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A Ring In The Chain Written by Tamara. Dot Bingley and Darcy present their engagement rings to their intendeds. Each a perfect symbol of the happiness of the couple. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

A Woman Worthy Written by Nacie. Dot Mrs. Darcy gets used to her new role as a society wife, deals with the eyes and gossip of London, and deals with her new husband as well. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

Chrysalis Written by Cindy C. Dot Mary Bennet slowly begins to develop into a more confident young lady and to take an interest in the young men around her. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

Clueless Collins Written by Veda. Dot Mr. Collins comes to Longbourn to choose a wife. He considers each girl in turn, in the end choosing Elizabeth. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

Friday September 14, 1812 Written by Lucie. Dot Before the happy couple can be wed, Elizabeth and Darcy must receive the permission of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

From The Mouth Of Babes Written by Tamara. Dot The Gardiner children get it into their heads that Elizabeth would make a great princess, just like in the fairy stories. Now, they just need to find her a prince. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

Heart Murmur Written by Tamara. Dot As a child, Elizabeth had learned to be careful of her weak heart. But as she outgrows that ailment, she finds her heart tells her a great deal more than usual. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

The Color of Love Written by JaneGS. Dot Fitzwilliam Darcy has a extraordinary ability that gives him insights to other people's characters. When he meets Elizabeth Bennet he envisions a colorful life with her. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

Dearly Beloved Written by Lewis W. Dot Jane's illness at Netherfield is worse than any she has had in the past, and Mr. Bingley insists on calling for a doctor from London. ~P&P~ Last update 12/26/2002

First Meetings Written by Alicia M. Dot Before Jane Austen recorded their histories, many of her characters had already met. ~P&P~ Last update 12/26/2002

The 2002 Christmas Poem Written by Liz M. Dot Continuing an annual tradition, Liz presents this year's Christmas Poem. Fanny Price finally takes matters into her own hands. ~MP~ Last update 12/26/2002

To Rejoice in His Success Written by Teg. Dot While visiting Rosings Park, Colonel Fitzwilliam detects a partiality for Miss Bennet in his cousin and also sees the great disadvantages that such a match would bring to Darcy. True to the family, he takes steps to save his cousin from the inconvenience of a most imprudent marriage. With this story the author continues in her line of subversive stories. ~P&P~ Last update 12/26/2002

Christmas Poem 2002 Written by Liz M. Dot An annual tradition, this year's Christmas poem is based on "Mansfield Park". ~MP~ Last update 12/18/2002

I Have A Headache! Written by AndreaP. Dot Darcy learns from Charlotte that Elizabeth is back and Hunsford with a headache. Why did he think that would be a good time to propose? ~P&P~ Last update 12/10/2002

An Offer He Couldn't Refuse Written by Femke. Dot Without Lady Catherine's interference, Darcy is left without any hint of Elizabeth's improved feelings. She is smart enough to take matters into her own hands. ~P&P~ Last update 12/06/2002

Another Chance Written by KellyVW. Dot Darcy gives up on finding the perfect woman and marries Anne De Bourgh. They both visit Bingley at Netherfield, his new house in Hertfordshire. ~P&P~ Last update 12/06/2002

Dreams And Reality Written by Lucie. Dot Darcy is tormented by dreams of what he has lost by Elizabeth's refusal. ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2002

Kitty Written by Abby. Dot Before heading off to a visit to Pemberley, Kitty Bennet decides she doesn't want to get married just yet, but wants to find a man she can love and respect. ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2002

Neither Money Nor Beauty Written by Joanna. Dot Richard Fitzwilliam inherits a fortune from his aunt, and decides to settle at Netherfield in Hertfordshire, giving much excitement to the Bennet household. ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2002

Shyness and Sincerity Written by Sofie. Dot Elizabeth overhears Mr. Darcy's comments to Mr. Bingley at the Meryton Assembly, but is determined not to make a hasty judgment of the man. By the time the night is done, she comes to believe that he is not haughty, but is shy. ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2002

A Lover and a Friend Written by Ulrike. Dot Elizabeth Martin accompanies a family friend to the seaside. There are two young men there who are quite interesting, and quite interested in her, too. Now she has a really difficult decision make! This is a sort of sequel to "A Love Most Unwanted". ~P&P~ Last update 10/22/2002

Georgiana Darcy Written by Femke. Dot Miss Darcy adjusts to life with her new sister. A trip to town for the season might soon have her adjusting to her own husband as well. ~P&P~ Last update 10/22/2002

When You Are Awake Written by Tasha. Dot Louisa Hurst regrets that her husband sleeps so much and is such a boring companion most of the time. ~P&P~ Last update 10/22/2002

Caroline's Courtship Written by RitaH. Dot Caroline laments the loss of Darcy to Elizabeth. In the depths of her despair she does something very foolish. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2002

Only Kind Of Different Written by Elisa. Dot Mr. Knightley goes to London to try and forget Emma. His young nephew notices his uncle's sadness and tries to help his uncle find happiness. ~Em~ Last update 10/06/2002

The Ladies' Maid Written by Carissa. Dot While Elizabeth and Jane are falling in love with Darcy and Bingley, their maid has found love as well. ~P&P~ Last update 09/22/2002

The Firstborn Written by Mags. Dot Mr. Bennet's first wife produces an heir, but the baby disappears completely one night, and the grief of his loss leads to the death of Mrs. Bennet. The boy's father then remarries and has five daughters, while the boy is found and raised by the Tilneys and Northanger Abbey and becomes the friend of Fitzwilliam Darcy. ~NA~ ~P&P~ Last update 09/16/2002

Where Are You Staying Written by Tamara. Dot The story of how Mrs Gardiner went from indebted schoolgirl to a matron aunt. ~P&P~ Last update 09/10/2002

Overhearings More To The Purpose Written by Sharni. Dot Miss Elizabeth Bennet is engaged in conversation with Charlotte at the Meryton Assembly, and thus does not hear Mr. Darcy call her just "tolerable", but at Lucas Lodge she learns the gentleman approves of her fine eyes. ~P&P~ Last update 09/04/2002

No Pride, No Prejudice Written by Femke. Dot Wickham's constant complaints about Darcy soon have Elizabeth bored, but Darcy on the other hand intrigues her. ~P&P~ Last update 08/28/2002

Ahhh Mrs. Darcy Written by Lucie. Dot All of London is eager to get a glimpse of the new Mrs. Darcy, and they finally get their chance at the opening of "Taming of the Shrew". ~P&P~ Last update 08/20/2002

On Entering the Married State Written by Lydia T. Dot While visiting his aunt and cousin at Rosings Park, Mr Darcy considers the enducements before him to marry. ~P&P~ Last update 08/17/2002

Mending Pens Written by Tamara. Dot The ability to mend pens remarkably well becomes a running joke in the Darcy family. ~P&P~ Last update 08/02/2002

November 27th Written by Judy-Lynne. Dot Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet find a chance to avert disaster when each overhears important information which calls into doubt all of their preconceptions. ~P&P~ Last update 08/01/2002

Bingley at Rosings Written by Michelle Ann. Dot To get Bingley out of London and to keep an eye on him, Darcy brings him along to Rosings. This just keeps Jane on his mind every time he sees her sister. ~P&P~ Last update 07/24/2002

The Question Of Entail Written by Daniella Harwood. Dot Eight years after the weddings of the Darcys and the Bingleys, the future of Longbourn is called into question after Mr. Bennet receives news from Mr. Collins and after a mysterious gentleman arrives in Meryton. ~P&P~ Last update 07/24/2002

The Wickhams' Whine Written by RitaH. Dot The Wickhams enjoy a quiet evening of dinner and conversation at home. ~P&P~ Last update 07/24/2002

The Balcony Written by Lewis W. Dot With less pride, less prejudice, and much less angst, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth discover their attraction for one another soon after their acquaintance begins. ~P&P~ Last update 07/13/2002

A Winter In Vienna Written by Ulrike. Dot Colonel Fitzwilliam settles into Vienna on a diplomatic mission after the war. He learns quickly that Vienna's ladies can certainly affect a gentleman. ~P&P~ Last update 07/08/2002

Celebrations Cause Celebrations Written by Tamara. Dot The Bingleys take a house in the same neighborhood as the Darcys, and soon both families welcome a daughter to their home. ~P&P~ Last update 07/08/2002

The New Mrs. Bennet Written by Jeremy D. Horn. Dot The Bennets are fortunate to have gotten a son at last, David. Though he is Lydia's twin, he is nothing like her as far as common sense goes. Now that he has come of age, he finds himself to be always lonely, and sets off to find a wife. ~P&P~ Last update 07/08/2002

The Simply Terrific & Ultimately Disguised (S.T.U.D.) Mr. Collins Written by Lise. Dot Mr. Collins leads a double life: one as a greasy toad of a parson to Lady Catherine, and the other something very different. ~P&P~ Last update 07/08/2002

To Laugh When Wet Written by LauraM. Dot A poem of Elizabeth's and Darcy's love. ~P&P~ Last update 07/08/2002

A Walk In The Rain Written by Daniella Harwood. Dot An added vignette to "Till You Or Jane Return". Darcy takes a walk after hearing Elizabeth's condemnation and determines to reform himself. ~P&P~ Last update 07/02/2002

The Convenience of Trees Written by ElaineMc. Dot Jane and Lizzy go out hunting for apples, and end up stuck in a tree with a viscious dog patrolling below. ~P&P~ Last update 07/02/2002

Three Gentlemen Written by Lise. Dot Messrs. Bingley, Darcy and Hurst watch ladies go by a window in Meryton, happily giving each a grade on a scale of one to ten. ~P&P~ Last update 06/22/2002

Till You Or Jane Return Written by Daniella Harwood. Dot While Jane and Lizzy join their Aunt and Uncle Gardiner on a trip to Derbyshire, Caroline and her sister are with relatives and not at Pemberley, and Lydia is safe at home. ~P&P~ Last update 06/22/2002

Mr. Darcy Steals A Kiss Written by Kerry N. Dot Mr. Darcy plans his strategy when he wishes to steal his first kiss from Elizabeth. ~P&P~ Last update 06/18/2002

Inclined To Dance Written by JaneGS. Dot When at Netherfield during Jane's illness, Elizabeth is invited to dance a reel by Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth decides to accept and sees a much lighter side of Darcy than she had previously. ~P&P~ Last update 06/14/2002

A Love Most Unwanted Written by Ulrike. Dot Harriet and Robert Martin retain their love for one another, even when broken apart by Miss Woodhouse. This story is a sequel to "A Most Delightful Summer". ~Em~ Last update 06/10/2002

Ramsgate Connection Written by Carissa. Dot Mr. Bennet takes his family to Ramsgate for the summer, and there Elizabeth befriends Georgiana Darcy. When Wickham proposes, Elizabeth is there to give advice. ~P&P~ Last update 06/03/2002

An Amiable Man Written by Judy-Lynne. Dot Mr. Bingley wishes to distinguish himself and is tired of being always called 'amiable', as if people are just being nice and avoiding the word 'boring'. He also begins to rue taking Darcy's advice regarding Miss Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 05/30/2002

The Freedom to Choose Written by Laura E. Dot When Mr. Bennet compels Elizabeth to accept Mr. Collins' marriage proposal, she finds an unexpected ally in Mr. Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 05/30/2002

Friends In Unusual Places Written by Alice. Dot Mr. Bennet conspires with a most unusual person to bring the diffident Darcy and Elizabeth together at long last. ~P&P~ Last update 05/23/2002

Colonel Fitzwilliam Interferes Written by Lissa. Dot Unaware of his cousin's feelings for Elizabeth, Colonel Fitzwilliam decides to follow his heart instead of his purse and ask Elizabeth to marry him. She happily accepts him. Darcy is shocked when he hears. ~P&P~ Last update 05/20/2002

Dear Miss Fordyce Written by RitaH. Dot With the Bingleys and the Darcys settled in the married lives, Mary Bennet corresponds with the daughter of her favorite author and updates her friend on all that has happened. ~P&P~ Last update 05/20/2002

Three Dances and an Engagement Written by Marks. Dot Mr. Darcy tries to convince Elizabeth that there are times when his interference in the matrimonial affairs of others is well justified and for the best. ~P&P~ Last update 04/28/2002

To Elizabeth, Upon Refusal Written by Skylar. Dot A poem of Darcy's feelings after Elizabeth refuses him. ~P&P~ Last update 04/27/2002

Persuasion Too Written by Lori Wright. Dot Conner McLeod comes ashore to find his old friend Frederick Wentworth still pining for his lost love. A bit of gentle persuasion and a great deal of ale convinces Wentworth to seek out Anne Elliot. ~Per~ Last update 04/24/2002

A Twist At Lambton Written by Laura E. Dot By lucky chance, Colonel Forster intercepts Lydia before she can elope. Elizabeth is stuned to hear of what might have happened, but is happy to be in Derbyshire with Mr. Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 04/18/2002

Keeping the Old Calendar Written by Skylar. Dot A April Fools story, in which Mr. and Mrs. Darcy exchange tricks. ~P&P~ Last update 04/10/2002

Janet And Elisabeth Written by Tamsin. Dot As young children the earl of Matlock's two daughters, Janet and Elisabeth Fitzwilliam, are kidnapped. Twenty years later it is learned that they were taken and raised by a family named Bennet from Hertfordshire. ~P&P~ Last update 04/07/2002

The Deadlock Written by Sharni. Dot While Elizabeth stays at Netherfield tending to her sister, she and Mr. Darcy find themselves in an embarrasing situation. They find themselves locked in a room together. ~P&P~ Last update 04/07/2002

S.O.S.: A Jane Fairfax Story Written by Lucinda. Dot Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill are introduced to one another at Weymouth and begin their courtship. ~Em~ Last update 03/27/2002

A Most Delightful Summer Written by Ulrike. Dot Harriet Smith settles in at Mrs. Goddard's school and soon makes friends with Elizabeth Martin. Harriet is invited to Abbey Mill Farm for the summer. ~Em~ Last update 03/22/2002

Wickham At Newcastle Written by Adam Cuerden. Dot The people of Newcastle finally rise up against the philandering cheat, and Wickham gets what is coming to him. ~P&P~ Last update 03/22/2002

And Charlotte Written by Anita N. Dot While her mother hopes Mr. Bingley takes a fancy for Charlotte, Charlotte herself holds out little hope of finding a husband. ~P&P~ Last update 03/18/2002

Colonel Fitzwilliam Lends a Hand Written by Lissa M U. Dot On their way to Rosings, Col. Fitzwilliam is intrigued by his cousin's enthusiasm for seeing Miss Bennet. He later learns how badly Darcy messed up his first meeting with Elizabeth and tries to help put things right. ~P&P~ Last update 03/18/2002

A Rose By Day Written by LauraM. Dot Darcy is cut off from his money after telling Lady Catherine of his plans to marry Elizabeth. But the couple trusts in love, and soon begin their marriage. ~P&P~ Last update 03/13/2002

First Love Written by Kata. Dot The eighteen year old Fitzwilliam Darcy meets the eleven year old Lizzy on his parents' estate in Derbyshire. ~P&P~ Last update 03/10/2002

Diary Of A Rogue (The Unlikely Romance Of Mary Bennet) Written by Roxanne. Dot Harry Sterling has all but run out of money and sets out for Netherfield in search of a wealthy wife. ~P&P~ Last update 03/03/2002

Sophy Written by Ulrike. Dot Sophy Wentworth's mother worries that she will never marry. But Sophy soon enters into a whirlwind courtship with a sailor she barely knows. ~Per~ Last update 03/03/2002

Heaven Can Wait Written by JaneGS. Dot With her wedding to Charles the next day, Jane finally says good-bye to a man she loved long ago and had promised to marry. ~P&P~ Last update 02/27/2002

Between The Lines Written by Teg and Lise. Dot The no-context-necessary, ultra-clear, one-interpretation-only version of Pride and Prejudice. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2002

I Never Deserved You Written by Katherine. Dot After Elizabeth's rejection of him at Hunsford, Darcy falls into a depression, which even seeing Elizabeth again at Pemberley may not be able to lift. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2002

Mr. Price's Grog For The Soul Written by William L. Dot Sam Price reminisces over his life and choices and counts his blessings: his wife, his grandchildren, and grog. ~MP~ Last update 01/29/2002

When Mrs. Norris Attacks! Written by Kendra Crispin. Dot When Baddeley comes to summon Fanny to Sir Thomas' study (to have Mr. Crawford appeal to her again), Mrs. Norris ignores Baddeley and goes instead of Fanny. What she learns from Crawford sends her into a rage. ~MP~ Last update 01/14/2002

Five Minutes Later Written by Lissa M U. Dot 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. Dot 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. Dot 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. Dot 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. Dot 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. Dot 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. Dot 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. Dot 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

Vermin and Vulnerability Written by Teg. Dot 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. Dot 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. Dot 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. Dot 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

Proudly Yours Written by Skylar. Dot 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

Knowledge Is Power... Or Not Written by Stacey Anne. Dot 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. Dot 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

A Strange Discovery Written by Tamar. Dot 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. Dot 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

Early Morning Correspondance Written by Tamar. Dot 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

Too Clever By Half & Let Not the Sun Go Down Written by Skylar. Dot 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. Dot 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. Dot Frederick Wentworth begins his life with Louisa Musgrove Wentworth, while Anne Eliot returns to her family in Bath. ~Per~ Last update 11/08/2001

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

It Might Be You Written by Annie. Dot 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


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