Follies and Nonsense: A Variation on Pride and Prejudice

Pressured into an arranged marriage by her parents, Elizabeth Bennet was absent from Longbourn for three years. Now a widow with a young son, she returns to Meryton to help her family where she meets Mr. Darcy and takes the young man to task for his unkind statements at the Meryton Assembly. As they meet and talk at tea, suppers and hunting parties, they discover common interests and form a friendship that grows into a warm regard. Miss Bingley causes problems immediately and then Mr. Wickham, Mr. Collins, and Lady Catherine arrive on the scene to compound complications. While Elizabeth hides her situation from Mr. Darcy, his habit of doing things his own way creates misunderstandings and trouble.
What will his reaction be when he discovers the truth about her situation? .
Categories:
Arranged marriage
Other prior marriages or involvements for Elizabeth
Children from prior marriage for hero or heroine
Altered events before novel
Elizabeth and Darcy are friends before falling in love
Insult not made, or apologized for at Meryton assembly