What truly occurred at Ramsgate in the summer of 1811 when Miss Darcy journeyed there with her companion, Mrs Younge? Was it mere chance that Mr Bingley chose to lease an estate so near to Longbourn? And was there more significance to the fact that Mrs Gardiner’s family came from Lambton, a town close to Pemberley and the Earl of Matlock’s estate? The Secret of Pemberley delves into these questions and more, weaving together events, imbuing seemingly insignificant details with importance, and introducing a new character—Mrs Wilson, the mother of Mrs Gardiner. A theatre box owned by ...

In this Pride & Prejudice variation, the story begins in 1808 when Mr. Darcy does not arrive at Ramsgate until two days after Georgiana’s elopement with George Wickham. The servants sell their story to the newspapers, the couple vanish, and when the gossip columns run rampant with the news, Darcy’s relatives demand that Darcy disown his sister. When Wickham learns he cannot gain his wife’s dowry until she is thirty years, he deserts Georgiana and Darcy takes her back into their London home. With society turned against them, Darcy takes his sister to Pemberley but she dies during the ...

Inspired by the longing mood of Jane Austen's Persuasion, this Pride & Prejudice variation explores what might have happened if Mr. Bingley returned to Hertfordshire from London after the Netherfield Ball and proposed to Jane as he originally intended to do. Jane becomes Mrs. Bingley, and Elizabeth still goes to Hunsford to visit Mrs. Collins, where she is met with an abysmal proposal from Mr. Darcy. Blinded by her own prejudice, she refuses him on the basis of her own dislike and his reported treatment of Mr. Wickham. After receiving a letter from Mr. Darcy, she drastically changes her ...

Just a few days after her rejection of Mr Darcy’s disastrous proposal in Kent, Elizabeth’s journey to London becomes a torment when she realises that she does not in fact despise the gentleman. Despite her efforts to disregard her feelings, the unbearable pain in her heart confirms that she is deeply in love. Desperately, profoundly in love with the man she recently rejected, the man responsible for her sister’s sorrow, the man who holds disdain for her family, yet the one who professed his love and proposed to her. Upon finally arriving at the Gardiners’ home, Elizabeth finds the ...

When Elizabeth Bennet attends a local assembly in the village of Hunsford with her good friend Mrs. Collins, she unexpectedly finds herself witness to the most startling revelation: Mr. Darcy is in love with her. Confronted with this knowledge, she begins to reevaluate her previous opinions of Mr. Darcy's character as well as her own ability to discern one's true nature—if she had believed Mr. Darcy disdained her when he actually admired her, about what else might she be wrong? An informal courtship begins, and Elizabeth just may discover that Mr. Darcy, indeed, is a man worthy of her ...

By a strange twist of fate, Elizabeth stumbles upon a letter at Netherfield and immediately suspects it to be authored by Mr Darcy, left behind in his haste to depart the country in November. The contents of this intriguing missive speak of a lady whom the haughty Mr Darcy deeply admired, leaving Elizabeth convinced that the gentleman had her in mind when penning those thoughts that strangely resemble a deep affection. This discovery sets off an unusual chain of events. Desperate to keep the letter from prying eyes, Elizabeth impulsively tucks it into her pocket—a decision she soon ...

What if Mr. Darcy brought Georgiana with him to Netherfield after the disastrous Ramsgate incident—and what if she also overheard his slight when he said Elizabeth Bennet was “tolerable, but not handsome enough” to tempt him to dance? What if Georgiana took it upon herself to apologize to Elizabeth on behalf of her brother, and then sought to introduce them to one another? Thus begins Miss Darcy's Introduction... Georgiana Darcy is horrified to overhear her brother say that Miss Elizabeth Bennet is “tolerable, but not handsome enough” to tempt him to dance—what's worse, she ...

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, ...

Years after his arrival in the original tale, a widowed Mr. Bingley finally takes up residence at Netherfield. His close friend, Mr. Darcy, has spent these intervening years in a relentless quest for the ideal wife, gracing every ball and partaking in every dance of the Season. Yet, each potential match he encounters lacks a certain something. His friends have grown skeptical of his insistence that he intends to enter matrimony.

What if Mr. Collins asked Mary Bennet to marry him instead of Elizabeth? And what if Mary accepted? Thus begins Love at Rosings... Elizabeth is visiting Kent, but it's not her friend Charlotte who is Mrs. Collins—it's her sister Mary. Visiting the new Mrs. Collins along with their other sister Kitty, Elizabeth is thrown into Mr. Darcy's path once more, along with his much more amiable cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam. While Lady Catherine desires Darcy to propose to her daughter Anne, it turns out Miss de Bourgh has her own plans which don't involve marrying Darcy at all. And while Darcy tries ...

What if Elizabeth decided to listen to the words of her good friend, Mrs. Charlotte Collins, when she told her that Mr. Darcy was in love with her? Thus begins Charlotte's Wisdom... Elizabeth is thrown for a loop when she reconsiders Charlotte's words, "My dear Eliza, he must be in love with you, or he would never have called on us in this familiar way.'' She wonders about Mr. Wickham and his tale of woe, and she begins to consider the possibility that perhaps the man, for whatever reason, had lied to her about Mr. Darcy. Asking for Charlotte's advice, Elizabeth implores her friend to ...

‘Beyond Legal Matters’ is another romantic version of the classic story and the second Pride and Prejudice variation by Laura Nickleby, author of the intriguing novella ‘Who Shot Mr Darcy?’ Colonel Geoffrey Fitzwilliam is trying to convince Mr Darcy that he should consider finding a wife. Elizabeth Bennet’s family is excited to hear that Netherfield will have a new tenant; their neighbour – a young wealthy young gentleman – will get a large party for the Meryton ball from London. Meanwhile, Mr Darcy is required at his Aunt’s home, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. He travels there ...

Mr Darcy’s Legacy - A Love Tested by the Past Author’s Note: This is a newly revised edition of the novel, initially published in 2019, which returns with a striking new cover, significant stylistic refinements that enhance the narrative, and subtle changes to the unfolding of the story. If you have ever entertained the idea of Mr Darcy bearing a noble title, this novel is for you—but the truth is far more complex and intriguing than you might expect. On the verge of marrying the woman who has captured his heart, Darcy finds himself battling his family’s opposition. Lady Catherine ...

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 ...

Mr. Darcy finds Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn too distracting for his own good. So when he packs up Bingley from Netherfield and breaks Jane’s heart, Elizabeth vows to never forgive him. But Darcy always gets what he wants, and when his affection for Elizabeth cannot be constrained, he can’t help but charm her family and friends in an attempt to gain her good graces. Unimpressed, Elizabeth refuses to be won over by a man who has shown himself to be both prideful and class-conscious. But when a surprising scandal occurs, Elizabeth is shocked to learn that Darcy is not as predictable as ...