Elizabeth's Christmas Wish: A Festive Pride and Prejudice Variation

At once, a silver ball of light streaked through the sky. She gasped in delight; a shooting star! A wish, asked for upon a shooting star, was sure to come true. “I wish for Mr Bingley to return for Jane. I wish for Charlotte to have everything she wants most.” Lizzy was unsure if two wishes made on the same shooting star counted. She hoped so; these wishes were not selfish, but for the good of others. Besides, it was all pretend; wishes made on stars did not come true, for that was not the way of the world. She lay there for several minutes, her mind drifting elsewhere. As the cold seeped into her very bones, she began to rise. Just then, another star streaked gloriously through the sky. “Another wish, just to be extra greedy,” she whispered. She squeezed her eyes shut. “I wish for a love of my own.” On the eve of the Winter Solstice, Elizabeth Bennet, caught between the quiet of winter and the restless stirrings of her heart, makes a wish upon a shooting star. The next day, as if by some enchantment, Mr. Bingley and his party return to Netherfield, filling the village with the promise of renewed connections. As the days leading up to Christmas unfold, Elizabeth finds herself drawn into the circle of Georgiana Darcy, whose kindness and depth reveal surprising new sides to the proud and enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Between festive gatherings and intimate conversations, Elizabeth begins to see Mr. Darcy in a new light, her heart warming to him just as the year’s coldest days draw near. Will Christmas work its magic and unite these destined souls? Elizabeth’s Christmas Wish is written in the style of a historical romance, with alternating third person POVs between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy. This sweet and cosy novella is suitable for all readers. The author uses British English - so expect u’s and s’ in abundance! Categories: Earlier resolution for hero and heroine Altered events at or following Netherfield Ball Elizabeth discovers truth about Wickham before proposal Altered or no Wickham and Lydia elopement Darcy tells Bingley of his interference sooner Darcy's first proposal made with more civility Altered characteristics in Elizabeth Jane with more of a spine, less naive, more astute Other altered characteristics in Darcy Matchmaker Georgiana Bingley with more of a spine (later) Expanded scenes at or after Netherfield Ball Dream sequence