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What's a rose without its thorn? by haly roche reviews
Happens right after John tells Margaret that his feelings for her are over. When he finally gets to know the truth, he repents. Will the two lovers get back together?
Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 42,340 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 2/4 - Published: 12/28/2021
The Woollen Olive Branch by TheScribblerCMB reviews
As the winter nights draw in, Margaret Hale feels increasingly confused about her feelings for John Thornton, the man whom she refused, coming to realise she sorely misses his friendship. Then, as Christmas approaches, Margaret decides to do what she can to show the mill master just how much she cares about him.
Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 26,802 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 1/31 - Published: 12/30/2021
The Lace Curtain by Tintinnabula reviews
An alternate exploration of the romance between John Thornton and Margaret Hale
Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 19,033 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 1/30 - Published: 11/28/2021
Fake It Till You Make It : A North and South Variation by philipaholt reviews
Modern AU. Margaret Hale finds herself in need of a fake boyfriend for her cousin's destination wedding and it seems that only one man is up to the task. The only problem is she hates John Thornton and he hates her. What could possibly go wrong? (A fake dating trope for N&S because why not? This story world needed one.)
Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 13,500 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 1/18 - Published: 12/11/2021
Not a Gentleman by Tintinnabula reviews
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.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 28 - Words: 167,893 - Reviews: 611 - Favs: 268 - Follows: 434 - Updated: 1/9 - Published: 9/18/2016
After All We've Done : A North and South Modern Variation by philipaholt reviews
Modern AU : Two weeks after spending the night with John Thornton, Margaret Hale suddenly decides to leave Milton, Connecticut and return to England—and no one knows why or if she'll ever come back.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 22 - Words: 100,157 - Reviews: 204 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 1/5 - Published: 1/22/2021
Miltonvania by ColleenD reviews
This is a silly little crossover between North & South and Castlevania with John Thornton as Dracula. Credit goes to Warren Ellis, writer of Castlevania the series, and Elizabeth Gaskell and Sandy Welch for N&S, book and adaptation respectively (quotes in italics).
Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,868 - Reviews: 3 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 1/2 - Published: 11/27/2021 - Complete
Bleed Them of Their Bitterness by ColleenD reviews
This is an attempt at a happier ending to the Great Exhibition scene between John & Margaret. This combines text (in italics) from Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script and Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book (neither of which do I own). Reviews and comments are welcome.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 34,779 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 45 - Updated: 12/30/2021 - Published: 8/14/2021
North and South: Short and Sweet Stories by TheScribblerCMB reviews
A series of quick and simple North and South fanfic stories that follow the love and life of John Thornton and Margaret Hale, spanning from their early days of misunderstandings to their happily forever after.
Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 5 - Words: 18,835 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 12/30/2021 - Published: 10/13/2021
I shall never love anywhere like you by elanne reviews
After the unxpected death of her father so soon after that of her mother, Margaret leaves Milton hoping to put the sadness she has experienced there behind her, but no matter what she does, she cannot forget all that transpired and the lie that haunts her continually. One days she recieves news that shocks her to the core and prompts her to return to Milton to seek closure.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,896 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 12/28/2021 - Published: 1/16/2021
The Evening Before Christmas by Tintinnabula reviews
John runs into Margaret on Christmas Eve of 1851, and the truth finally comes out.
Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 15,655 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 12/24/2021 - Published: 12/22/2021 - Complete
The Warp and Weft: One Shots by SHBirds reviews
Short stories and vignettes based on Gaskell's North & South; all of them period, some canon, some AU, and most of them featuring Margaret and John―but various minor characters also make an appearance (see chapter titles for respective protagonists). None of these stories are consecutive.
Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,826 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 12/21/2021 - Published: 9/1/2021
The Merry Gentleman by ColleenD reviews
A fluffy little North and South Christmas fanfic just for fun. Merry Christmas everybody! Credit goes to Elizabeth Gaskell and Sandy Welch for N&S, book and adaptation respectively (quotes in italics).
Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,900 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 12/20/2021 - Published: 12/17/2021
Echo by SHBirds reviews
Meet Emily, 15 year-old daughter of John Thornton MP... This story is about a few weeks in summer 1869 that change the course of her life; it's a coming-of-age fraught with revelations that have precious little to do with finding first love.
Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 50,105 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/4/2021 - Complete
The Heart Asks It's Pleasure First by scaramouche97 reviews
This story begins just after Margaret's father has died. With no one showing her any sympathy, what will happen when Mr Thornton is the only person to treat her with genuine kindness?
Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 62,299 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 238 - Updated: 11/28/2021 - Published: 1/14/2020
Before the Dawn by SHBirds reviews
A continuation based on the TV miniseries: Coming home to Milton after their very public kiss and swift engagement was never going to be simple; but little did Margaret and Mr Thornton expect their challenges to include a broken-down train, leaving them stranded on the way. Yet there's more to come—things that might derail their wedding plans...
Rated: T - English - Mystery - Chapters: 10 - Words: 53,576 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 11/27/2021 - Published: 11/8/2021 - Complete
Get That Woman Out Of Here by ColleenD reviews
Some possible thoughts of the characters surrounding J&M's first meeting. This combines text (in italics) from Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script and Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book (neither of which do I own). Reviews and comments are welcome.
Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,267 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 5 - Published: 11/20/2021 - Complete
Soulmates : North and South Modern AU by philipaholt reviews
Soulmate AU one shots starring modern John Thornton and Margaret Hale. This is my attempt to write through a list of soulmate tropes for a bit of fluff and fun. If you've got an idea for this series, please let me know.
Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 17,936 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 11/14/2021 - Published: 8/24/2021
Into Conscious Collision by ElizaG1 reviews
Margaret Thornton is walking through the mill yard on a regular visit to her husband's office. She is struck in the head by a falling wooden beam and knocked unconscious. She wakes up…and thinks it is the day of the riot, over two years ago. With no memory of their reconciliation and marriage, can Margaret learn to love Mr. Thornton again? (M rating only for Chapter 9)
Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 40,965 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 11/14/2021 - Published: 6/23/2021 - Complete
Spirit Full of Love by ColleenD reviews
What if Mr. Thornton found Margaret in the study when she fainted after the inspector left. This combines text (in italics) from Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book and Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script (neither of which do I own). Reviews and comments are welcome.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 8,283 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 11/7/2021 - Published: 8/21/2021 - Complete
From North to South by SHBirds reviews
A period AU: What if something had happened to prevent Margaret from going to Milton with her parents in the first place? What if it had taken another ten years for Mr Thornton—well, a Mr Thornton, anyway—to arrive in her life?
Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 60,518 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 11/7/2021 - Published: 10/3/2021 - Complete
North Is A Wonderful Life by ColleenD reviews
A North & South crossover with It's a Wonderful Life. John, in his deep despair after the failure of his mill and his broken heart, contemplates suicide. Instead he is given a vision of what life would be like had he not been born. Credit to Elizabeth Gaskell, Sandy Welch, Philip Van Doren Stern, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra (their words in italics).
Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 7,906 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 11/5/2021 - Published: 10/29/2021 - Complete
You Love Me by philipaholt reviews
Modern AU. One shots of John and Margaret's married life that take place after my story "The Rhythm of Life: North and South Retold." Suggestions and prompts welcome.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 24,803 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 11/4/2021 - Published: 9/29/2020
Wallpaper by ColleenD reviews
This is an in canon one-shot based on the book that begins as Mr. Thornton's first meeting with Margaret and Mr. Hale concludes. This uses text (in italics) from Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book. Reviews and comments are welcome.
Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,059 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/29/2021 - Complete
Milton's Magistrate by JuliaDaniels reviews
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.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 12 - Words: 63,220 - Reviews: 136 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 10/25/2021 - Published: 11/26/2018
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