His Family Objects: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

You will find me here, patiently awaiting you.

AFTER THEIR UNEXPECTED MEETING AT PEMBERLEY, Elizabeth Bennet believes that she and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy have been afforded a second chance at love. Even with the news of Lydia Bennet's elopement with George Wickham could surely only delay their happily ever after. After his visit to Longbourn in the autumn, Mr. Darcy must go to London but promises to return within a fortnight. Elizabeth does not doubt an engagement will result then once he returns.

DARCY FINDS HIMSELF UNABLE TO RETURN to Hertfordshire until his friend Bingley's wedding to Miss Jane Bennet. Heartbroken, he then knows it is impossible for him to make an offer of marriage to Elizabeth Bennet. Feeling he owes her some explanation, he informs her that his family is against their union—and that he now agrees with them.

ONLY ONE PERSON could prevent him from begging Elizabeth to be his wife: his beloved, fragile sister. Georgiana Darcy cannot bear to even hear Mr. Wickham's name, much less imagine her own brother related to the scoundrel. For his sister, Darcy will give up the only woman he could ever love.

ELIZABETH STRUGGLES TO SET ASIDE HER LOVE for Mr. Darcy, while he attempts to find it within himself to wish her happy with another man. After all, he can offer her nothing while his sister's health remains uncertain. When circumstance brings them together, a shocking crisis occurs, causing both to once again question what their future might bring.

©2024 Lucy Marin (P)2024 Quills & Quartos Publishing

So beautiful

This one made me cry for most of the story. It was a painfully beautiful story. But not in an abusive, unkind or reprehensible way. But in a loving, committed and sacrificial way.

Good story

This story was a bit dark. A love not possible. A dark subject due to Georgiana’s illness. But still good. Great Jaff

Heart Breaking yet beautiful P&P

I loved the story was mostly about Darcy and Elizabeth, although more of Georgianna too. It was a very well thought of variation. Stevie Zimmerman as narrator is always the best bonus

Enjoyed!

Lucy Marin has become one of my favorites. She writes smart and emotive stories. Easy to recommend this one too. Stevie Zimmerman is always top shelf.

Meh

It is a great idea for a storyline, but overall, I didn't like it. I kept asking myself why are they all putting up with this throughout the story. Georgiana is totally unreasonable and everyone just allows it? Yeah, no... it's a thumbs down for me.