The Same Noble Line: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Darcy and Elizabeth Happily Ever Afters)

by Melanie Rachel

He may seem reserved, but he is always so aware.

“And how did you learn all this?” His sister’s smile turned positively mischievous. “I listened.” Fitzwilliam burst out laughing. “You listened? That is your grand strategy? You sit there, looking angelic, and people spill their secrets?” “Apparently, it is far more effective than your approach,” Georgiana retorted, her tone sweet but pointed.

do you fault the novel for its misuse, or its readers for their lack of judgment? Shall we criticize society for its reluctance to educate most of its citizens?” Elizabeth countered, her voice light but firm. “After all, a poorly chosen meal can make one ill, but we do not condemn all food as a danger to health.”

“Novels, at their best, hold up mirrors to human nature. Do they not reveal to us the most vivid portraits of the human heart?”

“I am happy for my sister.” “I suspected as much,” he replied, gazing straight ahead, “but that is not what I asked.”

have not played since Cambridge, Miss Bennet. I am attempting to make a decent showing.” Elizabeth arched a brow. “Are you worried I might outwit you?” “I am always concerned about that,” he replied, reaching for the dice.

honour is not measured by maintaining principles when they serve our interests, but by upholding them precisely when they might threaten everything we hold dear.”

“You, my love, took a route through pride, prejudice, and half the length of the realm before arriving at the perfectly obvious destination.”