Darcy proposes to Elizabeth during her stay at Netherfield, while Jane is recovering—well before the disastrous proposal at Hunsford, and before Elizabeth has heard Wickham’s full story or visited Rosings. Because his attraction is stronger, or his pride momentarily loses control, he confesses his feelings too soon. Elizabeth, unarmed with Wickham’s lies and still unsure of her own opinions, hesitates. The social tension between their families and class remains, but the timeline shifts everything.

What's the worst that can happen when a Regency lady commits a Propriety Violation? Might she suffer acute embarrassment, a tarnished reputation, a forced marriage, shunning of her family, or something even more dire? These consequences might be devastating, but could we countenance a more nefarious possibility?Elizabeth Bennet is enjoying a peaceful morning stroll in Ramsgate when the pleasant sound of the waves is interrupted by a scream. She impulsively reacts and finds her life altered forever. Caution: This story contains brief, non-graphic descriptions of violence, death, and war.

Between an old friend and a former adversary lies Elizabeth's heart—and her predicament. When Elizabeth Bennet receives an unexpected invitation from Thomas Harrington, a childhood friend who has recently inherited the magnificent Ashfield Park in Derbyshire, she anticipates nothing more than a pleasant reunion. Yet her visit proves far more complicated than expected, especially when a ball at Ashfield brings her face-to-face with Mr. Darcy, the man whose proposal she so firmly rejected months before. As circumstances force Elizabeth to navigate between these two gentlemen, she discovers ...

When a rumor forces Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy into a fake engagement, what begins as a calculated cover soon becomes dangerously real. In a world that prizes appearances and punishes missteps, they find unexpected safety in each other’s company—until the line between performance and truth blurs beyond repair. As society watches, secrets unravel. Elizabeth must navigate the weight of Pemberley, the pull of her family, and a growing affection she never meant to feel. And Darcy—quiet, proud, entirely undone—will have to risk everything to become the man she can trust. From the ...

When Elizabeth Bennet finds a walking stick under her favorite oak tree, she finds a sounding board that helps her sort through her thoughts in order to make important decisions that will affect her destiny.

Caroline Bingley has her heart set on becoming the wife of Fitzwilliam Darcy and the mistress of Pemberley. To hasten the match, she wants her brother Bingley to lease an estate close to Pemberley. But when Bingley blindsides Caroline and leases Netherfield instead, her plans to reel in Darcy start to spin out of control. And when Fitzwilliam Darcy falls for the captivating Elizabeth Bennet, Caroline sees her dreams of Pemberley slipping out of her hands. It will require drastic action to separate Bingley and Darcy from the Bennet women, but Caroline Bingley is a determined young lady used ...

Pemberley is lost! Darcy must work for his sworn enemy, the infuriating Elizabeth Bennet while keeping any inconvenient feelings at bay. When a legal loophole robs Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley, he never imagines his ancestral estate will end up in the hands of the Bennet family. While Mr. Bennet contentedly settles into his new acquisition, appointing his second daughter as estate manager, Darcy is left with nothing but his wounded pride and a desperate plan to reclaim his birthright. Swallowing his considerable dignity, Darcy accepts a position as steward at Pemberley, determined to ...

The dreaded event that the Bennet ladies all feared has unluckily occurred. Mr Bennet suffers from severe heart failure, and his days appear to be numbered. Facing a bleak future, Elizabeth and Jane take on the responsibility of holding their family together with the support of the Gardiners and the Phillipses. While Jane struggles to manage life at Longbourn, with their mother overwhelmed by grief and anxiety, Elizabeth embarks on a journey to Hunsford to discuss a potential arrangement with Mr Collins in the event of her father’s passing. However, life has a tremendous surprise for her ...

Tragedy strikes the Gardiner family and Elizabeth sacrifices her own prospects to help the family heal. She performs a heroic act while in London and then has to deal with the consequences for her and her family. Upon her return to Longhorn she attends the Assembly where Mr. Darcy very much does not act the gentleman. This is the story of a young woman overcoming all that is thrown at her, metaphorically. Caroline Bingley did not literally throw something at Elizabeth, however much she was tempted. This is variation on the classic story, with accurate historical details.

Fitzwilliam Darcy falls for a lady in Derbyshire who is shrouded in mystery. With his father keeping secrets about the woman he loves, he is determined to protect her but find out the truth. Will he be able to accept her when all is revealed? Rated T for mild language, innuendo, and minor violence.

Mr. Darcy is unmarriageable. Every time he shows any interest in a lady, be it casual or serious, the lady disappears or has disaster befall her. Soon, society spreads gossip that he is cursed, and mamas and daughters alike shun his company. Some unknown nemesis keeps the rumors alive, and soon, he suspects he will never find happiness until he discovers who wants him ruined. In Meryton, a humbled Mr. Darcy finds himself drawn to a local beauty. Ever cautious that the villain behind his misfortune is watching, he takes great pains to keep his courtship a secret.

Pride and Prejudice variation. What- if scenario of the most beloved novel. Elizabeth, an orphan raised at Longbourn, is not the daughter of Mr. Bennet but his niece. Shortly after Hunsford proposal Elizabeth learns that her late mother was the daughter of the earl. With her life circumstances suddenly changed Elizabeth has to learn how to handle herself as a wealthy young woman with noble connections. **** “I will walk you back home,” he insisted, following her. “I thank you, sir, but it is not necessary. It is not far away,” she said as she kept walking. “I insist.” Elizabeth ...

Jane and Elizabeth Bennet are called to London to care for their ailing relatives and the younger sister has plans to bring Mr. Bingley and her sister back together but the unthinkable happens and she is faced with the challenge of surviving the day. How will she make it out of this day and what is the secret to tomorrow? Rated K for innuendo, minor violence

A chance encounter at a garden party changes everything... When Mr. Darcy witnesses Elizabeth Bennet defending a mistreated servant girl, he's forced to reconsider his hasty judgment of her character. Elizabeth, too, finds herself questioning her opinion of the proud gentleman whose intervention supports her stand against injustice. As their paths continue to cross in the rolling hills of Hertfordshire, both discover that first impressions can be dangerously misleading. Through meaningful conversations in rose gardens and unexpected meetings on country paths, they slowly reveal their true ...

When Fitzwilliam Darcy graduates from University, his father decides to establish his son in a household at a great distance from Pemberley to provide a home for his younger sister away from the family seat. Wishing to keep his mistress close as he recovers from a recent illness, George Darcy gifts his heir with an estate named Netherfield in Hertfordshire. The challenge of building up the distant estate will keep his son away and provide a safe home to his daughter. ‘Master William’ takes on the responsibilities for Netherfield and his young sister with the help of his nearest ...