Stories by Rita



Completed Works

Caroline's Courtship ~ After reflecting on how horrible her life has been since her brother leased an estate in the country,
                                      Caroline awakes one morning to the surprise of her life.

Dear Miss Fordyce ~ With the Bingleys and the Darcys settled in their married lives, Mary Bennet corresponds with the  daughter of her favorite author.

How He Lived I Know Not (And Neither Does He) ~ After Wickham accepted three thousand pounds in lieu of the Kympton living, Darcy knew not how he lived, and it seems neither did Wickham.

Misplaced ~ How many Bennet sisters were there really?  Hoping to save her reputation, a midwife takes matters into her own hands.

Too Timid ~ Georgiana's trip to Ramsgate.



La-la Land: take a peek at the glamorous world of Fan-Fiction Stardom

Anne Anguishes ~ As Mrs. Jenkinson fusses over Anne de Bourgh and her prospects, Anne makes some wishes of her own.

Charlotte's Complaint ~ Charlotte Collins has only one complaint, but she is certainly resourceful enough to solve her problem.

The Colonel's Complaints ~ It's not always easy to be the most eligible bachelor in Fan-Fictiondom.

The Colonel Complains Again ~ There has been a lot of changes in the world of P&P fan-fiction lately, and the Colonel
                                                      is none to pleased.


The Colonel Gloats ~ While Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth sit in the garden reflecting on their ever changing lives,
                                     they are joined by an all-to-pleased with himself Colonel Fitzwilliam.

Darcy's Desertion ~ Darcy is fed up and just can't take it anymore! What is fan-fictiondom to do without him?

Empty Nest ~ Mr. and Mrs. Bennet must find new ways of occupying their time now that all five of their daughters are married.

Maria's Muddle ~ Maria Lucas dreams of adventure and romance. Unfortunately, no dwiggie ever seems to oblige her. Still, she packs her trunks and hopes for something better.

The Wickhams Whine ~ Enjoy dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Wickham.



Works in Progress

Poor Mamá ~ Mrs. Bennet is starting to feel her age a few months after her daughters' double wedding, and Mr. Bennet 
                        finds he has due cause to worry about her health and calls for a physician.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Bath ~ George Wickham finally marries a woman of means, but his new wife may 
                                                                                be more than he bargained for.  This is a sequel to Caroline's Courtship.



False Starts

Father's Regret ~ Darcy is surprised to receive a letter from his father, delivered by the older man's solicitor many years after his death.
                              The letter's contents, however, were more than surprising, rather, shocking.
 


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