Blurb: “How could Darcy advise Bingley properly if his friend did not tell him everything?”
>>Rating: one-shot, clean, with hints at impropriety. >>Angst Level: zero except for Elizabeth’s bloodlust and Bingley’s stupidity and confusion. >>Source: Unpub FF >>Status: complete: one-shot >>Trope: Spitfire Elizabeth
“Listen to advice, but follow your heart.” –Conway Twitty
Bingley was an absolute moron. He couldn’t find his way out of a wet paper bag without Darcy's directions. I was so upset with him. Poor Jane, in love with such a man. Well, this story took a quick left turn from canon.
Elizabeth arrived in London and saw the situation with the Bingleys for what it was. The following day, she stormed Hurst House looking for Bingley. She was directed to Darcy House where she stormed the fortress to beard the dragon [puppy] in his den. When she was admitted to Darcy’s study, Bingley innocently asked after Jane… Lizzy instantly saw red and slapped him silly. Darcy had to pull her back to prevent further damage to his friend. Way to go Lizzy.
After a calm conversation, while Darcy still held Miss Elizabeth, he found out Bingley deserved it. Things suddenly came into focus with Lizzy on the scene. Bingley had failed to inform his friend of a few things in his dealings with Miss Bennet.
Mrs. Bennet was another problem altogether. What a dim bulb. What was she thinking? It did eliminate another problem with Lydia. So, perhaps it wasn’t so bad.
“Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that’s no reason not to give it.” –Agatha Christie
1st read: 4-29-19 no link on GR [3-stars] 2nd read: 9-30-19 elevate to 4-stars… I like this Lizzy 3rd read: 8-15-21 4th read: 1-3-23 It’s been a while and I needed a take-charge Elizabeth story.
A fun story with fun dialogues a brave, spirited Elizabeth and a supportive Darcy. However Bingley was repulsive and a wishy washy Jane disappointed and frankly Mr and Mrs B, their attitude and actions were frankly unbelievable and higlhly improbable given the time period!
Shocking I tell you! Mr Darcy did not have all the particulars related to Jane & Bingley when he suggested to his friend to stay in London. Key pieces of information lead to a drastic result.