Download or read book Mr Darcy and the Governess written by Valerie Lennox and published by Punk Rawk Books. This book was released on with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s father is swindled in an investment opportunity, the family finds themselves in dire straits, and the eldest Bennet sisters must seek positions as governesses. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy needs a replacement for the disastrous Miss Younge, who brought his younger sister to near ruin at the hands of the late Mr. Wickham, so he hires Elizabeth. Wickham was killed in a flurry of violence. He threatened Miss Darcy with a knife; Mr. Darcy rushed to defend his sister; the end result was not entirely purposeful. Now, however, both Mr. Darcy and his sister are altered, and Elizabeth knows nothing of what befell them both. So, she arrives to an imposing and grim estate, a secretive and brooding employer, and a haughty and troubled charge. I’m afraid this is another of my out-of-character Mr. Darcy variations. I know not entirely what happened, but a bit of Mr. Rochester seemed to creep into him by degrees as I wrote, and I fear he is a bit darker than our own Fitzwilliam, though hopefully circumstances explain his behavior. I also failed at keeping it clean. Again. I seem to always fail at that, don’t I? Heavens.

Download or read book The Darcy Governess written by April Karber and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the death of Mr. Bennet leaves his widowed wife and daughters penniless and at the mercy of the first men to make an offer of them, Elizabeth Bennet takes matter into her own hands. Headstrong and self-sufficient, Elizabeth accepts a role as governess to the young miss of the illustrious Darcy household. Elizabeth's position is greatly affected by the sudden reappearance of its master and this, along with the discovery that there is more to this man than meets the eye forces her to decide between what is right, and what she desires. Join Elizabeth Bennet on this re-imagined adventure featuring best-loved characters from Pride and Prejudice, inspired by Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, as Elizabeth endeavors to find her way amidst pride, prejudice, and misunderstanding.

Download or read book The Governess written by Tara Carlisle and published by Dear Dahlia. This book was released on with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can love truly conquer all? After a series of unexpected events befall the Bennet family, Elizabeth accepts a position as a governess for the wealthy Vallencomb family. While they seem to be perfect at first glance, it becomes clear that all is not what it seems in the stately old manor. With the help of an unlikely ally, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Elizabeth makes it her mission to set things right for the Vallencombs… before it is too late. The Governess is Pride and Prejudice variation filled with drama, romance, and twists and turns you will never anticipate! Get your copy today and fall in love with ODC all over again…

Download or read book Mr Darcy and the Governess A Pride and Prejudice Romantic Comedy written by Alix James and published by Mr. Darcy. This book was released on 2023-09-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Elizabeth Bennet** My life is in tatters: a scandalous elopement, the possible loss of my beloved Longbourn, and the mortifying memory of a rejected proposal. As if that's not enough, I now have the delightful job of handling the unruly Holt children as their governess. Little did I know, this role would pull me into the world of international intrigue. Italy, Napoleon, and danger? Not exactly what I signed up for. **Things going terribly wrong: ** 1. Longbourn's impending doom. (Just perfect.) 2. Becoming a governess. (Desperation calls.) 3. Discovering the Holt's suspicious interest in Napoleon. (Because, of course.) 4. Running into the last person I'd ever want to see. (Why, universe, why?) 5. Realizing that the only man who can help me navigate this mess is the one whose heart I broke. (Oh, irony.) **Fitzwilliam Darcy** Getting over Elizabeth Bennet? Harder than I imagined. Being called upon for a crucial mission? Just my luck. Finding out Elizabeth is tangled in the very web I'm trying to unravel? Absolutely unbelievable. **Things I didn't expect this year: ** 1. Elizabeth becoming ensnared in an international incident. (Coincidence? I think not.) 2. Having to balance my mission with my feelings. (I'm not prepared.) 3. The burning need to protect Elizabeth from looming danger while she still despises me. (Old habits.) 4. Europe on the brink of war... again. (Timing is everything.) 5. Realizing the only way forward is to confront our past. (I could use a sign.) In a world teetering on war, can a gentleman set on deciphering international secrets and a governess wrapped up in her own tumultuous saga find their way back to each other?

Download or read book An Unsuitable Governess written by Violet King and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sparks fly when Miss Elizabeth Bennet takes work as a governess at Pemberley.Will deceptions, highwaymen, and a rambunctious eleven-year-old girl bring Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy together or tear them apart?After rejecting Mr. Collins proposal, Miss Elizabeth Bennet assumes the persona of a widow and goes to Lambton to find work. But when she befriends Mr. Darcy's half-sister Rose and becomes her governess, she must contend with Mr. Darcy, a man she wishes to despise, and Col. Richard Fitzwilliam, a man she wants to love but cannot. With Rose's help, will Elizabeth find the strength to follow her heart?Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy would sooner face bandits than return to Pemberley and deal with his stepmother -- alas, he must do both. And when he discovers Miss Elizabeth Bennet in his home, serving as governess to his half-sister Rose, things go from bad to worse. Col. Fitzwilliam is falling for her. Mr. Darcy is too -- or would be, if Miss Elizabeth were at all suitable. Will Mr. Darcy stop denying his heart before his cousin steals Elizabeth's?Find out in An Unsuitable Governess, a standalone Pride and Prejudice novel of 64,000 words.Warning! This book contains: one not at all wicked stepmother, one 100% wicked band of highwaymen, one rambunctious eleven-year-old, one deceptive governess with a heart of gold, one love-stricken colonel, one handsome gentleman in denial of his true feelings, one found treasure, and two happily ever afters to set your heart aflutter.

Download or read book Only Mr Darcy Will Do written by Kara Louise and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her worst fears come true... After her father's death, Elizabeth Bennet goes to work as a governess. Little does she know the Willstones are social acquaintances of the Bingleys and the Darcys, and Elizabeth finds herself once again drawn into Mr. Darcy's orbit. To make matters worse, Mrs. Willstone's sister sets her sights on Mr. Darcy. With Elizabeth's social status even lower than it was before, she knows she must abandon all hope of Darcy renewing his proposals, even as she begins to see him in a completely different light... Praise for Darcy's Voyage "Refreshing... a tale of romance, intrigue, and adventure...that made me sigh in all the right places and laugh out loud at the most surprising moments." —Austenprose

Download or read book The Perfect Bride for Mr Darcy written by Mary Simonsen and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the two of them weren't so stubborn... It's obvious to Georgiana Darcy that the lovely Elizabeth Bennet is her brother's perfect match, but Darcy's pigheadedness and Elizabeth's wounded pride are going to keep them both from the loves of their lives. Georgiana can't let that happen, so she readily agrees to help her accommodating cousin, Anne de Bourgh, do everything within their power to assure her beloved brother's happiness. But the path of matchmaking never runs smoothly... Praise for Searching for Pemberley: "A precious jewel of a novel with a strong love story and page-turning mystery. Absorbing, amusing, and very cleverly written." —The Searcher , Newsletter of NEPA Genealogy Society "An amazingly unique and engrossing tale...without a doubt a must read for any fan of Pride and Prejudice." —The Long and Short of It "Fans of historical fiction and Austen should savor this leisurely read." —Publishers Weekly "This was such a sweet, lovely read, with such rich characters and it was with much regret that it had to end." —A Bibliophile's Bookshelf

Download or read book Mr Darcy s Brides written by Regina Jeffers and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-13 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses. ELIZABETH BENNET is determined that she will put a stop to her mother's plans to marry off the eldest Bennet daughter to Mr. Collins, the Longbourn heir, but a man that Mr. Bennet considers an annoying dimwit. Hence, Elizabeth disguises herself as Jane and repeats her vows to the supercilious rector as if she is her sister, thereby voiding the nuptials and saving Jane from a life of drudgery. Yet, even the "best laid plans" can often go awry. FITZWILLIAM DARCY is desperate to find a woman who will assist him in leading his sister back to Society after Georgiana's failed elopement with Darcy's old enemy George Wickham. He is so desperate that he agrees to Lady Catherine De Bourgh's suggestion that Darcy marry her ladyship's "sickly" daughter Anne. Unfortunately, as he waits for his bride to join him at the altar, he realizes he has made a terrible error in judgement, but there is no means to right the wrong without ruining his cousin's reputation. Yet, even as he weighs his options, the touch of "Anne's" hand upon his sends an unusual "zing" of awareness shooting up Darcy's arm. It is only when he realizes the "zing" has arrived at the hand of a stranger, who has disrupted his nuptials, that he breathes both a sigh of relief and a groan of frustration, for the question remains: Is Darcy's marriage to the woman legal? What if Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet met under different circumstances than those we know from Jane Austen's classic tale: Circumstances that did not include the voices of vanity and pride and prejudice and doubt that we find in the original story? Their road to happily ever after may not, even then, be an easy one, but with the expectations of others removed from their relationship, can they learn to trust each other long enough to carve out a path to true happiness?

Download or read book These Three Remain written by Pamela Aidan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thrilling conclusion to the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman trilogy recounts the climactic events of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice from its enigmatic hero’s point of view. One of the most beloved romantic heroes in all of literature, Fitzwilliam Darcy remains an enigma even to Jane Austen’s most devoted fans. But with this concluding volume in the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman trilogy, novelist and Austen aficionada Pamela Aidan at last gives readers the man in full. These Three Remain follows a humbled Darcy on the journey of self-discovery after Elizabeth Bennet’s rejection of his marriage proposal, in which he endeavors to grow into the kind of gentleman he’s always dreamed of being. Happily, a chance meeting with Elizabeth during a tour of his estate in Derbyshire offers Darcy a new opportunity to press his suit, but his newfound strengths are put to the test by an old nemesis, George Wickham. Vividly capturing the colorful historical and political milieu of the Regency era, Aidan writes in a style evocative of her literary progenitor, but with a wit and humor very much her own. While staying faithful to the people and events in Austen’s original, she adds her own fascinating cast of characters, weaving a rich tapestry out of Darcy’s past and present that will beguile his admirers anew.

Download or read book Fortune and Felicity written by Monica Fairview and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-03 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Pride & Prejudice variation, Elizabeth and Darcy have a second chance to get things right. Will they be able to come together this time, or will pride intervene yet again?Seven years after Darcy's disastrous proposal, Darcy is in need, not of a wife, but of a governess for his young daughter. Imagine his surprise when he discovers Elizabeth Bennet on the list of possible candidates provided by the employment agency. The question is, should he take her on as a governess, or would he be playing with fire?Elizabeth Bennet is forced by her reduced circumstances to take on a position. However, when Mr. Darcy invites her for an interview, she is embarrassed and humiliated. How could she possibly live under the same roof as the man she had rejected so strongly seven years ago?Whatever decision she makes, there will be a high price to pay... one way or the other.***A Jane Austen what-if variation.

Download or read book Mr Darcy s Obsession written by Abigail Reynolds and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The more he tries to stay away from her, the more his obsession grows... What if...Elizabeth Bennet was more unsuitable for Mr. Darcy than ever... Mr. Darcy is determined to find a more suitable bride. But then he learns that Elizabeth is living in London in reduced circumstances, after her father's death robs her of her family home... What if...Mr. Darcy can't Help himself from see king her out... He just wants to make sure she's alright. But once he's seen her, he feels compelled to talk to her, and from there he's unable to fight the overwhelming desire to be near her, or the ever-growing mutual attraction that is between them... What if...Mr. Darcy's intentions were shockingly dishonorable... "[Reynolds] has creatively blended a classic love story with a saucy romance novel." —Austenprose "Developed so well that it made the age-old storyline new and fresh...Her writing gripped my attention and did not let go."—The Romance Studio "The style and wit of Ms. Austen are compellingly replicated...spellbinding. Kudos to Ms. Reynolds!" —A Reader's Respite

Download or read book Love Unmasked written by Bella Breen and published by Pride and Prejudice Variation. This book was released on 2019-04-03 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Mr. Darcy Too Late?In the wake of her father's death, Miss Elizabeth Bennet must fend for her self. While Mr. Darcy is away helping Elizabeth's sister Lydia avoid ruination, her own situation grows desperate. Elizabeth hires on as a governess only to find her charge's life is in danger. Trying to protect the debutante-to-be puts Elizabeth in danger. Suddenly being a governess is not the safe position she had expected...Has Mr. Darcy's devotion been in vain?Now back at Netherfield, Mr. Darcy finds Longbourn inhabited by the Collins, and Elizabeth gone. Mr. Darcy sets off after her following the only information he knows, she is in London, working as a governess. However, governesses about and none of them are Elizabeth. Will he be able to find her and ask if her feelings for him have changed?Can Mr. Darcy find Elizabeth before its too late?Love Unmasked is a Cinderella story of 50,000 words that is a stand alone novel and book 3 of Pride and Prejudice Variations series of standalone Darcy and Elizabeth books. This Pride and Prejudice fanfiction features second chances, a lost love, forbidden love, women in peril and a happy reunion.

Download or read book The Governess of Pemberley Hall written by Jane Beits and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-28 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lizzie Bennet has lost her father, her social standing, and is now leaving her family behind to become a governess for Mr. Darcy. Despite her change in circumstances, she finds joy and meaning in her new role, as Charles, Mr. Darcy's young son, begins to blossom under her tutelage. However, her employer is arrogant, rude, and disdainful. He opens a window to the world she left behind, but humiliates her for her change in social status as well as her encroaching spinsterhood. Determined not to allow him to treat her so scornfully, Lizzie finds herself unable to hide her forthright nature as she stands up for herself and for Charles. When disaster strikes, Lizzie and Darcy need to come together to save Georgiana, Mr. Darcy's sister, from societal ruin. But how close can they really become when he is a proud and wealthy gentleman and she a humble governess?

Download or read book Mr Darcy s Present written by Regina Jeffers and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Present He Would Ever Receive is the Gift of Her Love... What if Mr. Darcy purchased a gift for Elizabeth Bennet to acknowledge the festive days even though he knows he will never present it to her? What if the gift is posted to the lady by his servants and without his knowledge? What if the enclosed card was meant for another and is more suggestive than a gentleman should share with an unmarried lady? Join Darcy and Elizabeth, for a holiday romp, loaded with delightful twists and turns no one expects, but one in which our favorite couple take a very different path in thwarting George Wickham and Lydia Bennet's elopement. Can a simple book of poetry be Darcy's means to win Elizabeth's love? When we care more for another than ourselves, the seeds of love have an opportunity to blossom. Words of Praise for Mr. Darcy's Present... Jeffers takes a familiar story and reinvigorates it with humor, warmth, and wisdom. - Roses and Lilacs Reviews

Download or read book The Governess of Highland Hall written by Carrie Turansky and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worlds lie between the marketplaces of India and the halls of a magnificent country estate like Highland Hall. Will Julia be able to find her place when a governess is neither upstairs family nor downstairs help? Missionary Julia Foster loves working alongside her parents, ministering and caring for young girls in India. But when the family must return to England due to illness, she readily accepts the burden for her parents’ financial support. Taking on a job at Highland Hall as governess, she quickly finds that teaching her four privileged, ill-mannered charges at a grand estate is more challenging than expected, and she isn’t sure what to make of the estate’s preoccupied master, Sir William Ramsey. Widowed and left to care for his two young children and his deceased cousin Randolph’s two teenage girls, William is consumed with saving the estate from the financial ruin. The last thing he needs is any distraction coming from the kindhearted-yet-determined governess who seems to be quietly transforming his household with her persuasive personality, vibrant prayer life, and strong faith. While both are tending past wounds and guarding fragile secrets, Julia and William are determined to do what it takes to save their families—common ground that proves fertile for unexpected feelings. But will William choose Julia’s steadfast heart and faith over the wealth and power he needs to secure Highland Hall’s future?

Download or read book A Bargain with Mr Darcy written by Becky Day and published by Becky Day. This book was released on with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Bargain with Mr Darcy (A Pride & Prejudice Steamy Variation) One night in his bed, one night for a sister's dowry. When Elizabeth Bennet agrees to Mr Darcy's bargain she believes it is an affair of the head and not the heart. But as each night passes Elizabeth comes to realise the true nature of her feelings. And as the final night for her own dowry approaches she realises that for herself her future happiness may only last one more night. This is a Pride and Prejudice Steamy Variation Novelette *Please note that is only suitable for people over 18 years old. *

Download or read book Mr Darcy s Daughters written by Elizabeth Aston and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Pride and Prejudice and Jane Austen devotees everywhere, a charming and delightful novel for anyone who has ever wondered what the Darcy children might be like. Picking up twenty years after Pride and Prejudice left off, Mr. Darcy's Daughters begins in the year 1818. Elizabeth and Darcy have gone to Constantinople, giving us an opportunity to get to know their five daughters, who have left the sheltered surroundings of Pemberley for a few months in London. While the eldest, Letitia, frets and the youngest, Alethea, practices her music, twins Georgina and Belle flirt and frolic their way through parties and balls, while Camilla—levelheaded and independent—discovers what joys and sorrows the city has to offer an intelligent young woman. Readers will delight in the return of such beloved Austen creations as Elizabeth's old nemesis Caroline Bingley (now Lady Warren), the ever-reliable Gardiners, and wayward Aunt Lydia. Charming, beautifully written, and full of societal intrigue and romantic high jinks, Mr. Darcy's Daughters is a tale that would please Austen herself.