Unknown Family Connections: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Unknown Family Connections: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
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Publisher : National Library of New Zealand
Total Pages : 494
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ISBN-10 : 0473578891
ISBN-13 : 9780473578893
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Unknown Family Connections: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by : Shana Granderson A. Lady

**This is a book of two volumes, but all in one book. It is a one off, standalone story.** Over 150 years in the past an Evil Duke plotted to separate his first and second sons. He was a man who had two interests: money and status. Lord Sedgewick Rhys-Davies, the 3rd Duke of Bedford sets off a chain of events that ultimately ends up doing the exact opposite of what his original evil intent was in the far future. Mr. Thomas Bennet lives with his second wife and family on his estate Longbourn in Hertfordshire. As far as he knows, he is an indirect descendant of the last Earl of Meryton whose line died out with him over 150 years ago. The family has owned Longbourn and Netherfield Park for as long as anyone remembers. There is an entail on Longbourn, but not the one we are used to. As in the canon, this Bennet dislikes London, and the Ton and he and his family keep away from London society. His second wife is the daughter of an Earl but just goes as Mrs. Bennet. The Bennet's new tenants at Netherfield Park are the Bingleys. One of the major deviations from canon in this tale, Jane Bennet has more than a little backbone while Bingley has little or none. How will Darcy behave, will he make assumptions and act on them? Will Elizabeth allow her prejudices to rule? When Wickham slithers onto the scene will he cause havoc? The 7th Duke of Bedford is ill, and he will be the end of the line as there are no living relatives to inherit the dukedom and vast Bedford holdings. He removes an old letter from a safe in his study written by the 4th Duke. Witten on the outside of the letter is: 'Open ONLY if there are no more Rhys-Davies heirs.' The Duke opens the letter and learns of the 3rd Duke's evil and there is in fact an heir, although a direct descendant, he is not a Rhys-Davies. This is the story of different families and what happens when their lives intersect and are changed for ever. There is quite a bit about Lizzy & Darcy, but there are not always the main focus of the story as the title infers.

What Would Mr. Darcy Do?

What Would Mr. Darcy Do?
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Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9781402240973
ISBN-13 : 140224097X
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis What Would Mr. Darcy Do? by : Abigail Reynolds

There's only one gentleman to turn to when a lady is in desperate need of answers... With scandal descending on the Bennet family (again!), Elizabeth absolutely refuses to drag Mr. Darcy's name into this shocking situation. But how on earth is she going to get her family out of trouble this time without his involvement? Hiding things from Mr. Darcy is getting more and more impossible, especially since he's started letting his feelings show... Praise for Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy: The Last Man in the World "Romance worthy of Austen herself." "A poignant love story and...an exceptional read."-Once Upon a Romance "Addicting...Abigail Reynolds delivers again!"-Love Romance Passion

Don't Flatter Yourself

Don't Flatter Yourself
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 171
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ISBN-10 : 1693782235
ISBN-13 : 9781693782237
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Don't Flatter Yourself by : Sydney Salier

In the original P&P Mr Darcy had an issue with the behaviour of Mrs Bennet and Elizabeth's younger sisters.What if Mr Bennet married a second time and his new wife is a lady with impeccable manners, who is down-playing the fact that she really is a Lady. Will the improved manners of all the ladies make a difference to Mr Darcy?Or is the Bennets' perceived social standing and lack of wealth still an issue for him?Will Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet have a happily ever after?

Mr. Darcy's Obsession

Mr. Darcy's Obsession
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Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages : 355
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ISBN-10 : 9781402254697
ISBN-13 : 1402254695
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Mr. Darcy's Obsession by : Abigail Reynolds

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

By Consequence of Marriage

By Consequence of Marriage
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Publisher : Pemberley Possibilities
Total Pages : 188
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ISBN-10 :
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis By Consequence of Marriage by : Elizabeth Ann West

When his horse throws a shoe, Fitzwilliam Darcy misses rescuing his sister, Georgiana Darcy, from the clutches of George Wickham by only one day. Now on the hunt to find them both, the gossip beginning to swirl in London forces him to abdicate the search to his cousin, Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam, while he plays the wayward gentleman in Hertfordshire with his friend Charles Bingley. After a collision with his future, Darcy struggles to satisfy his attraction to a pair of fine eyes and keep his family's scandal hidden. Elizabeth Bennet dreams of nothing more than remaining close to her sister, Jane. When the rich gentleman, Charles Bingley, enters the neighborhood, it seems certain that Jane will make a match with him. After all, Jane Bennet is the sweetest and most beautiful woman in the county! But Elizabeth's efforts to find her own local match go awry and she feels abandoned by the first man to cause stirrings in her heart. Her parents attempt to marry Elizabeth off to her cousin, William Collins, who is set to inherit the estate. But when she refuses, she soon finds herself In London with relatives, forced to find her own happiness. By Consequence of Marriage is a sweet, romantic novel starring our favorite dear couple from Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, wondering how the story might have changed if Georgiana was lost. This is the first novel in the Moralities of Marriage series.

Rocks in the Stream

Rocks in the Stream
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 1936009064
ISBN-13 : 9781936009060
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Rocks in the Stream by : Lewis Whelchel

A twist on a classic favorite finds Pride and Prejudice's Mr. Bennet recently deceased and Jane doing her best to manage the Longbourn estate. While traveling to his new home, Charles Bingley, accompanied by his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy, come across an injured young woman who has fallen against a rock and is unconscious. As the men work to discover her identity and reunite her with her family, they learn what it is to love. For one couple, the path is clear. For the other, it appears at first that love may not be enough. However, after a painful separation, they learn that nothing else is required but love to bring happiness and joy to their lives.

Second Son

Second Son
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 438
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ISBN-10 : 1979200807
ISBN-13 : 9781979200806
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Second Son by : Cherith Boardman

What if, instead of being born the heir to Pemberley, Fitzwilliam Darcy had been a second son?In a time when birth order determines who inherits everything or nothing, Fitzwilliam Darcy must find his own path - excelling in the profession he chuses. When tragedy strikes, he is called to fulfil his role as the "spare," struggling to meet the demands placed upon him, overcoming the distrust of those who wish him to fail, and devoting himself to the good of Pemberley's dependents.Disgusted with Society, and scorned by the sister he loves, Darcy visits his friend in Hertfordshire, where he meets the Bennets of Longbourn. He discovers in their second daughter, Elizabeth, a new source of hope and purpose for his life. When his family questions the lady's fitness to be Mistress of Pemberley and demands he fulfil his responsibilities to his family and the legacy of the Darcy name, Fitzwilliam is left torn between duty and his heart...Duty has taken his dreams once, is Pemberley to take Elizabeth from him as well?Second Son is a full length novel variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, beginning with Fitzwilliam Darcy's childhood. The author utilizes British and historic spellings.Both the Darcy and Bennet families differ somewhat from canon.

A Change of Fortunes

A Change of Fortunes
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 512
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ISBN-10 : 0473546949
ISBN-13 : 9780473546946
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis A Change of Fortunes by : Shana Granderson A Lady

What if, unlike canon, the Bennets had sons? Could it be, if both father and mother prayed to God and begged for a son that their prayers would be answered? If the prayers were granted how would the parents have been different and what kind of life would the family have? In many Pride and Prejudice variations the Bennet parents are portrayed as borderline neglectful with Mr. Bennet caring only about making fun of others, reading and drinking his port while shutting himself away in his study. Mrs. Bennet is often shown as flighty, unintelligent and a character to laugh at. The Bennet parent's marriage is often shown as a mistake where there is no love, could there be love there that has been stifled due to circumstances? In this book, some of those traits are present, but we see what a different set of circumstances does to the parents and the family as a whole. Most of the characters from canon are here along with some new characters to help broaden the story. The normal villains are present with one added who is not normally a villain per se and I trust that you, my dear reader, will like the way that they are all 'rewarded' in my story. We find a much stronger and more resolute Bingley. Jane Bennet is serene, but not without a steely resolve. I feel that both need to be portrayed with more strength of character for the purposes of this book. Sit back, relax and enjoy and my hope is that you will be suitably entertained.

A Baby for Mr. Darcy

A Baby for Mr. Darcy
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 1702360628
ISBN-13 : 9781702360623
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis A Baby for Mr. Darcy by : J. Dawn King

When those you love the most become your worst enemyFitzwilliam Darcy is on the run...with a baby!When an emergency summons Mr. Darcy back to London during the Netherfield ball, he discovers a newborn in his study along with a note. Now, he must guard a secret that could shatter his family and put the child in danger. But that isn't his biggest challenge. He must find a wife--a woman he can trust with his charge and with his heart.Elizabeth Bennet's prospects for a marriage based on love are taken away from her when her father makes a deal with Mr. Darcy, a man she despises. When she learns the identity of the baby and the true identity of the man she married, will their marriage of convenience develop into a love for the ages? Together they face slander, intrigue, family pressure, and prison. Will their marriage survive? Will the baby thrive? Or, will forces much larger than themselves destroy everything Darcy and Elizabeth hope for?This Regency variation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice by bestselling author, J Dawn King, is appropriate for all ages.

Lost Souls

Lost Souls
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Publisher : Independently Published
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 9798667120230
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Lost Souls by : Martin Hunnicutt

In this Pride & Prejudice variation, the story begins in 1808 when Mr. Darcy does not arrive at Ramsgate until two days after Georgiana's elopement with George Wickham. The servants sell their story to the newspapers, the couple vanish, and when the gossip columns run rampant with the news, Darcy's relatives demand that Darcy disown his sister. When Wickham learns he cannot gain his wife's dowry until she is thirty years, he deserts Georgiana and Darcy takes her back into their London home. With society turned against them, Darcy takes his sister to Pemberley but she dies during the winter. In the spring (1809), Darcy returns to London but he is unrecognizable with a full beard and long hair. The ever-faithful Charles Bingley, invites Darcy to use his new appearance as a disguise to hide and grieve in Hertfordshire. To the surprise of everyone in Meryton, Charles returns from London with a new secretary, one 'Malcom McDuff', a wild looking Scots with a full beard, long hair, and an eye patch over one eye. While there, McDuff meets Miss Elizabeth Bennet and they share many interesting conversations. But as the day for the wedding of Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley approaches, McDuff vanishes. There is scandal enough in Hertfordshire that summer when Lydia Bennet elopes with George Wickham from Brighton and the Bennet family is shocked by Lydia's resolution to her problem. The next summer (1810), Elizabeth travels to Hunsford to aid Mrs. Collins with the impending birth of her first child. Upon arrival she is introduced to Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy from Derbyshire who is on business in Kent.There is something familiar about this Mr. Darcy, and Elizabeth Bennet sets her mind to discovering his secret.