Tag: P&P The Untold Stories

P&P The Untiold Stories: Darcy’s Discussions with Elizabeth about her staying at Rosings in future

Good morning! Easter time in England is lovely with the cherry blossoms in bloom. There was a huge tree outside of my children’s school that would rain petals down on us with the breeze. The children would also throw handfuls of petals up in the air and let them fall down upon them. It was …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Denny at the Netherfield Ball

The Netherfield Ball, as seen by Lt. Denny November 26, 1811 LIEUTENANT DENNY, IMMACULATE IN HIS NUMBER ONE UNIFORM, paid his respects to his hosts, Mr. and Miss Bingley, before following Captain Carter into the main room of Netherfield. At his shoulder were his comrades, Pratt and Chamberlayne. His friends were looking for diversion, something …

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P&P: The Untold Stories – Mr. Bennet at the Netherfield Ball

We’re up to November 26th and the Netherfield ball. Have you ever wondered what Mr. Bennet thought of the evening? Well, that was one of the questions I had the pleasure of answering. I hope you enjoy! November 26, 1811 The night had begun as most tedious social affairs for Mr. Bennet: his wife’s shrill …

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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: Elizabeth and Jane Leave Netherfield

Good morning! We’re up to November 17th, which is a fun day when you read P&P because Elizabeth and Jane finally get to leave Netherfield after Jane’s illness. Our dear author didn’t elaborate much, but Elizabeth was sure to have some very strong feelings about their last week and returning to Longbourn.   November 17, …

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P&P The Untold Stories: A Party at Lucus Lodge

The Lucas Lodge Party (from Sir William’s POV) November 1, 1811 IT WAS A CAPITAL NIGHT AT LUCAS LODGE. Sir William Lucas was hosting a gathering in honor of the ____ Militia Regiment, and the lodge was filled with the principal families of the district: The Longs, the Gouldings, the Phillipses, and the Bennets. The …

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