The Gentlemen Are Detained

By Heather Moll

"Will Elizabeth welcome the renewal of our acquaintance or will she draw back from me?"

 

This Pride and Prejudice short story imagines what could happen if Mrs. Bennet kept Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy to supper after an evening party at Longbourn. Following the gentlemen's return to Hertfordshire after Lydia's marriage, both Elizabeth and Darcy wonder if they have reason to hope the other loves them.

Elizabeth is eager to hint to Darcy that her feelings for him have changed, but how can they have a private conversation at a crowded party? Will Darcy learn if Elizabeth can ever love him or will he return to London brokenhearted?

 

This is a 12,000 word kisses-only short story

• Language: English
• Publisher: Excessively Diverted Press
• Release date: Jan 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9781735186603

Heather Moll

Heather Moll writes romantic variations of Jane Austen's classic novels. She is an avid reader of mysteries and biographies with a masters in information science. She found Jane Austen later than she should have and made up for lost time by devouring her letters and unpublished works, joining JASNA, and spending too much time researching the Regency era. She is the author of An Appearance of Goodness, An Affectionate Heart, Nine Ladies, and His Choice of a Wife. She lives with her husband and son, and struggles to balance all the important things, like whether to buy groceries or stay home and write. ​ ​Connect with her on social media or on her blog, and subscribe to her newsletter for updates and free stories.

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