The Parson of Kympton: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

A chance encounter begins a friendship between the Bennets and the Darcys…but in the face of wicked scheming, can love overcome selfishness? Mr Darcy knows perfectly well that George Wickham is not suited to be the parson of Kympton. Yet Wickham has received his ordination, and Mr Darcy cannot bring himself to break his late father’s solemn promise. He has no choice but to grant Wickham the living of Kympton and hope that he has overcome his heedless selfishness and become a better man. The three oldest Bennet girls are visiting London to spend time with their aunt and uncle, not to mention enjoy the opportunities of Town. When Mary strikes up a surprising friendship with Georgiana Darcy, Elizabeth is too pleased by the happiness it brings her sister to protest…even though she does not much care for the proud, standoffish Mr Darcy. But can Elizabeth understand his character and her own heart in time to find love - and save both the Darcys from the vicious scheming that threatens them? The man who ought to be the parson of Kympton is close at hand…but it will take all Elizabeth’s wit, courage, and resolve to trust her own heart and find a happy ending. Categories: Forced marriage due to compromise for a major character (non-D&E) Radically altered meetings and developments Altered events before novel No Ramsgate visit/incident for Georgiana Elizabeth and Darcy are friends before falling in love Altered meetings Altered events during novel Original scenes or dialog recast into new contexts E&D's courtship mostly while Elizabeth is with Gardiners in London (sorta) Elizabeth falls in love fairly quickly, but couple faces obstacles Caroline tries to compromise Darcy 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 Friendship between Georgiana and Mary More prominent Mary Bennet Improved Mary Bennet Nicer Lady Catherine (comes around anyway) From Elizabeth Bennet's 1st person viewpoint From Mr Darcy's viewpoint From Mr Wickham's viewpoint From Caroline Bingley's viewpoint Non-Canonical Relationships: George Wickham / Caroline Bingley