When Elizabeth Bennet meets a handsome gentleman who is visiting the area she cannot believe the great good luck she has when he chooses her, over all of the ladies in the area including her beautiful older sister Jane, to bestow his attentions upon. The more she learns of him and his grand estate of Pemberly, the stronger her feelings become. They quickly become engaged, helped along by meddling family members but when a precipitous announcement is sent to the London papers by her overzealous mother can their budding affections survive the ensuing chaos? And what of Lady Catherine deBourgh, the overbearing aunt of her fiancé; will her famously strong opinions carry the day when she arrives unannounced in their small Hertfordshire society? Join us for an entertaining romp through Regency England as Elizabeth is the first of her sisters to Leave Longbourne Behind.

Charles Bingley took the estate of Netherfield in Hertfordshire expecting to learn the ins and outs of estate management. He never expected to loose his heart to his lovely neighbor, Jane Bennet. Due to his sister’s lies, he is convinced of her ambivalence and leaves the area in despair. Can the couple ever find their way back to one another when Bingley is no where to be found and Jane becomes the toast of London? Will Caroline prevail? Will Bingley ever grow a spine? Find out in this second novel in the Leaving Longbourne Behind series.

Mary Bennet has always known that she was of little use to either of her parents. When she is rescued from an untenable situation by her aunt and uncle, can she overcome her shyness and find her place in the world? When an accident in a book store introduces her to poor but kind gentleman of middling expectations, will she find the strength to follow her heart against her parents opposition? Find out in this third novel in the Leaving Longbourne Behind series.

Kitty Bennet had long felt lost in a family of strong personalities. To compensate, she often coppied her sister Lydia's more loud and flamboyant style. As her older sisters begin to marry and find their niche within the Ton, she begins to question who she is and what she wishes for her own future. Just as she is beginig to find her way, a run in with a high placed lord threatens to change the course of her life. With the assitance of her family, and her hard won confidance, can she find her way right once more? Will she forever loose her chance for happiness with the man she has secretly loved? Find out in this fourth novel in the Leaving Longbourne Behind series.

Lydia Bennet was once described by her sister as flirtatious, wild, and uncontrolled. While still flirtatious, wild and uncontrolled she is no longer, but how can she convince her family of her change of heart? Especially when the gentleman she has come to admire seems to be everything that a gentleman should NOT be. She is convinced that she knows better, but no one will listen. She should certainly not run away from home, eloping with said gentleman. She should not involve his mother and sister in the scheme, nor the sometimes volatile Duke of Kettering and Splenham. But honestly, what else could a girl of her high spirits be expected to do? Join Lydia as she takes her turn, Leaving Longbourne Behind.