Good morning, We’re moving closer and closer to Darcy’s ill-fated Hunsford proposal. In today’s scene, Darcy is preparing for his trip and makes a resolution which, well…you’ll see! February 20, 1812 A knock at the door roused Darcy from the ledgers before him. “Enter,” he called. The door opened to reveal none …
Tag: Pride and Prejudice: Scenes Jane Austen Never Wrote
P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam Go To Cheapside
We’re up to this little gem, a favorite of mine I wrote during this time. If it seems familiar, you might have read what came from it in His Perfect Gift (I changed the timeline a bit). Enjoy! January 25, 1812 The bustling streets of London passed outside the carriage, and a foul-tempered Darcy …
Official Launch of “Pride and Prejudice – Behind the Scenes”
In case you’ve missed all the preliminary chatter, I’ll let you in on the worst-kept secret around. Ta-da! The authors of Austen Variations proudly present a new collaboration titled Pride and Prejudice – Behind the Scenes. Here’s the official book blurb: What did Mr. Darcy think when he first saw Elizabeth Bennet? How did Miss Bingley …
Mr. Elton meets Miss Bingley by Monica Fairview
Have you ever wanted to read how a conversation would go between Darcy and Captain Wentworth? Have you ever wished Caroline Bingley might make the acquaintance of Sir Walter Elliot? Have you ever thought Mrs. Norris and Lady Catherine could be best buds? Then you’ll love March Madness where we combine characters from Jane Austen’s …
P&P Behind the Scenes: Lydia’s Wedding
In this last of the three-part story about Lydia and Wickham, Lydia is brought to her wedding, but not to reason, by Mrs. Gardiner. It was after breakfast that Mr. Gardiner was called away to consult with his man of business, Mr. Stone, and Lydia was wild with fear that he would take …
P&P Behind the Scenes: Wickham’s Scheme of Elopement
Today we begin three parts of a story about Lydia and her shocking relations with Wickham that (some would say unfortunately) led to their wedding. A preface to this tale was posted on August 24, 2015, so you may like to go back to prepare yourself! About a month after Lydia’s removal to Brighton, …
P&P: Behind the Scenes – Darcy and the Harlequin
While in London, Darcy attends a Christmastide pantomime with the Bingley sisters. Dec 30, 1811 Darcy laid his newspaper aside. Miss Bingley should not have worried, her little dinner party hardly garnered any notice at all. A few brief words of Sir Andrew’s and Lady Elizabeth’s attendance …
P&P: Behind the Scenes – Christmas Dinner at Longbourn
Christmas Dinner at Longbourn with the officers and the Gardiners proves interesting. December 25, 1811 Later that night, Elizabeth paced the very clean drawing room, waiting for their guests to arrive. Fresh evergreen and holly filled the room with the season’s fragrances, tied with cheery red bows. It should have been a very …
P&P: Behind the Scenes – Darcy and Bingley Talk About a Return to Netherfield
Darcy was successful in arranging the marriage of Lydia and Wickham. Now he must determine whether he wants to try again with Elizabeth. How does Darcy suggest to Bingley that they return to Netherfield? September 20, 1812 Darcy climbed the steps to the small town home Bingley had leased in London. He was grateful his …
P&P: Behind the Scenes – The Wedding Day
“Happy for all her maternal feelings was the day on which Mrs. Bennet got rid of her two most deserving daughters.” Elizabeth glanced at Darcy from the corner of her eye. She could still not believe that they were married, even though they had been man and wife for several hours. When they …
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