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Sons of Pemberley, Post 27, Ch. 27

Back to ODC! This chapter is one of the more recently written ones, so it will definitely see some changes before publication. But for now, enjoy the feels.

Sons of Pemberley, Post 26, Ch. 26

Chapter 26 Pemberley, Derbyshire, Winter 1799 Nathaniel grew quick and tall, and by his second birthday, he was his father’s son, all gregariousness and good humor. Georgiana was a sweet four-year-old who never gave her nurse any trouble and had already learned her letters. Lady Anne was sure she would be reading simple words by … Continue reading Sons of Pemberley, Post 26, Ch. 26

Sons of Pemberley, Post 25, Ch. 25

Chapter 25 Lambton, Derbyshire, January 1798 Samuel Wickham stood in the parlor of her little cottage, his hat in his hand and his heart in his eyes. “It’s you, Rachel. It’s always been you.” “I am so sorry, Samuel. I cannot marry you.” A single tear tracked down her cheek and he watched its progress … Continue reading Sons of Pemberley, Post 25, Ch. 25

Sons of Pemberley, Post 24, Ch. 24

I am not entirely pleased with this chapter, but if I mess with it any more today my head will explode. As always, let me know if it’s a hot mess. Chapter 24 Netherfield, Hertfordshire, November 1811 Colonel Fitzwilliam was unable to speak with Darcy that day. After he spoke with Marianne, he sought Darcy … Continue reading Sons of Pemberley, Post 24, Ch. 24

Sons of Pemberley, Post 23, Ch. 23

“Marianne!” Richard hissed as he grabbed his cousin by the arm and yanked her into his room.

“Richard! What are you doing? You cannot accost women simply walking down a corridor.”

Sons of Pemberley, Post 22, Ch. 22

Plenty of Fitzwilliam Darcy here, though he is younger than you may prefer.

Sons of Pemberley, Out-Take

This is one of the ideas I had for Rebecca Wickham and I ended up not using it because it did not work with the other plans in the book. However, sometimes I wish I could use it… and I do think it a fitting end for her. This would have come immediately after Rebecca … Continue reading Sons of Pemberley, Out-Take

Sons of Pemberley, Post 21, Out-Take

This is one of the ideas I had for Rebecca Wickham and I ended up not using it because it did not work with the scene in yesterday’s chapter. However, sometimes I wish I could use it… and I do think it a fitting end for her. This would have come immediately after Rebecca telling … Continue reading Sons of Pemberley, Post 21, Out-Take

Sons of Pemberley, Post 20, Ch 21

User tip: If you are going from one chapter to the next, you can find the previous and next chapters at the bottom of the chapter, above the comments. Chapter 21 Pemberley, Derbyshire March 1796 Six weeks. The babe beside her had lived six precious weeks and was breathing still. The little girl was plump … Continue reading Sons of Pemberley, Post 20, Ch 21

Sons of Pemberley, Post 19, Ch. 20

Chapter 20 Pemberley, Derbyshire, Spring 1795 George Darcy oversaw the loading of trunks onto the carriage with relief. The Darcys were headed to a house party in Buckinghamshire. It would be several days in the carriage and both Nora and Fitzwilliam were accompanying them. He generally preferred not to travel such distances in the rainy … Continue reading Sons of Pemberley, Post 19, Ch. 20