Turned Out Well: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Jeannie Peneaux
Following on from Tact and Elizabeth Bennet’s marriage, the short stories in Turned Out Well cover the London debuts of the remaining Miss Bennets, the happenings at Rosings Park, and the marriage of the practical-minded Charlotte Lucas.
There are seven tales in all, dealing with the adventures of five distinctly different heroines.
Tactful
Lydia Bennet observes her sister’s introduction to the ton.
Undercurrents
Miss Catherine Bennet arrived in London expecting to have a marvellous time. She is disappointed to discover that she does not have a taste for society.
The Grange
Catherine is curious to see the house and the inhabitants that she has heard so much of.
Intact
Lady Catherine de Bourgh is a resilient woman but some trials are hard to bear.
Tactless
Miss Lydia Bennet makes her debut and becomes all the rage. She anticipated balls and ballgowns and dancing and flirtation – she did not anticipate foiling an attempted abduction.
The Countess and the Highwayman
Lydia rarely behaves as she is expected to, and sees little reason to change her ways after her marriage.
Not Romantic
Miss Charlotte Lucas, whilst appreciating the romance of Pemberley, has too much sense to think of love.

