Fanny's Unyielding Spirit: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Sixteen-year-old Fanny Gardiner is shaken and mortified when the significantly older Thomas Bennet stalks her and compromises her, claiming her as his future wife. Unlike the average young woman, Fanny engages in chess, invests in her brother's business, and secures her own dowry. Now wed, she must endure her husband's disdain for her intellect and his relentless cruelty when she bears five daughters without providing an heir for Longbourn.As Thomas receives a knighthood and delves into his mathematical gambling theory, Fanny must learn to manage Longbourn with the assistance of the capable, intelligent, and gentle steward, Mr. Benjamin Edwards, the third son of a gentleman who himself suffered from Sir Thomas' gambling habits. Can they resist the mutual attraction that develops while they collaborate to save Longbourn and secure dowries for her daughters?Find, adventure, intrigue, true love, unselfish acts, murder, and redemption within. Incorporating other variations from the original canon, discover many familiar characters in new roles, all culminating in a satisfying resolution for the true villain, George Wickham. Welcome to Fanny's Unyielding Spirit. Enjoy!Read more