Category: Pride & Prejudice: The Untold Stories

P&P The Untold Stories: LADY CATHERINE’S CHRISTMAS

Lady Catherine’s Christmas is disturbed by her worries about Mr. Darcy’s marriage intentions… December 25, 1811 Christmas makes the strongest demands of any sacred day upon a clergyman, but one might particularly feel for Mr. Collins, whose maiden Christmas sermon he must preach before his formidable patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. All went off well, …

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P&P:TUS Darcy on Boxing Day

Holiday socializing takes its toll on Darcy December 26, 1811 Darcy fought his luxurious sheets, blankets and counterpane as he tossed and turned on the high, four poster bed of his chambers at Darcy House. His London abode was quite as comfortable as Pemberley, and there was no good reason for his disquiet. No good …

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P&P:TUS Christmas Dinner at Longbourn

Mrs. Bennet sets a fine table for her guests at Christmas December 25, 1811   Christmas day had begun with the familiar walk to the little stone parish church, which brimmed with guests. How happy the seemed to make the vicar who often seemed downcast when the pews were not filled. A pleasant walk through …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Caroline Bingley Writes to Jane

Miss Bingley is suspicious December 18th    Caroline was in the parlor at the Hurst’s house at xx Square when the doorbell rang. “Who can this be?” said Luisa Hurst, her eyes brightening with the prospect of something unexpected. She had been playing with her bracelets for the past half-hour as she looked over the …

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P&P:The Untold Stories~ The Matrons of Hertfordshire Discuss Charlotte Lucas’s Wedding Plans

Lady Lucas could not be insensible of triumph on being able to retort on Mrs. Bennet the comfort of having a daughter well married; and she called at Longbourn rather oftener than usual to say how happy she was, though Mrs. Bennet’s sour looks and ill-natured remarks might have been enough to drive happiness away. …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte’s Surprise

Charlotte Lucas learns that not everything is as it seems Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 December 11, 1811 Charlotte had managed to avoid making any appearance in …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Mrs. Bennet Consoles Jane

Did she help her daughter or only make matters worse? December 10, 1811 Jane has received the letter from Miss Bingley declaring they will not be returning to Netherfield, and that she has every hope that her brother will soon marry Miss Darcy. Mrs. Bennet hurried through the hallway to Mr. Bennet’s study. Without thinking, …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Swaying Bingley’s Opinion of Jane

Did Darcy and Caroline really stoop to such devious measures? December 8, 1811 Darcy paced back and forth in the sitting room awaiting his guests. He knew this meeting was not going to be easy, but it must be done. Promptly at two o’clock, the Bingley party was announced. Charles Bingley walked in jubilantly ahead …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Mr. Collins and his Successful Love by Diana Birchall

Mr. Collins was not left long to the silent contemplation of his successful love. ~Pride and Prejudice December 1, 1811 Mrs. Bennet, on learning the result of the interview between Mr. Collins and her daughter, hurried to her husband’s library, to remonstrate with him, and to insist on his making Lizzy marry Mr. Collins. While …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Confesses her Engagement to Elizabeth

Can she confess without revealing her secret? Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 November 30, 1811 One dreaded task remained for Charlotte, and that was telling Lizzy about her engagement.  …

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