Of Gates and Grace: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Of Gates and Grace is a light, sweet, very low-angst novella of a little 39,000 words written from a decidedly Christian perspective. When Darcy and Elizabeth meet for the first time – or is it the second? – he mistakes her for a wood nymph. “Well, are you coming in?” After a pause, the gatekeeper, presumably St. Peter, repeated more slowly as if he was speaking to slow-witted children, “So are you two coming in or staying out there?” Darcy spoke first, “I don’t think I’m finished yet. I have more that I need to accomplish. My sister isn’t yet married, and…and I don’t have an heir for Pemberley – someone to carry on the Darcy name.” St. Peter turned and waited for Elizabeth to reply. “I didn’t think I was done either. I mean, I don’t have any great responsibilities to fulfill like Mr. Darcy here, but I thought I would marry and have a family.” The two waiting outside the gates looked at each other before turning back to stare in awe at the gates made of iridescent pearl. “Very well, take a seat on the bench while you make your decisions.” Categories: Meetings of Elizabeth and Darcy prior to novel E&D's courtship mostly while Elizabeth is with Gardiners in London Earlier resolution for hero and heroine Altered events during novel Insult not made, or apologized for at Meryton assembly Other altered events at Meryton assembly Altered events following Meryton assembly Altered or no Wickham and Lydia elopement Darcy doesn't interfere in/promotes Bingley&Jane's courtship Altered results of Lady Catherine's confrontation Darcy's first proposal made with more civility Wickham gets his just deserts Darcy merely shy and misunderstood More prominent Earl and/or his family Expanded scenes at or after Netherfield Ball Supernatural or afterlife Christian themes