Elizabeth checks on Jane after Bingley’s visit September 19, 1812 “Now,” said she, “that this first meeting is over, I feel perfectly easy. I know my own strength, and I shall never be embarrassed again by his coming. I am glad he dines here on Tuesday. It will then be publicly seen that, on both …
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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Bingley Decide to Return to Netherfield
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September 10, 2024
Whose idea was it to return, anyway? September 10, 1812 Darcy climbed the steps to the small town home Bingley had leased in London. He was grateful his friend was no longer residing with his sister and her husband, as this allowed them to visit without Miss Bingley hovering about them. Bingley had been unsuccessful …
P&P The Untold Stories: Jane Learns of Lydia’s Elopement
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August 2, 2024
The Bennet household is in an uproar when a midnight visitor brings a letter. August 2, 1812 Loud voices and repeated pounding awakened Jane from a deep sleep. It took her a few moments to realize that someone was knocking on the front door. She could distinguish someone speaking from outside as well as her …
P&P The Untold Stories: Wickham Tells Lydia He is Leaving
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July 30, 2024
Wickham’s offer to Lydia seems too good to be true! July 30, 1812 “George!” Lydia waved her hand excitedly. “Over here!” She placed both hands over her heart when she saw him look up and smile at her as he hurried to her side. “Lydia! What brings you to the Steine? Is it the shops …
P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Discovers Elizabeth is at Hunsford
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March 23, 2024
Can she really be here? March 23, 1812 Jane Austen does not tell us when and how Darcy discovered that Elizabeth was next door at Hunsford in Kent. We only know that he and his cousin pay a call soon after arriving at Rosings. As the carriage turned onto the drive that led to Rosings, …
P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Reflects on Elizabeth
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February 18, 2024
He can’t seem to get her out of his mind. February 18, 1812 A few weeks before Darcy sets out for Rosings Darcy looked out at the grounds from the window of his room at Pemberley. The countryside, which had been a palette of muted browns since autumn, was at last bursting forth with new …
P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Georgiana Attend a Party
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January 11, 2024
Was anyone happy at all? January 11, 1812 Darcy walked slowly while people hurried past him as they sought shelter from the sudden winter storm that had descended upon the busy streets of London. Icy pellets hit his face, which he tried to bury within the folds of the dark green scarf Georgiana had knitted …
P&P The Untold Stories: Mrs. Bennet Consoles Jane
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December 10, 2023
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, …
P&P The Untold Stories: Swaying Bingley’s Opinion of Jane
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December 8, 2023
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 …
P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Caroline Conspire
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November 27, 2023
Does Mr. Bingley even stand a chance? November 27, 1811 Mr. Darcy walked into the breakfast room eager for a cup of coffee and some solitude to allow him to think more about the events at the Netherfield Ball. Particularly regarding Miss Elizabeth. Despite his less than amicable dance with her, he could not dismiss …
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