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Beyond Longbourn - Chapter 8 - 7 years ago
Chapter Eight Bennet Townhouse ______ Street, London Early February, 1812 “Mr. Hill?” Elizabeth had heard the front door close as she left her study. Their knocker was still not up on the door, nor would it be put up until the end of the full mourning period in June. The mourning wreath that adorned the door would remain until June and would discourage casual visitors, although, given that theyby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Beyond Longbourn - Chapter Seven - 7 years ago
Chapter Seven Bennet Residence ______ Street, London Monday, December 30, 1811 Elizabeth was discovering that it was quite a different thing to be mistress of one’s home rather than a guest in another’s. They had been settled in Mrs. Powell’s home, now hers, for almost a week now. She was only just beginning to accept the reality of the change. It was a great help that they had been able to perby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Beyond Longbourn - Chapter Six - 7 years ago
Chapter Six Residence of Mr. & Mrs. Philips Meryton, Hertfordshire December 5, 1811 The exigencies of society frequently do not allow for the time to reflect and absorb those calamitous events that strike one unexpectedly. In this instance, grieving in private must lose precedence to accepting the condolences of their neighbours. The sympathy was, for the most part, sincere. Mrs. Bennet anby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Beyond Longbourn - Chapter Five - 7 years ago
Chapter Five Residence of Mr. & Mrs. Philips Meryton, Hertfordshire December 3, 1811 Elizabeth Bennet was thankful that her Aunt Philips had chosen to go and consult her cook as to the foods that would be required later that day. Her aunt was a kindly soul, full of good intentions but as witless as a goose. It was also an unfortunate truth that many would never appreciate her kindness, cloby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Beyond Longbourn - Chapter 4 - 7 years ago
Chapter Four Lucas Lodge Hertfordshire November 28, 1811 It was a relief to Elizabeth, after the day she had experienced, that her family was engaged to dine that evening with the Lucases. Although she could wish to remain home alone, she knew her mother would not countenance her absence. Elizabeth had, however, been allowed the privacy to grieve the passing of Mrs. Powell, spending several houby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Beyond Longbourn - Chapter 3 - 7 years ago
I will take this opportunity to acknowledge two errors. The first is purely a question of the design of this story. If I ever rework this little bit of fluff, the first two chapters will essentially be a Prologue. The story really begins with Chapter 3. The second error is quite a bit more embarrassing. As several readers have noted there is an important question i failed to consider in Chapter Iby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Beyond Longbourn - Chapter 2 - 7 years ago
Chapter Two Powell Townhouse ______ Street London, England So it was to be. In October of 1809, Elizabeth returned to London to stay with Mrs. Powell, her mother none the wiser of Mrs. Powell’s plans, for as Elizabeth admitted to her friend, “Had I informed my mother that you were intending to be more active in society, she would insist that I be engaged when I return. If not, I fear she would bby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Beyond Longbourn - 7 years ago
This story was started some months ago ( along with a number of others - all unfinished). It's a WIP with, I think about 65% completed with 17 chapters written. The story line exists in a bare-bones fashion so I may well wander down a different track should my muse take such a detour. I do promise to finish the story; however, to give myself some latitude in writing I will be posting only weekly oby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: An Offer of Prudence - 7 years ago
I rather thought it was obvious. She was teasing him.by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: An Offer of Prudence - 7 years ago
She ws pretending she had a lover.by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
An Offer of Prudence - 7 years ago
Preface: This story is built around a premise that Darcy does not propose at Hunsford. Thus, while enamored of Elizabeth, Darcy does not lose his deliberate approach to the matter and instead travels to London the week before her return to meet and converse with Mr. Gardiner. I accept that this story may not be to everyone’s taste but I hope they can find some enjoyment from it anyway. ~~~~~~~~~~by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: Regrets - I Have But a Few (One Shot - Complete) - 7 years ago
Ha! I am making a small beginning. You have certinly done enough to fuel one's imagination.by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Regrets - I Have But a Few (One Shot - Complete) - 7 years ago
Regrets - I Have But a Few Foreword I suspect I was in a particularly melancholy mood when I wrote this short piece. For that I beg your forgiveness. Like many writers before me, I have often speculated on the turn the lives of the Bennet sisters would have taken had Darcy not found Lydia and forced her marriage. In this short piece, he does not because he never encounters Elizabeth again afterby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: The Other Mr. Bingley by Peter - 7 years ago
One of my bwtas is f of the same ilk. It is unfortunate as the non D&E story lines offer a lot of potential.by Peter - Tea Room
Re: The Other Mr. Bingley by Peter - 7 years ago
that was "No Ophelia" i believe. Liked that story quite a lot. Sort of wish you had extended it to allow Elizabeth to find a match.by Peter - Tea Room
Re: The Other Mr. Bingley by Peter - 7 years ago
Despite the shock and a HEA for Elizabeth with someone other than Darcy, did you enjoy the Story?by Peter - Tea Room
Lady Catherine Disposes - Part VI (Final) - 7 years ago
Part VI Elizabeth felt rather sorry for Georgiana Darcy. To travel for three days in company with Lady Catherine would tax the most serene of individuals – she was not sure that even her sister Jane’s placid disposition would survive the experience. Elizabeth had tentatively mentioned inviting Georgiana to ride with her and the Gardiners; however, although she clearly desired to accept, the girlby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Lady Catherine Disposes - Part V - 8 years ago
Part V If Elizabeth supposed that the confrontation with Lady Catherine would allow the remainder of the day to unfold in relative peace and quiet, she was to be disabused of that notion. Her visit to Pemberley began innocuously enough. Upon their arrival, she and Mrs. Gardiner were greeted unexpectedly by Mrs. Reynolds, and Mrs. Reynolds only. Elizabeth’s hopes of being allowed to enjoy a walk wby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
As well... - 8 years ago
A special licence might cost 20-25 pounds whereas a Common Licence which does almost the same except it requires the marriage to be performed in a church. The Special licence was rarely issued - i read somewhere that abouit 100/ yr were iussued. The Common Licence, could IIRC be issued by a Bishop (of whom there were quite a few) rather than the Archbishop.(only 1)by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: The Bookseller's Widow *Edited) - 8 years ago
I figured she married Percival because of his "books".by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: The Bookseller's Widow *Edited) - 8 years ago
A/N: I have attempted to correct all the erros, typos, etc i could find. Two revisions. Neither particularly significant but i felt them necessary. 1. Nunneries were banned uin England until the 1840's - Mary is thus shipped off to France. 2. Elizabeth by virtue of her marriage becomes Lady Fitzwilliam (Not Lady elizabeth though). Blurb: Elizabeth and the Gardiners visit Pemberley a day or twoby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: The Bookseller's Widow - 8 years ago
Good & Fair point. Not sure i wish to reopen the story just yet as i am working on another but should i choose to do so or perhaps even flesh it out a bit more, that aspect certainly bears thinking on. Thanksby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: The Bookseller's Widow - 8 years ago
You are quite right about the Lady Elizabeth part. I simply forgot it.by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
The Bookseller's Widow - 8 years ago
This story woke me at 5 AM this morning from a most enjoyable sleep and insisted on being written. It is not the usual D&E love-fest, so be warned. I make no apologies for that. The story is comp-letely unBeta'd. I thought it unconscionably cruel to foist it off on an unsuspecting Beta. Thus the mistakes, etc. belong to me, and me alone. Consider yourself warned. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Lady Catherine Disposes - Part IV - 8 years ago
Part IV Shortly after breaking his fast the next morning Darcy encountered his butler whose normally stoic and composed mien portrayed a confusion that Darcy had never before seen him display. Darcy’s inquiries elicited a response that left him equally perplexed, for his aunt had commandeered her carriage and departed with unusual haste almost a half hour past. “Has she not had her breakfast?”by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: Lady Catherine Disposes - Part III (Last Line) - 8 years ago
A copy/paste error. The last line should read. Their leave-taking when he later assisted her into the Gardiner’s carriage was all that propriety demanded.by Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Lady Catherine Disposes - Part III - 8 years ago
Part III Elizabeth and her relatives arrived at the appropriate time for dinner. She had clearly worn the best gown she had brought on her travels and, if not the finest she owned (which had been left behind at Longbourn), its design and colour flattered her greatly. Darcy was there to hand her down from the carriage and the obvious appreciation expressed in his gaze and words brought a flush ofby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Lady Catherine Disposes - Part II - 8 years ago
Part II Lady Catherine departed early the next morning to complete her journey to Derbyshire. Mrs. Bennet was quite recovered enough to venture down to see her leave and her efforts were suitably rewarded, as her ladyship was loath to surrender the opportunity to provide advice on the proper management of Longbourn House, a disquisition which required nigh onto an hour to complete. Lady Catherineby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Lady Catherine Disposes - Part I - 8 years ago
Blurb: Lady catherine makes an unexpected visit to Pemberley in the summer of '12 Part I August 1, 1812 – Bromley, Kent The hired chaise rumbled into the Bell Inn, its four horses in obvious distress from having been driven hard at a pace that would have exhausted even animals of more superior breeding. The stable master at the Bell frowned and readied himself for a confrontation. The users ofby Peter - Derbyshire Writers' Guild