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Elizabeth Bennet's Bad Days: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
American Edition – American Spelling and Punctuation
Life for the most part has gone well for Elizabeth Bennet until the night of the assembly.
She has a falling out with her youngest sister that changes her wardrobe for the evening.Then she must respond to a newcomer visiting Meryton who has insulted her. Pardon me. She doesn’t have to respond, but she does retaliate anyway.The very next day she has an accident that leaves her very embarrassed.And life goes on for all the Bennet family where her father and mother just tolerate each other. Whether this continues remains to be seen.
In the meantime, Welcome to Elizabeth Bennet’s Bad Days.
Life for the most part has gone well for Elizabeth Bennet until the night of the assembly.
She has a falling out with her youngest sister that changes her wardrobe for the evening.Then she must respond to a newcomer visiting Meryton who has insulted her. Pardon me. She doesn’t have to respond, but she does retaliate anyway.The very next day she has an accident that leaves her very embarrassed.And life goes on for all the Bennet family where her father and mother just tolerate each other. Whether this continues remains to be seen.
In the meantime, Welcome to Elizabeth Bennet’s Bad Days.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2025
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About the author
Gianna Thomas
29 books51 followers Gianna has been in love with Historical Romance/Mysteries, and especially Regency Romance, for many years. But it wasn’t until 2013 that she started writing in this genre.
Gianna discovered Pride and Prejudice, and its many variations, what ifs and fan fiction. She was totally fascinated by the variety of plots that eager authors had utilized. After reading several of these fascinating books, she realized why others loved them and Jane Austen’s books so well.
Gianna was aware of the storyline of Pride and Prejudice after reading it many years ago and seeing the 1940’s movie as well as the 2005 movie with Keira Knightley and Matthew MacFadyen. She loved the 2005 movie and the musical score. Yes, the movie wasn’t 100% accurate, but isn’t the goal to entertain and touch the heart? And this movie touched her heart and helped her to appreciate more the talent of Jane Austen.
Rereading Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has given her greater insight into Ms. Austen’s genius in depicting different personalities and situations and the society of her day. As a mature adult, Gianna sees much more in her books now than ever before.
After reading nearly 200 variations and fan fictions, Gianna now had P&P plots running through her head. She finally decided that they needed to be put to paper (today, on the computer), to see how they would develop. She is having an absolute ball in writing about Darcy and Elizabeth and is pleased with how things are developing. Her goal is to entertain and touch hearts. Hopefully, with her first rendering 'Darcy Chooses', she achieved that goal and touched your heart also.
More recently, Gianna started looking beyond Pride and Prejudice, with her first foray into Regency Romance generally, with The Four Lords’ Saga Series.
Gianna Thomas is a ghostwriter of poetry and e-books who became a widow after twenty-two years with her very own Mr. Darcy, who was her second husband. She lives a quiet life in a small Illinois town with her cats and loves to read regency romance, Jane Austen’s works and the many variations done by other lovers of Pride and Prejudice.
Learn more about Gianna and her Historical Romance writings on her website at www.giannathomasauthor.com and on her page at Amazon Author Central at https://www.amazon.com/author/giannat....
Gianna discovered Pride and Prejudice, and its many variations, what ifs and fan fiction. She was totally fascinated by the variety of plots that eager authors had utilized. After reading several of these fascinating books, she realized why others loved them and Jane Austen’s books so well.
Gianna was aware of the storyline of Pride and Prejudice after reading it many years ago and seeing the 1940’s movie as well as the 2005 movie with Keira Knightley and Matthew MacFadyen. She loved the 2005 movie and the musical score. Yes, the movie wasn’t 100% accurate, but isn’t the goal to entertain and touch the heart? And this movie touched her heart and helped her to appreciate more the talent of Jane Austen.
Rereading Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has given her greater insight into Ms. Austen’s genius in depicting different personalities and situations and the society of her day. As a mature adult, Gianna sees much more in her books now than ever before.
After reading nearly 200 variations and fan fictions, Gianna now had P&P plots running through her head. She finally decided that they needed to be put to paper (today, on the computer), to see how they would develop. She is having an absolute ball in writing about Darcy and Elizabeth and is pleased with how things are developing. Her goal is to entertain and touch hearts. Hopefully, with her first rendering 'Darcy Chooses', she achieved that goal and touched your heart also.
More recently, Gianna started looking beyond Pride and Prejudice, with her first foray into Regency Romance generally, with The Four Lords’ Saga Series.
Gianna Thomas is a ghostwriter of poetry and e-books who became a widow after twenty-two years with her very own Mr. Darcy, who was her second husband. She lives a quiet life in a small Illinois town with her cats and loves to read regency romance, Jane Austen’s works and the many variations done by other lovers of Pride and Prejudice.
Learn more about Gianna and her Historical Romance writings on her website at www.giannathomasauthor.com and on her page at Amazon Author Central at https://www.amazon.com/author/giannat....
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August 24, 2025
small changes in personalitys of the characters lead to a less angst story.
Lizzy gets fed up with Lydia and a new fork in the road of the main story makes for an interesting story of Pride and Prejudice. A little bit calmer events makes for a fun read.
Lizzy gets fed up with Lydia and a new fork in the road of the main story makes for an interesting story of Pride and Prejudice. A little bit calmer events makes for a fun read.
August 28, 2025
One bad day, perhaps?
Best parts? Caroline Bingley getting her comeuppance early and thoroughly. Mrs Bennet allowed to shine as the hostess for the Netherfield ball as well as some restoration between her and Mr Bennet. Darcy and Elizabeth sorting themselves out after exchanging insults. Darcy on bended knee when Caroline walks in. The scene over the ribbons where the sisters take Lydia to task; very amusing and apropos! Plan B altering the Bennets for the better. Could be better? An emotional and rather unbelievable Wickham who faints when the facts of pregnancy are presented to him. A really stupid Jane who actually thinks Caroline should attend the wedding after what she attempted to do to Elizabeth. She was a very good supportive character appearing to be a stronger and less naive person till that scene. I would like to have seen the Bennet heir included in the epilogue. Could use editing out of contemporary expressions such as opted and in a snit. Generally a good plot and satisfying read.
Best parts? Caroline Bingley getting her comeuppance early and thoroughly. Mrs Bennet allowed to shine as the hostess for the Netherfield ball as well as some restoration between her and Mr Bennet. Darcy and Elizabeth sorting themselves out after exchanging insults. Darcy on bended knee when Caroline walks in. The scene over the ribbons where the sisters take Lydia to task; very amusing and apropos! Plan B altering the Bennets for the better. Could be better? An emotional and rather unbelievable Wickham who faints when the facts of pregnancy are presented to him. A really stupid Jane who actually thinks Caroline should attend the wedding after what she attempted to do to Elizabeth. She was a very good supportive character appearing to be a stronger and less naive person till that scene. I would like to have seen the Bennet heir included in the epilogue. Could use editing out of contemporary expressions such as opted and in a snit. Generally a good plot and satisfying read.
August 21, 2025
Delightful!
The subtitle should be 'Mrs Bennet Shines'
I always love it when Mrs B gets to be something other than a loud and flighty being. It's an added bonus when Mr B stops being neglectful, Caroline is dealt with swiftly, Wickham isn't beyond redemption, and Lady Catherine is not a part of the equation.
The subtitle should be 'Mrs Bennet Shines'
I always love it when Mrs B gets to be something other than a loud and flighty being. It's an added bonus when Mr B stops being neglectful, Caroline is dealt with swiftly, Wickham isn't beyond redemption, and Lady Catherine is not a part of the equation.
August 18, 2025
Nice
A nice and low angst variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Gianna Thomas. I did like it but it focused mainly on the Bennet family as a whole and there was very little time spent with our dear couple.
A nice and low angst variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Gianna Thomas. I did like it but it focused mainly on the Bennet family as a whole and there was very little time spent with our dear couple.
August 22, 2025
Short and the writing was fine but the plot felt disjointed and underdeveloped.
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