Yours: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Susan Adriani. ★★★★★

In this variation, an early morning express, giving news of Lydia's elopement with Wickham, smothers the shoots of a rapprochement between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy.

 

A note of regret is sent to Pemberley, but much of the detail is blurred due to water damage.

Darcy interprets this as a confirmation that Elizabeth still does not want him.

For Elizabeth, life changes utterly. Scandal makes the Bennet women outcasts. The death of their father leaves Mrs Bennet broken and brings the family under the power of Mr Collins.

Fortunately, rescue comes from a paternal aunt, Mrs Cahill. She sweeps them away to live with her in Yorkshire.

Elizabeth never stops regretting Mr Darcy. 

Two years later on a visit to a local family, she is introduced to some of their eccentric, noble relatives. Among them, is Darcy!

This is a lovely third chance for Elizabeth and Darcy. The story has a warmth and positivity. Darcy is loving and tender.

There is a wonderful relationship between Elizabeth and her aunt. The mother she should have had.

Mrs Bennet is "off-stage" so we are spared her vexing behaviour 

Highly recommended.

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