𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

Fitzwilliam Darcy met and fell in love with Miss Elizabeth Bennet, during a brief visit to Hertfordshire in 1811.  Unfortunately, her lack of social position, connexions and dowry make her an unlikely wife for a wealthy man.  Her vulgar mother, poorly behaved sisters and ties to trade provide a seemingly insurmountable barrier for a man who must fulfil the demands of his aristocratic family. After one dance at the Netherfield ball, Darcy flees to London, determined not to succumb to his infatuation. In retrospect, life for Elizabeth Bennet seems to take a downturn after the ball.  She rejects a ridiculous proposal from her cousin William Collins, to her mother's chagrin.  Her sister Jane is heartbroken after Mr Bingley left Netherfield, without a word.  All this is nothing to the sorrow to come.  The combination of a young girl's folly, a scoundrel and a winter storm results in tragedy and the ruin of the Bennet family.  They are shunned by both gentry...

AN INDUCEMENT INTO MATRIMONY is an anthology of short stories which are variations of Pride & Prejudice, written by some of today’s best JAFF authors. Sixteen Days At Pemberley by Susan Adriani In which Lydia does not go to Brighton. The Gardiners and Elizabeth stay at Pemberley, allowing Darcy to show how much he has improved himself and how much he adores his dearest, loveliest Elizabeth. The Pleasure of Understanding Her by Mary Smythe In which Fitzwilliam Darcy has a headache with an odd side effect. He awakens with the ability to hear everyone’s thoughts. This ‘blessing’ leads him to learn that despite her flirting and sycophancy, Miss Bingley thinks him dull and stupid. Whilst Miss Elizabeth’s thought’s show that she has not been flirting with him as he believed, but in fact dislikes him. Can his power help him to change her mind? The Heart’s Consent by Paige Badgett In which Elizabeth Bennet meets a frosty reception at Darcy House. Lydia Bennet’s elopement, put an end to Eli...

On the day after the Netherfield ball, Mr Bingley and his party quit Netherfield, with no intention of returning. Caroline Bingley hates Hertfordshire and is keen to drag her brother to London. She and friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy persuade Bingley that the woman he loves, does not return his affections. They even suggest, Jane Bennet might marry him to gain security for her family. Darcy is desperate to leave as he is infatuated with Elizabeth Bennet, who he feels is unsuitable to be Mrs Darcy. In London, Darcy continues to battle with his desire versus his duty to family. Eventually, he flees home to Pemberley. Meanwhile, Bingley is miserable and heartbroken. At Longbourn, Jane is heartbroken and tormented by her mother, who won’t stop wailing about Mr Bingley’s defection. On Boxing Day, Mr Bennet becomes ill and takes to his bed, never to leave it. As snow and freezing weather grips the country, Elizabeth takes on managing the estate. When the snow keeps the estate workers away, she tak...