Such Happy Manners

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

How would the story of Pride and Prejudice be altered if Mr. Wickham had been a good man?

Instead of becoming a scoundrel who regularly attempts to elope with teenage girls, Mr. Wickham studies the law as he originally told Mr. Darcy when he gave up the value of the living. After finishing his studies, Mr. Wickham finds work in Meryton with Mr. Phillips, a local solicitor and the Bennets's uncle.

By the time that the Netherfield party arrives, the Bennets are well-acquainted with Mr. Wickham. He is even engaged to one of the Bennets! How will this altered Wickham influence the rest of the characters and their road to happily ever after? Will Darcy still look down on the Bennets and their connections, even if one of those connections is his childhood best friend?

©2023 Clarissa Joy Thomas (P)2024 Tantor

Austen Fans!

No spoilers! I greatly enjoyed this P&P variation! All the Canon favorites, with pleasing plot twists.

Lovely story

Just a nice, low-angst variation with our beloved characters. My only problem was a premature cut of the last second of each chapter. It didn’t diminish the understandability… just kept making me think my internet had gone out. Otherwise, I enjoyed this thoroughly.

A very sweet what if story

This story allowed some characters we don't normally see come out of their reserve, blossom into their full potential. I really enjoyed this book. I recommend it if you want an easy listen.

Pleasant, enjoyable

It was nice to see a reformed Wickham, and a stronger-minded Bingley, a more flexible Darcy and a more pleasant Mary. Lydia, Kitty, Thomas and Mrs. Bennet are not as awful as usually portrayed either. i enjoyed this story.

Character inversion

This was a nice story with a good Wickham. Darcy and Elizabeth as friends. Lady Catherine was EXTREMELY EVIL.