Category: Pride & Prejudice: The Untold Stories

P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy’s Resolution

Darcy’s Resolution by Susan Mason-Milks November 23, 1811 Darcy cleared an opening on the desk in the study at Netherfield, marveling at how Bingley could find anything, let alone get work done with papers and correspondence stacked everywhere in such a careless manner. Clutter and disorder always inhibited Darcy’s ability to think clearly. His hope …

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P&P:The Untold Stories A Party at the Phillips

Charlotte find the Phillips’ party quite interesting. November 20, 1811   The Lucas’ carriage stopped with a lurch. Papa had asked the driver time and time again to learn to do better, and each time he promised he would, but change never happened. How like a metaphor for life that seemed. But those were thoughts …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Wickham Make a Plan

What did Wickham know, and when did he know it? Author’s Note: When I first agreed to write this scene back in 2011, I thought it would be quick and easy. Instead it changed my understanding of the plot of Pride & Prejudice! I always thought it was coincidence that Wickham had decided to charm …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Wickham & Denny in Meryton

Wickham and Denny Meet the Bennet Sisters in Meryton November 19, 1811 THE RETURN FROM LONDON BY POST was not unpleasant for Archibald Denny, lieutenant of militia, but his good humor was not only due to his traveling companion. George Wickham was an engaging sort of rascal much like himself, always ready to enjoy a …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Mr. Collins at Longbourn

A visitor comes to Longbourn November 18, 1811 Mr. Collins was punctual to his time, and was received with great politeness by the whole family. Mr. Bennet indeed said little; but the ladies were ready enough to talk, and Mr. Collins seemed neither in need of encouragement, nor inclined to be silent himself. – Pride …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy’s Reflections on the Visit to Netherfield

What were Darcy’s thoughts on Elizabeth’s visit to Netherfield? November 17, 1811 On Sunday, after morning service, the separation, so agreeable to almost all, took place… Elizabeth took leave of the whole party in the liveliest of spirits. – Chapter 12 Darcy and Bingley stood quietly side by side as they watched the carriage conveying …

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P&P: The Untold Stories Caroline Prepares for the Netherfield Ball, pt 2

Caroline plans a ball.   November 17, 1811 Caroline dipped in a curtsey. Graceful, but hardly gracious. And the little chit did not even know the difference. Good thing she was pretty enough for a little country town or with manners like that, Lydia Bennet would surely have no hope of any kind of future. …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Adheres to his Book

Is Darcy as indifferent as he seems? November 16, 1811 To Mr. Darcy it was welcome intelligence—Elizabeth had been at Netherfield long enough. She attracted him more than he liked—and Miss Bingley was uncivil to her, and more teasing than usual to himself He wisely resolved to be particularly careful that no sign of admiration …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Caroline Perceives the Danger

This means war! November 15, 1811 While she played the Italian tunes, which she knew by memory, Caroline had also been watching Mr. Darcy – normally one of her favorite occupations. On this occasion, however, she had derived little enough pleasure from it. For it seemed to her that the gentleman in question, rather than …

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P&P:The Untold Stories Caroline Plans for the Netherfield Ball, pt 1

Caroline must deal with her brother’s largesse   Nov 14, 1811 The garish Bennet women finally trundled out of Netherfield’s parlor. Not a moment too soon.  Caroline pressed her eyes with thumb and forefinger. They had already overstayed their allotted quarter hour by that much again. How much trouble had that wrought? What disaster might …

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