A taste for scandal by azarsuerte (G)

[vickysg1.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: John Sheppard/Elizabeth Weir
Pairing: John/Elizabeth
Category: romance, AU
Warning: none
Author on LJ: azarsuerte
Author's Website: probable impossibilities
Link: A Taste for Scandal

Why This Must Be Read: This fic was written for the 2006 swficathon. The request was a "Jane Austen 'pride and prejudice' style fic". It's a series of letter that Elizabeth, widowed, send to her friend, Samantha. It's a beautiful fic which respects (as far as I know) the ways of the time the story is set in. If you like that kind of AU fics, it's just a great one.


We have just returned from tea at the Fraisers' where, as hoped, I was able to collect a bit of the latest gossip, as requested. I think you will find it of certain interest. Do you recall a rather odious gentleman by the name of Mr. Meredith McKay? His father had been awarded a large grant of land in Canada by the King as thanks for his loyalty during the rebellion in the colonies, and said father had sent him back to Mother England to procure a wife the same year you and I had our first Season. I imagine you do, as he was quite taken with you, if most unseemly in the way he went about saying so. To think that he truly believed you would accept his proposal because none better was going to offer for you! I have never been so pleased to see a gentleman--if the word is even applicable, which I doubt--proved wrong.

And here I am rambling like a goose-wit rather than coming to the point--forgive me! I mention Mr. McKay not to torment you with unpleasant memories, but rather because he is back in London and according to Janet, as yet unwed! I find it deeply satisfying to learn that apparently the vexing man was unable to find a woman who would abide with his arrogance and rudeness. His sister, I am told, is of quite another sort (it is to present her that he has ostensibly returned). Kate, Laura and I look forward to meeting her.

You may also find it of interest that it is not Mr. McKay, nor his sister, however, who is the talk of the Ton this Season, but rather a friend of his--a Colonel John Sheppard. You would scarcely believe the wild tales that are flying about regarding this gentleman! Apparently he is English, but has recently returned from a long tour of duty in the Americas, hence his friendship with the Canadian. The gentleman is rumored to have ten thousand a year and a country estate with the ostentatious and highly inappropriate name of Atlantis. More exotic, he is said to have disembarked with a pair of Native servants, and keeps no other staff. And as though this weren't enough to set the Ton buzzing, rumour names him a scandalous rake, who has broken hearts all across two continents. As you can imagine, the more romantic and adventurous of the eligible young ladies have already set their caps for him, determined to be the one to mend his wicked ways. It will be interesting to catch a first glimpse of the mysterious Colonel, and see if he stands up to his rather dramatic reputation.

Comments

[azarsuerte.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! Thanks for the rec! That was a fun one to write, but I'm *still* always surprised when something of mine turns up here. *sheepish grin*

For the record, though, I do have a fanfic website:

Probable Impossibilities (http://azar.ink-and-quill.com)

I remember to update that *way* more often than I remember to tag stuff! *blush*

[vickysg1.livejournal.com]

I lvoe this fic! I re-read it from time to time just because it's so great!

[azarsuerte.livejournal.com]

*HUG* Thanks, that really means a lot. :-)

[tiredmomof2.livejournal.com]

Hi - I didn't swee this before the rec. But I am so glad I did, that was fantastic. Excellent, excellent job!!!

[azarsuerte.livejournal.com]

Every time I think this fic has had its run and everyone's forgotten it, it pops up again somewhere else. That's really cool. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for reading! :-)