Relations Such As These — Sara O'Brien

What if Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet met before the Meryton assembly while touring the Netherfield estate? What if his relations were just as questionable as hers? Based upon Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Relations Such As These explores the possibilities of what might have happened had the proud Mr. Darcy met Elizabeth Bennet under different circumstances. Would he act differently, or would he maintain his haughty demeanor? Furthermore, what if his relations were less than desirable compared to hers? Relations explores a scenario that ensues when the formidable Mr. Darcy meets the beguiling Elizabeth Bennet while touring Netherfield Park with his friend Charles Bingley, and his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam. What follows is a series of shocking revelations about the conduct of his family members, causing him to reconsider how unfortunate hers really are and how fortunate he would be to receive her hand in marriage.