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Henry Tilney's Heroine: A Northanger Abbey Vignette Written by Kaydee. Dot Henry Tilney is in love with Catherine Morland. In the effort to express his affections to Miss Morland he learns what it truly means to feel at home. ~NA~ Last update 08/17/2011

Never Knew I Wanted Written by Monique O. Dot Things don't turn out the way Lydia planned when she goes to Brighton. ~P&P~ Last update 08/17/2011

Saving Oakham Mount Written by JanetR. Dot The Story of The Hertfordshire Trust for the Preservation and Protection of Local Landmarks and Young Ladies' Virtue ~P&P~ Last update 08/17/2011

A Mother's Love Written by StephH. Dot It is the wedding day of Elizabeth Darcy's daughter. How well does Elizabeth handle the emotions of giving her daughter away and who's there to help her through it? ~P&P~ Last update 07/21/2011

Husband Hunting in Brighton Written by Ulrike. Having failed to catch a rich husband in Bath, Isabella Thorpe is now heading for Brighton. ~NA~ Last update 07/21/2011

Sheep, Spirits and Smugglers Written by Sarah Waldock. Dot A follow on from the events of 'Cousin Prudence' about George and Emma Knightley and what they did next. Mr Knightley wants to extend his flock of sheep and goes to a famous yearly sheep fair to do so, where he and Emma become mixed up in rather more than they had bargained for. ~Em~ Last update 07/21/2011

A Handful of Letters Written by Mari A. Dot A handful of letters exchanged over the course of only a few days turn out to be something that one cannot recover from in a life-time. ~Per~ Last update 07/18/2011

By Any Other Name Written by Sarah Waldock. Dot Mrs Darcy has presented her husband with their firstborn and the question of what to call him arises ~P&P~ Last update 06/30/2011

I have known him ever since he was four years old Written by Ariella. This is the story from Mrs. Reynolds point of view. ~P&P~ Last update 06/30/2011

The Thoughts of Anne de Bourgh Written by Sarah Waldock. Dot Anne de Bourgh has some good reasons to feel at odds with the world and to display an uncommunicative and ill natured seeming front, and her thoughts here explain something of why she might appear as she does. ~P&P~ Last update 06/30/2011

Fits and Starts Written by Jess A. Dot Edmund and Fanny Bertram overcome their shyness on their first night of marriage. ~MP~ Last update 06/26/2011

Sardines at Hartfield Written by Nisha. Dot Instead of alphabet squares, Frank Churchill suggests a game of Sardines. ~Em~ Last update 06/26/2011

A Dozen Years and No Regrets Written by Sarah Waldock. Dot Edmund and Fanny have been married 12 years and their oldest has just become a midshipman; this leads to some thoughts being shared ~MP~ Last update 06/24/2011

Somebody's Natural Daughter Written by Allison OM. Vanity Fair, Emma, and Pride & Prejudice meet as a young illegitimate child is brought to notice. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ Last update 06/24/2011

Lady Russell's Reservations Written by Marci. After a fight with Ann concerning her relationship with Captain Wentworth, Lady Russell decides to explain to Fredrick the reason for her hatred for all things Navy. ~Per~ Last update 06/02/2011

A Promise to Remember Written by Wendi. Dot A P&P and An Affair to Remember crossover. Elizabeth and Darcy meet as children. Over the years their feelings grow for each other, but what will happen when unfortunate circumstances and interfering family members seek to keep them apart? ~P&P~ Last update 05/20/2011

Worse Fates Could Befall Us Written by JulieH. Dot A desperate Wickham, on the run from alarming debts in Meryton, encounters a Miss Bennet at an inn, just as he believes someone has caught up with him. His subsequent actions affect the fates of several, in ways that no one could have foreseen. ~P&P~ Last update 05/10/2011

Christopher and Elinor Written by Mercy. Dot An epistolary re-telling of Sense and Sensibility where the friendship between Elinor Dashwood and Colonel Brandon develops into a romance. ~S&S~ Last update 05/08/2011

Bingley's Blunder, or The High Fine Art of Gossip Written by Suzanne O. Dot Shortly after the engagements at the end of P&P, Mr. Bingley pays a brief visit to town in which he lets drop certain remarks which lead to rumors about Darcy's engagement. ~P&P~ Last update 05/06/2011

Given Good Principles Written by GraceCS. Dot The curate's words haunt Darcy, "So, perhaps, young master, you were born a Darcy because you were not strong enough to be born a farmer." These words ringing in his ears, Pemberley's young master struggles to act on the good principles he has been given. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2011

Second Impressions Written by Jack C. Dot Mr. Darcy literally gets off his high horse and confronts Mr. Wickham on the street in Meryton instead of riding away. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2011

Disowned Written by Christine T. What if Lady Catherine had gone even farther? ~P&P~ Last update 04/27/2011

A Lesson Hard Learned Written by Wendi. Dot Exactly what convinced Darcy to take Elizabeth’s reproofs to heart? Inspired by the song “Closet Chronicles” by Kansas. ~P&P~ Last update 04/22/2011

Brave New World of Toil and Trouble Written by Beth AM. Dot An event that occurs when Elizabeth Bennet is fifteen and Fitzwilliam Darcy is twenty-three inextricably links their lives while simultaneously creating an almost insurmountable divide. (repost) ~P&P~ Last update 04/22/2011

Mystery and Mayhem Written by Emi. The Ferrars family moves back to the Delaford parsonage. When all the relatives come to Delaford for a party, havoc is wreaked. ~S&S~ Last update 04/22/2011

Pemberley Passions Written by Alicia M. Dot P&P did not end quite as happily as JA suggested. Faithfulness was not a vow anyone took seriously! ~P&P~ Last update 04/22/2011

Star Siblings and Spite Written by Cathy King. After Mr. Collins’ proposal Elizabeth Bennet thinks her self safe from the claws of marriage, but fate wouldn’t have it that way. Lizzy finds herself married to none other then Mr. Darcy. Now she is far from home, alone in a grand house and determined to avoid Darcy’s gorgeous eyes at all costs. Hating your husband is one thing, but falling in love with Fitzwilliam Darcy is something dangerous indeed… ~P&P~ Last update 04/22/2011

Just For This Night Written by Jennifer H. Dot Can just one night of forbidden passion in Hertfordshire ever be enough? ~P&P~ Last update 04/21/2011

Mr. Darcy Confesses Written by Mortie, Alicia M., Cindy C., and Jen P. Dot An interlude between Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley, wherein Darcy confesses his withholding information from his friend and asks for forgiveness. ~P&P~ Last update 04/21/2011

Elizabeth, in the Bog, With Mr. Darcy Written by Kent. Dot During a ramble in Rosings Park, Elizabeth loses her shoes and finds hope. Happy ending. ~P&P~ Last update 04/13/2011

Mrs Collins, nee Bennet Written by Nikki N. Dot Mr Collins visited Longbourn about a year after Mr Bingley had left Netherfield. ~P&P~ Last update 04/13/2011

Mrs. Collins Written by Kent. Darcy meets the new Mrs. Collins. ~P&P~ Last update 04/13/2011

A Father's Worry Written by Florence. Dot Mr Bennet finds himself worrying about Elizabeth's marriage and starts regretting giving his consent. ~P&P~ Last update 03/10/2011

Half Agony, Half Hope Written by Nisha. Dot After the Box Hill picnic, in despair that Emma will marry Frank, Mr. Knightley decides to rescue Jane Fairfax from her fate as a governess, and asks her to marry him instead. ~Em~ Last update 03/10/2011

Mrs. Collins' Debut Written by Kath. From the day Mr. Collins steps foot into the Bennet household, Mary is determined to secure him. After enlisting the help of Mrs. Bennet, studious Mary attempts to make a life for herself. ~P&P~ Last update 02/10/2011

Remembrance of Things Past Written by Karen W. Dot In this epilogue to "Darcy and Fitzwilliam - Parenthood," it is fifty years into the future and Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam's son is now a Cardinal, remembering his father and favorite uncle. ~P&P~ Last update 02/10/2011

Darcy and Fitzwilliam - Parenthood Written by Karen W. Five years after Darcy and Elizabeth's marriage, they have two adorable children and the Colonel and his wife have several children of their own. This is a story about their struggles as husbands, fathers and friends as the children grow into adulthood. ~P&P~ Last update 01/27/2011

Full Circle Written by Pat62. Colonel Fitzwilliam confronts Darcy about his feelings for Elizabeth and they share a most painful ride back to London after the disastrous proposal at Hunsford. ~P&P~ Last update 01/27/2011

Into the Shrubbery Written by Kathy. Dot Bingley and Jane walk away into the shrubbery when someone comes to visit at Longbourn. ~P&P~ Last update 01/27/2011

Pride Runs in the Family Written by Amy J. Dot Fitzwilliam Darcy isn't the only Darcy that needs to learn a lesson about pride. ~P&P~ Last update 01/13/2011

Marriage Vows Written by Rose A. Dot "Fanny was disposed to think the influence of London very much at war with all respectable attachments." The events leading up to Maria and Julia's elopements as seen from Julia's point of view. ~MP~ Last update 01/08/2011

An Ever Fixed Mark Written by Sabrina. Dot Darcy encounters an emotionally distraught Elizabeth soon after she has read his letter. His desire to offer her comfort leads to altered events. ~P&P~ Last update 12/30/2010

An Intolerable Position Written by Suzanne O. Dot On the evening before removing from Bath to Northanger, Henry Tilney is faced with an important decision. ~NA~ Last update 12/29/2010

And the Word Became Flesh Written by Annette. Dot A Christmas story starring a mature Charlotte Collins. ~P&P~ Last update 12/29/2010

Love and Prejudice Written by Candace . When Darcy becomes the guardian of a young black woman, Mary Farthington, her life and the life of Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam are forever altered. Mary and Colonel Fitzwilliam will soon learn if love can indeed overcome prejudice. ~P&P~ Last update 12/29/2010

The Romance of Fanny Price Written by Andreagayle. How Edmund came to love Fanny and eventually propose. ~MP~ Last update 12/29/2010

Redefining Lydia Written by Mara. Five years after her marriage to Wickham, a lot has changed for Lydia. Little does she know, fate has even more changes in store for her. ~P&P~ Last update 12/18/2010

Better For Loving You Written by Helen. Dot Miss Elizabeth Casterton and Mr Darcy meet when he comes to Hertfordshire and, though he slights her at the Meryton Assembly, they come to admire one another. A secret from her family's past, however, comes between them and they must both overcome their pride and prejudice to eventually find happiness. ~P&P~ Last update 12/02/2010

Pride Prejudice and Perjury Written by Jamie. Dot A mystery, which departs from the original end of Pride & Prejudice – Darcy does not return to Longbourn to propose to Elizabeth, and at Jane and Bingley's wedding he ignores her and subsequently shuns her. ~P&P~ Last update 12/02/2010

When Tragedy Strikes Written by Lori. Bingley travels to Hertfordshire without the company of his friend, Mr. Darcy. During his stay at Netherfield, Bingley is then caught up in a neighbour’s family tragedy and finds his life abruptly changed as a result. ~P&P~ Last update 11/11/2010

And I You Written by Danteseth. The story of what would happen if Tom, while recovering, fell for Fanny. ~MP~ Last update 11/04/2010

First Impressions Written by Elizabeth Hooton. Dot Darcy and Elizabeth are Miss Darcy of Pemberley, and Henry Bennet, heir to Longbourn. ~P&P~ Last update 11/04/2010

Dreams and Expectations Written by Wendi. Dot Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth quickly recognize their feelings for each other and form a friendship, but misunderstandings, and a bit of adventure, blur their way to happiness. ~P&P~ Last update 11/03/2010

Battle of Toulouse Written by Karen W. Dot After his confrontation with Lizzy at Bingley’s ball, Darcy takes to wandering, haunted by the unsuitable little country mouse he cannot seem to forget. The Peninsular War is nearly over, London aristocracy is streaming into France to be present for Napoleon's surrender, and Darcy finds himself at his cousin's tent, needing a friend to speak with and a shoulder on which to cry. Here he feels humbled - he discovers there are bigger problems in the world than the indifference of a young maid. ~P&P~ Last update 10/29/2010

No Object of Regret, Indeed Written by Nisha. Dot Emma has everything planned for the perfect wedding... that is, until Mr. Knightley backs out. ~Em~ Last update 10/28/2010

An En-Tale of Deception Written by Alicia M & Jen P. The Bennet family works together to prevail upon Mr. Collins to agree to break the entail. ~P&P~ Last update 09/26/2010

A Proper Object Written by Nisha. Dot "I should like to see Emma in love with a proper object and in some doubt of a return; it would do her good." Mr. Knightley lives to regret those words when the handsome, amiable, charming, good-hearted Frank Churchill arrives for his father's wedding. ~Em~ Last update 09/22/2010

Prior meetings Written by Anita M. Dot Darcy and Elizabeth have met before the assembly at Meryton but neither remember initially but a meeting in Meryton brings back the memory of their prior meetings ~P&P~ Last update 09/19/2010

The Inheritance Written by ValT. After the death of Mr. Bennet, the new owner of Longbourn arrives to take possession. Jane especially faces changes and decisions. ~P&P~ Last update 09/19/2010

Practice Written by Karen W. Dot When Darcy visits his Aunt Catherine at Easter, she reminds him that Georgiana should practice her music: “It cannot be done too much.” Darcy decides to take this noble principle a step further and emphasizes to his skittish Lizzy that some things are more enjoyable to practice than others. ~P&P~ Last update 09/16/2010

Secrets and Strawberries Written by Nisha. Dot At the Donwell strawberry party, Mr. Knightley overhears Frank and Jane arguing. ~Em~ Last update 09/05/2010

Old and New Attachments Written by Sandy W. Dot Mrs. Smith offers Willoughby a choice. ~S&S~ Last update 08/27/2010

To Compound For Nothing Worse Written by Nikki N. Dot After being informed about Edward's engagement to Lucy, Mrs Ferrars is willing to give her consent to him marrying Elinor instead as "the least evil of the two", but will Elinor accept Edward? ~S&S~ Last update 08/20/2010

Pride and Education Written by Kate P. Dot After the death of Mrs Bennet not long after Lydia's birth, Mr Bennet hired a governess for his daughters and left her a free hand in raising them. With the arrival of a wealthy gentleman from London causing a splash in the social circle of Meryton, the Bennet girls face interesting times. ~P&P~ Last update 08/14/2010

The Westbrook Ladies Chronicles, Book 1: Helen Written by Monique O. Helen Westbrook takes her youngest sister with her to her cousin's estate in Surrey. There, Helen finds her match and the sister learns a lesson about love. ~P&P~ Last update 08/14/2010

Seen and Unseen Written by Kim B. Fitzwilliam Darcy is immediately intrigued by the witty and fiery woman whose causes him to be thrown from his horse. After this first meeting, Darcy realizes that there is more to the spirited Elizabeth Bennet than his first impressions could ever have revealed. ~P&P~ Last update 08/05/2010

First Holiday Written by Alison. Dot The Knightleys go on honeymoon. ~Em~ Last update 07/29/2010

Such an Inclination Written by Sandy W. Dot Mr John Knightley's remarks cause Emma to reconsider her opinion on Mr Elton's matrimonial interests—and to discover where her own interests lie as well. ~Em~ Last update 07/29/2010

The Colonel at Ramsgate Written by Sandy W. Dot What if Colonel Fitzwilliam, not Fitzwilliam Darcy, had visited Georgiana at Ramsgate a day or two before the intended elopement? ~P&P~ Last update 07/29/2010

An Extremely Disagreeable Business Written by Nisha. Dot She had never been more concerned or upset in her life than when she heard the news of his engagement. ~Em~ Last update 07/24/2010

Arrival at the Meryton Assembly Written by JanetR. Dot Thoughts and observations at an Assembly in Meryton. ~P&P~ Last update 07/20/2010

Mrs. Bingley Written by Kent. Dot Mr. Darcy and Mrs. Bingley meet by chance 10 years after Darcy's proposal to Elizabeth in Kent. ~P&P~ Last update 07/09/2010

The Root of His Troubles Written by Nisha. Dot Young George Knightley is on his mid-term break, and the last thing he wants to do is spend it babysitting little Emma Woodhouse. Regency, pre-novel. ~Em~ Last update 06/26/2010

Variations – a series of “what-ifs” Written by Jack C. Dot A series of short stories, each one starting with a different point of departure from Jane Austen canon. ~P&P~ Last update 06/26/2010

Everything and Nothing Written by Nisha. Dot She had not seen him for some months since he had gone away to London, and something about him had changed in that time. ~Em~ Last update 06/15/2010

One Morning Written by Sandy W. Dot With a little help, Anne trades her nephew's tiresome antics for something much more welcome. ~Per~ Last update 06/12/2010

Some like it Wild Written by Beth AM. Dot Elizabeth is being forced to marry Collins and disappears after leaving evidence to suggest she was the victim of foul play. A protective Darcy and a disguised Elizabeth take a road trip in search of happiness. ~P&P~ Last update 06/12/2010

A Sonnet at the Meryton Assembly Written by Ed S. Dot Musings at Meryton ~P&P~ Last update 06/07/2010

A twist at Lyme Written by Anne B. Dot A chance comment from Captain Harville sets Louisa thinking about the relationship between Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth. Inspired by the 2008 DVD. ~Per~ Last update 05/17/2010

Come Find Me Written by KayleighJ. Suffering from the emotional agony of his marriage offer being rejected by Elizabeth in Kent, Darcy retreats emotionally bleeding to his home in Derbyshire. But hardly a week later, she is thrown into his path once more through most gruesome circumstances. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2010

George Written by Nisha. Dot She had always thought of him as simply George. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2010

Darcy Develops A Strategy Written by Denver. A continuation of the author's "Darcy Changes Tactics." ~P&P~ Last update 04/28/2010

The Family Circle Written by Eleanor. Finding herself unwillingly married and mistress of a grand house Elizabeth struggles to fit in with her new family; most particularly her new son. ~P&P~ Last update 04/28/2010

A Woman of Real Understanding Written by Nikki N. Dot Lady Russell’s concerns persuaded the nineteen year old Anne Elliot to break off her imprudent engagement with the dashing Frederick Wentworth in 1806. In 1809, Anne received another proposal of marriage, this time from the amiable Charles Musgrove. In 1810, Anne became the first of the Elliot sisters to get married. ~Per~ Last update 04/25/2010

The Trouble With Lemons Written by Kathy. Dot Seven years into her marriage, Lydia Wickham learns what to do with the lemons in her life. ~P&P~ Last update 04/25/2010

Remarkably Reprehensible Written by Nisha. Dot Emma and Mr. Knightley deal with the aftermath of Mr. Woodhouse's death. ~Em~ Last update 04/20/2010

The Mystery of the Missing Turkeys Written by Nisha. Dot When the Westons' turkeys are stolen, there's more to the situation than meets the eye. ~Em~ Last update 04/20/2010

An Ink-Stained Year Written by ValT. Dot Forty four letters detailing a decidedly un-epic courtship between Caroline Bingley and Colonel Fitzwilliam. ~P&P~ Last update 04/14/2010

Springtime in Hunsford Written by Sybil. Dot A few years after the end of P&P, springtime arrives in Hunsford, and the Reverend William Collins eagerly ventures out to prepare his garden for planting. ~P&P~ Last update 04/14/2010

A Certain Undesireable Event Written by Ellerobbie. When Sir William Lucas interrupts Mr. Darcy and Miss Bennet's dance at the Netherfield Ball, he hints at a different engagement. ~P&P~ Last update 04/10/2010

Minor Alterations Written by Susan C. Dot Three Austen men change their minds and change their stories to the relief of (almost) everyone involved. ~NA~ ~P&P~ ~Per~ Last update 04/05/2010

Pleasant Days Written by Susan Kaye. Pleasant Days takes place two years after Frederick Wentworth and Anne Elliot's broken engagement. While sailing to Ireland to visit family, the Elliots encounter smugglers. It would seem that Frederick Wentworth has changed professions in hopes of gaining fortune more quickly than possible in the Royal Navy. But Anne begins to question this assumption when she must depend upon his skill and cunning to keep her alive on the rugged Irish coast. ~Per~ Last update 04/05/2010

Speak Not Against the Sun Written by Amy Robertson. Dot Not being able to breathe the air at Longbourn after Collins’ long-winded and presumptuous proposal, Elizabeth heads for the woods where she runs as fast and as far as she can. Not being able to watch his friend Bingley mope while tying up loose ends at Netherfield, Darcy goes for a last ride before the entire party departs for London. Their individual escapes collide, and neither Elizabeth nor Darcy can escape the consequences. ~P&P~ Last update 04/05/2010

Charles Written by ValT. Dot Bingley the man servant? Why is Bingley seeking employ at Longbourn? Who is the mysterious lord who has taken Netherfield? And just what is Colonel Fitzwilliam up to? ~P&P~ Last update 04/03/2010

The Pot Plant Despot Written by Kathy. Dot Lady Catherine's authoritarian nature is explained. ~P&P~ Last update 04/01/2010

A Very Different Assembly Written by Jennifer H. Dot What if Darcy hadn't attended the Meryton Assembly but sent someone else in his stead? ~P&P~ Last update 03/27/2010

Nine Lives Written by Jennifer H. Dot Elizabeth overhears a most unexpected conversation that forever changes her opinion of Mr. Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 03/06/2010

A Seaman's Lament Written by Akila. Dot Illumination and insight into what may have compelled James Benwick to sacrifice a chance at happiness. ~Per~ Last update 03/01/2010

Changes in Families Written by Nikki N. When Netherfield Hall was let at last, the aristocratic lady of Longbourn Park was not sure how to welcome the new tenants – the Bingleys were rich, but their fortune, as well as that of their friends the Darcys, had been acquired by trade. ~P&P~ Last update 02/28/2010

Paying the Price Written by Susan. The story changes as Darcy encounters problems on his way to proposing to Lizzy at Lambton. ~P&P~ Last update 02/26/2010


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