Almost Persuaded · Miss Mary King

Mary King admired George Wickham from the moment she first set eyes on him. Handsome and charismatic, he satisfied her every notion of what a consummate gentleman ought to be. She longed to garner his affection. He, on the other hand, never once looked her way. What happens when Mary becomes the heiress of ten thousand pounds? As the adage goes, be careful what you wish for. Will Mary learn the meaning of this sentiment the hard way?

✤ This Pride and Prejudice SHORT STORY follows Miss Mary King's search for love. What she finds may or may not be what she wants, but will it be precisely what she needs?

✣ Table of Contents ✣

Part 1 - In Want of a Husband

Part 2 - Such Happy Manners

Part 3 - Almost Persuaded

Part 4 - Akin to Regret

Part 5 - Till this Moment