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The Thorn and the Rose: A Collection of North and South Short Stories by
TheScribblerCMB reviews
A series of quick and simple North and South fanfic stories that follow the love and life of John Thornton and Margaret Hale, spanning from their early days of misunderstandings to their happily forever after.
North and South - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 42 - Words: 125,697 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 5/9 - Published: 10/13/2021
The Propriety Fiction by
WadeH reviews
[REMOVED FOR PUBLICATION ON KINDLE] Elizabeth Bennet enters the Netherfield Ball with a desperate plan in mind, willing to break or at least bend all the rules of propriety. How desperate? Let's find out.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 30 - Reviews: 385 - Favs: 805 - Follows: 190 - Updated: 12/29/2024 - Published: 6/28/2019 - Elizabeth, Mr. Collins, Mr. Darcy
The Heir by
flan838 reviews
Mr. Bennet is not only the father of five daughters because he has a son from his first marriage, the legitimate heir to the Bennet family and its estate. (The Heir by Miranda Flan is available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited)
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,566 - Reviews: 1945 - Favs: 322 - Follows: 606 - Updated: 6/28/2023 - Published: 3/7/2022 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy
Compromised by
flan838 reviews
Elizabeth must face a difficult family situation and a series of rumors that compromise her reputation and that of her family. (This story is available in KU)
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 54 - Reviews: 1405 - Favs: 264 - Follows: 407 - Updated: 3/13/2023 - Published: 3/7/2021
You are not alone! by
flan838 reviews
The Bennet sisters will see how their lives change thanks to their cousin's return to England and their lives. (Available on K and KU/ Volume I and II)
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 48 - Reviews: 465 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 176 - Updated: 1/29/2023 - Published: 9/4/2021 - Anne de B., Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy
The Woollen Olive Branch by
TheScribblerCMB reviews
As the winter nights draw in, Margaret Hale feels increasingly confused about her feelings for John Thornton, the man whom she refused, coming to realise she sorely misses his friendship. Then, as Christmas approaches, Margaret decides to do what she can to show the mill master just how much she cares about him.
North and South - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,254 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 12/25/2022 - Published: 12/30/2021 - Complete
From the Ashes - Break of Dawn by
TRavine reviews
Sequel to my story "From the Ashes". Over the course of their first year of marriage, John and Margaret gradually grow to know and understand each other better, as they come to terms with the past and build a future together. This fic is finished and going through editing. I will update regularly.
North and South - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 47,421 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 7/17/2022 - Published: 5/23/2022 - Complete
A Sister's Love by
Annabella Grace reviews
John Thornton was a lonely man, and one day, to her surprise, John confessed his love for Miss Hale to his sister, Fanny Watson. She determined she would do all she could to help the couple find their way back to one another. Reviews and comments are appreciated.
North and South - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 41,461 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 7/7/2022 - Published: 6/5/2022 - Complete
Jest (This is not a laughing matter) by
sysa22 reviews
When Darcy proposes unexpectedly at Hunsford, Elizabeth thinks it is a joke, engineered by Charlotte, to cheer her up. Her reaction is not what Darcy expected. Charlotte's timely return to the parsonage forces ODC to re-evaluate the situation and each other. . . SAMPLE ONLY. Available on Kindle & Kindle Unlimited. Title - This is not a laughing matter.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,173 - Reviews: 851 - Favs: 205 - Follows: 434 - Updated: 6/24/2022 - Published: 5/2/2021 - [Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy]
From the Ashes by
TRavine reviews
She is a young, independent woman with great ideals, who was torn from her beautiful home in the south, to relocate to a grimy, industrial town. He is a hardened mill master, who is haunted by a dark past. After their disastrous first encounter leaves her in shock and disgust, what will it take for them to overcome their differences and see each other for who they truly are?
North and South - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 26 - Words: 106,567 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 5/18/2022 - Published: 3/13/2022 - Complete
The Aunt by
flan838 reviews
Eleanor Campbell (nee Bennet) returns to England to heal the wounds of the past. Her arrival will transform her life and that of all the Bennet ladies. (Reposting/not edited/available until mid May)
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,682 - Reviews: 2223 - Favs: 415 - Follows: 736 - Updated: 5/15/2022 - Published: 4/10/2021 - Elizabeth, Jane, Mr. Bingley, Mr. Darcy
At Last by
Annabella Grace reviews
In order to work through their past misunderstandings, John and Margaret needed to be honest with one other. Neither one of them had the courage to do so because both of them believed there was little hope of finding their way to each other. Would a meeting in an unexpected place give Margaret the chance she needed to tell John all she longed to say?
North and South - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,896 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 4 - Published: 4/15/2022 - Complete
With Prejudice by
JLouiseCaonach reviews
Elizabeth and Darcy come to an earlier understanding after Mr. Phillips overhears Wickham's accusations against Darcy in Meryton. It is a rocky path to forgiveness.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 53,085 - Reviews: 903 - Favs: 775 - Follows: 1,013 - Updated: 3/15/2022 - Published: 10/16/2019 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy - Complete
St Valentine's Day in Milton by
ColleenD reviews
Because this genre needed a sappy St. Valentine's Day story for our beloved couple... Credit goes to Elizabeth Gaskell and Sandy Welch (their words in italics).
North and South - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,141 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 2/16/2022 - Published: 2/10/2022 - Complete
It might have all been different, Book Two by
leavesfallingup reviews
The second installment of "It might have all been different," where we explore how a single change or perhaps one large change might alter the entire story of P&P. Happily Ever After is not guaranteed.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 35 - Words: 145,590 - Reviews: 1682 - Favs: 391 - Follows: 348 - Updated: 1/1/2022 - Published: 7/19/2021 - Complete
Into Conscious Collision by
ElizaG1 reviews
Margaret Thornton is walking through the mill yard on a regular visit to her husband's office. She is struck in the head by a falling wooden beam and knocked unconscious. She wakes up…and thinks it is the day of the riot, over two years ago. With no memory of their reconciliation and marriage, can Margaret learn to love Mr. Thornton again? (M rating only for Chapter 9)
North and South - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 40,965 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 11/14/2021 - Published: 6/23/2021 - Complete
In Pursuit of Elizabeth Bennet by
ColinEhle reviews
A changed Darcy retreats to Pemberley, only to find the one woman he can’t forget. A second chance given by fate, he resolves to pursue her again. Discomposed by him, Elizabeth examines and finally accepts her feelings for the man she has grossly misjudged. They discover what adversities their love can overcome, what strengths lie in themselves. Based on a scene from the 2005 movie
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 82,164 - Reviews: 712 - Favs: 1,137 - Follows: 1,362 - Updated: 10/25/2021 - Published: 10/6/2016 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy - Complete
En un sueño by
flan838 reviews
Elizabeth comenzará una gran aventura pensando que todo lo que estaba pasando era sólo un sueño. (Re-escribiendo)
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - Spanish - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 168 - Reviews: 287 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 8/13/2021 - Published: 5/12/2021 - Caroline, Elizabeth, Mr. Bingley, Mr. Darcy
No One Ever Knew Why Mr Lennox Did Not Keep To His Appointment by
ColleenD reviews
No one ever knew why Mr. Lennox did not keep to his appointment on the following day. So here is a one shot of what might have happened... This combines text (in italics) from Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book and Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script (neither of which do I own). Reviews and comments are welcome.
North and South - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,240 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 7 - Published: 6/18/2021 - Complete
A Young Man's Love by
Nerdanel14 reviews
A year after Mr. George Darcy's death, Fitzwilliam and Georgiana are still grieving. Deciding to travel to London for a change of scene, Darcy finds comfort and love in a place he never expected.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 24 - Words: 63,272 - Reviews: 625 - Favs: 606 - Follows: 467 - Updated: 5/6/2021 - Published: 4/13/2021 - Elizabeth, Georgiana, Mr. Darcy - Complete
Saving One's Estate by
BingBennet reviews
Orig published in 2016 as "Lady Catherine Heading for the Hedgerows". Anne contrives a way to save both her own family estate as well as Elizabeth Bennet family's, but the cost is high. This is not a story for everyone, however it is about 90% EB/FD interactions.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 39 - Words: 201,916 - Reviews: 432 - Favs: 247 - Follows: 313 - Updated: 3/31/2021 - Published: 4/11/2020 - Anne de B., Elizabeth, Lady Catherine, Mr. Darcy
Unexpected meeting by
Musing-and-Music reviews
Margaret and Henry decide to go to Milton a few hours later than originally planned and meet John at the train station as he comes back from Helstone. (based on the BBC series)
North and South - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,368 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 6 - Published: 2/12/2021 - Complete
Kitty Comes Into Her Own by
Nadia81 reviews
Kitty and Lydia have a falling out a few months before the events of P&P. Catherine Bennet thus decides to become her own person. What will this change for her and the rest of the family? - A couple of readers (thank you) have informed me that someone has stolen and published this story on Amazon. Please do not buy it, I would tell you if I decided to publish
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 35 - Words: 91,422 - Reviews: 688 - Favs: 556 - Follows: 403 - Updated: 1/20/2021 - Published: 12/20/2020 - Elizabeth, Jane, Kitty, OC - Complete
Happiness at Long, Long Last by
RegencyGirl17 reviews
"Hush!" said Margaret, "or I shall try and show you your mother's indignant tones as she says, "That woman!" ... After the last line in North and South, Margaret and Mr. Thornton went on talking, and then they kissed, and then Edith came in and saw them...
North and South - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,971 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 10/30/2020 - Published: 9/26/2020 - Complete
El honor de Fitzwilliam Darcy by
drm9473 reviews
Un comentario hará que el señor Darcy reconsidere su comportamiento antes y vea con nuevos ojos la vida y personas que él pensó que ya conocía. Esto propiciará que Elizabeth y Darcy declaren su afecto antes, no obstante, él tendrá que enfrentar las consecuencias que conlleva la decisión de una vida junto a la mujer que ama. Otras etiquetas: Familia, Drama. COMPLETO
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - Spanish - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 26 - Words: 71,200 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 10/28/2020 - Published: 8/6/2020 - [Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth] [Mr. Bingley, Jane] - Complete
Memorias (o falta de) by
drm9473 reviews
Al saber de la intervención de Darcy, Elizabeth decide permanecer en la casa de los Collins. Sin embargo, también decide intentar olvidar los problemas con alcohol, después de todo, no es como si fuese a recibir visitas... o propuestas de matrimonio.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - Spanish - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,313 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 10/7/2020 - Published: 9/3/2020 - [Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy] - Complete
Reluctantly Mrs Darcy by
FeliceB reviews
As suggested in the title of Jane Austen's original work, Darcy's greatest failing is pride. His passionate love for Elizabeth only mitigates this character flaw, resulting in the awful proposal at Hunsford. If happenstance forced Darcy to marry Elizabeth before he loved her, or even knew her at all, would he ever be able to get past his pride to recognise his fortune?
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 119,163 - Reviews: 2407 - Favs: 1,686 - Follows: 2,929 - Updated: 5/10/2020 - Published: 10/9/2016 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy, Col. Fitzwilliam
The Wisdom of Mrs Collins by
JLouiseCaonach reviews
After Mr. Darcy's disastrous proposal, and before Mr. Darcy's letter, Elizabeth gets her own Hunsford moment, courtesy of Mrs. Collins.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 21,285 - Reviews: 239 - Favs: 405 - Follows: 349 - Updated: 2/2/2020 - Published: 6/23/2019 - Charlotte, Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy - Complete
Looks On Tempests by
olivetreelove reviews
Margaret ends her London mourning period early to return to Milton and the master of Marlborough Mills upon receiving bad news from Mr. Bell. She does not know if she wants to offer comfort or receive comfort. "Love looks on tempests and is never shaken." Formatting errors fixed! AU, character death, Margaret Hale/John Thornton
North and South - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,596 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 45 - Published: 9/5/2018 - Complete
Snowbound with Darcy by
Caitlin Marie Carrington reviews
What's worse than being trapped, alone, in the middle of a blizzard? Being trapped with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy!
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 39,013 - Reviews: 325 - Favs: 1,059 - Follows: 492 - Updated: 3/7/2018 - Published: 3/1/2018 - Elizabeth, Mr. Bingley, Mr. Collins, Mr. Darcy - Complete
Friendship Afire by
LilLamb24 reviews
Darcy and Elizabeth first meet and form a friendship months after Jane marries Bingley. The words of a friend can cut deeper than those of an enemy...can their friendship survive or will it turn into something more?
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 36 - Words: 46,099 - Reviews: 1105 - Favs: 1,661 - Follows: 1,855 - Updated: 5/24/2017 - Published: 10/22/2012 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy - Complete
Bonded Hearts by
fancyface8105 reviews
The overlooked and locked away daughter of the Bennet family attains happiness when the intrigued Duke of Derbyshire discovers the hidden gem that she is. When the truth of her origins come to light, will it destroy the happiness she so dearly cherishes? *Some sexual and violent scenes are depicted*
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 43 - Words: 160,618 - Reviews: 641 - Favs: 1,796 - Follows: 696 - Updated: 5/19/2017 - Published: 5/13/2017 - [Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy] Georgiana, OC - Complete
Deliverance : an adaption of Jane Eyre by
LopendVuur reviews
This is one of those 'what if' adaptations. I've always wondered why Mr Rochester had to be broken so thoroughly before he could be happy with Jane Eyre. What if she had not been able to get away, what if he had been waiting by her door a second time, pleading her to stay? Would she indeed have lost herself and been made his mistress?
Jane Eyre - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 29,295 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 7/24/2016 - Published: 7/12/2016 - Jane E., E. Rochester, Grace Poole
Unfathomable by
PemberfieldandNetherley reviews
Mr. Charles Bingley, lately of London, moves to Hertfordshire where he makes the acquaintance of the bewitching Miss Bennet. Miss Elizabeth Bennet, that is, as her elder sister Jane is spending the season in Town. To what lengths will Bingley's sister and friend go to separate the young lovers and how many lives will be irrevocably altered because it? (Darcy/Elizabeth HEA)
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 30 - Words: 115,482 - Reviews: 809 - Favs: 994 - Follows: 928 - Updated: 3/21/2016 - Published: 12/2/2013 - Complete
A New Life for Cathrine Bennet by
readergirl4985 reviews
After spending 10 years living in solitude after the death of her husband and son, Mrs. Marianne Westfield nee Bennet decides to spend Christmas with her brother's family. Getting to know her nieces gives her an idea that will work to the benefit of all.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 33 - Words: 69,833 - Reviews: 394 - Favs: 693 - Follows: 458 - Updated: 9/30/2015 - Published: 10/28/2014 - [Kitty, Col. Fitzwilliam] [Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy] - Complete
Is It Ever Too Late? by
Jayne DLM reviews
What if John never found out the truth about Margaret's brother? What if Margaret never had a business proposition? This story is set approximately 18 years after Margaret bid the Thornton family farewell and left for London. Rated M for chapter 11 onwards. Sequel up now 'Is Patience A Virtue'
North and South - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 38,194 - Reviews: 294 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 142 - Updated: 9/8/2015 - Published: 11/7/2014 - Complete
An Untoward Circumstance by
mydearlizzy reviews
When Miss Lydia Bennet is attacked on the road to Meryton on the morning after the Netherfield Ball, suspicions arise on all fronts. Was it a local tradesman's son? Highwaymen? Are the militia men responsible, or will they be the ones to apprehend the murderer? And why has the Netherfield party run off to London the morning after their ball? Truly, a most untoward circumstance...
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Crime/Romance - Chapters: 43 - Words: 171,510 - Reviews: 1296 - Favs: 1,399 - Follows: 870 - Updated: 1/5/2015 - Published: 9/9/2013 - [Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy] Jane, Kitty - Complete
Havenswood by
Babsy1221 reviews
Elizabeth never meant for this to happen. One mistake-one simple mistake-and her life had unraveled around her. Now, on a path she never expected or wished for, she must learn about herself, about the things that are lost along the way to who we will become, and about the power love has to heal as well as to harm. After such a mistake, can she truly ever be happy again?
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 71,637 - Reviews: 523 - Favs: 1,332 - Follows: 593 - Updated: 6/10/2014 - Published: 3/25/2014 - [Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy] - Complete
William by
Jannet Doe reviews
Darcy abandons Elizabeth after a short liaison in Netherfield Park. A child is the result of their affair. She marries a tradesman and meets Darcy again after twenty years. Did he abandon her or did something else happen? please read and review. A what if in a AU.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 14,461 - Reviews: 453 - Favs: 353 - Follows: 320 - Updated: 11/7/2013 - Published: 5/22/2013 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy - Complete
Pride comes before the fall by
Jannet Doe reviews
One Shot. Darcy and Bingley never went back to Netherfield after the ball. Darcy encounters Elizabeth four years after that, in a theatre in London. On advice from some reviewers, I have changed some things. I hope you like it.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,374 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 294 - Follows: 78 - Published: 8/13/2012 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy - Complete
A nice set down for our lovely Miss Bingley by
Jannet Doe reviews
A set down for our lovely Miss Bingley. A fast coming together of Darcy and Elizabeth at Netherfield Hall. One Shot. Revisited for the last time, I hope.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,017 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 403 - Follows: 103 - Published: 10/18/2011 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy - Complete
A Perilous Perusal by
Wendi 'Triplet Mom' Sotis reviews
On the morning following the proposal at Hunsford, while perusing Darcy's letter, Elizabeth's walk places her—as well as Darcy—in peril. Regency, D&E, PG-13, One-shot, Complete, Average Angst.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,409 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 637 - Follows: 113 - Published: 8/6/2011 - Complete
Breathe by
Knitchick reviews
Based on the 2005 movie. What would have happened if instead of walking away in anger, they had just taken a breath and closed the scant distance between them during the proposal scene in the rain? A story about forgiveness and overcoming the obstacles of family, friends, society and their own pride and prejudices to find their happy ending. Fluff. Some characters are slightly OOC.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 24 - Words: 96,406 - Reviews: 803 - Favs: 3,086 - Follows: 1,014 - Updated: 1/26/2011 - Published: 6/19/2010 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy - Complete
The Blanket by
Wendi 'Triplet Mom' Sotis reviews
While staying at Netherfield during Jane's illness, Elizabeth finds out about Darcy's "security blanket". When it comes into her possession, he "bear-naps" her "security bear".
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,112 - Reviews: 109 - Favs: 523 - Follows: 95 - Published: 8/18/2010 - Complete