Much Ado in Meryton: Pride and Prejudice Meets Shakespeare

A tale of friends enemies and the power of love.Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably. - Benedick Much Ado About Nothing 5.2Mr. Darcys arrival in Meryton raises many peoples disdain and Elizabeth Bennets ire. An insult at a dance is returned in full measure and soon the two find themselves in a merry war of words trading barbs at every encounter. Matters go from bad to worse when Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves living under the same roof for a time and their constant bickering frays everybodys nerves.Will a clever scheme by their family and friends bring some peace to Netherfields halls? And what of Mr. Wickham whose charming presence is not quite so welcome by some members of the party? When the games get out of hand and nastier elements come into play will everybodys chances for happiness be ruined forever?This clever mash-up of Pride and Prejudice and Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing casts our beloved characters in fresh light uniting Jane Austens keen insight into love and character and Shakespeares biting wit.Much Ado in Meryton is a full-length novel of about 80000 words.