As Colin mentioned in his last post, it’s time for Merry Mischief! For anyone who has read the blog since it began, you may recollect that we wrote a Christmas story to celebrate the launch of this very site. It’s short, only six chapters long, and tells the story of an obtuse (isn’t he always?) and determined Mr. Collins, Elizabeth’s attempts to fend him off, and Mr. Darcy’s scheming to take Mr. Collins’s supposed place as Elizabeth’s suitors. After a couple of years, we’ve dusted the story off, did some last-minute minor editing, and are now presenting it for your enjoyment! The book should go live tomorrow morning, only available in eBook format.

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Mr. Collins returns to Longbourn for Christmas, bolstered by Mrs. Bennet’s assurances of success in his pursuit of Elizabeth, despite her clear opposition. His arrival, coupled with his dubious judgment on the matter, threatens to ruin the holiday season.

Try as she might, Elizabeth’s attempts to convince him of the impossibility of their marriage fall on deaf ears, while her mother’s schemes only add to her misery.

Mr. Darcy, an unlikely knight in shining armor, seems determined to rescue her from the parson’s unwelcome attention, leaving Elizabeth to wonder about his true intentions. Their previous encounters have hardly endeared them to each another, and she is quick to suspect ulterior motives.

What should be a traditional holiday celebration threatens to descend into chaos. Mr. Collins is resolute in claiming his future bride, with Mr. Darcy just as determined to thwart him.

Then, a shocking turn of events seals Elizabeth’s fate, and a Christmas miracle brings an unexpected resolution.

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