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The Gentleman & The Rake

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In one volume, you can read two classic English romances reimagined by Katherine Woodbury. The "gentleman" is Darcy from Pride & Prejudice; the "rake" Mr. B from Samuel Richardson's Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded. 

Mr. B Speaks! is part reimagining, part literary criticism, and ALL satire (of the aforementioned literary criticism). All parts of Mr. B Speaks! have now been posted.

A Man of Few Words is a journey inside the brain of an intense introvert, namely Fitzwilliam Darcy. A Man of Few Words, starting with the foreword, will be posted beginning January 2, 2014. 

The omnibus volume begins with a discussion of the romance genre in English literature. What is our fascination with romance? How has it changed over the years?

If you are interested in learning more about English life in the time periods for these novellas, related notes can be accessed at http://katenovels.blogspot.com.All Rights Reserved

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CONTROL #1: Unmasking Mr. Darcy [PREVIEW ONLY] by anselacorsino

THIS IS A PREVIEW ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billionaire Asher Darcy has a reputation as a devious businessman and shameless rake. Prickly liberal feminist writer Lizzy Bennet hates him on sight, and the feeling seems to be mutual. He's manipulative. She's a control freak. They have to work together. What could possibly go wrong? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An updated, modern remake of the classic Regency romance "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WARNING: This story contains adult language, themes and situations. Reader discretion is advised.

Pride and Prejudice: An Amorous Retelling by quinkamp19

This adaption of the classic novel retells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy as an amorous tale while attempting to still remain as true to the attitudes of the original characters as possible. In the same spirit as "Pride, Prejudice , and Zombies," this retelling includes most of the original material (in updated language), and it is interspersed with new conversations and scenes between Lizzy and Darcy. Meant for mature audiences. Note: This book is on the Kindle platform under the title "Interludes." Per Kindle's publishing limits, chapters 1-5 and 33 remain on Wattpad to read for free. The complete story is available for purchase for $2.99 or free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.

Pride and Prejudice by kooljay

"Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 romantic novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and eventually comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. A classic piece filled with comedy, its humour lies in its honest depiction of manners, education, marriage and money during the Regency era in Great Britain. Mr Bennet of Longbourn estate has five daughters, but because his property is entailed it can only be passed from male heir to male heir. Consequently, Mr Bennet's family will be destitute upon his death. Because his wife also lacks an inheritance, it is imperative that at least one of the girls marry well to support the others upon his death, which is a motivation that drives the plot. Jane Austen's opening line--"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife"-is a sentence filled with irony and sets the tone for the book. The novel revolves around the importance of marrying for love, not simply for economic gain or social prestige, despite the communal pressure to make a good (i.e., wealthy) match." -Wikipedia More readable version of "Pride and Prejudice" from the Gutenberg library.

Isabella's Choice (The Choice Series, Book 1) by RoseAdelaide2020

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P&P by gabigailuh95

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Bewitched:Mr Darcy x Elizabeth by PandasrulewithartMar

What If Darcy did not insult Elizabeth but instead compliments her and ask her to dance at the assembly could a romance develop at Longbourn disclaimer:it is quite a fast-ish pace romance and won't get to sexy until later on. Accomplishments #6 Jane Austen 24.04.23 #4 bewitched 28.04.23 #2 mrbingley 28.04.23 #8 bewitched 08.05.23 #3 bewitched 12.05.23 #2 bewitched 13.05.23 #18 pride and prejudice 20.07.23 #7 Jane Austen 31.07.23

Texting Mr.Darcy by starfishqueen1

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I am Caroline Bingley by AnamikaAcharjee

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The Compromising of Elizabeth Bennet: A pride and prejudice variation by NatalieToledo7

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The Perks Of Falling For Your Bestfriend✔ by Anamtaa

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