Gaskell Stories

If the missive had met its mark: What would have been if the stone had struck John Thornton instead of Margaret Hale on that fateful day at Marlborough Mills? An angst-ridden, mid-canon, slow-burn HEA Retelling of Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South from the day of the riot, both book and TV miniseries based. UPDATED WEEKLY (Working title: In which John Thornton does a great deal of kissing)

Modern 'North & South'. Five-year-old Maggie Hale and Jonny Thornton instantly rub each other the wrong way. But can first impressions be overcome?

From 'North & South'. A mini-series based look at Thornton and Margaret's reunion.

From Gaskell's 'North & South'. A largely series-based look at Thornton's visit to Helstone.

The speculation of 1851. It was hailed as a sure prospect, every cotton mill owner who invested was sure to succeed, but what it it failed? The city of Milton was soon to find out as some of the most prominent mills closed their doors leaving hundreds out of work. Within all this seeming calamity was Marlborough Mills and it's master; Mr. John Thornton. He was never one to engage in speculations, but this venture affected him none the less. Then there was Margaret Hale. She was from the south and never cared for his harsh northern ways, or so he thought; but she would always be the only women he would ever love. Now Marlborough Mills was struggling and thru a series of events Mr. Thornton found that his new land lord was none other than Margaret Hale of London. Could John and Margaret find their way back to each other and set matters right or were they always destined to be apart... This story is based on the novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South, and the adaptation by the same name.

What if Margaret was an event photographer and John owned a concert venue? A modern AU story, set in the not-quite-current day United States. Starts with the beginning and will end after HEA, with some drama along the way. Now with a Youtube playlist for the songs that go with each chapter: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzo8ckv0bFAyKzv9ndrCMKhTT90H6Oomd And here is another playlist with songs that fit the vibe of the story: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzo8ckv0bFAzDMzrztX38OQ_EPPOedsfJ

From Gaskell's 'North & South'. A completely series-based look at the story of the woman in the brown dress.

As a homage to North &South (BBC 2004)＊＊ Why were you in Helstone?__ If Margaret asked John on the train, what would he answer? How would his mother react? And Higgins? I couldn't help but imagine and make a kind of sequel after watching the movie. I'm a Japanese and not good at writing a story in English. If you enjoy my storyline, I'm glad of that.(^_^) Thanks for checking the description. (Advise me on the English expressions ) ■Margaret Hale & John Thornton■ STATUS: Completed BEGIN&END: From the reunion at that station To the departure for their wedding. TENSE : Past ELEMENTS: the reopening of the mill / Hannah's approval / John's gloves / the petition / a letter from Mr. Bell / their initials / some time of delicious silence / mutual love (essential!)/etc. ■ A Tale of Tom ■ STATUS: Completed BEGIN&END: From Summer of 1871 To Spring of 1872 Tense : Present ( Plot ) ELEMENTS: their three children and Tom / Boucher's girls / chess / purple / meridian / reciprocal love (all-important!) / etc.