Halloween At Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Following his rejected proposal, Mr Darcy meets Elizabeth Bennet while walking on the heath one day in October. Their conversation is awkward and when they discuss Halloween, Darcy mocks Lizzy’s family for their simple enjoyment of a festival in which he has never indulged. She goads him into holding a Halloween celebration at Pemberley. He invites her family as well as Mr Bingley and Mr Wickham. The festivities at Pemberley last for two days and involve many traditional activities and even Darcy ends up enjoying the celebrations. On the last evening there is an intimate ball during which Darcy attempts to humiliate Mr Wickham. And even though his attempt backfires, why does it lead to him making revelations to Lizzy about Wickham and himself? And why does Mr Collins run from the Pemberley chapel when he is delivering his sermon to his wife? Find out in this affectionate variation on Jane Austen’s classic novel.