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When He Comes Back
Elizabeth Bennet lives in Kent, near a coastal town called Meryton. Across the Channel an evil little man is harbouring delusions of grandeur. A small what-if in five parts about what might have happened if E and D had met on the eve of World War II.
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41 pages, ebook
Published March 19, 2010
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October 26, 2016
4.5 stars
This is a very moving short story with Darcy and Bingley as WWII soldiers. The first part of the story, told from Elizabeth's point of view, recounts their tumultuous relationship up through her refusal of his proposal, all closely paralleling the original Pride and Prejudice (minus a Wickham or a Georgiana). As Darcy heads off to war, he promises Elizabeth that he will return and that he will make her love him. During the next section, we move to Darcy and Bingley after the Battle of Dunkirk. They're trying to survive long enough to be transported from the beach before succumbing to their injuries. Darcy keeps himself and Bingley going by reminiscing about Elizabeth.
The story and the writing are both beautiful.
This is a very moving short story with Darcy and Bingley as WWII soldiers. The first part of the story, told from Elizabeth's point of view, recounts their tumultuous relationship up through her refusal of his proposal, all closely paralleling the original Pride and Prejudice (minus a Wickham or a Georgiana). As Darcy heads off to war, he promises Elizabeth that he will return and that he will make her love him. During the next section, we move to Darcy and Bingley after the Battle of Dunkirk. They're trying to survive long enough to be transported from the beach before succumbing to their injuries. Darcy keeps himself and Bingley going by reminiscing about Elizabeth.
The story and the writing are both beautiful.
March 26, 2017
"When this war is over I will come back. and you will love me"
Did you just swoon? Get goosebumps? Suddenly wish your man or any man would say that to you?
Where is the 10 star button? I loved this very short P&P re-imagining set in the early days of WWII. LOVED IT
LOVED IT!!
Lizzy is the second daughter of a Kent Pig farmer who meets the cranky Mr. Darcy at a dance. But since this is 1939 not 1814 she is free to speak her mind. And he is free to speak his. War will tear them apart and bring them back together. It isn't strained it isn't forced and it is simply wonderful.
Did you just swoon? Get goosebumps? Suddenly wish your man or any man would say that to you?
Where is the 10 star button? I loved this very short P&P re-imagining set in the early days of WWII. LOVED IT
LOVED IT!!
Lizzy is the second daughter of a Kent Pig farmer who meets the cranky Mr. Darcy at a dance. But since this is 1939 not 1814 she is free to speak her mind. And he is free to speak his. War will tear them apart and bring them back together. It isn't strained it isn't forced and it is simply wonderful.
October 17, 2016
This is another unpublished vignette of only about 20 pages; set in the early days of WWII and which has some glimpses of canon.
The newer residents of Netherfield and the established ones at Longbourn spend a lot of time together as the houses are situated in close proximity. When the car is which Elizabeth, Jane, Bingley, Darcy and Caroline are riding to a dance in Meryton breaks down and neither Bingley nor Darcy know a thing about how to fix it Elizabeth is the “man” for the job. In this story, Lizzy’s uncle has allowed her to hang out as he works in his auto repair shop. Caroline sneers at Elizabeth’s abilities. When they get to the dance Darcy offers to then drive Elizabeth back to Netherfield to clean up and return. Back at this dance his insult is overheard as he fights his attraction towards her and is urged to dance with her by his friend. Bingley is already showing infatuation towards Jane.
Cousin Collins shows up and introduced himself as Elizabeth’s fiancé (gasp) and Bingley begins to show signs of cooling off towards Jane. Then Bingley decides to hold a “farewell” party at Netherfield the night before they leave as he and Darcy have enlisted. While sitting on the beach the morning of the Netherfield party HE approaches and has the audacity to offer for her…ala Hunsford…and you know her response.
But then Bingley has a short leave and returns to apologize and repair his relationship with Jane. Months later as men are evacuated from the beaches at Dunkirk, Elizabeth and Jane wait to see if one or the other or both will return. Elizabeth is sitting and remembering all of the above and the fact that “In the darkness of the hall, just before he left, he had grabbed her by the shoulders, kissed her fiercely despite her resistance and whispered: 'When this war is over I will come back. And you will love me.'" …and that letter that she had received in which he poured his heart out.
Bingley shows up injured having been crammed onto a small boat at Dunkirk by Darcy so as to save his life but weeks pass and....
Short, gripping, and recalling the loss many suffered not only at Dunkirk but over and over again in the fight for freedom.
The newer residents of Netherfield and the established ones at Longbourn spend a lot of time together as the houses are situated in close proximity. When the car is which Elizabeth, Jane, Bingley, Darcy and Caroline are riding to a dance in Meryton breaks down and neither Bingley nor Darcy know a thing about how to fix it Elizabeth is the “man” for the job. In this story, Lizzy’s uncle has allowed her to hang out as he works in his auto repair shop. Caroline sneers at Elizabeth’s abilities. When they get to the dance Darcy offers to then drive Elizabeth back to Netherfield to clean up and return. Back at this dance his insult is overheard as he fights his attraction towards her and is urged to dance with her by his friend. Bingley is already showing infatuation towards Jane.
Cousin Collins shows up and introduced himself as Elizabeth’s fiancé (gasp) and Bingley begins to show signs of cooling off towards Jane. Then Bingley decides to hold a “farewell” party at Netherfield the night before they leave as he and Darcy have enlisted. While sitting on the beach the morning of the Netherfield party HE approaches and has the audacity to offer for her…ala Hunsford…and you know her response.
But then Bingley has a short leave and returns to apologize and repair his relationship with Jane. Months later as men are evacuated from the beaches at Dunkirk, Elizabeth and Jane wait to see if one or the other or both will return. Elizabeth is sitting and remembering all of the above and the fact that “In the darkness of the hall, just before he left, he had grabbed her by the shoulders, kissed her fiercely despite her resistance and whispered: 'When this war is over I will come back. And you will love me.'" …and that letter that she had received in which he poured his heart out.
Bingley shows up injured having been crammed onto a small boat at Dunkirk by Darcy so as to save his life but weeks pass and....
Short, gripping, and recalling the loss many suffered not only at Dunkirk but over and over again in the fight for freedom.
October 28, 2018
Deliciously emotional and romantic story, set in WWII.
I thought the adaptation into WWII-era was masterly done.
Enters with Elizabeth reflecting on the troubles in the beginning of their relationship, up to the proposal.
The story then shifts into Darcy's POV, with a heart-wrenching tale of his and Bingley's struggles.
The letter was significant as the only communication during Darcy's absence.
The end was deliciously emotional and romantic.
Heartily recommend!
I thought the adaptation into WWII-era was masterly done.
Enters with Elizabeth reflecting on the troubles in the beginning of their relationship, up to the proposal.
The story then shifts into Darcy's POV, with a heart-wrenching tale of his and Bingley's struggles.
The letter was significant as the only communication during Darcy's absence.
The end was deliciously emotional and romantic.
Heartily recommend!
March 20, 2020
This novella length Pride and Prejudice variation occurs around events from WWII. It was very touching and really covered the cannon highlights of Elizabeth and Darcy from start to finish plus some extra.
June 28, 2020
A very touching story. You can almost touch the desperation.
Anniinna is able to make her characters very realistic.
Anniinna is able to make her characters very realistic.
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