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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 ...

When a Darcy family heirloom is discovered alongside a dead body, mayhem ensues as the residents of Pemberley, and the surrounding Derbyshire countryside try desperately to find not only a thief, but also a murderer. With the assistance of Elizabeth Darcy, more than just a thief will be found, but also old scandal, thought to be safely buried. Read an excerpt from Mrs. Darcy and the Well of Wishes: “Maeve? Have you seen my pearl earrings?” Elizabeth queried. “No, not since you packed them to take to your Mama’s house," the maid replied, not looking up from the pile of darning upon ...

After the marriages of her sisters, Mary Bennet is left to run the estate of Longbourn in their absence. Forced to manage a crumbling house in need of repairs, as well as respond to the demands of her mother, Mary makes a most disturbing discovery. How long had the skeletal remains of a long dead woman been hidden in the cellars? Who is she and how did she get there, locked inside a storage cell? With the assistance of Meryton's newest physician, Mary will endeavor to learn not only the identity of the woman, but also the location of her dowry. Will her efforts allow Mary to gain a long ...

Whatever happened to Fitzwilliam Darcy to make him so proud? So arrogant? Did he truly look down upon Elizabeth Bennet, or was he suffering from a broken heart? This tale takes place months before the classic meeting between Elizabeth and Darcy as the reader will discover the events which caused our hero to be such a reluctant suitor, despite the demands of his feelings and the impracticality of their union. Will the love of Elizabeth be strong enough to heal Darcy and overcome those who wish to stand in their way? Read Darcy's side of the story and what he was willing to do to find true love.

Hertfordshire, England 1813…. Margaret Bennet, with skirts hiked past her ankles, ran across the kitchen garden, caring not who either witnessed her unladylike scamper, nor who got in her way. Resembling a hen in search of a wayward egg, she quite blended in with the chickens in the yard who took flight from their nests at the sight of her. But haste was to be made, and there was not a moment to lose. Netherfield Park had been let, and even better, to a gentleman, reportedly of great wealth, nearly five thousand a year. And although her inconsiderate husband had yet to call upon the ...

It has been ten years since the wedding of Jane and Elizabeth Bennet, Mary has been left to care for her aging parents alone. Considered eccentric for her love of science and mathematics, she is forgotten by most of society... that is until a mysterious illness befalls the people of Meryton. Soon they and many others will know Mary's true worth. Jane Austen Sequel, Jane Austen Variation, Regency romance, Science Fiction

After Elizabeth Bennet refuses the proposal of the most arrogant man in England, she has little time to ponder what might have been when a sudden carriage accident claims the life of the Reverend William Collins, leaving his wife, Elizabeth’s dearest friend, badly injured. Caring for Charlotte as she recovers, Elizabeth’s strong spirit pervades Rosings Park, much to the great dislike of Lady Catherine de Bourgh. But simply sending Elizabeth home is not enough as her influence over Anne de Bourgh drives the heiress to seek a future that does not involve an arranged marriage. When matters...

Why must a lady marry at all? Of course a person must have means… and the Bennets had none. But surely her father would live to be a great age. Not yet fifty, Mr. Bennet had years before they must worry about Mr. Collins casting them out. It was only Mama that was difficult. Some days Lizzie believed that her mother would marry each one of them off at the first opportunity, regardless of personal wishes or lack of affection. But, as her mother’s child, she could be equally stubborn. Elizabeth Bennet would marry for love and nothing less. However, when she believes that her father is ...

Elizabeth had often fantasized about what life at Pemberley would be long before her marriage. Upon first impressions, the estate was grand and offered everything a lady could ever possibly want, including a handsome man who loved her. However, as dreams often do, hers is altered by reality. Pemberley, in all its grandeur, is in a constant state of decay and requires the care of a mistress to be returned to its former state of glory. However, when Elizabeth gladly takes up this responsibility, not all are pleased with the changes. An intruder, resentful of the interference, will go to great...

Mary Bennet's wedding day is swiftly nearing. The date is set, the banns have been read and all the preparations are well in hand. The fairy tale dream appears to have become a reality. Only the discovery of the cold corpse belonging to Meryton's beloved vicar threatens Mary's happiness. Who would have killed such a gentle old man? Who will perform the wedding? The rush to find a suitable replacement vicar will not be as easy as it seems with the untimely return of Mr. Collins as he does his best to interfere. Mary and Atlas will embark on a quest to not only discover the identity of the ...

Nearly five years after her marriage, Elizabeth Darcy has every happiness a woman could want. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for her dearest sister Jane. After miscarrying a child, Jane is expecting once again, but the presence of Caroline Bingley is making her miserable. Fearing for Jane's health, Elizabeth goes against her own preferences and invites her former nemesis to Pemberley with the hopes of finding an appropriate husband for Caroline. However, Caroline's selfishness interferes with the happiness of everyone around her as she demands attention. Even sweet Georgiana Darcy ...

Lydia Bennet has managed to find a husband just before her sixteenth birthday and before her elder sisters. However, she quickly finds that the old warnings of the risk in marrying in haste are true. Soon, her prince Charming's golden glow becomes tarnished by reality. George Wickham is not the gentleman he pretends to be. The youngest Bennet must depend on her personal pride and stubborn streak to survive when her life is turned upside down. Lydia's trials take her from the cold North of England to the Outback of Australia. Will the happiness she seeks be realized or will her dreams become...

When George Darcy's brother suddenly dies, he finds himself discharged from the Army and in possession of an estate in a terrible state of neglect. Not only has his brother run up considerable gambling debts, he has damaged the family name to where respectable families deny any connection to the Darcy's. To make matters worse, all but three of Pemberley's servants have abandoned the estate due to non payment of salary and abuses. As George Darcy attempts to rectify the shambles of his family home, gossips feast upon the new addition of a beautiful widow as housekeeper. Mrs. Elspeth Reynolds...

In the months following Elizabeth Bennet’s refusal of marriage to Fitzwilliam Darcy, he does his best to forget her. If Miss Elizabeth Bennet did not want him, surely there were a hundred others that did, and he would make sure that she knew exactly what had been lost. Unfortunately, love, if it is true, cannot really die, but others can definitely interfere. Seeing an opportunity to console Darcy, Caroline Bingley manifests a scheme to marry the master of Pemberley. Caught in her web of lies and deceit, Darcy finds himself engaged to a woman he cannot tolerate as honor dictates his ...

Elizabeth Bennet Darcy appears to have a perfect life. She has a handsome and loving husband, a beautiful son,wealth and respectability, but the unexpected arrival of her youngest sister Lydia threatens to turn her world upside down. Not only do she and Darcy break the vow to never welcome the Wickhams to Pemberley, unfortunate events escalate and Darcy finds himself accused of murder. With another child on the way, Elizabeth must rely upon her greatest strengths of character to prove Darcy's innocence, but will it be enough? A tale of jealousy, suspicion and lies that will test Darcy's ...

Mary Bennet, now financially secure with the entailment to Longbourn dissolved, concentrates on how to rectify the deficit in her education. Unfortunately, each tutor is dismissed within weeks of hire as none meet her exact needs or prove to be critical of her desire to obtain a man's education. It is only with the arrival of Grayson Everfield that her prayers are answered. The handsome, educated man appears to be all that she is seeking, but how does his presence affect her standing relationship with Dr. Atlas Sutton? Unfortunately, perfection is not what it seems to be as human remains ...

“Fitzwilliam Darcy, you are a complete idiot!” Elizabeth snapped before slamming the now filled trunk. The motion, so sudden, spooked the cat who leapt from his place to rub circles around her limbs. Scooping the mewing creature into her arms, Elizabeth rubbed her face into its fur, finding a measure of comfort. “No wonder lonely old women keep cats; they are much better than husbands,” she insisted, wondering if Charlotte would part with the cat. Three weeks had elapsed since she had arrived in Hunsford, and Elizabeth had seen enough. Charlotte, by her own admission, was perfectly ...

“I have just received a letter from Charles. He has invited us to stay at Netherfield for several weeks. They are hosting a gathering for one of the local young ladies. The daughter of Sir Alvin Bixby. Of him, I cannot say much, having met the gentleman but once, but without a mother there would be no one that can see to such things as her coming out and what not. Jane must be in her element with preparations. But I must say, it has been far too long since the children have seen their grandparents. We really must accept. Are you up to a journey so soon?” To this, Elizabeth could not ...

When Elizabeth Bennet marries Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy it is believed that she will want for nothing. He is handsome and wealthy, but most importantly loves her dearly. However, all is not as it appears when Elizabeth becomes mistress of Pemberley. Running an estate is much more than dinner parties and afternoon tea. Keeping up appearances in the face of financial strain can be difficult under the best of circumstances. Will Lizzie and Darcy's love be strong enough to withstand the storms brought by natural disaster and interfering families? Or, will they give in to the demands of society and ...

Pemberley 1818, Elizabeth Bennet Darcy sat alone in her private morning room contemplating her plans for the following week. It had been five years since her marriage, and she and her husband had fallen into an unofficial tradition of creating a series of small surprises to celebrate the occasion. More often than not, the surprises turned out the be jokes of the worst kind, but they loved it. Never ones for large crowds, they had preferred privacy to sharing, even with immediate family. So far, it had been nothing short of heavenly as they grew to know each other in ways that most married ...