𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

When Netherfield Park changes hands, the new owner Damian Fiennes, charms local Society.  Mother's view him as eligible and the gentlemen enjoy his company. The 15 year old Elizabeth Bennet, newly launched on Society is uneasy in Fiennes company and tries to avoid him.  In truth, Fiennes is a nasty character who manipulates Mr Bennet and Elizabeth, leaving no alternative but a forced marriage. This is hard to read, because you can see what is going to happen but have to watch it slowly unfold. Elizabeth struggles to find her feet as a 15 year old wife to a narcissistic abuser.  She is saved by an encounter in the park. The young widowed Countess of Westland had a very similar marriage.  The friendship and support make life bearable, just. When the marriage is ended by the sudden death of Fiennes, Elizabeth has to find her way in life as a widow. The friendship with Fitzwilliam Darcy is sweet and gentle, but before it can become anything else, Elizabeth disappears fro...

Caroline Bingley was born the daughter of a wealthy tradesman. Her sole aim was to rise in Society and she felt that she was having some success. Ladies of Society welcomed her and she was sure that her brother's friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy would soon offer for her. To be the mistress of his vast estate, Pemberley would be a social pinnacle. Unfortunately, on the evening of the Northram Ball, Caroline overheard herself being derided in the most scathing of terms. Nothing but a social climbing mushroom. For the first time, Caroline recognises that her family position in Society may increase, but it will take generations. She is mortified and realises that Darcy, grandson of an Earl, was never going to marry someone like her. When Charles Bingley and his party arrive at Netherfield Park, a much changed Caroline enters Meryton Society. No longer sneering and superior, she is approachable and good company.  Darcy is thoroughly unnerved by her lack of fawning attention, convinced that it ...