-24
By: Jae George
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One Night with Mr. Darcy
- a Pride and Prejudice variation
- By: Valerie Lennox
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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The secret baby JAFF you didn’t know you wanted! The night of the Netherfield Ball, Fitzwilliam Darcy watches Elizabeth Bennet dance twice with Mr. William Collins and knows what the man intends. When Mr. Darcy’s own dance with the lady in question goes disastrously, he despairs of ever wooing her from the man who duty demands she wed. He takes solace in absinthe, as one does. Elizabeth is not the least bit pleased at the prospect of marrying Mr. Collins and begins drinking heavily, too. When a very inebriated Mr. Darcy appears and takes her off to his room, she doesn’t resist. She ...
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terrible
- By Christine on 10-17-24
By: Valerie Lennox
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Such Novel Notions
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Eselle Teays
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
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On seeing Mr. Darcy frowning at this pronouncement, Elizabeth plucked up her courage and continued firmly, “If said woman desires a second proposal, she must disregard the indignity so abhorrent to his feelings and propose herself. Mr. Darcy, will you accept my hand in marriage?” Prologue, Such Novel Notions What has induced Elizabeth Bennet to do something so shocking just three weeks after her vehement and cruel rejection of this same man’s offer of marriage in Hunsford? While she is still reeling from the indisputable truths disclosed in the letter Mr. Darcy handed to her the ...
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Terrible AI
- By KAZ Shopper on 11-17-24
By: Eselle Teays
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Refusing Mr. Collins
- A Pride and Prejudice Possibility
- By: Carrie Mollenkopf
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that while a man in possession of a fortune may be in want of a wife, there may be ladies who do not reciprocate. This may be especially so when the man in question not only possesses the rightful inheritance of said ladies, but is also of a most odious disposition and less than agreeable in appearance. Such was the lot of five young women near the town of Meryton. Not only had they no fortune, their own father, an absentee parent at best, had not the foresight to put aside a single pound should they not have the opportunity marry. For this sole ...
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Dull
- By Julia Mize on 09-18-24
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From the Hedgerows to Windsor
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Eselle Teays
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
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“This Work Is, By His Royal Highness’s Permission, Most Respectfully Dedicated, By His Royal Highness’s Dutiful And Obedient Humble Servant, The Author.” Underneath the dedication was a line written by the Royal Librarian during the Regency, Mr. Stanier Clarke: ‘A Scribbler: The Honorable Miss Elizabeth Bennet.’ What is the story behind this novel, which was distinguished enough that the Prince Regent, later George IV, requested a dedication to himself? Was the author from the peerage, or did she earn the title? —Prologue, From the Hedgerows to Windsor After Hunsford, ...
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Surprisingly Decent VV Narration and VERY Good Story
- By JTG on 09-05-24
By: Eselle Teays
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To Wake The Sleeping Dragon
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Selene L. Garrou
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 20 hrs and 59 mins
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To Wake The Sleeping Dragon WARNING: There are no actual Dragons in this Book Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of France in December of the year 1804, he said to a room of his closest advisors and supporters, ‘China is a sleeping dragon, let her sleep for when she awakens, she will shake up the world!’ Those words set a chain of events that would change the destiny of several of England’s most prominent families. And the lives of a country squire and his small family of daughters, in ways they could have never dreamed possible. Thomas Bennett is a man whose entire life had fallen ...
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Pride, Prejudice & Punching
- By Daniel on 02-02-24
By: Selene L. Garrou
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Pemberley's Heir
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jeanna Ellsworth
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
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Young Fitzwilliam Darcy was born with everything he wanted. However, in a sudden turn of events, he finds he must join the militia to sustain his new, less-endowed life. For five years, he searches for the missing piece in his life; that journey leads him marching into Elizabeth Bennet’s presence on more equal ground. Darcy has no doubt that the sassy and intelligent Elizabeth deserves much more than a lieutenant’s salary can provide. For the first time in five years, Darcy sets out to find his lost heritage so that he can offer marriage for Elizabeth. Elizabeth has no idea that she has...
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Interesting premise, horribly executed.
- By Teresa Kendall on 02-20-24
By: Jeanna Ellsworth
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The Strange Inheritance of Mary Bennet
- A Gothic Sequel to Pride and Prejudice
- By: Annie Gluck
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
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It has been five years since the wedding of Jane and Lizzie Bennet. Even Kitty has married by now and Mary is the center of Mrs. Bennet's efforts to achieve matrimony, but prospects are not in abundance. However, when a mysterious inheritance is bequeathed to Mary a string of events is set in motion. Set in the gothic realms of a ruined fortress, Mary is beset by strange happenings and even stranger people. Will she find happiness or will this strange inheritance be her undoing?
By: Annie Gluck
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Pemberley's Christmas Governess
- A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Vagary
- By: Regina Jeffers
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
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Two hearts. One kiss. Following his wife’s death in childbirth, Fitzwilliam Darcy hopes to ease his way back into society by hosting a house party during Christmastide. He is thrilled when his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam sends a message saying not only will the colonel attend, but he is bringing a young woman with him of whom he hopes both Darcy and the colonel’s mother, Lady Matlock, will approve. Unfortunately, for Darcy, upon first sight, he falls for the woman: He suspects beneath Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s conservative veneer lies a soul which will match his in every way; yet, she is...
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Sweet
- By jaimarie on 11-08-24
By: Regina Jeffers
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- bebe
- 06-02-24
Slow
This has elements that could have made it a very good book, but it was too slow and too confusing. I had a very hard time keeping up with what was going on. The virtual voice performance was much better than most of the VV books I have listened to.
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- Judy P.
- 05-28-24
The colonel is a hero in more ways than one.
Loved the story. The colonel was the hero.
The voice did not have an English accent which surprised me as the story took place in England.
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- Aleinad
- 06-21-24
Rather boring
The story starts in a promising manner with Elizabeth discovering Mr Darcy in her sitting room at Netherfield. It is night and he is hiding from Miss Bingley's marked attentions. They talk at length although, if discovered, they might be forced to marry. In spite of the promising beginning, the rest of the story is pretty boring. Everybody is amazing: Jane is beautiful and very strong, Lizzy is beautiful and wise, Mary is as beautiful as Jane, Charlotte is beautiful and very passionate, Mrs Bennet is brave and wise, etc. The same goes for the men. Only Miss Bingley and Wickham are horrid but they get their comeuppance. With so many great and amazing individuals in the cast of characters it is hard to find a center of interest.
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