Important: This is a Pride and Prejudice variation, or JAFF fan fiction, novel. It loosely follows the original work for the initial 30%. However, the rest of the book diverges into a completely different storyline. So, just hang in there.Important: The story encompasses different threads and subplots involving various side characters. Many events unfold simultaneously in different locations and at the same times. This is not solely a Darcy and Elizabeth novel. Consequently, the narrative delves into the perspectives of numerous individuals, creating a multifocal, multi-narrative storytelling style. If you prefer traditional prose with single or dual perspective narration, this novel may not suit your taste.Warning: There is a passing reference to a physical assault on a young girl, mentioned only in conversation. While there is no detailed description of the event, reader discretion is advised. Meet Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy like no other, the embodiment of every Regency lady's romantic a gentleman to the core, and one who remains so even after facing numerous trials. "Insults" is a novel that heralds the power of true love and how it always prevails. _"She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me."_This indelible utterance stands as a momentous insult in the annals of literature, weaving its threads through the fates of two souls attracted to each other from their very first encounter. This slight birthed prejudices, kindled misunderstandings, and set ablaze a whirlwind journey for our dear couple within Jane Austen's cherished masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice. The potency of an insult is profound, evoking diverse emotions, moulding thoughts, behaviours, and engagements. Insults possess a remarkable capacity to linger in memory, casting their influence across lifetimes, permanently reshaping the path of one's existence. It is not unfair to assert that insults hold lives of their own. Regrettably, even an unborn insult has the power to reshape lives, as our dear couple discovers in this variation. Insults form the fulcrum of the tale in this variation, but not in the way you think. The most infamous insult mentioned above does make an appearance, but not the way you think. Wait for the Hunsford proposal, which has to be one of the best and most beautiful proposals you will ever read.This is a book about forgiveness. If you are hoping for our dear couple to exact revenge on the perpetrators, this book may not be for you.This novel is just above 120,000 words in length.This novel features a mellowed-down Fitzwilliam Darcy, who has his "pride under good regulation." Some will even say a swoon-worthy Mr. Darcy. The reason for this is explained at the very start of the novel.Wickham is a real scoundrel, and Miss Caroline Bingley is more cunning.More involvement for Mr. and Mrs. HurstTime span of around 7 - 8 years with an epilogue that looks forward to the future.Not just a love story. The friendship between Bingley and Darcy has sufficient importance in this novel.Lady Catherine is in for a shock. Yet, as always, she is decidedly of use for our ODC.Importance for some side characters, like Mr. and Mrs. Goulding.Indolent Mr. Bennet and a terrible, even cruel, Mrs. Bennet.A Christmas wedding for ODC, though not a holiday romance novelPromise of Happily Ever After (HEA) for Our Dear Couple (ODC)Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam, as always, has importance