A Look Behind the Mask

What if Elizabeth Bennet had an experience as a young girl which taught her that a handsome face does not mean a man is trustworthy?

As a twelve-year-old girl, Elizabeth Bennet witnesses a traumatic experience that shapes how she views men. She learns the hard way that a handsome face can mask cruelty and depravity.

This experience forever alters her relationships with her sisters, her parents, and her friends.

How will a changed Elizabeth Bennet react to Fitzwilliam Darcy's insults at the Meryton Assembly?

Can Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy overcome their altered pride and prejudices to find happily ever after?

A Look Behind the Mask is a full-length, clean Pride & Prejudice variation of 112,000 words.

**Trigger warning: the prologue shows an experience of an adult male abusing a young female teen. It does NOT go into detail, but it may be disturbing for some. If it becomes uncomfortable for you, you can skip to chapter 1 without missing any of the story.**

Praise for A Look Behind the Mask:

• "I enjoyed how you used the Jane Austen characters and set them in your own story. I really enjoyed all the differences and unique plot twists. Well done."
• "Wow what a glorious story!"
• "Oh my god I SOBBED during the epilogue. What a beautiful story and a beautiful end."
• "This was a wonderful story! I really enjoyed the exploration of these characters and how real they were."
• "Your story is one of the top stories I've read... Please keep writing, you have a talent that should not be wasted."
• "Just the idea of Elizabeth dumping a pitcher of water on Lydia's head is giving me more enjoyment than I ever expected."
• "What a great story. You carried the many plot lines beautifully."
• "Your story is one of the top Jane Austen Fan Fiction stories I've read."