A Respectable Man: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, a tragic carriage accident leaves Mr. Bennet in a coma from which they are certain he shall never awaken, and robs Jane Bennet’s of her status as the most eligible woman in Hertfordshire. Facing the fact that they have no head of household, the remaining Bennets are forced to contact their cousin, the elder Mr. Collins, the rightful heir to Longborn, and his son, Mr. William Collins. It soon becomes painfully clear that Elizabeth is the key to their futures, as she is informed that after her father dies, she shall be presented with a choice: marry Mr. William Collins or her family will be forced to leave Longbourn. Compelled to endure, Elizabeth chooses Mr. Collins and has no hope of any other option until news spreads of a Mr. Bingley arriving at Netherfield Hall. It is at that Meryton assembly that Elizabeth is introduced to Mr. Darcy, she is unaware that he will be her salvation. This Pride and Prejudice explores the possibilities of a less prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet, the bonds of family and sisterly affections, and the importance of making the correct choices. Warning: This book contains references and inferences to non-graphic sexual harassment, mental and physical abuse.