An alternate imagining of Mrs. Gaskell's story, assuming Margaret had been hurt more seriously on the day of the riot. Intertwines elements of both the book and the BBC series, but focuses less on angst and more on the relationship of John and Margaret. Disclaimer: I do not own these characters, but am only presuming to borrow them for a while.

Murder and mystery lead to mayhem in Milton. Join our favorite characters, John Thornton and Margaret Hale in this alternative telling of Gaskell's classic North and South.

What if Margaret Hale did look back at Mr. Thornton as she was about to leave Milton after the death of her parents? The story continues after Margaret visits the Thorntons to say goodbye and to give Mr. Thornton her father's book. Book and series based.

So the title is self-explanatory. The story is about our two favourite people falling in love.

John and Margaret's wedded bliss; or, John and Margaret's strife and suffering. An often dramatic, sometimes smutty account of the Thornton marriage. Influenced by both Gaskell and BBC.

Margaret Hale is a clever and inventive young woman, whose family hides a shocking secret. John Thornton is a ruthless Milton manufacturer haunted by an intense personal darkness. What will happen when these two passionate people meet? - Will continue on past the end of the book/movie. Complete.

Thirty- seven years after she finally married the love of her Life, a 64 year old Lady Anne Wentworth (nee Elliot) observes a curious interaction at the Great Exhibition in London. When she sees Margaret Hale and John Thornton playing through the same melodrama that she and her husband acted out so many years ago, she feels she must intervene. *This is a Persuasion crossover

Distressed by her mother's death and afraid for her brother's life, Margaret Hale turns to prayer for comfort and guidance. The answer she receives will force her to swallow her pride and depend upon another. But will she be able to do so?

Mr. Thornton's mind is turned to his friend Mr. Hale during what should be a joyful season. But can it be joyful for those who have lost those dearest to them? And what of Mr. Hale's daughter and the burden she must bear? Is there a chance for happiness amid grief?

North and South with more arguments, more pain, more friendship, more love, more forbidden soft touches. Same story but more.

Richard Hale is dead and Margaret is faced with an uncertain future. When Mr. Bell proposes an alternative to living with her London relatives, Margaret is not the girl to say him nay. (Series based with book overtones, eventually Margaret/John Thornton)

While he is visiting the Hales, Mr. Thornton and Margaret have an unexpected conversation. Will this change their relationship as events in Milton unfold?

Margaret Hale and John Thornton find their "relationship" the talk of Milton and have no choice but to marry.

'North & South' AU. Rumours are flying around Milton about Margaret and the man at Outwood Station, and the way Mr Bell and Mr Hale see it, it would be best if she were married as soon as possible. Mr Thornton seems the most likely candidate...

THIS FANFIC IS OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED AND NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! MORE DRAMA, MORE INTIMACY, MORE REVELATIONS! This is a continuation of John Thornton and Margaret Hale's story right after the credits stop rolling. Their romance and struggles continues.

A look into the life of John and Margaret Thornton as, together, they face their first year of marriage. Picks up right where the book ends.