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Quitting the Sphere

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Title and Author: Quitting the Sphere  by Jann Rowland Type: Pride and Prejudice Variation Perspective: Darcy and Elizabeth Romance Level: Austen-esque Recommended: yes, 3 stars (the first in the series was best) Access: Free for Kindle Unlimited Summary: Following the events in the book Upstart Pretensions (third in the No Cause to Repine tetralogy), Elizabeth is not kidnapped but merely startled by Wickham and Wickham acts again, causing his own downfall. Mr and Mrs Bennett decide to send Lydia and Kitty away to school for polishing and reform. Elizabeth and Darcy finally decide to be married at Rosings by Mr. Collins especially after he helps resolve a tricky situation. Lady Catherine and other family help Elizabeth have a successful entry into the London scene at the end of the book.    Pros: * Wickham gets what is coming to him with relatively little damage to anyone else.  * Lady Catherine and Mrs. Bennett have become friends. It feels unlikely, but it is a fun addition.  * Mr an