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... The days at Longbourn were never the same for anyone after Darcy's parting. Even the cows were showing their displeasure at his withdrawal. Mr Foreman, the dairyman, was greatly vexed for he knew of the animals' inclination to develop a fondness for a particular pair of hands ...

chapter 13 of Malena's "Parson's PleasureAnd... Her hilarious ( Read more... )

Ganked from n_e_starSometimes it's ok to pimp yourself out. Post a list of your top five fic-favorites you've written, regardless of fandom or the reason you love them. This isn't about the BEST things you've written, but what you LOVE most. Then tag five other people to do the same ( Read more... )

... Darcy stared at his aunt in disbelief. "This is why you dragged me out here?" he asked in annoyance. "Why, your letter would have me believe that you were at Death's door! 'Hurry,' you said, 'there isn't much time.'" He snorted his disgust. "I should have known if the state of affairs were so dire, you would have sent a telegram instead ( Read more... )

I'm delighted to announce that the prologue and first chapter of Sophie's brand new WIP "The Ice House" has just been posted on Mrs Darcy's. It's a modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and promises to be a fascinating story full of mystery, romance and angst... I'm hooked!

... Much as Elizabeth, who could scarcely close her eyes that night, Mr Bennet had the worst of nights. As a matter of fact, Mr Bennet had been impatiently waiting for news from Mr Darcy, since he had already had some previous unsettling intelligence of the whole transaction related to the so-called mare in the form of a letter sent by the other ( Read more... )

... That night, Mrs. de Bourgh dominated every conversation, having apparently decided that Miss Bingley would make an ideal mate for her nephew, and pushed the young lady's advantages at every turn ( Read more... )

... The Bennets were understandably nervous sending two of their daughters across the Sierra Nevada range at that time of the year. Raging snowstorms were not uncommon, and gruesome tales were still told about what happened to the Donner Party during the winter of '47. ...

Will they manage and arrive safe and sound? chapter twelve of Ellen G's ( Read more... )

... "So how was your dinner with William last night?" Charlotte enquired - both women lazing on deck chairs by the pool - sunshine beaming down on glistening bodies. ...

Mrs Darcy craves lazing on a deck chair... certainly when William is around. Rush over to Ayden's pages and enjoy chapter 8 of her delightful "Ebb and Flow".

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... Regardless of his intentions, however, Rev. Collins found it all but impossible to exercise any control over Elizabeth's behavior. His sudden and inexplicable shift from tedious moralization to awkward and persistent flattery, coupled with an attempt to be constantly in her presence, made her redouble her efforts to avoid him. ...

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