Her Sisterly Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

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Mr and Mrs Bennet have an acrimonious and increasingly violent marriage.
Not only do they do a poor job of raising their youngest daughters but their regular fights cause emotional abuse to their family.

From the age of twelve, second daughter Elizabeth takes on the role of protector, guide and support for Mary, Kitty and Lydia. She has some assistance from her elder sister, Jane. However, Jane's naivety means Elizabeth has to watch out for her too.

All of this leads to a sadder, more mature Elizabeth Bennet than we usually meet.

When Fitzwilliam Darcy arrives in Hertfordshire his standoffish behaviour does not recommend him to Elizabeth. However, as they come to know each other better, a friendship grows.
Darcy's own experience of shouldering responsibility at a young age, gives them something in common.

Elizabeth is determined to care for her sisters until they are all married. Unfortunately, this means that she is likely to end up a spinster, given the age difference.

As Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam fall in love, Elizabeth faces the heartbreak of refusing him to keep her promise to her sisters.

A great story with an unusual twist from the usual Pride and prejudice variation.

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