Mr. Darcy's Twelve Days of Christmas

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

By: MJ Stratton

Narrated by: Arthur Rowan

Fitzwilliam Darcy never meant to fall in love—not here, and not with her.

Fitzwilliam Darcy is relieved to leave Hertfordshire behind. The temptations of a certain spirited miss have grown too strong to ignore, and if he remains at Netherfield, he knows he will propose—and make what he believes to be a most unsuitable match. Yet when his friend Charles Bingley cannot be persuaded to stay away from Jane Bennet, Darcy feels compelled to return to the countryside to prevent what he sees as a potential folly. When the chance for happiness presents itself, he seizes it in the only way he knows how—through quiet devotion, heartfelt gifts, and a love that speaks louder than words.

Elizabeth Bennet is delighted by Mr. Bingley’s return, especially as he resumes his courtship of Jane. But she is far less pleased to see the proud and aloof Mr. Darcy again. To her surprise, the gentleman appears changed—more thoughtful, more kind, and far more agreeable than she remembers. Then, as the Twelve Days of Christmas begin, a mysterious string of lavish and meaningful gifts starts to arrive at Longbourn. Elizabeth is intrigued—and increasingly convinced the sender is the only man who she could ever be prevailed upon to marry.

As each day passes, Mr. Darcy struggles to show the woman he loves that he has changed. For Elizabeth, the mystery deepens, and she finds her heart beginning to soften toward the man she once dismissed. In this heartwarming Regency romance full of mystery, charm, and Christmas magic, true love just might be the greatest gift of all.

Mr. Darcy's Twelve Days of Christmas is a light-hearted, low-angst Pride and Prejudice variation.

©2025 MJ Stratton (P)2025 Leah Pruett

Romantic story

This was a cute story where mr Bingley is sure of his Jane’s feelings very early on and he goes back to Netherfield. Mr Darcy goes with him and they spend the Christmas holiday with people of Meryton. Great jaff.

Very romantic!

Lovely, romantic story. Good narration. I would recommend this book. It left me with a warm feeling in my heart.

Mr. Darcy's Twelve Days of Christmas

Loved this unique take on Darcy and Lizzy. It would make a great Hallmark movie for the holiday season.

A Charming Seasonal Listen

Anyone who enjoys a christmas story will surely love this charming variation which has Darcy wooing the love of his life over twelve days as he secretly presents her with a poem and gift for each day. Will she be able to figure out who her secret admirer is? Arthur Rowan’s warm, velvety voice is perfect for this swoon-worthy Darcy.

I love this story.

She might have called it ‘The Twelve Gifts of Christmas,’ but it’s a great Story no matter what it’s called. It was a lovely slow burn romance for the main characters with some surprise supporting character treats.

I have no hesitation to recommend this as a great Christmas story for any period romance reader but especially those readers of JA fan fiction. I thought the narrator was very good, he’s new to me but I hope we’ll hear more from him in JAFF books. I doubt I will wait until next Christmas to listen to it again.