The story begins at Longbourn where Elizabeth, Jane and their father now live quietly after the rest of the family are killed in a carriage accident. Mr. Bennet spends his days staring vacantly out the window, while his two remaining daughters run the estate. Then one day Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley return to pay their condolences. Elizabeth vacillates between regret at how callously she treated Darcy during his proposal, and anger over how he insulted her family even as he declared his love. Jane, on the other hand, is more realistic in her views of people but is uncertain if she can risk ...

Upon arriving in London from Kent, Miss Elizabeth Bennet assumes it was an error in her behaviour that made Mr. Darcy believe she would accept his proposal. Elizabeth decides she should act more like her sister Jane from this point forward. When the gentleman who wishes to invest in her uncle’s business makes advances, Elizabeth Bennet can do nothing but watch as the stranger who tries to rescue her is murdered. After the murderer threatens Elizabeth and her family, she escapes and goes into hiding. With no money and no way to get home, she accepts employment as a maid at a great estate. ...

So much in life depends on chance and sheer luck. How much do we often owe to being in the right place at the right time? In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet plans to visit the Lake District with her uncle and aunt, yet ends up at Pemberley instead, just as, by coincidence, Mr Darcy also arrives home. They meet, understand one another better and all eventually ends well. But what if they did not have such luck? What if Elizabeth actually went to the Lake District and was nowhere near Pemberley, and she and Mr Darcy never met again until another four years had gone by? Now...

In this role-reversal version of Pride and Prejudice, Lady Diana Fitzwilliam, the tall, raven-haired daughter of the Earl of Matlock is also the mistress of Pemberley (which she inherits from the childless Darcys.) Sensitive and intelligent, but socially awkward, Diana finds it hard to participate in society's events, often donning a mask of haughtiness and indifference. However, one day, she travels to Netherfield with her good friend, Sarah Bingley (and Sarah’s sister and brother, the Hursts) and there meets the second son of a local squire, Captain Peter Bennet of the Royal Navy. She ...

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.

In this Austenesque Adventure, the courtships of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, as well as Mr. Bingley and Jane Bennet, begin the day after the Netherfield Ball. A new sense of understanding between the couples paves the way for early declarations of affection, setting them on the path to happiness sooner than expected. However, as romance blossoms, unexpected family matters take center stage. Lady Catherine de Bourgh, known for her imperious nature, is suddenly redeemed in the eyes of her family when it is revealed that she is gravely ill.

“You will be coming out at your next birthday and you must act like the daughter of a gentleman so you can attract a husband!” Mrs. Bennet reminded her. “Yes, Mamma.” Elizabeth’s mouth was saying “yes,” but her heart was saying “no.” She visualized what it would be like at her first assembly. Would she dress like her older sister and be expected to flirt with prospective suitors? How would John Lucas and her other pals react to her if she acted as a young woman instead of as one of the boys? As her mother droned on, she conjured a picture in her mind. Her mother was there ...

Set two years after the original Pride and Prejudice, Lizzy Bennet never married Mr. Darcy. After the failed proposal at Hunsford, they parted ways—seemingly forever. Now, in an alternate version of events, Mr. Bennet has died unexpectedly, Longbourn is entailed away, and the Bennet women face destitution. Lizzy, hardened by the years, accepts a position as a governess at a remote estate in the North... which just so happens to be near Pemberley. Fate brings Lizzy and Darcy back into each other’s orbit—but they’re not the same people anymore. Both carry regrets, old pride, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

‘Elizabeth’s Covenant’ is more than just a new edition of one of Florence Gold’s early novels; it is a revised version that, while grounded in the same idea of a covenant undertaken by Elizabeth, it also reveals an entirely different underlying mystery. Elspeth Awbrey, formerly Bennet, is the sister of Mr Bennet and the guardian of traditions inherited from their Scottish ancestor, Elspeth MacLellan. Married to Oliver Bennet, the man who imposed the infamous entail on Longbourn, Elspeth MacLellan insisted that all their descendants, whether male or female, must fulfil a covenant to ...

London society never met a woman like the future Mrs. Darcy. When Elizabeth Bennet accepts Mr. Darcy's proposal, she knows their engagement will cause a stir—but she's unprepared for the challenges that await her in London society. As the future Mrs. Darcy, Elizabeth must navigate unfamiliar waters, where her every word and action face scrutiny from those who question her suitability. Mr. Darcy, determined to shield Elizabeth from criticism, soon realizes his betrothed possesses a resilience he hadn't fully appreciated. When scandal threatens their happiness in the form of the ...

To suffer my second is the doom of my first; And of all of my seconds, my whole is the worst. After two months of suffering the heartache of Elizabeth Bennet’s rejection of his marriage proposal, Fitzwilliam Darcy unexpectedly encounters the lady at Oakwood Manor the estate of the late Miss Phoebe Armstrong. The dearly departed Miss Armstrong has disposed of her worldly goods in an uncommon manner. She has called together five young people, including Darcy and Elizabeth, to vie for a legacy—the manor itself and a substantial fortune.

In the year 1809, an eighteen year old Elizabeth Bennet travels to Scotland and meets a twenty-five year old Darcy on a bridge overlooking a river. They talk about their hopes for the future and the things they wish to do. The conversation is unique and memorable but only lasts for half an hour. At the end of it, Elizabeth leaves, but neither ever knows anything about the other except the middle names of each. Months later, they both become engaged to other people at the request of their fathers. One year after that, they encounter each other for the second time - in a field of wildflowers ...

Author’s Note: This book features NO significant changes! The story has been re-published with a new cover and minor changes, but it brings nothing new to the readers who have already purchased or read it! Elizabeth d’Arcy is one of my boldest twists—in terms of plot, that is 😊. Napoleon’s spies, outlaws, dangers, and love above all—this story has it all. When Darcy is assaulted in his own home, nearly everyone assumes it is the handiwork of a common thief searching for valuable items—everyone except his aunt Lady Antoinette Darcy. With the sole missing item being the family ...