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In His Nightcap and Powdering Gown: a Pride, Prejudice, & Permutations Novelette
What if Mr. Bennet fell, bumped his head, and woke up with the personality and nerves of Mrs. Bennet?
A teasing jest turns to tragedy when Mr. Bennet suffers a sudden accident, leaving the Bennet family’s future precariously uncertain. The gentleman awakens from consciousness with the same behaviors as his wife, to the shock of all.
Elizabeth and Mrs. Bennet find themselves thrust into unexpected responsibilities, fighting to keep their family together and Longbourn afloat. Will this crisis strengthen the Bennets, or tear them apart forever? And will Elizabeth's relationship with Mr. Darcy survive her father's change of persona?
Author's In His Nightcap and Powdering Gown is a Pride & Prejudice variation novelette of just under 10,000 words. It was initially published in Pride, Prejudice, & Permutations.
A teasing jest turns to tragedy when Mr. Bennet suffers a sudden accident, leaving the Bennet family’s future precariously uncertain. The gentleman awakens from consciousness with the same behaviors as his wife, to the shock of all.
Elizabeth and Mrs. Bennet find themselves thrust into unexpected responsibilities, fighting to keep their family together and Longbourn afloat. Will this crisis strengthen the Bennets, or tear them apart forever? And will Elizabeth's relationship with Mr. Darcy survive her father's change of persona?
Author's In His Nightcap and Powdering Gown is a Pride & Prejudice variation novelette of just under 10,000 words. It was initially published in Pride, Prejudice, & Permutations.
39 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 5, 2025
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Tiffany Thomas
26 books51 followersWelcome! I’m Tiffany Thomas, and I’m so glad you are here!
I’m a homeschooling mom of four with Crohn’s disease. Prior to becoming ill, I was a public middle school math teacher for several years.
My husband, Phillip, and I run the blog Saving Talents – which I definitely think you should check out!
I love chocolate, sci-fi, and Jane Austen (obviously). I’m the oldest of 10 kids (6 bio, 4 adopted from foster care).
I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka, Mormon).
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me – I love hearing from my readers! Just sign up for my newsletter and hit “reply” when you get an email from me.
I’m a homeschooling mom of four with Crohn’s disease. Prior to becoming ill, I was a public middle school math teacher for several years.
My husband, Phillip, and I run the blog Saving Talents – which I definitely think you should check out!
I love chocolate, sci-fi, and Jane Austen (obviously). I’m the oldest of 10 kids (6 bio, 4 adopted from foster care).
I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka, Mormon).
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me – I love hearing from my readers! Just sign up for my newsletter and hit “reply” when you get an email from me.
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