Summary: During the London Season, Elizabeth Giles and William Pryce continue to cross paths and misunderstand each other. William thinks that Elizabeth is a proud, snobby heiress while Elizabeth sees William as too prejudiced and opinionated for a gentleman of little means. By the time Twelfth Night comes around, though, their perspectives of each other will change completely.  
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The story takes place in 1804.
Beta and Sensitivity Readers: None
Artists: None
Categories: Alternate Reality, Challenge Response, Historical, All Human, Holiday Fic
Characters: Angel, Buffy, Drusilla, Ensemble, Faith Lehane, Fred, Giles, Harmony, Joyce, Other, Oz, Riley Finn, Tara, Wesley, William, Willow, Xander
Genres: Angst, Drama, Dramedy, Historical, Romance
Warnings: Buffy/Other (Temp), Spike/Other (Temp)
Challenges: Jane Austen x Spuffy (auhor's choice of title)
Event: 2015 Holiday Challenge
Completed: Yes Chapters: 8
Word count: 23,563 Hit Count: 13,205 ePub Downloads: 216
Published: December 02, 2015 Updated: December 17, 2015


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Story Notes: Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
 

1. Chapter 1: First Impressions by FoolForSpuffy - Likes: 18 Comments: 21 Word Count: 1,547 Hit Count: 2,931 Published: December 02, 2015

Before Buffy took over my life, my adolescence and college years were spent obsessing over Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice is my favorite novel and given that the names of the leads are William and Elizabeth, I just couldn't resist making a P&P Spuffy AU.

Thanks to Sigyn for helping me come up with the title!

2. Chapter 2: Truly Accomplished Gentlemen by FoolForSpuffy - Likes: 8 Comments: 12 Word Count: 2,752 Hit Count: 1,592 Published: December 05, 2015

My intention for this particular fic is that it captures the essentials of Pride and Prejudice and follow canon within a certain time limit. Also, bonus points for anyone who can spot the Hamilton references I make in this chapter.

3. Chapter 3: Sketching Characters by FoolForSpuffy - Likes: 10 Comments: 6 Word Count: 3,271 Hit Count: 1,477 Published: December 07, 2015

For the sake of humor, Anya is going to be an American woman. This is the calm before the angst storm so enjoy the laughs while they last. Apologies in advance for any historical inaccuracies.

4. Chapter 4: The Last Woman in the World by FoolForSpuffy - Likes: 9 Comments: 7 Word Count: 3,605 Hit Count: 1,531 Published: December 11, 2015

This chapter is gonna be long and angsty. Please don't hate me! I have a nice couch for y'all to hide behind.

5. Chapter 5: The Most Beautiful Man I've Ever Met by FoolForSpuffy - Likes: 7 Comments: 5 Word Count: 4,176 Hit Count: 1,453 Published: December 13, 2015

There are some historical accuracy notes for you at the end of this chapter. It took me a while to find period-accurate Christmas carols.

Also, if you love Fred Burkle as much as I do, enjoy her awesomeness!

6. Chapter 6: Most Seriously Displeased by FoolForSpuffy - Likes: 10 Comments: 7 Word Count: 3,723 Hit Count: 1,407 Published: December 16, 2015

Check for historical info in my author notes. 

Points to the Hogwarts house of whomever catches the Hamilton and Firefly references in this chapter and for whomever can guess what song from "Hamilton" song kept playing in my head when I wrote this chapter.

A good chunk of Austen's stuff from Pride and Prejudice is in this chapter.

I hope to finish this before Christmas. One more chapter after this and then it's epilogue time! 

7. Chapter 7: Dearest, Loveliest Elizabeth by FoolForSpuffy - Likes: 8 Comments: 4 Word Count: 3,801 Hit Count: 1,424 Published: December 17, 2015

Double post today! The epilogue will be posted alongside this chapter. Enjoy the Spuffy goodness!

8. Epilogue: Happiness In Marriage by FoolForSpuffy - Likes: 18 Comments: 12 Word Count: 688 Hit Count: 1,390 Published: December 17, 2015

In which you guys learn what happens to everyone long after 1804-1805.