Beginning twenty-five years after Darcy and Elizabeth's wedding, their life together has been wonderful and their marriage is still thriving. Their grown children bring them great delight, along with some trepidation, Mrs. Darcy's nieces come for a visit, and a theatrical scandal threatens to embroil them all. The Victorian age is dawning, and Pemberley's new generation is coming into their own. "The very title makes you want to read it right away! Fascinating, and such wonderful use of language." —Joan Austen-Leigh "Birchall's witty, elegant visit to the middle-aged Darcys is a delight." —Professor Janet Todd, University of Glasgow "A refreshing and entertaining look at the Darcys some years after Pride and Prejudice from a most accomplished author. —Jenny Scott, author of After Jane

This story is inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The course of the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy take a sharp turn when Elizabeth is viciously attacked. Mr. Darcy comes to her rescue even though she is devastated and does not wish to be helped by anyone.This non-graphic tale follows the pair through the pain, anguish, and fear that follows the beloved characters of Austen's novel as Elizabeth heals and Mr. Darcy tries to come to grips with the consequences of the assault on Elizabeth.Some of the characters show themselves in a different light and help in the journey while others remain the same or worse to try to cause more trouble along the way.

With her father's health failing pursuant to the debacle of her youngest sister's elopement and subsequent enforced wedding, Elizabeth Bennet is obligated to contemplate a marriage of convenience, consequent to a visit and proposition from Lady Catherine de Bough, a circumstance she had always previously vociferously condemned. In the interim, Fitzwilliam Darcy, anxious for a son and heir to inherit his great estates at Pemberley must reconsider his life choices following the strident rejection of his marriage proposal by Miss Bennet. Darcy's Dilemma chronicles the trials, tribulations, consequences and aftermaths resulting from the aforementioned meeting.

Inspired by Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, A Fair Prospect is a tale of Darcy and Elizabeth. (Please note: this is one story told across three volumes and there is, therefore, no conclusion to the storylines in the first two volumes. This story is rated PG) Darcy's Dilemma (Vol II) continues on from Disappointed Hopes (Vol I). Thrown together by circumstance in London, and with his friend, Bingley, in hot pursuit of the eldest Miss Bennet, Darcy finds his best endeavours to relieve Elizabeth of his unwelcome presence come to naught. As the encounters continue, they seem to be developing a better appreciation of each other, but is there any future for them in the face of their previous misunderstandings, and what of Harington, the man who is deemed a fair prospect for Elizabeth's hand? As further evidence arises of a bond existing between the couple, Darcy faces a dilemma: should he remain in Town, or should he make himself scarce? Which decision will lead to the least heartache: to never lay eyes upon Elizabeth again or to watch the woman he loves being courted and wed by another?

Many rumors abound about a mysterious gentleman said to be the love of Jane's life—finally, the truth may have been found. . . . What if, hidden in an old attic chest, Jane Austen's memoirs were discovered after hundreds of years? What if those pages revealed the untold story of a life-changing love affair? That's the premise behind this spellbinding novel, which delves into the secrets of Jane Austen's life, giving us untold insights into her mind and heart. Jane Austen has given up her writing when, on a fateful trip to Lyme, she meets the well-read and charming Mr. Ashford, a man who is her equal in intellect and temperament. Inspired by the people and places around her, and encouraged by his faith in her, Jane begins revising Sense and Sensibility, a book she began years earlier, hoping to be published at last. Deft and witty, written in a style that echoes Austen's own, this unforgettable novel offers a delightfully possible scenario for the inspiration behind this beloved author's romantic tales. It's a remarkable book, irresistible to anyone who loves Jane Austen—and to anyone who loves a great story.

This is not at all the start to her marriage that Elizabeth Bennet Darcy had in mind… After his first wife, Anne de Bourgh, is lost at sea only months after their marriage, Fitzwilliam Darcy is at last allowed to marry for love. Elizabeth Bennet is everything he ever wished for: intelligent, kind, and clever times two. Despite their rocky first meeting, Elizabeth feels the same about Darcy, and her arrival at Pemberley is a breath of fresh air for all who live there… Especially after their brief and unpleasant time spent in the company of Anne de Bourgh. But after only six blissful months as husband and wife, a knock on their door one warm summer afternoon throws not only the household into chaos, but the Darcys’ marriage. Will the surprise arrival ruin everything Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam have built for themselves? The Second Mrs. Darcy is a Pride and Prejudice variation full of comedic surprises and misunderstandings, with a guaranteed happy ending!

Please note: this book was previously published with a different cover. The content remains the same as the original book. 'Well done C. Grafton, I anxiously await your next volume and any subsequent stories you let loose in the world. Your pen has my utmost respect.' Amazon Review Thrown together by circumstance in London, and with his friend, Bingley, in hot pursuit of the eldest Miss Bennet, Darcy finds his best endeavours to relieve Elizabeth of his unwelcome presence come to naught. As the encounters continue, they seem to be developing a better appreciation of each other, but is there any future for them in the face of their previous misunderstandings, and what of Harington, the man who is deemed a fair prospect for Elizabeth's hand? As further evidence arises of a bond existing between the couple, Darcy faces a dilemma: should he remain in Town, or should he make himself scarce? Which decision will lead to the least heartache: to never lay eyes upon Elizabeth again or to watch the woman he loves being courted and wed by another? Inspired by Pride & Prejudice, A Fair Prospect is an introspective, character-driven re-imagining of Jane Austen's classic. (Please note: this is one story told across three volumes and there is, therefore, no conclusion to the main storyline in this volume.) What are readers saying? 'Couldn't stop reading until the last page. Definitely worth your while! Fits the original story and true to the original characters.' Amazon DE Review 'This is probably the best Variation of Pride and Prejudice we have ever read (and we have read a fair few) All the characters are so true to Miss Austen's vision. We loved them. There are lot of really good variations out there but by golly gosh we enjoyed this one!' Amazon UK Review 'If I wasn't already in-love with him, I would be reduced to a puddle of drool and worship after Vol II. I L-O-V-E this Darcy...sweet, decent, principled, handsome, rich, a great older brother, a loyal friend...and so in-love with Elizabeth, that he's willing to give her up so she can be happy with another. *sigh* and **double sigh** --he's absolutely PERFECT. Simply perfect. Based on Darcy alone, Vol II would have garnered the highest recommendation.But then there's Lizzy, who is realizing that there is, indeed, a thin line between hate and love; and for our normally self-assured, spunky heroine, it's refreshing to see that Darcy --although unbeknownst to him-- has the power to absolutely confuse and befuddle her. Adorable.Vol II has everything...the hold-your-breath, heart-stopping, fall-even-more-in-love, oh-no-they-didn't moments. Bring on Vol III!!! Amazon US Review 'Be prepared for a major cliff-hanger near the end of this book. You might want to have a copy of the third volume, Desperate Measures, on hand, because you won't want to stop reading! It's so good!' So Little Time blog 'As with Volume I , Cassandra Grafton delivers on every level - humor, romance, attention to period detail, faithfulness to the original characters, etc. The dialogue is smart and witty - especially when Col. Fitzwilliam is in the scene. His interactions with Darcy are a highlight of this book - providing levity to the reader, as well as truly heartwarming loyalty and friendship when Darcy needs it most. I am very eager to see how Ms. Grafton resolves it all in the final volume, Desperate Measures, though I hate to see it all end.' Amazon US Review