A Mother's Designs: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Laura Owen
When Lady Anne Darcy joins forces with Lady Catherine to pressure Fitzwilliam Darcy into marrying his cousin, Anne de Bourgh, duty and tradition hang heavy over Pemberley’s heir. Determined to flee his mother’s plans, Darcy escapes to the quiet countryside of Netherfield—only to encounter the spirited Elizabeth Bennet. Their first meeting is anything but pleasant, yet Darcy cannot deny the spark between them. As misunderstandings and pride collide, Elizabeth rejects his passionate proposal, even while their hearts remain undeniably drawn together.
But when the Bennet family faces a scandal that could destroy their reputation, Darcy intervenes, and Elizabeth begins to see him in a new light. Now Darcy must stand firm against his formidable mother and aunt, and Elizabeth must learn to trust his changing heart. Can a love formed from adversity prove strong enough to unite them forever? Find out in this riveting twist on a beloved classic.

