Austen Lovers TBR Challenge 2021 discussion

Hello Hive!

I know of a few "bad" or "not nice" Jane variations but am craving reading one and wanted to seek group knowledge. Please let me know your favorites (or not as favorite) variations like this.

Thanks!

These are the only two I can think of off the top of my mind but I feel like I may have read others.

When Jane Got Angry: A Pride and Prejudice Novella
Mr. Bingley's Bride

Quirks of Fate
Mr. Darcy - A Man of Honour
Rain and Retribution
A Matter of Manipulation; a Pride & Prejudice Variation

These were the ones that came to mind right away.

Mistaken
Jane & Bingley: Something Slightly Unsettling

Happier in her friends than relations by Jayne Bamber

You should try Duchess of Devonshire. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12276851/0 In this Jane is vicious and worse than Caroline.

Thanks, Everyone! I did just re-read Duchess of Devonshire for the 5th time. I will take a look at the rest of these suggestions. Some I've read a while ago others, I've not read!

Some of the Lucrezia* stories have NSNJ.
Thirty Days of Silver

Here is a list that I am still working on. It is not complete and I add to it as I find them. Some, I notice, have already been mentioned.

The not so nice Jane trope [NSNJ] has been picking up in popularity within the JAFF genre. It was not long ago that no one would DARE alter our dear sweet Jane. However, the gloves are now off and our girl is allowed full rein in being as evil or nefarious as she wishes. Go for it b-witch... do your worst.

[Unpub] A Bitter Pill: IDB531: http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

[Unpub] A Judge of Their Characters: Lucrezia*: http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

[Unpub] A Matter of manipulation: Lady Jaeza: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13042700...

[Unpub] Bonded Hearts: Fancyface8105: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12486751...

[Unpub] Fleeing Destiny: Fancyface8105:
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12516567...
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

Happier in Her Friends Than Relations: Jayne Bamber

In the Wilds of Derbyshire: Jann Rowland

[Unpub] Letters From Derbyshire: Lucrezia*: http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?&...

Mistaken: Jessie Lewis: Jane: This little witch made her mark and contributed to the grief and anguish of ODC. She and Bingley were a pair. They deserve each other.

Mr. Darcy - A Man of Honour: Jadie Brooks

[Unpub] Most Delightfully Situated Through Her Means: Ms. Pimprenelle: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12766162...

[Unpub] Not my Jane!: Ms. Pimprenelle: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12940152/1/

On the Road to Ramsgate: Melanie Schertz

[Unpub] Quirks of Fate: MandieS1978: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13099696...

Rain and Retribution: L.L. Diamond

[Unpub] The Duchess of Devonshire: Fancyface8105: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12276851...

[Unpub] The Triumphant Emergence of Elizabeth Darcy: HelenaMira:
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

[Unpub] The Triumphant Emergence of Elizabeth Darcy: HelenaMira:
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

[Unpub] The Suitors: A Judge of Their Characters #2: Lucrezia*: http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

[Unpub] Their Share of Vexations: Lucrezia*: http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

[Unpub] Thirty Days of Silver: Lucrezia*: http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

[Unpub] Voices in the Dark; a Pride & Prejudice Variation: Lady Jaeza: a.k.a. Jaeza Rayleigh
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12830725... [note: has now been published]

When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: Caitlin Williams

[Unpub] William: Jannet Doe: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9317501/1/

Nice choice here. A few I have read, but others look good!

Is there an author for William? Not enough info to search with...

I am so sorry I didn't include that. This was my own list so I knew where it was. I have gone back and redid the last post with more information.

William: Jannet Doe: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9317501/1/

J. W. wrote: "I am so sorry I didn't include that. This was my own list so I knew where it was. I have gone back and redid the last post with more information.

William: Jannet Doe: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9..."

Thank you!!!

Dearest Friends by Pamela Lynne

I know Rose mentioned Mr. Darcy - A Man of Honour here. I've owned it for a while and finally got around to reading it.

I found it entertaining but frustrating. It's like the author made Jane evil just for the sake of making her evil. I mean, yes, Mrs. Bennet spoils her the same way she spoils Lydia, and Jane's selfish personality starts there - but I don't understand where the depth of her immorality and, specifically, her hatred for Elizabeth comes from.

I remember the first time I read a mean Jane, I was APPALLED!!!
But now, they are the best!

Sam, I felt the same way. But then, I began to enjoy the switch. I love a not-so-nice Jane [NSNJ] story. It's almost like, how bad can they make her?

Debbie wrote: "I know Rose mentioned Mr. Darcy - A Man of Honour here. I've owned it for a while and finally got around to reading it.

I found it entertaining but frustrating. It's like the auth..."

Perhaps, Debbie, Jane is jealous of Elizabeth being her father's favorite. Jane has to share being her mother's favorite with Lydia who is the baby. Elizabeth has the limelight with her father's attention. Most girls want to be Daddy's favorite and Jane does not have that. She will always fall short in her father's eyes.

Elizabeth has his wit [which Jane probably doesn't understand]. Lizzy has his intelligence and Jane certainly is no bluestocking. Lizzy is the only daughter that has access to the bookroom. So, perhaps we have that little green monster at play. Then again I could be completely wrong.

I'll have to read this and see if my conjecture is correct.