Mr. Darcy's Vow

I shall never be like him. Marrying a penniless girl would be irresponsible and selfish. He was Fitzwilliam Darcy. He would not break his vow, not even to marry the woman he loved... Darcy's father had been reckless, self indulgent, and extravagant. He sold part of the ancient holdings and left the estates with vast debts. Despite years of effort, Darcy still owed a huge sum. Then Georgiana eloped with Wickham, and Darcy needed to borrow thirty thousand more for her dowry. Elizabeth was perfect. Beautiful, clever, wise, and sweet. She loved him and wanted him as much as he desired her. But he needed to marry a rich woman. A woman like Bingley's sister. Categories: Wickham elopes with Georgiana Radically altered meetings and developments Altered characteristics in Elizabeth Other altered characteristics in Darcy Expanded scenes after Hunsford Expanded scenes before Hunsford Bingley with more of a spine Elizabeth and Darcy are friends before falling in love Altered events before novel Elizabeth falls in love fairly quickly, but couple faces obstacles Averting threatened marriage to Caroline Bingley Non-Canonical Relationships: George Wickham / Georgiana Darcy ORIGINAL Character / Mary Bennet ORIGINAL Character / Catherine Bennet ORIGINAL Character / Lydia Bennet