A Tapestry of Lives, Book 1: A variation on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
Sims, JeanAfter sharing the story with her father, Elizabeth returns to London and finds herself unexpectedly in Darcy's company once again. With A Tapestry of Lives, Jean Sims weaves a fresh story around two of Jane Austen's most beloved characters. Set along this new path, will the couple manage to reconcile their differences and plan a life together while enduring the foibles of family, friends, and British high society?
Book One which starts after the disastrous Hunsford proposal and Elizabeth is back at Longbourn. Mr. Bennet is shaken out of his obliviousness by the shocking discovery that his youngest daughter has developed into a young woman, but her brain still has to catch up! He has also been approached by Elizabeth to deny Lydia's request to go to Brighton. In such circumstances as these, Mr. Bennet gives more weight to Elizabeth's insight, especially as he comes upon her in the garden reading a letter that he soon learns was written by a man. It is here where this delightful story diverges and takes us on a journey of enlightenment, revelations and reflections for our beloved characters. It is in this volume where Elizabeth and Darcy meet again and get to know each other better.
Categories:
Earlier resolution for hero and heroine
Extracting someone from a predicament
Later post-Hunsford altered events
More responsible Mr Bennet
Expanded/missing Scenes
Expanded scenes after Hunsford
Prequels relating to original characters