Darcy Short Stories/Novellas

Love lost and found…a Pemberley maze of misunderstanding and mischief. A host of Jane Austen characters from Pride and Prejudice return in a sparkling romantic comedy to delight those who love Georgette Heyer's novels. Mr Darcy’s cousin, Lady Sarah Fitzwilliam, is not a peaceful person. Lively and headstrong, she’s a thorn in the flesh of her stepmother, who intends to see her safely married and out of trouble–ideally to the eligible Lord Winterbourne. Mr Darcy, returning to Pemberley from his travels, is looking forward to a tranquil weekend at home with Elizabeth and her sister Jane, and some pleasant shooting with Charles Bingley. But when Lady Sarah turns up on his doorstep to hide from Lord Winterbourne, his plans are disrupted and Pemberley soon fills up with a host of visitors, both welcome–Captain Octavius Hyde, a gallant naval officer–and unwelcome–imperious Lady Catherine de Bourgh and the tiresome Mr Collins. Lost in a labyrinth of her own making, and with Lady Catherine doing her best to force her into marriage, can Lady Sarah meet her match, help Lord Winterbourne to his happiness–and rid Pemberley of its unwanted guests?

Another light-hearted romantic comedy of manners set in the world of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Miss Serafina Darcy is that saddest of creatures, a jilted young lady, the object of universal pity, scorn and gossip. Yet she must return to London for the season, hold her head high and dance her way through the maze of misunderstanding and mischief that lies in wait for her. How can she be revenged on Marcus Talbot, who encouraged her betrothed to abandon her for another woman? How can she cope with the careless malice of Miss Caroline Bingley? How can she even think of marrying the suitable Lord Gilbride? And how can she possibly attend the masked ball where she will meet her lost love, his new bride—and her own destiny?

Set in the wonderful world of Jane Austen, this sparkling and witty Regency romantic comedy takes us to Pemberley for an enchanting Christmas story of intrigue and love. A joyful treat for devotees of Pride & Prejudice and for those who love Georgette Heyer Curl up with a box of chocolates and travel back to a snowy Regency Christmas to share the festive season with the Darcy family. Dream of mince-pies and wassail, Yule logs, dancing—and stolen kisses under the mistletoe. Georgiana Darcy, haunted by her near-elopement with Mr Wickham, plays safe when she accepts a proposal of marriage from handsome, rich and well-born Mr Moresby. Her brother, Mr Darcy, finds him prosy and Elizabeth has her doubts about him: is this really going to be a happy marriage? As the Darcy family gather at Pemberley to celebrate Christmas, envious Caroline Bingley spreads spiteful rumours about Georgiana. Can the attractive and sympathetic Sir Giles Hawkins rekindle Georgiana’s true Darcy spirit? Will she fight to save her reputation? And will she at last listen to what her heart is telling her about love and happiness? Praise for Elizabeth Aston: "Great characters, great comic moments, great romance" Chicago Sun Times

Love flourishes at Pemberley. Join the Darcys and their guests in this witty, sparkling romantic comedy set in the world of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Theodosia Beckford, Mr and Mrs Darcy’s new governess at Pemberley, delights in the Gothic. But even as she pens dramas of high romance and imagines every creaking door portends a spectre, realism rules when it comes to love. The Darcys and their guests entertain themselves in the long, dark evenings of winter by putting on a play. So Theodosia’s stirring drama, Castle Wolfenstein , comes to candlelit life on the stage in the Great Hall, under the direction of Mr Darcy’s old friend, Mr Justin Aconbury. Justin is captivated by Theodosia. But she knows that while the differences of wealth and rank might not matter on stage, they surely do in real life. She is a penniless governess. He is the son of a nobleman, possessed of a large fortune. Let him offer for one of the young ladies in the drawing rooms of Pemberley, not come like King Cophetua to the schoolroom to seek her out. Justin will have none of this. As the curtain falls on Castle Wolfenstein, Theodosia must choose the ending to her own drama. Tears and regrets, or happiness and laughter. The choice is hers: Pride, or love? "Great characters, great comic moments, great romance" Chicago Sun Times

MR DARCY REQUESTS THE PLEASURE A host of Jane Austen characters from Pride and Prejudice return in four sparkling and witty romantic comedies. “Great characters, great comic characters, great romance.” Chicago Sun Times on Elizabeth Aston. MR DARCY'S CHRISTMAS Curl up with a box of chocolates and travel back to a snowy Regency Christmas to share the festive season with the Darcy family. Dream of mince-pies and wassail, Yule logs, dancing—and stolen kisses under the mistletoe as Mr Darcy’s sister, Georgiana, finds love at last. MR DARCY'S HOUSE PARTY To Mr Darcy’s annoyance, Lady Catherine and Mr Collins arrive uninvited at Pemberley, set to force Mr Darcy’s cousin into marriage to a man she doesn’t love. Can Lady Sarah Fitzwilliam meet her match, help an old friend to his own happiness–and rid Pemberley of its unwanted guests? MR DARCY'S MASQUERADE Mr and Mrs Darcy are in London for the Season, and Mr Darcy’s jilted niece, Serafina, is staying with them. Can she hold her head high and dance her way through the maze of misunderstanding and mischief that lies in wait for her, and accept the love of a man she thought she hated? MR DARCY'S DRAMA It’s winter at Pemberley, and time for Mr and Mrs Darcy and their guests to put on a play. Theodosia Beckford, Mr and Mrs Darcy’s new governess delights in the Gothic. But even as she pens a drama of high romance and imagines every creaking door portends a spectre, realism rules when it comes to love. Originally published as separate stories in the series THE DARCY NOVELLAS.