A Curious Christmas Circumstance: A Holiday Pride and Prejudice Variation

A Curious Christmas Circumstance: A Holiday Pride and Prejudice Variation

Author: Lucy Cadeau

Publisher: Dear Dahlia

Published:

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13:

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This is not the holiday Elizabeth Bennet expected... After the tragic passing of her sister, Lydia, Elizabeth Bennet has become the guardian of Lydia's daughter, Helena. With a child and a pleasant (enough) fiancé by her side, Christmas at her childhood home promises to be one filled with joy. However, when she happens upon an old acquaintance, Elizabeth is shocked to find that this season may have a surprise or two in store for her yet, Fitzwilliam Darcy did not plan to spend his Christmas in Meryton... Following a series of unexpected and deeply unpleasant events at home, Fitzwilliam Darcy is more than happy to accept an invitation to visit his old friend Charles Bingley at his country home for Christmas. He is looking forward to rest, relaxation, and most of all... quiet. But when he arrives, he is quickly swept up into the holiday revelry of the Bennet family, Charles's in-laws. What starts as nuisance slowly turns into a pleasing distraction, especially when he is in the company of Elizabeth Bennet, a woman he once could hardly tolerate. But what has changed? Can two former enemies with little in common find friendship and perhaps, love, this holiday season? 'A Curious Christmas Circumstance' is a 'Pride and Prejudice' variation filled with holiday romance, twists, and of course, a HEA for ODC!


All that this Entails

All that this Entails

Author: Noell Chesney

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-15

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9781951033606

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I am the daughter of a Duke! ELIZABETH BENNET COULD SCARCELY CREDIT THE NEWS when a letter sent to her father, from relations she did not know existed, informed them that untimely and unfortunate events would result in Mr Bennet inheriting the dukedom of Everard. In the blink of an eye, the Bennets' lives are transformed- Elizabeth and her four sisters are wealthy, titled, and the talk of the ton. AT PEMBERLEY, FITZWILLIAM DARCY is still stinging from Elizabeth Bennet's rejection of him at Hunsford when he learns the extraordinary news. Elizabeth Bennet-now Lady Elizabeth-has been elevated in an extraordinary fashion and is soon to become the most sought-after lady of the season. But Darcy's heart still belongs to her, as much as it ever did, and he sets off for London determined to win her hand. But can he prove to her that he has changed, particularly when her entire life has just altered? This Pride & Prejudice variation is a novel-length tale using the characters of Jane Austen in a story of the author's imagining.


Mr. Darcy, Vampyre

Mr. Darcy, Vampyre

Author: Amanda Grange

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1402240562

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Sourcebooks Landmark, the leading publisher of Jane Austen-related fiction, is excited to announce a major release: Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by international bestselling author Amanda Grange. Amanda Grange, bestselling author of Mr. Darcy's Diary, gives us something completely new—a delightfully thrilling, paranormal Pride and Prejudice sequel, full of danger, darkness and deep romantic love... Amanda Grange's style and wit bring readers back to Jane Austen's timeless storytelling, but always from a very unique and unusual perspective, and now Grange is back with an exciting and completely new take on Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. Mr. Darcy, Vampyre starts where Pride and Prejudice ends and introduces a dark family curse so perfectly that the result is a delightfully thrilling, spine-chilling, breathtaking read. A dark, poignant and visionary continuation of Austen's beloved story, this tale is full of danger, darkness and immortal love.


Dear Nameless Stranger

Dear Nameless Stranger

Author: Jeannie Peneaux

Publisher:

Published: 2019-12-13

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781674162270

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"Please admire my docile and obedient nature. I will not thank you for providing us with a home, nor will I even breathe a word of gratitude for your provision of such funds as will feed us each quarter. I will not even write such platitudes as 'You are very good,' given that you have also provided us with respectability in the form of Mrs. Ingles. There. I am quite done now with not expressing my gratitude - I should not at all wish to prove tiresome." From the author of Tact, Dear Nameless Stranger is a heartwarming tale inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Jean Webster's Daddy Long Legs. Tragedy has struck the Bennet sisters but they are greatly relieved when the anonymous kindness of a stranger means that they can remain together. In exchange for such charity, a monthly letter is required from each sister. It is a fortunate thing that Miss Elizabeth Bennet rather likes letter-writing, for she relishes the opportunity to relate to this unknown gentleman all her impressions and opinions regarding her changed circumstances. With each passing month Elizabeth confides more in the nameless stranger, and by the time Netherfield Park is once again occupied by the amiable Mr. Bingley and his friend Mr. Darcy, she is quite frank in writing of her dismay.


Mr. Darcy's Obsession

Mr. Darcy's Obsession

Author: Abigail Reynolds

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1402254695

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The more he tries to stay away from her, the more his obsession grows... What if...Elizabeth Bennet was more unsuitable for Mr. Darcy than ever... Mr. Darcy is determined to find a more suitable bride. But then he learns that Elizabeth is living in London in reduced circumstances, after her father's death robs her of her family home... What if...Mr. Darcy can't Help himself from see king her out... He just wants to make sure she's alright. But once he's seen her, he feels compelled to talk to her, and from there he's unable to fight the overwhelming desire to be near her, or the ever-growing mutual attraction that is between them... What if...Mr. Darcy's intentions were shockingly dishonorable... "[Reynolds] has creatively blended a classic love story with a saucy romance novel." —Austenprose "Developed so well that it made the age-old storyline new and fresh...Her writing gripped my attention and did not let go."—The Romance Studio "The style and wit of Ms. Austen are compellingly replicated...spellbinding. Kudos to Ms. Reynolds!" —A Reader's Respite


Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Author: Abigail Reynolds

Publisher:

Published: 2016-08-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780997935615

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What did Mr. Darcy think when he first saw Elizabeth Bennet? How did Miss Bingley talk her brother out of proposing to Jane Bennet? And how did Lady Catherine de Bourgh find out Mr. Darcy was on the verge of proposing to Elizabeth? 15 authors of Austen-inspired fiction decided to answer these questions and more. Here are the scenes Jane Austen never wrote: ones that happened off stage, such as Mr. Collins proposing to Charlotte Lucas, and actual Pride and Prejudice scenes from the point of view of different characters. PRIDE & PREJUDICE: BEHIND THE SCENES is not a complete novel in and of itself. It is a collection of scenes written independently and designed to complement the original. The reader can start at the beginning or dip into any scene they choose. Contributing authors include Abigail Reynolds, Mary Simonsen, Susan Mason-Milks, Maria Grace, Jack Caldwell, C. Allyn Pierson, Shannon Winslow, Colette Saucier, Jane Odiwe, Monica Fairview, Diana Birchall, Marilyn Brant, Kara Louise, Cassandra Grafton and L.L. Diamond


Miss Darcy Falls in Love

Miss Darcy Falls in Love

Author: Sharon Lathan

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1402259050

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The choice of a lifetime... One young lady following her passion for music. Two strong men locked in a bitter rivalry for her heart. A journey of self-discover, and a trap of her own making. Georgiana Darcy is going to have to carve out her own destiny, however ill-equipped she may feel... Praise for In the Arms of Mr. Darcy: "Engaging, fast-paced, and searingly romantic." — Austenprose "Eloquent . . . Lathan continues to bring the Regency period to life . . . I was swept up by the romance." — Rundpinne "Ms. Lathan's writing is lyrical and perfect for this genre ... Jane Austen would be proud." — The Good, the Bad and the Unread "One of the best [Austen sequels] yet written. . .we get an in-depth look into the deep and everlasting love Darcy and Elizabeth share." — Everything Victorian and More Bestselling author Sharon Lathan has created a world of sensual Jane Austen continuations, including Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy: Two Shall Become One and Loving Mr. Darcy Journeys Beyond Pemberley. Her work is widely praised for bringing the Regency period to life and for the depth of her stories of true love.


The Pursuit of Mary Bennet

The Pursuit of Mary Bennet

Author: Pamela Mingle

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-11-26

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0062274252

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A tale of love and marriage, society balls and courtship, class and a touch of scandal, Pamela Mingle's The Pursuit of Mary Bennet is a fresh take on one of the most beloved novels of all time, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Growing up with four extraordinary sisters—beautiful and confident Jane and Elizabeth, and flirtatious and lighthearted Lydia and Kitty—wasn't easy for an awkward bookworm like Mary Bennet. But with nearly all of her sisters married and gone from the household, the unrefined Mary has transformed into an attractive and eligible young woman in her own right. When another scandal involving Lydia and Wickham threatens the Bennet house, Mary and Kitty are packed off to visit Jane and her husband, Charles Bingley, where they meet the dashing Henry Walsh. Eager and naïve, Mary is confused by Henry's attentions, even as she finds herself drawing closer to him. Could this really be love—or the notions of a foolish girl unschooled in the art of romance and flirtation?


Mary B

Mary B

Author: Katherine J. Chen

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2018-07-24

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0399592237

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“Ingenious . . . Mary B is a tribute not just to [Jane] Austen but to defiant women of any era.”—USA Today The overlooked middle sister in Pride and Prejudice casts off her prim exterior and takes center stage in this fresh retelling of the classic novel. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE What is to be done with Mary Bennet? She possesses neither the beauty of her eldest sister, Jane, nor the high-spirited wit of second-born Lizzy. Even compared to her frivolous younger siblings, Kitty and Lydia, Mary knows she is lacking in the ways that matter for single, not-so-well-to-do women in nineteenth-century England who must secure their futures through the finding of a husband. As her sisters wed, one by one, Mary pictures herself growing old, a spinster with no estate to run or children to mind, dependent on the charity of others. At least she has the silent rebellion and secret pleasures of reading and writing to keep her company. But even her fictional creations are no match for the scandal, tragedy, and romance that eventually visit Mary’s own life. In Mary B, readers are transported beyond the center of the ballroom to discover that wallflowers are sometimes the most intriguing guests at the party. Beneath Mary’s plain appearance and bookish demeanor simmers an inner life brimming with passion, humor, and imagination—and a voice that demands to be heard. Set before, during, and after the events of Pride and Prejudice, Katherine J. Chen’s vividly original debut novel pays homage to a beloved classic while envisioning a life that is difficult to achieve in any era: that of a truly independent woman. Praise for Mary B “Charming and smart . . . a heedless downhill pleasure—plush, ironic and illuminating.”—Newsday “Watching [Mary] come into her own is a delight.”—People “A new, wholly original perspective on the classic . . . This is the ultimate Austen adaptation for our time.”—Real Simple “The best part about Mary’s star turn is that it bears little relation to the fates of her sisters. She’s a simmering, churning, smart woman determined to concoct an independent life.”—The Washington Post