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August 2, 2017
This is a clean story where Darcy overhears Lizzy defaming and disdaining him to her sister and resolves to improve her opinion. The night of the Netherfield ball they dance the supper set and spend the entire meal speaking together. By the end it seems they have all but come to an arrangement. The next day the 'boys' head off to London and as per canon the rest of the party swiftly follows.
Then begins two weeks of hell for all involved. Bingley is frog marched about London with Caroline while Darcy is lured to Rosings fearing Anne's imminent demise. When Darcy discovers Lady Catherine's fraud he hies back to London and forces Bingley to recognize that Caro has been leading him around by the nose and that it is time to return to Hertfordshire.
Instead of being hailed as returning lovers they are despised as men who used and abandoned the eldest Bennet sisters. Caroline mislead the gentleman by telling them she was communicating with the Bennets; she wasn't, and a nasty rumor has spread of Lizzy and Darcy having a dalliance in the library at Netherfield during Jane's illness. Thus both ladies have been whisked off to London.
Now our thwarted suitors are forced to go, hat in hand, to beg forgiveness of both the ladies and their angry uncle. Situations are quickly resolved and Lizzy and Darcy are to wed. But not until Caroline Bingley gets her comeuppance. I have to say the specifics of this plot cost the story one star because I don't believe that Mr. Darcy would be this utterly cruel. The plan involves a dinner party at Darcy house and Miss Bingley's utter disgrace. It isn't good ton. It isn't good manners. And it shows a vindictive streak that Darcy doesn't have.
Then begins two weeks of hell for all involved. Bingley is frog marched about London with Caroline while Darcy is lured to Rosings fearing Anne's imminent demise. When Darcy discovers Lady Catherine's fraud he hies back to London and forces Bingley to recognize that Caro has been leading him around by the nose and that it is time to return to Hertfordshire.
Instead of being hailed as returning lovers they are despised as men who used and abandoned the eldest Bennet sisters. Caroline mislead the gentleman by telling them she was communicating with the Bennets; she wasn't, and a nasty rumor has spread of Lizzy and Darcy having a dalliance in the library at Netherfield during Jane's illness. Thus both ladies have been whisked off to London.
Now our thwarted suitors are forced to go, hat in hand, to beg forgiveness of both the ladies and their angry uncle. Situations are quickly resolved and Lizzy and Darcy are to wed. But not until Caroline Bingley gets her comeuppance. I have to say the specifics of this plot cost the story one star because I don't believe that Mr. Darcy would be this utterly cruel. The plan involves a dinner party at Darcy house and Miss Bingley's utter disgrace. It isn't good ton. It isn't good manners. And it shows a vindictive streak that Darcy doesn't have.
April 15, 2016
Another unpublished Pride and Prejudice beauty!
Elizabeth is at Netherfield tending to her ill sister Jane, and on their way back to their rooms the first evening Jane is well enough to be in company, the two sisters are speaking together, and Elizabeth very bluntly gives her negative opinion of Mr. Darcy. They are standing by a slightly ajar doorway leading to the billiards room wherein Mr. Darcy happens to be, and he overhears them. It's quite a shock to the old boy, who can't sleep after hearing an honest opinion of the way he appears to others, having been surrounded by bootlickers for pretty much his entire life. As he sits in the library late that night ruminating over what he heard, Elizabeth comes in seeking a book. This encounter leads to a disarmingly frank- and completely improper- conversation between the two of them. It causes him to decide that he must change his ways and also that he must marry no other but Miss Elizabeth.
This has a cascading effect on subsequent events, as Caroline Bingley become aware of Darcy's intentions and the importance of putting a stop to any possible attachment between the two. She puts together a chillingly effective campaign to alert his extended family about this horrifying connection and also to smear Elizabeth's reputation, while doing everything she can think of to keep Bingley and Darcy in London rather than returning to Hertfordshire.
Interestingly, this was originally intended as a short story with only the library scene, which became the first chapter of this 7-chapter novella. It is equally successful whichever way you choose to read it, though I would advise completing the entire short novel because it is so satisfying to read how Caroline gets her just desserts. The writing is excellent, with a nice mix of angst and humor. Great story!
Elizabeth is at Netherfield tending to her ill sister Jane, and on their way back to their rooms the first evening Jane is well enough to be in company, the two sisters are speaking together, and Elizabeth very bluntly gives her negative opinion of Mr. Darcy. They are standing by a slightly ajar doorway leading to the billiards room wherein Mr. Darcy happens to be, and he overhears them. It's quite a shock to the old boy, who can't sleep after hearing an honest opinion of the way he appears to others, having been surrounded by bootlickers for pretty much his entire life. As he sits in the library late that night ruminating over what he heard, Elizabeth comes in seeking a book. This encounter leads to a disarmingly frank- and completely improper- conversation between the two of them. It causes him to decide that he must change his ways and also that he must marry no other but Miss Elizabeth.
This has a cascading effect on subsequent events, as Caroline Bingley become aware of Darcy's intentions and the importance of putting a stop to any possible attachment between the two. She puts together a chillingly effective campaign to alert his extended family about this horrifying connection and also to smear Elizabeth's reputation, while doing everything she can think of to keep Bingley and Darcy in London rather than returning to Hertfordshire.
Interestingly, this was originally intended as a short story with only the library scene, which became the first chapter of this 7-chapter novella. It is equally successful whichever way you choose to read it, though I would advise completing the entire short novel because it is so satisfying to read how Caroline gets her just desserts. The writing is excellent, with a nice mix of angst and humor. Great story!
June 14, 2021
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9358009/...
“Never make negative comments or spread rumors about anyone. It depreciates their reputation and yours.” Brian Koslow
This story was easy to read in one sitting. At 7-chapters… it moved along fairly quickly. There were several excellent reviews… be sure to read them. I was OK with the story until the very end. The revenge on Miss Bingley was IMHO almost too severe. Parts of it were OK but parts made me uncomfortable. I think it could have been handled differently. I didn’t like Darcy’s comments or his attitude. Maybe that was for Lizzy to correct. I know that Caroline was evil; however, it left a sour taste in my mouth and negated the sweet taste of love between our main characters.
“I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.” Venus Williams
I loved the interaction between Darcy and Lizzy. Page time with ODC [our dear couple] is always good. I loved Darcy's declarations and Lizzy standing firm in her trust in him. Yeah, they would do well together. I loved our dear Colonel and Georgiana as they interacted with Lizzy.
8-3-17
3-30-19 ~ 3-31-19
9-2-19
6-8-21
“Never make negative comments or spread rumors about anyone. It depreciates their reputation and yours.” Brian Koslow
This story was easy to read in one sitting. At 7-chapters… it moved along fairly quickly. There were several excellent reviews… be sure to read them. I was OK with the story until the very end. The revenge on Miss Bingley was IMHO almost too severe. Parts of it were OK but parts made me uncomfortable. I think it could have been handled differently. I didn’t like Darcy’s comments or his attitude. Maybe that was for Lizzy to correct. I know that Caroline was evil; however, it left a sour taste in my mouth and negated the sweet taste of love between our main characters.
“I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.” Venus Williams
I loved the interaction between Darcy and Lizzy. Page time with ODC [our dear couple] is always good. I loved Darcy's declarations and Lizzy standing firm in her trust in him. Yeah, they would do well together. I loved our dear Colonel and Georgiana as they interacted with Lizzy.
8-3-17
3-30-19 ~ 3-31-19
9-2-19
6-8-21
May 8, 2016
This story was enjoyable. It is only 7 chapters long and the author states that the one chapter was her original intention thus offers the reader the choice to end there.
There are some scenes which could be titled with clichés: Those who eavesdrop hear nothing good about themselves! And isn’t distance supposed to make the heart grow fonder? Or even: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
Darcy, while in the Netherfield billiards room, overhears Jane and Elizabeth discussing the traits of certain persons and while he agrees with comments made about Caroline, he then is taken aback when his name comes up and the interpretation of his behavior is assigned not so complimentary assessments. Later when Elizabeth makes a foray into the library late at night to find reading material of a dull and boring nature to put herself to sleep, she finds Darcy, disheveled and with a brandy snifter in his hand. “Is he drunk?” She ponders. Uncharacteristically and under the guise of indeed being drunk he dares to ask her opinion of him and a long conversation ensues. At the end their stance is to begin again, to give their sketching of each other’s character a second chance…although it seems Darcy may have already reached a decision about his desires.
Yes, the ball at Netherfield has Darcy dancing with Elizabeth, but this time it is the supper dance and they engage in a long conversation, which raises some speculation. The party (again as in canon) departs for London the next morning as Charles and Darcy have business matters to settle. And if you can’t guess Darcy’s reason to meet with his solicitor, my friend, you have not been paying attention.
But a certain Caroline has been paying most intense interest in where things for her brother and for Darcy seem to be proceeding and she is not one to let matters take their natural course.
Despite the best of intentions to only stay in town for a few days one thing after another comes up and we even read as Darcy wavers, reaffirms his attention to “duty” and reverses himself. Richard Fitzwilliam has his say, Lady Catherine calls for an emergency visit and Caroline convinces Charles of the necessity that he escorts her to dinners and balls to add support to her position in society. When the pair finally returns to Hertfordshire the reception is icy to say the least. Back in the saddle, back to London, face the music.
Yes, we have our HEA but we also read both sides of the argument as to how to handle gossip and its source. Do we bring down the axe or turn the other cheek or seek a compromise? Again behaviors are examined. I do like how the author gave us closure in the end.
This was not a long read but it was a satisfying one. Well done.
There are some scenes which could be titled with clichés: Those who eavesdrop hear nothing good about themselves! And isn’t distance supposed to make the heart grow fonder? Or even: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
Darcy, while in the Netherfield billiards room, overhears Jane and Elizabeth discussing the traits of certain persons and while he agrees with comments made about Caroline, he then is taken aback when his name comes up and the interpretation of his behavior is assigned not so complimentary assessments. Later when Elizabeth makes a foray into the library late at night to find reading material of a dull and boring nature to put herself to sleep, she finds Darcy, disheveled and with a brandy snifter in his hand. “Is he drunk?” She ponders. Uncharacteristically and under the guise of indeed being drunk he dares to ask her opinion of him and a long conversation ensues. At the end their stance is to begin again, to give their sketching of each other’s character a second chance…although it seems Darcy may have already reached a decision about his desires.
Yes, the ball at Netherfield has Darcy dancing with Elizabeth, but this time it is the supper dance and they engage in a long conversation, which raises some speculation. The party (again as in canon) departs for London the next morning as Charles and Darcy have business matters to settle. And if you can’t guess Darcy’s reason to meet with his solicitor, my friend, you have not been paying attention.
But a certain Caroline has been paying most intense interest in where things for her brother and for Darcy seem to be proceeding and she is not one to let matters take their natural course.
Despite the best of intentions to only stay in town for a few days one thing after another comes up and we even read as Darcy wavers, reaffirms his attention to “duty” and reverses himself. Richard Fitzwilliam has his say, Lady Catherine calls for an emergency visit and Caroline convinces Charles of the necessity that he escorts her to dinners and balls to add support to her position in society. When the pair finally returns to Hertfordshire the reception is icy to say the least. Back in the saddle, back to London, face the music.
Yes, we have our HEA but we also read both sides of the argument as to how to handle gossip and its source. Do we bring down the axe or turn the other cheek or seek a compromise? Again behaviors are examined. I do like how the author gave us closure in the end.
This was not a long read but it was a satisfying one. Well done.
February 7, 2022
I thought it was an excellent story. Lizzy and Darcy each become a better person by seeing themselves through the other's eyes. That's one of my favorite tropes. Darcy's got some major flaws, including being too vengeful, but finally relies on Elizabeth's kinder judgement. He does use a misogynistic word, which no hero should ever utter, but I've heard far worse. I really enjoyed the story. Completely chaste, but there is one offensive word used. Babsy1221 also has two other good stories on fanfiction.net
June 18, 2020
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9358009/1/...
An entertaining story where Darcy overheard Elizabeth's unflattering opinion of him.
A late-night conversation in the library at Netherfield changes the course of canon but relatives made the road to HEA troublesome.
The main protagonist got her comeuppance which was perhaps a tad over the top to feel characteristic of Darcy, particularly he called her a name I had difficulty swallowing...
Rated: Chaste
An entertaining story where Darcy overheard Elizabeth's unflattering opinion of him.
A late-night conversation in the library at Netherfield changes the course of canon but relatives made the road to HEA troublesome.
The main protagonist got her comeuppance which was perhaps a tad over the top to feel characteristic of Darcy, particularly he called her a name I had difficulty swallowing...
Rated: Chaste
April 22, 2016
Loved it. Caroline!
April 22, 2016
Loved the story!
He finds out about what Elizabeth really feels about him and...
Take a chance and read it, it is a great tale.
He finds out about what Elizabeth really feels about him and...
Take a chance and read it, it is a great tale.
October 1, 2025
An interesting and well constructed variation on the “If Darcy knew Elizabeth didn’t like him” trope.
August 21, 2019
A lovely P&P fanfic on FFdotnet.
December 25, 2018
I enjoyed reading this fanfiction quite a lot. Especially the first chapter.
There were some parts I didn't like, but nothing that ruin the whole experience.
But overall, it is a short and easy read, and I recommend it to P&P fanfiction fans.
There were some parts I didn't like, but nothing that ruin the whole experience.
But overall, it is a short and easy read, and I recommend it to P&P fanfiction fans.
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