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The Collins Effect: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
***Please The 2nd book I ever wrote, a reedited version of ‘The Hypocrite’ will be included for Kindle and KU readers for free.*** The new story is a full length novel of more than 135,000 words ***
Some events in this tale are close to canon, but most deviate significantly. This one begins by examining the history of some families, the Bennets and Collins included. It delves into what made the characters who they are and the things in their lives which drive them to act the way that they do.
The Bingleys do lease Netherfield Park and Darcy comes with them. Collins invites himself to Longbourn as in Jane Austen’s masterpiece, but that is where the similarities end.
Among others, the story answers the following questions:
- What kind of parents are Thomas and Fanny Bennet?
- How do the Bennet offspring behave?
- Is Darcy his usual insulting, arrogant self?
- Is Bingley the same easily led man?
- What are Lady Catherine’s and Wickham’s roles?
- Do Biggs and Johns make an appearance, and if so how?
- What is the Collins effect?
Please join me as we look at the tale we all adore from a new perspective.
Some events in this tale are close to canon, but most deviate significantly. This one begins by examining the history of some families, the Bennets and Collins included. It delves into what made the characters who they are and the things in their lives which drive them to act the way that they do.
The Bingleys do lease Netherfield Park and Darcy comes with them. Collins invites himself to Longbourn as in Jane Austen’s masterpiece, but that is where the similarities end.
Among others, the story answers the following questions:
- What kind of parents are Thomas and Fanny Bennet?
- How do the Bennet offspring behave?
- Is Darcy his usual insulting, arrogant self?
- Is Bingley the same easily led man?
- What are Lady Catherine’s and Wickham’s roles?
- Do Biggs and Johns make an appearance, and if so how?
- What is the Collins effect?
Please join me as we look at the tale we all adore from a new perspective.
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Published January 20, 2026
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January 29, 2026
A Pride and Prejudice variation where Bennet is compromised but Mrs Bennet dies giving birth to Lydia. Resulting in him becoming involved in his daughters lives and determined to remain a widower. How does meeting Collins, his heir presumptive effect Bennet's views on remarriage and the arrival of the netherfield party.
An entertaining story.
(I didn't read The Hypocrite as I don't like the pairing of the Colonel)
An entertaining story.
(I didn't read The Hypocrite as I don't like the pairing of the Colonel)
February 1, 2026
I loved it!
Warning: Meant for mature audiences. Contains scenes that would scandalize the ton. Readers of a delicate constitution are advised to keep their fans and vinaigrettes close at hand. This story has scenes of horror and violence.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This book also includes a reedited version of the authors second book called ‘The Hypocrite’ (the previous longer version is available on Kindle Unlimited as well, as a book on its own).
Some events in this tale are close to canon, but most deviate significantly. This one begins by examining the history of some families, the Bennets and Collins included. It delves into what made the characters who they are and the things in their lives which drive them to act the way that they do. The Bingleys do lease Netherfield Park and Darcy comes with them. Collins invites himself to Longbourn as in Jane Austen’s masterpiece, but that is where the similarities end.
Among others, the story answers the following questions:
1. What kind of parents are Thomas and Fanny Bennet?
2. How do the Bennet offspring behave?
3. Is Darcy his usual insulting, arrogant self?
4. Is Bingley the same easily led man?
5. What are Lady Catherine’s and Wickham’s roles?
6. Do Biggs and Johns make an appearance, and if so how?
7. What is the Collins effect?
Please join in and take a look at the tale we all adore from a new perspective. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
‘The Hypocrite’
This is a low angst, sweet and clean tale about the relationship dynamics between Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet after his disastrous and insult laden proposal at Hunsford. How does our heroine react to his proposal and the behaviour that she has witnessed from Darcy up to that point in the story? The traditional villains from Pride and Prejudice that we all love to hate make an appearance in this story, but they are not the focus. Other than Miss Bingley, whose character provides the small amount of angst in this tale, they play a very small role and are dealt with quickly. If dear reader you are looking for an angst filled tale rife with dastardly attempts to disrupt ODC then I am sorry to say, you will not find that in this story.
This story is about the consequences of the decisions made by the characters portrayed within. Along with Darcy and Elizabeth, we examine the trajectory of the supporting character’s lives around them. How are they affected by decisions taken by ODC coupled with the decisions that they make themselves? How do the decisions taken by members of the Bingley/Hurst family affect them and their lives? The Bennets are assumed to be extremely wealthy for the purposes of my tale, the source of that wealth is explained during the telling of this story. The wealth (yes, unrealistic, but this after all a work of fiction), like so much in this story is a consequence of decisions made by Thomas Bennet and Edward Gardiner. If you like a sweet and clean, low angst story, then dear reader, sit back, pour yourself a glass of your favourite drink and read, because this story is for you.
Warning: Meant for mature audiences. Contains scenes that would scandalize the ton. Readers of a delicate constitution are advised to keep their fans and vinaigrettes close at hand. This story has scenes of horror and violence.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This book also includes a reedited version of the authors second book called ‘The Hypocrite’ (the previous longer version is available on Kindle Unlimited as well, as a book on its own).
Some events in this tale are close to canon, but most deviate significantly. This one begins by examining the history of some families, the Bennets and Collins included. It delves into what made the characters who they are and the things in their lives which drive them to act the way that they do. The Bingleys do lease Netherfield Park and Darcy comes with them. Collins invites himself to Longbourn as in Jane Austen’s masterpiece, but that is where the similarities end.
Among others, the story answers the following questions:
1. What kind of parents are Thomas and Fanny Bennet?
2. How do the Bennet offspring behave?
3. Is Darcy his usual insulting, arrogant self?
4. Is Bingley the same easily led man?
5. What are Lady Catherine’s and Wickham’s roles?
6. Do Biggs and Johns make an appearance, and if so how?
7. What is the Collins effect?
Please join in and take a look at the tale we all adore from a new perspective. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
‘The Hypocrite’
This is a low angst, sweet and clean tale about the relationship dynamics between Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet after his disastrous and insult laden proposal at Hunsford. How does our heroine react to his proposal and the behaviour that she has witnessed from Darcy up to that point in the story? The traditional villains from Pride and Prejudice that we all love to hate make an appearance in this story, but they are not the focus. Other than Miss Bingley, whose character provides the small amount of angst in this tale, they play a very small role and are dealt with quickly. If dear reader you are looking for an angst filled tale rife with dastardly attempts to disrupt ODC then I am sorry to say, you will not find that in this story.
This story is about the consequences of the decisions made by the characters portrayed within. Along with Darcy and Elizabeth, we examine the trajectory of the supporting character’s lives around them. How are they affected by decisions taken by ODC coupled with the decisions that they make themselves? How do the decisions taken by members of the Bingley/Hurst family affect them and their lives? The Bennets are assumed to be extremely wealthy for the purposes of my tale, the source of that wealth is explained during the telling of this story. The wealth (yes, unrealistic, but this after all a work of fiction), like so much in this story is a consequence of decisions made by Thomas Bennet and Edward Gardiner. If you like a sweet and clean, low angst story, then dear reader, sit back, pour yourself a glass of your favourite drink and read, because this story is for you.
January 24, 2026
This is pure Shana Granderson gold. I definitely felt like I had picked up a welcome read when I began this book. I am reading the ku version which also includes her full length novel “The Hypocrite,” which I am in the process of rereading.
As you can probably guess by the title and cover, the main villain in this variation is none other than our favorite buffoon, the (not so) Reverend William Collins. In this story we have a worse than canon Fanny Bennet and a much better than canon Mr Thomas Bennet. The story begins a couple generations prior with the split between the Bennet and Collins families. As it moves into the future we experience the calculated machinations of Mrs Gardener and her spoilt daughter, Fanny. Mr Bennet is compromised but this version of Fanny Bennet gets nothing from her efforts but the “pleasure” of bearing five lovely daughters to Bennet.
Mr Bennet is widowed following the birth of Lydia, but is a much devoted and involved father. His daughters are well brought up and Bennet takes excellent care of his estate, as well as providing good dowries for all his daughter by investing with his brother Gardener. Most of the action occurs with the arrival in the neighborhood of the Bingley party. In this variation Louisa Bingley is unmarried due to a birthmark on her face. Also we have a much stronger Bingley who has installed a maiden aunt as mistress of his leased estate. These threads lead us on a much different version of events than in canon. There is still the minor disturbances wrought by Caroline Bingley, Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Wickham. Each is pretty handily and appropriately disposed of.
Now the pleasure is to dive in and discover how these new variants affect our beloved story and characters. Enjoy!
As you can probably guess by the title and cover, the main villain in this variation is none other than our favorite buffoon, the (not so) Reverend William Collins. In this story we have a worse than canon Fanny Bennet and a much better than canon Mr Thomas Bennet. The story begins a couple generations prior with the split between the Bennet and Collins families. As it moves into the future we experience the calculated machinations of Mrs Gardener and her spoilt daughter, Fanny. Mr Bennet is compromised but this version of Fanny Bennet gets nothing from her efforts but the “pleasure” of bearing five lovely daughters to Bennet.
Mr Bennet is widowed following the birth of Lydia, but is a much devoted and involved father. His daughters are well brought up and Bennet takes excellent care of his estate, as well as providing good dowries for all his daughter by investing with his brother Gardener. Most of the action occurs with the arrival in the neighborhood of the Bingley party. In this variation Louisa Bingley is unmarried due to a birthmark on her face. Also we have a much stronger Bingley who has installed a maiden aunt as mistress of his leased estate. These threads lead us on a much different version of events than in canon. There is still the minor disturbances wrought by Caroline Bingley, Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Wickham. Each is pretty handily and appropriately disposed of.
Now the pleasure is to dive in and discover how these new variants affect our beloved story and characters. Enjoy!
February 3, 2026
I enjoyed it
I s suppose the beginning was a bit just the facts as the histories were laid out. Still interesting but the story from modern times was very engaging. I really enjoyed it. I will re-read the story, just skip a bit.
Really the Bingley history interested me most. Mr. Hurst was surprising.
Plus I always like when Mr. Bennet has this storyline. The beginning of his and Mrs. Bennet life is a storyline I enjoy.
I s suppose the beginning was a bit just the facts as the histories were laid out. Still interesting but the story from modern times was very engaging. I really enjoyed it. I will re-read the story, just skip a bit.
Really the Bingley history interested me most. Mr. Hurst was surprising.
Plus I always like when Mr. Bennet has this storyline. The beginning of his and Mrs. Bennet life is a storyline I enjoy.
January 23, 2026
Damn good book!
As always Mrs Granderson has given us wonderful and nuanced characters. Even those who we think we know well are wonderfully different. I loved The Collins Effect very much; and I enjoyed reading the new version of The Hypocrite.
I enjoy how much our dear author seems to enjoy killing off Collins, and institutionalizing Lady Catherine and Caroline Bingley. 😊
As always Mrs Granderson has given us wonderful and nuanced characters. Even those who we think we know well are wonderfully different. I loved The Collins Effect very much; and I enjoyed reading the new version of The Hypocrite.
I enjoy how much our dear author seems to enjoy killing off Collins, and institutionalizing Lady Catherine and Caroline Bingley. 😊
February 1, 2026
interesting
An interesting and rather entertaining variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Shana Granderson. I liked it.
An interesting and rather entertaining variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Shana Granderson. I liked it.
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