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P&P:TUS News of Lydia and Wickham Spreads

Just how far has news of their misfortune spread?

August 16, 1812

Elizabeth looked and Jane, and Jane returned the glance with a tight and weary smile. The narrow vestibule was far too quiet for comfort. An eerie hush had settled over Longbourn since the initial news of Lydia had arrived, punctuated only by moments of Mama’s nervous episodes.

How nice it would have been for Elizabeth to be able to hide in her room, away from the work of the house, and indulge in unconstrained sensib...

P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Calls on Mr. Gardiner

An unexpected guest at Gracechurch Street

August 15, 1812

Mr. Gardiner felt he deserved the luxury of spending the afternoon reading the book on fishing he had purchased during their visit to Oxford.  He had been trying to finish it for days. He had started it in Lambton, but was interrupted by the urgent need to return to London.  There had been no time to read on that chaotic journey, especially since all his energies had been devoted to consoling Elizabeth as best he could. When he finally ...

Cursing Mr Darcy-It’s release day!

It’s release day for Cursing Mr Darcy, for anyone who is ready for spooky season! (Get out the pumpkins everyone!) Hope you enjoy the excerpt below–leave me a comment, and you might just win a copy! And of course it is always available to read in kindle unlimited.

The butler, Reynolds, showed Mrs Younge and her companion, an aged crone who looked like she might once have been a lady, into Darcy’s study. Darcy greeted her very properly, offering her a seat. The crone sank into a chair by the fir...

P&P The Untold Stories: Lydia and Wickham in London by Diana Birchall

Lydia completely fails to repent before her wedding…

August 8, 1812

It was after breakfast that Mr. Gardiner was called away to consult with his man of business, Mr. Stone, and Lydia was wild with fear that he would take so long, that they would not reach St. Clement’s by eleven o’clock, when the wedding was to take place.

Wait, they were forced to do, however; and Lydia in her agitation was changing her finery and tossing things into her satchel with such abandon that her tumbled undergarments...

P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Cancels the Dinner at Pemberley

Darcy makes plans!

August 7, 1812

After tearing himself away from Elizabeth at the inn in Lambton, Darcy had given free rein to both his horse and his temper. Galloping over the familiar countryside was the perfect situation for venting his rage at George Wickham, who once more had come between Darcy and his Elizabeth.  Darcy wanted Wickham’s blood. He would thrash him for ruining Lydia Bennet, then pummel him bloody for making Elizabeth cry. Darcy had never felt more helpless than when he had...

P&P The Untold Stories: The Gardiners Reflect on Meeting Darcy

What impressed them most – Pemberley or its proprietor?

August 6, 1812

“What a day we have had!” exclaimed Mrs. Gardiner to her husband when they climbed into their bed at the inn that night. She had barely been able to contain herself until they were alone, until they could discuss the events of the day in private, but even now she had to be careful to keep her voice down lest her niece should overhear through the thin walls. “What say you about Mr. Darcy, my dear, now you have spent more time...

Pride & Prejudice: The Untold Stories~Mrs Gardiner & Elizabeth Call at Pemberley

Caroline Bingley finds Elizabeth Bennet at Pemberley

Caroline practiced smiling into her mirror. First, her demure smile. Then shy with a touch of seductive. After that, vulnerable, and finally, tender. She would not practice elated, not yet anyway. When it seemed that he might finally come to the point, then she would practice her elated smile. To do so too early would be bad luck.

As she had last autumn, for example. She had been so certain, when Mr Darcy agreed to be one of the party at Neth...

P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Mr Gardiner Fishing

At Pemberley, Darcy and Mr Gardiner go fishing

August 6, 1812

Darcy regarded the older man who was standing about six feet from him, Mr Edward Gardiner. They were by the banks of the stream on his estate, enjoying a day of fishing with his good friend Bingley and Bingley’s brother-in-law, Hurst, who were staying at Pemberley. It was a magnificent summer day, perfect for outdoor sport, and he was just about as happy as he could remember being in a very long time.

Mr Gardiner was recounting a sto...

P&P The Untiold Stories: Darcy’s Reaction to Finding Elizabeth at Pemberley and Elizabeth Reflects

Good morning! I owe everyone an apology. I was busy with the state championship meet and totally missed a post on the 4th. I don’t want you to miss it, so today will be a double header. Enjoy!

 

Darcy’s Reaction to Finding Elizabeth at Pemberleyby L. L. Diamond

 

August 4, 1812

Darcy’s gaze followed the carriage carrying Elizabeth Bennet as it wound its way around the lake. After the long journey, the afternoon in Miss Bennet’s company was a welcome he had not expected, yet relished all the sa...

P&P The Untold Stories: Miss Darcy meets Miss Elizabeth Bennet at the inn in Lambton

Their first meeting, from Mr Darcy’s point of view

August 5, 1812

The curricle advanced at a steady pace along the tree-lined road, the sleek coats of the bays gleaming in the dappled sunlight. Much as he was tempted to flick the reins and urge the well-matched pair into a canter, Darcy thought better of it and suppressed the reckless impulse. He would do well to make haste slowly. And that, he felt obliged to remind himself, should apply to everything, not just the handling of his curricle. He...