philipaholt
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A Train Wreck Called Love by philipaholt
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South - Ambiguous Fandom
07 Jan 2026
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The night Margaret Hale gets shot in my original story The Rhythm of Life, so many things could have gone differently. I wanted one last look in this universe to answer this question: "What if John never made his train wreck proposal?"
So here we go again. One last time.
If you're interested in an eBook or print copies of my writing, click Here for more info. Cheers!
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- Part 3 of The Gods Are Laughing at Us
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This Love is Worth the Fight by philipaholt for Aaliko
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV), North and South - Ambiguous Fandom
06 Jan 2026
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In my story Back to You there were so many missed opportunities for Margaret and John to make things right. What if they took one of those chances?
Here are thirteen happier endings that could have happened, in celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmas (thirteen because it includes Christmas day 😊).
Happy Christmas to you all! And may you all take your second chance when it comes.
Love,
Pippa*note* none of these chapters are connected to each other. Each chapter is a stand alone "what if". If you aren't familiar with Back to You, I do suggest a quick read of the summary or the first chapter. Cheers.
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- Part 3 of Love is Merely A Madness
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Soulmates by philipaholt
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell
15 Jun 2025
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Soulmate AU one shots staring a modern John Thornton and Margaret Hale. This is my attempt to write through a list of soulmate tropes for a bit of fluff and fun. Cross-posted on FF.net
If you're interested in an eBook or print copies of my writing, click Here for more info. Cheers!
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A Thrill of Hope by philipaholt for Vandraren_Lilly
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV), North and South - Ambiguous Fandom
24 May 2025
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In Breath of Hope, Margaret agrees to court John Thornton.
This is the story of that courtship and all that could have been.
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- Part 4 of The Greatest of These
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The Rhythm of Life : North and South Retold by philipaholt
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell
24 Mar 2025
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This was my first North and South fanfiction that I wrote almost 15 years ago (cue internal screaming) . It was a modern retelling of the original Gaskell story. If modern’s not your thing, give me a chance to steal your soul. I’ve made a few converts over the years.
This is where my John and Maggie were born.
Series
- Part 1 of The Gods Are Laughing at Us
Recent series
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The Gods Are Laughing at Us by philipaholt
Fandom North and South (UK TV), North and South - Ambiguous Fandom, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV
07 Jan 2026
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My original modern world of North & South.
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Love is Merely A Madness by philipaholt
Fandom North and South (UK TV), North and South - Ambiguous Fandom, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV
06 Jan 2026
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AU of my Original Modern N&S, where John and Margaret sleep together on New Year's Eve, and the resulting alternative consequences.
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The Greatest of These by philipaholt
Fandom North and South (UK TV), North and South - Ambiguous Fandom, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV
24 May 2025
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My Victorian John and Margaret
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This story is not intended for Robin fans. If you are a Robin fan, please consider reading my other story: Both Sides of the Coin.
Sir Guy of Gisborne and Marian Knighton. He wants redemption. She wants protection. They are sure marriage will solve their problems. Instead, he will have to confront the horrifying secrets of his past, and she will find danger at every turn. Their lives will be at risk. But their hearts will face the biggest threat of all. Seven days will change everything.
Rated M for sensuality, threats of violence, and references to child abuse (no details).
This is an alternate universe story, focused on Sir Guy of Gisborne.
Bookmarked by philipaholt
01 Feb 2026
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After the disastrous attempt at a wedding, Marian and Guy attempt to rebuild their relationship, but it seems that disaster follows them wherever they go.
Bookmarked by philipaholt
31 Jan 2026
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Short and shameless piece of Guy wish fulfillment fluff set in a post-series finale AU
(written in March 2010, cross-posted from FFnet)
…now, ten years later, continued and converted into a longer ficBookmarked by philipaholt
28 Jan 2026
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Marian asked Guy to kill the Sheriff. What if he had?
Bookmarked by philipaholt
28 Jan 2026
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In storm or shine by ComplicatedLight for hiddencait
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South - Ambiguous Fandom
17 Dec 2025
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Following the death of her parents, Margaret Hale is grieving and lonely in London. John Thornton is in Milton, struggling to keep the mill afloat, and is just as unhappy and lonely. Could an overheard conversation and a series of letters lead them to the joyful life they deserve?
This is an alternative version of Margaret and John's journey from estrangement to understanding.
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- English
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- 24,546
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- 14/14
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Bookmarked by philipaholt
26 Jan 2026