Merry Mischief

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.

Merry Mischief is a novella of about about 23,000 words, celebrating a Darcy and Elizabeth regency Christmas!