Love's Fool: The Taming of Lydia Bennet

by PemberleyFan

Starts after the events in Mr. Darcy's Persistent Pursuit. What happens when England's most thoughless girl marries the man most determined to reform her? Follow our headstrong anti-heroine to her marriage and her new life in Newcastle. Now a completed book available on Amazon.

1. Prelude to a War

Love's Fool: The Taming of Lydia Bennet

Or

What Happened After Mr. Darcy's Persistent Pursuit

My name is Lydia Bennet and I am imprisomed by my aunt and uncle on the second floor of 23 Gracechurch Street, Cheepside, London. I want out! I can pay you handsomly if you have me releesed. Bring the police!

Yours, etc.,

Lydia Bennet

Dearest Lydia,

One of the servants found the attached note on the street under your window early this morning and gave it to your uncle. I must remind you that you are not imprisoned in our home; rather, your father wishes you to be here while we prepare you for your marriage and as you are under his control, summoning the police will do no good. I see that you are of a creative turn of mind. Since you have little else to entertain yourself, you might do worse than chronicling your thoughts and feelings in written form. Perhaps the self-reflection might encourage your speedy maturation and the acceptance of your future, and help you to see that your father wishes for nothing but your best. To that end, I give you this journal. Please use it well and remember that I am always

Your loving aunt,

Mrs. M. Gardiner

N.B. You are being moved to a room at the back of the house later today. Locking your door will do no good, for we have the only key.

N.B. I have taken the liberty of providing the correct spelling of the following words: imprisoned, handsomely, released, Cheapside. You will have ample time to improve your education once you remove to Newcastle.