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Two years prior to canon, spending the summer in Ramsgate with the Gardiners, Elizabeth rescues a cat sent to a cruel death by an evil, vengeful man whose identity is unknown. As much as she searches, Elizabeth cannot find the lawful owner of the cat, so she adopts him and loves him herself. Two years later, an extraordinary succession of coincidences reveals that she and a certain wealthy yet proud and arrogant man who considers her barely tolerable have more in common than she could imagine. Especially a love for cats. Although she considers herself a good judge of character, when two men...

‘Like Father, Like Son’ is a ‘Pride and Prejudice’ novella variation which presents the reader with a peculiar and unexpected connection between two beloved characters who barely speak to each other in canon. Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy, an intelligent, excessively arrogant, and proud gentleman, the master of one of the greatest estates in Derbyshire, is visiting his amiable friend, Mr Charles Bingley, at his newly acquired property of Netherfield. While Mr Bingley’s affable nature and lively manners ensure he becomes everyone’s favourite and gains the admiration of Miss Jane Bennet, ...

If Mrs Bennet were asked about Mr Darcy’s worth, she would no doubt declare it to be ten thousand pounds a year—and delight in imagining all the advantages such an income would bring her family. But I believe Mr Darcy is worth far more than any figure written into a settlement or estate ledger. That belief inspired me to write these novellas, each exploring a different facet of the master of Pemberley: his sense of duty, his quiet strength, his vulnerability, and the deeper worth that Elizabeth Bennet learns to see. Please note: this is not a new novel but a collection of three ...

Drawn To Love is a light, romantic, sweet novella of around 27,000 words, focused on Elizabeth and Darcy’s love story in familiar yet unique settings. It is a truth universally acknowledged that Fitzwilliam Darcy is a proud, arrogant, and unpleasant sort of man. What is hardly known to anyone is that he also possesses a tender heart, an inclination for the arts, and a real talent for playing the pianoforte as well as drawing and painting. Such talents he keeps hidden, buried under the weight of his responsibilities. After his disastrous proposal at Hunsford, Darcy struggles to conquer his...

When a gentleman such as Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy finds himself captivated against his will by a young lady with sparkling eyes, a sharp wit, and lovely manners, he loses his ability to see the situation clearly. At first, he tries to distance himself from her, but meeting Elizabeth Bennet again at Rosings Park causes him to fail in this endeavour. Misinterpreting her signals and misunderstanding her words and intentions, he becomes entangled in his own thoughts, his feelings fighting against his reason, until he rashly declares his admiration and love, his attraction stronger even than his ...

Attention: Please note that this is the second edition of this book. Apart from updated formatting, there is no new content for those who have already read or purchased the previous edition. What would have happened if Mr Darcy had been given no chance to use his ‘tolerable but not handsome enough to tempt me’ remark? Two Peas in a Pod explores how the events of Jane Austen’s beloved novel would have developed if Darcy and Elizabeth had a better first encounter at the Meryton assembly and danced together despite any pride or prejudice on either side. In this variation of Pride and ...

After visiting her friend Charlotte Collins, Elizabeth leaves Kent carrying the distressing recollection of Mr Darcy’s marriage proposal. The letter he gave her after her harsh refusal has changed her opinion of the man and taught her how wrong she was in judging both Mr Darcy and Mr Wickham. On her way back to Longbourn, Elizabeth spends a few days in London, reunited with Jane and the Gardiners. A twist of fate brings her to a pawnbroker’s window, where she recognises a few objects related to Miss Darcy, reminding her of Mr Wickham’s betrayal and deceptions. Despite the conflict ...

Amongst her family and friends, Miss Elizabeth Bennet is known not just as a great walker and a great reader but also as a talented artist; but drawing is an activity in which she has rarely indulged in recent years. However, when her heart is filled with a hopeless, ardent love for the man she once rejected, there is little else she can do to palliate her secret grief — except draw the portrait of the man she once deemed the last in the world she could marry. In the autumn of 1812, Mr Bingley returns to Netherfield, proposes to Miss Jane Bennet, and within six weeks, they are happily ...

Attention: Please note that this is the second edition of this book. Apart from an updated formatting, there is no new content for those who have already read or purchased the previous edition. It is the summer of 1811 and dark clouds overshadow the beauty and peace of Pemberley. Fitzwilliam Darcy is fighting to protect his sister’s honour and reputation, after her attempt to elope with the scoundrel George Wickham. He has brought her home to Derbyshire, where he hopes she can heal the wounds of her soul and regain her spirit. But some things are beyond his control, as he discovers when a...

From a very young age, Fitzwilliam Darcy has shown he has inherited all the good traits of both his excellent parents. He possesses a strong character, a sharp mind, and a dedication to his duties that is much admired by his family, friends, and acquaintances. Such qualities are, however, less apparent to strangers, so when he joins his friend Charles Bingley at his estate, Netherfield Park in Hertfordshire, the impression he makes is relatively poor. After the Netherfield ball, Darcy leaves Hertfordshire, determined to put as much distance as possible between him and the young woman he ...

Attention: Please note that this is the second edition of this book. Apart from an updated formatting, there is no new content for those who have already read or purchased the previous edition. ‘One Little White Lie’ is the third variation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Lyr Newton, the author of the bestselling ‘Mr Darcy’s Household’. It is undoubtedly the most romantic of the three and also the longest. Most of the story takes place in Kent, where Elizabeth is staying with her friend Charlotte Collins, and Mr Darcy is paying his annual visit to Lady Catherine de Bourgh. During ...

Attention: Please note that this is the second edition of this book. Apart from updated formatting, there is no new content for those who have already read or purchased the previous edition “Mr Darcy’s Devotion” is a sweet, romantic novella that covers the time between Lady Catherine’s visit to Longbourn and Darcy’s return to Hertfordshire for Bingley and Jane’s wedding. During that time, Darcy’s love for Elizabeth remains steady, while he tries to face his fears that Elizabeth might not return his love and he could face another rejection. At the same time, Darcy must properly...

Attention: Please note that this is the second edition of this book. Apart from an updated formatting, there is no new content for those who have already read or purchased the previous edition. Who are you, Mr Darcy is a romantic, sweet novella recommended for readers of all ages who cannot get enough of Darcy and Elizabeth’s timeless love story. Elizabeth’s decision to visit her friend Charlotte Collins is taken reluctantly and regretted quickly when she hears that Mr Darcy — the last man in the world she wishes to see — is expected to visit his aunt at the same time. Her past ...