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... The fine weather had fled Derbyshire with the swallows, and before long Pemberley lay dressed in the first thin layers of pristine snow, to the delight of Miss Georgiana Darcy who poked her head out of the carriage and inhaled the cold air giving a little shriek of pleasure. ...
Despite this pretty picture, Mrs Darcy fears that the problems with Wickham are not over, far from it... My dears, chapter 21 of Malena's lovely Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure" has just been posted on her pages.
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... As Darcy watched Bingley take Elizabeth away, he was assaulted by a foreign feeling of helplessness as well as a desperate necessity to follow his friend which combined to greatly disturb his usually self contained manner. ...
Rush over to Malena's pages, dear visitors, and get acquainted with a most insightful Mr Bingley in chapter 8 of her fantabulous "A Naughty Star".
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... Colonel Fitzwilliam checked his pocket watch for the fifth time in ten minutes. Curse these carriages. He should have travelled on horseback ...
Be afraid, Wickham, be very afraid... the colonel is come. Rush over to Malena's pages and enjoy chapter 20 of her lovely Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
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... Elizabeth soon heard from William again in brief notes secreted in Mr Bennet's correspondence. His letters were always received with a good deal of eagerness by everyone ...
Find out how charitable Mr Darcy is, and how an experienced woman such as Mrs Gardiner instructs Elizabeth that there is no such thing as a perfect man in... chapter 19 of Malena's fabulous "Parson's Pleasure".
Rush over to the message forum, dear visitors, and vote for the Regency world Awards, an initiative of the Jane Austen Centre in Bath.
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... Fitzwilliam Darcy was completely unprepared for what followed. The sudden apparition of the object of his desire sent his emotions rocketing to Heaven and back ...
Here you go, dear visitors, a wonderful weekend treat! Chapter 7 of Malena's absolutely delightful "A Naughty Star" has just been posted on her pages.
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... The way to Longbourn had never been so difficult for Elizabeth to traverse. Hang these men's clothes! What she would give for her old shabby walking boots! These tall Hessian boots were killing her. ...
Here you go, dear visitors, for the enhancement of your weekend enjoyment chapter 6 of Malena's absolutely hilarious "A Naughty Star".
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... The sun was just setting when the two gallant gentlemen reached Pemberley grounds, one of them full of curiosity, the other one full of old memories. ...
If you have thought, even for one moment, Wickham a good character in this story, you will find out whether you were right... or wrong in chapter 18 of Malena's phenomenal Regency retelling of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
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... Rolling over, Joe Denny groaned and spit the dirt from his mouth. "Aw, what did y'have to go and do that fer?" he cried, fingering the little cut on his lip that had started to bleed. ...
It is with great joy - as well as a little sadness - that Mrs Darcy announces the posting of chapter 25 of Ellen G's perfectly wonderful western retelling of P&P "Silver Dust". It's the last chapter but... an epilogue yet to come. Stay tuned!
And, last but not least, don't forget to express your appreciation for Silver Dust in the special SD comment thread. You'll find the link to it on the bottom of the page!
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... Like a drag racer with a tank full of nitro, the brief personal exchange Delarango shared with Elizabeth green-lighted his creative energy and - 3-2-1 - he'd accelerated out of the start gate. ...
Remember that particular exchange? Of course you do! So, rush over to Lisa L's pages and find out which follow-up it will have in chapter 11 of her wonderful modern retelling of P&P, set in beautiful California: "Mr. Popularity".
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... The barbecue was in full swing. Charles and Jane manned the grill, stealing kisses and heated caresses on the wooden deck, mistakenly believing themselves to be hidden from view. Elizabeth puttered about her kitchen, chopping tomatoes, onions and mixing her signature vinaigrette. ...
On this quiet Sunday morning Mrs Darcy has finally posted the final chapters, 24-28 plus epilogue, of Ayden's fabulous modern retelling of P&P "Ebb and Flow".
Dear Ayden, I cannot tell you how pleased I am to have this all time favourite of mine on my site. It has been a wonderful sentimental journey. Thank you! :)
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... That March, Captain and Mrs. Cranford came with a visit, and as it often happened at times of revelry and good company, Elizabeth missed Darcy all the more. ...
But... that won't be long anymore... Quite speechless and breathless too, Mrs Darcy is barging in to announce - as promised... that chapter 30 of Tanya's fantastic retelling of P&P "Strange Bedfellows" has just been posted on her pages. So, do not tarry and start reading!
Do not forget to give Tanya your love in her comment thread. You will find the link to it on the bottom of the page. No need to open a new thread. :)
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... The news of the fall of Fort St. John came one early March morning. Elizabeth, on her way down to breakfast, espied Cook coming in from the market, bringing a morning newssheet atop a basketful of fresh bread. Always hungry for the news, Elizabeth snatched the sheet from her and read the front page while standing in the parlor. ...
What will the headline be... Rush over to Tanya's pages to find out, dear visitors. Chapter 29* of her magnificent retelling of P&P "Strange Bed Fellows" has just been posted on her pages.
* For a reason I don't seem to be able to figure out, the direct link to the chapter doesn't work, so you'll have to scroll down the page.
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... My duty now takes me back for a brief space to a favourite character of ours, since I am sure the reader must be wondering of the whereabouts of Mr Darcy while all this was going on at Rosings Park. ...
Hurray! Mr Darcy comes on the scene again... But don't set your hopes too high, ladies and gents... ;) Rush over to Malena's pages, Mrs Darcy has just posted chapter 17 of her delightful P&P twist "Parson's Pleasure".
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... We last left Mr Bingley and Miss Jane doing some needlework at Longbourn. Soon the rest of the Bennet females joined them for it was with this simple task that poor ladies were accustomed to while away their leisure moments ...
While posting this announcement, Mrs Darcy is still wiping tears of laughter from her eyes... Chapter 5 of Malena's utterly and completely hilarious and endearing twist of P&P "A Naughty Star" has just been posted on her pages. I promise, it will make your day... your weekend! :)
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... Colonel Fitzwilliam was already in the parsonage when the ladies from Longbourn arrived. He entered into conversation directly with the two girls with the easiness and readiness of a well bred man, and talked very pleasantly. ...
An installment you have all been waiting for! Rush over to Malena's pages and enjoy chapter 16 of her wonderful Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
By the way, did you notice? Bravenet improved the message forum. Check it out and don't forget to post a comment! Authors highly appreciate it, after all it's their only reward. ;)
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Dear ladies and gents, it's the fourth of the fourth, so high time for the fourth chapter of Malena's hilarious Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star". It made Mrs Darcy's day, and she is certain it will make yours as well. :)
Important message from Mrs Darcy's author Sophie: "I'm running the Race for Life in June... "
Read more here , where you can wish Sophie good luck and, even better... sponsor her and her friends. :)
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... Nothing Mr Bennet said persuaded his wife to stay at home and allow him the privilege of a quiet journey to Kent. She must go, no matter if the rest of the girls stay alone at home. ...
Poor Mr Bennet, the agonies he must suffer! Well, my dears, I suggest you rush over to Malena's pages and read what happens when the Bennets get acquainted with their true nephew... in chapter 15 of her lovely Regency retelling of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
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... Elizabeth Bennet lay on her back, staring up at the immediate area within the reach of the single eye that she had dared to open to spy her whereabouts. It was the intricate weave of a fabric which she construed belonged to a canopy she was not familiar with. ...
Goodness, Mrs Darcy could not help herself, she was laughing out loud reading! Rush over to Malena's pages and enjoy with an undoubtedly huge smile on your face chapter 2 and 3 of her hilarious Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star".
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... Listening attentively to the sounds emanating from the bustling marina, she was struck by an orchestra-like quality emerging from the colorful reverberation. ...
To make your fanfiction weekend complete... chapter 22 and 23 of Ayden's fabulous modern retelling classic of P&P "Ebb and Flow" have been posted as well.
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... At last Mr Bennet did consent to take Jane and Elizabeth in his quest for the truth, but he would not take any other of his daughters, regardless of the protestations of Mrs Bennet, who by this unexpected change of plans was forced to forget all about buying Lizzy's trousseaux in the fashionable shops of Bond Street in London. ...
Chapter 14 of Malena's lovely Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure" has just been posted on her pages.
But that's not all... far from it!
... "Well, howdy, Aunt Catherine," Will drawled, the deep relaxation brought on by his recent pleasurable experience still enabling him to retain an unruffled demeanor in the face of the unexpected appearance of his aunt ...
Chapter 24 of Ellen G's delightful western retelling of P&P "Silver Dust" has been posted as well.
As you can see Mrs Darcy's creative authors know how to keep her busy and... utterly entertained. And so will you! :)
Fanfiction Update
... The night felt to never end as he slept fitfully. Her refusal to make eye contact or speak to him on the journey home left him more than a little worried. He replayed the day in his head over and over desperately trying to come up with the answer to her change in mood. ...
My dears, Mrs Darcy is very happy to announce that chapter 8 of Sophie's fabulous modern retelling of P&P "The Ice House" has just been posted. I must warn you though: it contains images which some may find disturbing/upsetting... Find out for yourselves on her pages!
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... The days at Longbourn were never the same for anyone after Darcy's parting. Even the cows were showing their displeasure at his withdrawal. Mr Foreman, the dairyman, was greatly vexed for he knew of the animals' inclination to develop a fondness for a particular pair of hands ...
Rush over to Malena's pages, dear visitors, and prepare yourself for a - at least for the Bennets! - very confusing chapter 13 of her fabulous Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure...
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... Charles Bingley looked up at the jet sky peppered with white stars high above and sighed. He was sad. Sad and depressed to a measure he had never knew till then. ...
Mrs Darcy is thrilled to announce a brand new story by Malena. Enjoy chapter 1 of her Regency twist of P&P "A Naughty Star".
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Mrs Darcy is gradually creating new pages for some older stories that are still "suffering" from a poor presentation. Today, she finished the pages for Lisa L's "A Long Road to Happiness". A perfect reason to once again draw the attention to this delightful Regency retelling of P&P. You will find it here
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... The novelty of being partnered the entire night by a single gentleman, and a gentleman handsomer than the average, did much to help Elizabeth disregard the acute pain in her feet and keep them gavotting at all cost. ...
Mrs Darcy would disregard that inconvenience too, to be sure! For the enhancement of your weekend enjoyment: chapter 12 of Malena's lovely Regency twist to P&P "Parson's Pleasure" has just been posted.
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... Darcy now believed himself perfectly acquainted with Elizabeth's heart. After their conversation in the gravel he conjectured her sentiments were decidedly growing in his favour and could not fear a flat refusal any more. ...
Mrs. Darcy dearly hopes so! ;) Here you go chapter 11 of Malena's fantabulous regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
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... "Help!"
Her word was absorbed by the darkness that pressed in around them, Hours had passed, or so it seemed. The light from the torch had faded and died leaving her alone with the injured man beside her. He had not regained consciousness. He had simply lain there, motionless but for the shallow rise and fall of his chest. ...
Despite the angst Mrs Darcy is overjoyed to announce that chapter 7 of Sophie's beautiful modern retelling of P&P "The Ice House" has just been posted on her pages.
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... If Darcy had found it arduous to get to sleep, Elizabeth was no better. She lay for more than half the night, tossing restlessly and thrashing about in bed, thinking of the amazing events that had taken place. ...
Here you go, dear visitors, our special Valentine's treat: not one but two chapters, 9 and 10, of Malena's sweet, clever, witty and delightful Regency Pride and Prejudice what-if "Parson's Pleasure".
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... There, on the dusty street just outside the Lone Wolf, gathered about a dozen men on horseback, among whom Elizabeth immediately recognized the sheriff and deputy of Gold Hill, as well an assortment of ranchers and shopkeepers. But what were they doing here? ...
An embarrassing situation, but will it be the only one...? Rush over to Ellen G's pages and find out in chapter 23 of her delightful western retelling of P&P "Silver Dust".
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... Albeit Darcy's attraction for Elizabeth began to be evident to the keen eye of those who surrounded them every day, neither he nor she was conscious of it. She was too busy hating him to acknowledge Darcy's partiality, and he was too afraid and confused to act upon his feelings. ...
Oh, my, Mrs Darcy is all aflutter, this story is getting better and better, dear visitors. Rush over to Malena's pages and enjoy chapter 8 of her fabulous Regency P&P what-if "Parson's Pleasure".
New BBC "Emma" in the making... Read more here. Thank you Smillsey for the heads-up. :)
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... Pride and Prejudice and Zombies features the original text of Jane Austen’s beloved novel with all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie action. As our story opens, a mysterious plague has fallen upon the quiet English village of Meryton—and the dead are returning to life! ...
P&P fanfiction taking a new road...? Read more about "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" here.
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... Within a short walk of Longbourn lived the Lucases with whom the Bennets were particularly intimate. Sir William Lucas had been formerly in trade in Meryton, where he had made a tolerable fortune and risen to the honour of knighthood by an address to the King during his mayoralty. ...
Meet the Lucases and enjoy the interaction between Mr Darcy and various young ladies of his acquaintance in chapter 7 of Malena's delightful Regency what-if of P&P "Parson's Pleasure".
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... It was settled that the next day Lydia and Kitty should pay a call on their Aunt Phillips who lived in Meryton, scarcely one mile from the village of Longbourn. Mrs Bennet sent an unwilling Darcy and a vexed Lizzy along with them. ...
Matters get more complicated by the minute, dear readers, rush over to Malena's pages and enjoy the re-acquaintance of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham and the latter's reaction to Lizzy's explanation in chapter 6 of her hilarious Regency P&P what-if "Parson's Pleasure".
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... Waiting for Darcy's arrival at Room 312, Wickham sat tipped back lazily in a chair, his legs stretched out before him, feet on the table. His left hand held a glass of whiskey, and his right, a pistol, casually pointed in Elizabeth's direction. ...
More wickedhamness in this chapter, dear visitors. Rush over to Ellen G's pages and enjoy a courageous Elizabeth in chapter 22 of her fabulous western retelling of P&P "Silver Dust".
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... Darcy, polite to a fault, stood in front of the Bennet family, looking like an outgrown adolescent in his small clothes, waiting for Mr Bennet to welcome him at his table. Soon it was discovered that Kitty and Lydia had left a vacant chair between them, but Mrs Bennet would have none of it. ...
Still chuckling Mrs Darcy herewith announces the posting of chapter 5 of Malena's brilliant Regency twist of P&P "Parson's Pleasure". You'll love it!
An portrait of Colin Firth as Mr Darcy used as a prop in the BBC period adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is expected to raise 7,000 pound at auction. The oil painting shows the actor in period costume and was hung in the character's fictional mansion home of Pemberley. Read more here
Thank you, Stevie B, for drawing Mrs Darcy's attention to this. :)
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Mrs Darcy has re-posted Rachael's delightful and often hilarious vignettes and... added two Icicle works and Meg's Story. You can find them here. Enjoy!
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... Riding into Reno alongside Wickham, Elizabeth took the opportunity to look around furtively. She had no real expectations of seeing either Will or Charles, of course, given the size of the bustling city, but it couldn't hurt to be on the lookout. ...
Angst ahead, my dears, angst... Rush over to Ellen G's pages and enjoy chapter 21 of her fantabulous western retelling of P&P "Silver Dust".
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... His arm pulled her closer to him, his face buried in her hair, his hand resting possessively upon her stomach. Their breathing was heavy; eyes closed as the sun arose and draped golden light over their sleeping form. ...
Here you go, dear visitors, a special new year's day treat for you. Enjoy chapter 6 of Sophie's remarkable modern retelling of P&P "The Ice House".