𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

When Mr Bennet realises that he does not have long to live, he demands that his teenage daughters accept marriages of convenience.   For Elizabeth and Jane, the only choice is who marries Mr Collins, the foolish heir to Longbourn and who will have to submit to Mr Ashwood, a wealthy man who is in his dotage.  When this variation begins, four years have passed and Elizabeth is a widow, with little money and a crumbling dower cottage.  When Mr Ashwood dies, his estate at Stoke goes to his heir. Sadly, he is a weasel and his wife, Fanny is a manipulative harpy. Their impact on Elizabeth is not just material. Fanny drives a wedge between Elizabeth and Jane. Mrs Bennet is vitriolic to and about Elizabeth. The combined effect is that Meryton Society is rather chilly to Elizabeth.  Fitzwilliam Darcy arrives with his friend, Mr Bingley and meets the local gentry.  He is intrigued by Elizabeth Bennet and after a shaky start, the two become friends. This is an admirable Da...

This is a seasonal collection of pride and prejudice variation short stories, from some of the best JAFF authors around. All feature Elizabeth and Darcy at various points in their story, with three being after marriage.  Some are light and fluffy, others have a touch of angst. A happy ending is, of course, guaranteed! So settle down in a cosy corner, a mug of hot chocolate in hand and indulge. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review Goodreads review

Viscount Saye is heir to the Earl of Matlock. He is clever, rich and handsome, with a carefully cultivated reputation as an outrageous flirt, a dandy and something of a rake. He is also shocked to find himself in love for the first time at two and thirty. He has flirted with Lillian Goddard for some months and even managed the odd intimate moment. When he hears that she is shortly to receive a proposal, he decides action must be taken. A fabulous house party at the Matlock estate is arranged. Twenty guests are invited, just so Saye can woo one woman. In attendance are Georgette Hawkridge, Saye’s cousin, who brings along her closest friends, Lilly and Sarah. Georgette has a secret passion for Samuel Anderson. Unfortunately, her father disapproves of Anderson, so subterfuge is essential. Cousin, Fitzwilliam Darcy hopes his betrothed, Elizabeth Bennet will attend. Her father is deliberately delaying their marriage and denies Elizabeth permission to attend. Viscount Saye and Mrs Bennet con...