New World Tea Company by Martin Hunnicutt
The New World Tea Company is a variation of the Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. This story differs with George Wickham and Darcy having had no contact since the death of Darcy’s father. There was no attempt to elope with Miss Georgiana Darcy the previous summer. As the story begins, George Wickham, in the guise of a tradesman, attends the assembly where Charles Bingley and his family are introduced to Meryton society.
Mr Darcy arrived a few days later, and the first person he met was Elizabeth Bennet in the mercantile looking at the books for sale. Speaking with the owner, Darcy mentioned needing an appropriate gift for the hostess at Netherfield, and the young woman interrupts their conversation to suggest an appropriate gift for Meryton. The characters from Miss Austen’s classic appear one after the other, with Mr Collins, Lady Catherine, George Wickham, and Caroline Bingley creating obstacles for Elizabeth and Darcy.
Dancing and conversations at the Netherfield Ball ignite feelings between Miss Elizabeth and Mr Darcy. In the background are stories circulated in Meryton regarding George Wickham’s New World Tea Company, where investors made large, quick profits. At the ball, Mr Collins and Sir William discuss the investment opportunity, but Charles Bingley declares this idea too good to be true. However, Mr Darcy refuses to second Bingley’s warning. After the ball, Bingley’s reputation with the neighbours is damaged by his refusal to endorse the New World Tea Company. Mr Darcy leaves for the north after arguing with Elizabeth about Mr Wickham’s business. The Hursts and Caroline return to London, and Charles spends most of his days at Longbourn.
At Christmas, on the wedding day of Charlotte Lucas and Mr Collins, several local gentlemen purchase shares in Mr Wickham’s company. Everyone anticipates the beginning of riches in the new year when the New World Tea Company pays dividends. How will events unfold in the spring when Elizabeth meets Mr Darcy at Hunsford? What happens with Mr Wickham’s New World Tea Company?
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- Original Title:New World Tea Company: A Variation on Pride and Prejudice
- Creator:Martin Hunnicutt
- Language:en
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- Date:2025-07-07T00:00:00+00:00
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Table of Content
- 1. Chapter 1. The Love of Money
- 2. Chapter 2. The Root of All Evil
- 3. Chapter 3. Economies and Gowns
- 4. Chapter 4. Conversations
- 5. Chapter 5. Mr Darcy Arrives in Meryton
- 6. Chapter 6. Tea and Green Feathers
- 7. Chapter 7. Tea at Netherfield
- 8. Chapter 8. News and Gossip
- 9. Chapter 9. A Chance Meeting
- 10. Chapter 10. Dining at Lucas Lodge
- 11. Chapter 11. Wickham at Lucas Lodge
- 12. Chapter 12. Charlotte’s Engagement
- 13. Chapter 13. Netherfield Journals
- 14. Chapter 14. The Natural History of Selbourne
- 15. Chapter 15. Plotting for Gold
- 16. Chapter 16. Netherfield Ball
- 17. Chapter 17. After the Ball
- 18. Chapter 18. Carriages and Partridges
- 19. Chapter 19. Memories at Christmas
- 20. Chapter 20. Dreams in Winter
- 21. Chapter 21. Publishing The Banns
- 22. Chapter 22. A Beautiful Vista
- 23. Chapter 23. Hunsford in Winter
- 24. Chapter 24. Lace for Jane’s Gown
- 25. Chapter 25. Miss Bingley’s Winter
- 26. Chapter 26. March in Meryton
- 27. Chapter 27. Storm in Gravesend
- 28. Chapter 28. Supper on Olive Street
- 29. Chapter 29. A Pleasant Walk
- 30. Chapter 30. A Second Chance Meeting
- 31. Chapter 31. An Excellent Dinner
- 32. Chapter 32. Tea With Mr Darcy
- 33. Chapter 33. Elizabeth Walks with Mr Darcy
- 34. Chapter 34. An Eventful Tea at Rosings
- 35. Chapter 35. Departures
- 36. Chapter 36. Men Are Slaves to Gold
- 37. Chapter 37. Letters and Another Visitor
- 38. Chapter 38. Mr Wickham’s Visits
- 39. Chapter 39. Letters and Opinions
- 40. Chapter 40. A Sudden Departure
- 41. Chapter 41. Lady Catherine’s Business
- 42. Chapter 42. No Biscuits
- 43. Chapter 43. Mr Darcy in London
- 44. Chapter 44. Catherine in London
- 45. Chapter 45. A Marriage Proposal
- 46. Chapter 46. Visitors at Netherfield
- 47. Chapter 47. Oats and Investments
- 48. Chapter 48. Lady Catherine in Mayfair
- 49. Chapter 49. Caroline Writes a Letter
- 50. Chapter 50. Plundering the Dowry
- 51. Chapter 51. Preparations at Olive Street
- 52. Chapter 52. Similar Fates
- 53. Chapter 53. Distressing News
- 54. Chapter 54. Darcy’s Conclusions
- 55. Chapter 55. Afternoon at Olive Street
- 56. Chapter 56. Newgate Prison
- 57. Chapter 57. Trips to Matlock House
- 58. Chapter 58. Mr Darcy Returns
- 59. Chapter 59. Mr Bingley Returns
- 60. Chapter 60. Lady’s Companion
- 61. Chapter 61. Another Engagement
- 62. Chapter 62. Fox Hunt at Pemberley
- 63. Chapter 63. Elizabeth Marries Mr Darcy
- 64. Chapter 64. Epilogues
Martin Hunnicutt
