Requirements: .ePUB reader, 406 KB
Overview: Lyr Newton is a seasoned 44-year-old clerk from Leeds, UK. He skillfully balances his professional expertise with a deep love for the written word. As a distinguished author of Regency Romance novellas, Lyr guides readers to an era filled with elegance and allure through his literary finesse. Fluent in Spanish and French, he effortlessly incorporates linguistic nuances into his stories. Apart from writing, Lyr is tutoring his nephews, who are still in school and enjoys spending time with Snowy, his funny Samoyed dog.
Genre: Fiction > Romance; Regency; Adaptations & Pastiche
Mr. Darcy’s Household: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation
It is the summer of 1811 and dark clouds overshadow the beauty and peace of Pemberley.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is fighting to protect his sister’s honour and reputation, after her attempt to elope with the scoundrel George Wickham. He has brought her home to Derbyshire, where he hopes she can heal the wounds of her soul and regain her spirit.
But some things are beyond his control, as he discovers when a disease is brought to Lambton by two men, recently returned from the war. Miss Darcy, as well as many of the small town’s families and Pemberley’s tenants, is affected.
Darcy’s household, although perfectly trained and highly efficient, is in great need of help. But, despite Mr. Darcy’s willingness to pay a large amount of money for someone to aid Mrs. Reynolds, his housekeeper, for a few months, he can find nobody who meets his high expectations and exacting requirements. Matters take a turn for the worse when the housekeeper also falls ill and is kept to her bed. Mrs. Reynolds writes to the daughter of her old friend, now Mrs. Madeleine Gardiner, about the situation, with no other hope than to unburden her heart.
However, Mrs. Gardiner is hosting her lovely and spirited niece, Miss Elizabeth Bennet. The Bennet family is in precarious financial circumstances due to Mr. Bennet’s poor estate management and his disinterest in anything other than books.
Willing to help her family by earning an amount of money that could cover Longbourn’s expenses for a few years, Elizabeth accepts the temporary position and she is taken to Pemberley in Mr. Darcy’s carriage. Once there, she holds the same position as Mrs. Reynolds. She is in charge of the management of the household, responsible for everything in the house. She is treated respectfully by everyone, and she even forms a sweet friendship, based on a slowly-developing trust, with Miss Darcy.
Only the master treats her with cold politeness and distant reverence; he barely speaks to her, he gives her power but only wishes to see good results. A few weeks later, he is urgently summoned to London, while Elizabeth remains at Pemberley overseeing the household.
In mid-September, Elizabeth returns to Longbourn with a considerable amount of money. Once there, she finds out that Netherfield has finally been let and a Mr. Bingley is expected to arrive, together with a large party of friends.
Then, the Meryton Assembly takes place and Elizabeth is surprised to meet Mr. Darcy again.
But how will he react? Will he treat her with mere politeness or with contempt, since he is her former employer? Will he even acknowledge her? Will he even recognize her?
“Darcy’s Household” is a Regency “Pride and Prejudice” variation, the length of a novella (just a little under 40k words), less than 160 paperback pages), sweet, very romantic, amusing, with some reference to mature subjects but clean enough to be appropriate for all audiences.
Like Father, Like Son: A Pride and Prejudice Novella
‘Like Father, Like Son’ is a ‘Pride and Prejudice’ novella variation which presents the reader with a peculiar and unexpected connection between two beloved characters who barely speak to each other in canon.Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy, an intelligent, excessively arrogant, and proud gentleman, the master of one of the greatest estates in Derbyshire, is visiting his amiable friend, Mr Charles Bingley, at his newly acquired property of Netherfield.While Mr Bingley’s affable nature and lively manners ensure he becomes everyone’s favourite and gains the admiration of Miss Jane Bennet, Mr Darcy’s haughtiness and impolite remark about Miss Elizabeth Bennet draws the whole community’s disapproval.Mr Thomas Bennet, a gentleman whose main enjoyments in life are his books and making sport of his neighbours, is rarely interested in making a new acquaintance, even one who has disrespected his favourite daughter. However, some recollections from his youth and the happy times he spent as a student at Cambridge arouse Mr Bennet’s curiosity in regard to the rather surprising Mr Darcy, but he decides to keep his secret to himself.Then one cold, rainy November day, as Mr Bennet and Elizabeth are returning home from a dull gathering, they find Mr. Darcy wounded and unconscious, his health and even his life in danger. While Elizabeth runs to fetch help, Mr Bennet remains to watch over Darcy, who recovers enough to realise his situation and even to carry on a conversation with his saviour.The past connection between the two so utterly different gentlemen is slowly revealed, setting the stage for new developments in this beloved story of pride and prejudice, spiced with unexpected twists.Mr Darcy’s admiration for Elizabeth, Mr Bingley’s affection for Jane, Mr Collins’s pompous silliness, Mr Wickham’s deceptive character, and many others are all here, but in an original mix, building a low angst, amusing, witty, and romantic variation to keep readers entertained, contented, and diverted.
Mr Darcy’s Devotion: A ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Novella Variation
“Mr Darcy’s Devotion” is a sweet, romantic novella that covers the time between Lady Catherine’s visit to Longbourn and Darcy’s return to Hertfordshire for Bingley and Jane’s wedding.
During that time, Darcy’s love for Elizabeth remains steady, while he tries to face his fears that Elizabeth might not return his love and he could face another rejection.
At the same time, Darcy must properly handle the consequences of Wickham’s marriage to Lydia, as well as other difficult circumstances involving his family. Also, he must make amends for the damage wreaked by Lady Catherine.
While he knows his heart and his desires regarding Elizabeth very well, his sense of duty and the burden of his responsibilities will turn into obstacles not easy to overcome.
Until the day he is reunited with Elizabeth, Darcy has no other choice but to start a correspondence with Mr Bennet, which will offer him unexpected rewards in the form of signs of affection from Elizabeth.
When Elizabeth and Darcy meet again, their understanding is easily reached and will lead them into a romantic engagement and well-deserved happily ever after.
Download Instructions:
https://ouo.io/yM910fJ
Mirror:
https://ouo.io/epWCuj2.
