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Mistaken Identities Written by Yin Marie. A sequel to "While You Were Sleeping". Darcy and Elizabeth travel together to Meryton, where Darcy recuperates from the injury he received in saving Elizabeth. A rumor begins that Darcy is interested in the eldest Miss Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 01/08/2002

Five Minutes Later Written by Lissa M U. Darcy arrives at the Lambton inn in time to invite the Gardiners and Elizabeth to ride around the grounds of Pemberley. Later that day, he proposes again to Elizabeth. Then, the letter concerning Lydia arrives. ~P&P~ Last update 01/06/2002

Ode To Lady Catherine Written by Ann Haker. A short poem inspired by the true fact that the Poet Laureate of the US is named Billy Collins. ~P&P~ Last update 01/06/2002

The Wedding Day Written by Anna J. K. With a little bit of chaos, and a good deal of love, the Darcys and Bingleys begin their marriages. ~P&P~ Last update 01/06/2002

The Art Removers Written by Lise. Two accomplished thieves must lay low for a while and choose to do so in Meryton. The partnership is in danger of splitting up when one of the thieves takes and interest in a Miss Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 01/04/2002

While You Were Sleeping Written by Yin Marie. Shortly after reading Darcy's letter, Elizabeth takes a fall which keeps her in bed and at Hunsford longer than planned. ~P&P~ Last update 01/04/2002

No Other Choice Written by Carissa. When her father insists on her marrying Mr. Collins, Elizabeth runs away to London with the help of Mr. Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 12/31/2001

Sing A Song Of... Written by Deb. A short ditty to the tune of "Sing a Song of Sixpence". ~P&P~ Last update 12/31/2001

Reluctance And Resoluteness Written by Renata. The children of Darcy and Elizabeth as well as Jane and Bingley and all their cousins are now on the lookout for their true love and partner in life. ~P&P~ Last update 12/26/2001

The Trip That Trapped Lizzy Written by Angela. After his disasterous proposal at Hunsford Darcy runs after Elizabeth to try to explain himself. ~P&P~ Last update 12/26/2001

The Twelve Tests Of Fitzwilliam Darcy Written by Evelyn Peng. Mr. Bennet at first refuses to give his consent for Darcy to marry Elizabeth, then decides to give Darcy a challenge of twelve tests. If he passes, he will win Elizabeth's hand. ~P&P~ Last update 12/26/2001

Vermin and Vulnerability Written by Teg. A walled garden makes a convenient place to hang laundry out of sight of those passing by. But walls can not keep out determined thieves. ~P&P~ Last update 12/26/2001

An Earlier Understanding Written by Lissa M U. Mr. Darcy does not allow Elizabeth's cryptic insults to him during their dance at Netherfield to go unanswered, and soon challenges her to be more explicit, allowing him a chance to defend himself. ~P&P~ Last update 12/21/2001

Circumstances of the Heart Written by Katherine. Elizabeth first meets Darcy when she goes to stay with her sister Mrs. Lydia Collins at Hunsford, while Darcy is visiting his aunt. ~P&P~ Last update 12/21/2001

Long Withheld Written by Radhika. Unsure of what occupation to choose, David Osborne decides to join the East India Company after talking with Elinore Tilney. ~NA~ Last update 12/21/2001

The Love For A Father Written by Taz. An illness separates Darcy and Bingley for five years, after which Darcy travels to meet the new Mrs. Bingley. On the way, he is rescued from highwaymen on the road by someone claiming to be Emma Woodhouse. Meanwhile, Mr. Bennet lies on his deathbed, and Elizabeth is determined to find him a doctor who will help. ~P&P~ Last update 12/21/2001

Proudly Yours Written by Skylar. Also "From Lizzy's Pen" and "Darcy's Homecoming". While away on business for two weeks, Darcy is instructed by Elizabeth to write her a love letter, and she gives him detailed guidelines on how to go about it. ~P&P~ Last update 12/14/2001

Sweet the Rain's Music Written by Jane G. S. Marianne Brandon is faced with the choice of whether to tell her adopted son of his true parentage, of his mother Eliza Williams and his father Willoughby. ~S&S~ Last update 12/14/2001

For Love Written by Karen Marie. Darcy recieves word that Bingley has found himself a wife and is invited to come to Netherfield. Bingley's happiness reminds Darcy of his own loneliness, but he is soon distracted by Miss Elizabeth Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 12/10/2001

Knowledge Is Power... Or Not Written by Stacey Anne. Poor Elizabeth, if her mother was upset after she had refused Mr. Collins, she is positively frantic when she overhears Elizabeth tell Jane of her refusal of Mr. Darcy--of ten thousand a year! ~P&P~ Last update 12/06/2001

Unexpected Treasures Written by Julie H. Darcy has found it difficult to find a wife, despite the plethora of young ladies interested in securing such a fortunate match. Little did he expect to find the perfect woman in Hertfordshire. ~P&P~ Last update 12/06/2001

Rose Gardens Written by Whitney Porte. Elizabeth Bennet must leave her friends behind when her parents are hired to work at Pemberley. She soon meets Master Darcy and the two become close friends. ~P&P~ Last update 12/04/2001

A Strange Discovery Written by Tamar. In Jane's happiness over her engagement, she can't help but think that if Mr. Darcy and her sister could forget what happened at Hunsford, that they would get along very well indeed. ~P&P~ Last update 12/02/2001

Love Of A Different Kind Written by Jacqui. Darcy befriends Anne de Bourgh; they marry and fall in love. But when she dies, Darcy is left a widower with a baby son--and is free to marry again. ~P&P~ Last update 11/27/2001

When Love Was Not Enough Written by Elianna. A young Miss Anne Elliot and the dashing Captain Frederick Wentworth meet and fall in love, but that love is not enough to keep them together. ~Per~ Last update 11/27/2001

Early Morning Correspondance Written by Tamar. Both Elizabeth and Jane wake up early on their wedding day and, not knowing that the other is also awake to talk to, each writes a letter to the other. ~P&P~ Last update 11/20/2001

Plans Thwarted Written by Steph. Elizabeth goes for a walk to get away from her mother's raptures on Lydia's marriage. While walking, someone sneaks up behind her. ~P&P~ Last update 11/20/2001

Too Clever By Half & Let Not the Sun Go Down Written by Skylar. Two short stories. In the first, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth continue to spar after their engagement, including over their first kiss. In the second, Darcy and Elizabeth have a fight for the first time in their marriage, when Elizabeth fails to honor her husband's decision and takes matters into her own hands. ~P&P~ Last update 11/20/2001

Caroline's Journal Written by Chris. Caroline Bingley takes solace in a bottle and by writing a journal after Darcy takes the upstart Eliza as his wife. ~P&P~ Last update 11/18/2001

Love Suffers Long And Is Kind, Volumes II - V Written by Susan K and Laura Louise. Frederick Wentworth begins his life with Louisa Musgrove Wentworth, while Anne Eliot returns to her family in Bath. ~Per~ Last update 11/08/2001

Father's Regret Written by RitaH. Darcy is surprised to receive a letter from his father, delivered by the older man's solicitor many years after his death. The letter's contents, however, were more than surprising, rather, shocking. ~P&P~ Last update 11/06/2001

The Watsons Written by Delmar Cain. A continuation of the unfinished novel "The Watsons". ~Misc~ Last update 11/06/2001

It Might Be You Written by Annie. Elizabeth Darcy's one-time fiancé, Lord Robin the Earl of Denby, from "Till There Was You", loses his fortune and with the help of the Darcys tries to build it back again. Meanwhile, he has not forgotten the red-headed siren, 'Ophelia'. ~P&P~ Last update 11/03/2001

Miss Campbell Written by Radhika. Charlotte Campbell notices the men who seem interested in her friend Jane Fairfax, but she fails to notice those whose admiration is for herself. ~Em~ Last update 10/23/2001

Diary Of The Mistress Of Longbourn Written by Carissa. Mrs. Bennet keeps a diary detailing her successes and failures at finding husbands for her daughters. ~P&P~ Last update 10/22/2001

The Right Connections Written by Katherine. On his first introduction to Hertfordshire society and with Mrs. Bennet's urging, Darcy not only dances once with Elizabeth at the Meryton assembly but three times. Later, Mr. Bingley's fiancée arrives. ~P&P~ Last update 10/22/2001

His Second Must Show Him Written by Radhika. Ann Taylor finds herself drawn to the widower Mr. Weston while she looks after Miss Woodhouse. ~Em~ Last update 10/08/2001

When You Are Old Written by Emma Katharine. A tragedy strikes the Bingleys and leads to an estrangement between Charles and Jane. ~P&P~ Last update 10/08/2001

Wives, Mothers and Daughters Written by Lucie. The Gardiner ladies both set their sites on Mr. Bennet, while another lady would also like a chance to become Mrs. Bennet and the mistress of Longbourn. ~P&P~ Last update 10/08/2001

The Sketch Written by Jacqui. His sister's sketch of the woman he loves propels Darcy to return to Hertforshire. Many years later, that same sketch offers him comfort after her death. ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/2001

The Trip to Brighton Written by Taz. Mr. Bennet decides it would be best if Elizabeth went with Lydia to Brighton. While Elizabeth is in the company of Wickham there, her aunt and uncle meet with Darcy at Pemberley. ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/2001

Without Their Mother Written by Carissa. Several years after the death of their mother, and after the departure of their governess, the Bennet girls meet their new neighbor, Mr. Bingley, while Mr. Bennet worries about his daughters' futures. ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/2001

Vignettes Written by Erin H. A collection of short interludes which span the three years between the final part of "Hope Has A Place", and the beginning of its sequel. This also is a sequel to "China Roses". ~P&P~ Last update 09/22/2001

Knowlwood Manor Written by Lynn O. Elizabeth accepts an invitation to join her father's sister, Lady Dennis, at her isolated estate for Christmas. ~P&P~ Last update 09/18/2001

The Day After The Netherfield Ball Written by Lucie. The Bingley sisters and Darcy conspire to keep Bingley away from Jane, but Darcy still finds himself drawn to Elizabeth. Before he leaves Hertfordshire, Darcy redirects Mr. Collins's affections towards a more worthy Bennet sister. ~P&P~ Last update 09/18/2001

Words Remembered Written by KaraLou. Before his stay at Netherfield Darcy had never met a woman who challenged or attracted him more. ~P&P~ Last update 09/18/2001

The Beauty of Your Eyes Written by Andréa G. Darcy stays behind after the Netherfield Ball, while pondering what to do about a certain young lady, then catches Wickham trying to seduce Elizabeth and challenges him to a duel. ~P&P~ Last update 09/11/2001

Christmas At Pemberley Written by Gabby and Nicole. Another story in the "Determined to Love" series. Fifty-seven guests--sisters, brothers, cousins, and other relatives--keep Pemberley jumping during the holidays. ~P&P~ Last update 09/10/2001

When Hope Dies Written by Kendra Crispin. Sequel to "An Excellent Plan Indeed!" and "The Reverend Henry Crawford." Henry learns that all his planning will not get him Fanny when he sees her with her new husband, a wealthy navy captain, and learns just who the man is. ~MP~ Last update 09/10/2001

Harmony for the Other Miss Darcy Written by Elisa. With the wedding of her brother Fitz, and the indifference of Lieutenant Denny, Viola Darcy tries to reconcile herself to spinsterhood. ~P&P~ Last update 09/06/2001

Hope Has A Place Written by Erin H. Young and with the romantic example of her brother's marriage, Georgiana Darcy finds herself drawn to her cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam. This is a sequel to "Another Perspective". ~P&P~ Last update 09/06/2001

The Talk Written by KaraLou. Elizabeth discusses with Darcy the impressions she has of what to expect on her wedding night after talking with her mother, Charlotte, and Mrs. Gardiner. ~P&P~ Last update 09/06/2001

Until Time Written by Jen F. A poem describing Charles's emotions as he falls in love with Jane, then realises his love is unrequited. ~P&P~ Last update 09/01/2001

A Startling Discovery Written by April V. While Bingley and Jane are getting ready for their wedding, Darcy receives some startling news. The sister that he thought died at childbirth, is in fact alive. ~P&P~ Last update 08/26/2001

Begin Again Written by Jen F. A poem of longing and regret for Jane. ~P&P~ Last update 08/22/2001

Love of Another Kind Written by Rebecca. Elizabeth is disturbed by Mr. Darcy's presence in Meryton and strongly attracted to him. ~P&P~ Last update 08/22/2001

Mary Bennet: A Marriage of Reason Written by Eugene Orlando. Mary Bennet is the last of the Bennet sisters to find a husband. Not caring much for the men she has known, she does accept an invitation to a ball which leads her to her future husband. ~P&P~ Last update 08/22/2001

The Other Sister Written by Radhika. With both of her sisters happily married, Margaret Dashwood's friends seek to find her a suitable match. ~S&S~ Last update 08/22/2001

Jane, A Soliloquy Written by Peggy S. Jane Bennet feels the burdens of being the prettiest of her sisters and having the best chance of marrying well and securing her family's future. ~P&P~ Last update 08/16/2001

A Little Less Proper Behaviour Written by Carissa. During their walk through the grounds of Rosings, Col. Fitzwilliam goes into detail about Mr. Darcy's interference in his friend's affairs, and Elizabeth learns from Fitzwilliam that she had been wrong about Wickham. ~P&P~ Last update 08/14/2001

Bonded For Life Written by Carly. A brother and sister plot to separate Mr. and Mrs. Bingley and to eventually get Bingley's money. When the brother realizes that Charles and Jane share a deep love and are unlikely to be broken up, his attention turns to the Darcys. ~P&P~ Last update 08/08/2001

The Letter Written by Jimmy. Just a thought of what might have happened if Bingley never returned to Netherfield, and Elizabeth never forgave Darcy for breaking her sister's heart. ~P&P~ Last update 08/08/2001

Colours Of Pemberley Written by Carissa. First tragedy strikes the Wickhams with Lydia dying after giving birth to a daughter, then Mrs. Bennet passes away. ~P&P~ Last update 07/31/2001

The Devil's Own Written by Mosylu. The continuing adventures of Lord Lucas Harding, matchmaker, rake, devil-may-care, and general all-around softy. ~P&P~ Last update 07/31/2001

The Tragedy Of A Woman Written by Daniella Harwood. Six months before Bingley travels to Netherfield his friend Darcy comes into some difficulties, marrying Caroline Bingley and then taking a mistress. ~P&P~ Last update 07/29/2001

Anne & The Colonel Written by Radhika. Colonel Fitzwilliam discovers an interesting fact about his cousin Anne de Bourgh, she writes the most amusing stories. ~P&P~ Last update 07/22/2001

When Love Beckons Written by Beth. When Darcy encounters an irresistible pair of brown eyes at a Ball, his world goes topsy-turvy. The fact that he recognized an old enemy and well-known rake by her side doesn't help matters much. ~P&P~ Last update 07/22/2001

Best Behavior Written by Lucie. Both Elizabeth and Darcy show restraint before their wedding, not wanting the other to think that they were in the slightest way like Lydia and Wickham. ~Per~ Last update 07/18/2001

Arrivals and Introductions Written by Mary Collette. Friends and family gather for the Darcy and Bingley weddings and the celebrations surrounding it. ~P&P~ Last update 07/16/2001

The Astria Diamond Written by Kara. With three of her sisters married and gone, Katherine Bennet finds herself very bored with only Mary for company. Hope for some excitement comes when Jane invites her to London. ~P&P~ Last update 07/16/2001

The Marriage Contract or Soulmates/Opposites Written by Bronwen. While their children are just children, good friends Mr. Bennet and Mr. Darcy plan the marriages of their children, with Fitzwilliam naturally to marry Elizabeth. ~P&P~ Last update 07/16/2001

In A Different Style Written by Leonore. After Darcy and Elizabeth become engaged, letters fly among their friends and acquaintances. ~P&P~ Last update 07/12/2001

The Brother Written by Anee. Elizabeth's twin brother Edward and Miss Darcy both hit upon the idea that Darcy and Elizabeth would be an excellent match. ~P&P~ Last update 07/12/2001

His Sisters-in-Law Written by Mary Collette. After his engagement, Darcy begins to get to know his future sisters-in-law. ~P&P~ Last update 07/06/2001

Persevering Politeness Written by Carin. When Darcy runs into Elizabeth in Derbyshire, he is determined to show her he has changed. Later, after the death of her father makes her take a job as a governess, he must overcome her embarrassment over her position. ~P&P~ Last update 07/06/2001

She Is Lost Forever Written by Sheila. After receiving the letter from Jane at the Lambton Inn, Elizabeth goes to find her aunt and uncle. As she searches, she meets with Miss Darcy, who learns what happened between Lydia and Wickham. ~P&P~ Last update 07/06/2001

Speculations Written by Donna. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy become closer during their engagement and endure the speculation of their family friends and neighbours about their engagement. ~P&P~ Last update 07/01/2001

The Highwaymen Written by Chris. Elizabeth Bennet forms a gang, with her sisters and two of the Lucases, which robs carriages near Longbourn. Darcy, however, has learned her secret. ~P&P~ Last update 07/01/2001

In Calm Or Stormy Weather Written by Sheila. Jane Bennet's plans to spend time in London go awry, so she joins her sister in Kent with the Collinses instead. ~P&P~ Last update 06/26/2001

Lord Darcy Written by Bronwen. Mr. Bennet proves to be a very bad judge of character when he accepts the Wickham's proposal for Elizabeth and rejects Darcy's. ~P&P~ Last update 06/26/2001

Proud, Not Rude Written by Ali. Darcy comes to Meryton with little expectation of the local population, but is still polite to all around him, including Elizabeth Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 06/26/2001

Heaven Can Wait Written by Leah. Darcy runs into trouble while swimming in the pond at Pemberley, soon he finds himself with the prospect of dying and regretting all that he would leave undone in the world. ~P&P~ Last update 06/11/2001

Love And Laughter--An Anniversary Written by Sarita. Elizabeth and Darcy muse over growing old and their 25 years of marriage. ~P&P~ Last update 06/11/2001

Out On A Limb Written by Jeannette. Elizabeth sets off to reread Darcy's letter to her in the quiet of a wood near Longbourn. A gust of wind takes the letter away, and Elizabeth must try to retrieve it from an awkward location. ~P&P~ Last update 06/11/2001

The Other Miss Darcy Written by Elisa. Darcy's sister, Viola joins the party at Netherfield during Jane's illness. She soon forms a friendship with Elizabeth Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 06/04/2001

The Traumatic Love Life Of Fanny Price Written by Evelyn P. Fanny Price, Henry Crawford and Edmund Bertram all are confused about the ones they love. ~MP~ Last update 06/04/2001

A Better Choice Written by Barbara V. After the death of her husband, Marianne Willoughby returns to her mother at Barton Cottage. ~S&S~ Last update 05/30/2001

Lonely Pemberley Written by Britta. The story of how Pemberley ends up in the hands of the Wickham family after Darcy's death. ~P&P~ Last update 05/30/2001

Pemberley's Shy Little Ghost Written by Mary Collette. One of the Gardiner children discovers that there is a ghost living at Pemberley. ~P&P~ Last update 05/30/2001

The Seeds of Doubt Written by Sharni. Georgiana Darcy accompanies her brother and Colonel Fitzwilliam to Rosings, which gives Elizabeth a much earlier glimpse of the girl, and perhaps, calls into doubt what she has heard from Wickham. ~P&P~ Last update 05/28/2001

Echoes of Narcissus Written by Jane G. S. Lady Catherine had once been carefree and full of life, her cruel husband changed her, but his death set her free again. She meets a kindred spirit in Elizabeth Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 05/26/2001

An Excellent Plan Indeed! Written by Kendra Crispin. Henry Crawford is so determined to win Fanny's heart, that he chooses an unlikely profession, and finds out he rather likes it. ~MP~ Last update 05/22/2001

Reversal Of Situations Written by Gabby. When the Bertrams decide to take in one of the Price children, those children are not too fond of the idea of being broken up in such a way. When Sir Thomas and Mrs. Norris visit the Prices, it is the youngest, Mary, who catches their eye and is chosen to go to Mansfield Park. ~MP~ Last update 05/14/2001

The Reverend Henry Crawford Written by Kendra Crispin. Henry Crawford really was serious about winning Fanny's heart, he even takes orders for her. An act quite lost on the newly-married Fanny. ~MP~ Last update 05/14/2001

A Scene From Netherfield Written by Kyra. No social mores or good behaviour get in the way of the characters at Netherfield saying what they are really thinking. ~P&P~ Last update 05/09/2001

A Short Season Written by Mary Collette. Mr. Darcy brings his new wife and Georgiana to London for the social season, and for Georgiana's presentation. Things are soon set into turmoil when a threat comes against Col. Fitzwilliam's fiancée. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2001

The Heart's Single Plea Written by Beth. Elizabeth Bennet, in the middle of an embarrassing night out at a Ball in London--where her mother was at the top of her form--catches a glimpse of a very handsome gentleman. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2001

The Path of True Love Always Runs Rocky and Ruff Written by Anna J. K. 2. Relations between Darcy and Elizabeth get off to a different start when they are introduced and dance together at the Meryton assembly. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2001

When The Evening Falls Written by Coleen V. Colonel Fitzwilliam is in no hurry to marry, but longs for the happiness he sees his brother and cousin Darcy enjoying. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2001

With Friends Like Me Written by Jen F. Fanny Price and Edmund Bertram admit their love for one another, but Fanny insists he marry the far more suitable Mary Crawford. ~MP~ Last update 04/26/2001

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