If you’re looking for Sanditon fanfiction, this post is for you!
Most fans of historical romance are probably aware of the TV show Sanditon.
It is a Regency-era historical drama based on an unfinished manuscript of the same name by Jane Austen.
If you are not familiar with this show, it is certainly a great one to check out.
While this show currently only has two seasons, it has a large fan base that is quite devoted to the show and its characters.
This television show has influenced the creation of countless fanfictions, and some of them are quite popular.
Keep reading to find out more.
1. Sanditon, Season 2: The River and the Man
One of the most popular Sanditon fanfics online currently takes place directly after season one.
It has hundreds of thousands of hits, so you know it is pretty popular.
This story was written before the second season of the television series was confirmed, so it is an alternate second season that doesn’t quite match the actual season.
But that makes it even more interesting to read.
It is currently hundreds of thousands of words long, so there is a lot of great content in this story.
The primary relationship in this story is that of Charlotte and Sidney, but many other characters make appearances, as well.
The author does a great job of staying true to the voices of the characters, and they all seem to come to life on the page.
It is a popular story with a lot of heart.
There is romance, drama, and action, and it all comes together in an engaging, albeit quite long, story.
2. Rewrite the Future
The next Sanditon fanfiction to look at is another very popular one, though it is not as popular as the previous one.
The commenters are all raving about how excellent it is.
In this story, we follow Charlotte and find out what happens to her after she returns to Willingdon.
We also get to see Sidney make the best of his situation and become the man Charlotte deserves.
Of course, there are many sweet moments between these two characters, and we get to see them happy and in love.
There is also plenty of conflict and drama to enjoy, as well.
Georgiana also plays a large role in this story, and we get to see how she protects Charlotte.
Overall, it is a popular story that might be worth the read if this brief summary has piqued your interest.
3. Season 2: Don’t Look Back
This is another very popular Sanditon fanfiction.
This fanfic features several relationships to create a full and unique story.
We get to see Eliza, Charlotte, and Sidney and how their story plays out as Eliza and Sidney have a child together.
If it sounds like a lot of drama, you are absolutely right.
Many rave about the quality of the drama in this story, saying it makes for a very compelling narrative.
Apart from a brief moment, this is a relatively wholesome story without much adult content.
That does not mean it is bland; just the opposite.
The characters are beautifully written and full of life.
The author of this story has written several others on our list, so they are clearly well-versed in these characters and their stories.
Definitely give this story a read if you are looking to add some Sanditon drama to your life.
4. A Single Moment
This story makes great use of the slow-burn romance trope.
So get ready for 27 chapters of drama, tension, and stress.
This fanfic picks up directly after the infamous cricket match.
Sidney finds Charlotte in trouble and is forced to make some difficult decisions.
We also get glimpses of many other beloved Sanditon characters who add a lot to the story.
5. Waiting for You
In this mature Sanditon fanfiction, we see Charlotte and Sidney in another slow-burn romance.
The two eventually end up together, but they take quite a long time to get there.
This story is set in an alternate universe, but it remains true to the Regency period of the television show.
With tens of thousands of hits, this story is one of the more popular, and for good reason.
It contains so much of the longing and pining that we love from Regency-era entertainment, and there is so much tension that it is almost unbearable at times.
Though this story initially received a lot of pushback from readers due to the mature themes, it is overall an excellent and well-written story.
6. The Marriage Deal
This story is another mature fanfiction that deals with many adult themes.
While this story features Charlotte and Sidney, it also features Georgiana and Thomas almost as much.
We get a glimpse into the lives of all four of these characters throughout the nearly 550,000 words in this story.
If you are interested in getting invested in a story that is quite long and still being written, this is a great choice, as the author is still updating it regularly.
The author is a strong writer who brings these characters to life as if you were watching the show.
7. Lady Denham’s Scheme
The next Sanditon fanfiction on our list diverges from the television show.
It begins directly after the fire, so everything remains the same until that point.
Everything that happens after, however, is left up to the author and their writing.
The biggest difference between this story and many others on the list is that in this fanfiction, Sidney and Charlotte are not in love, and they may never be.
This leaves much room for creativity and new relationships, which is always fun to read.
This is another relatively long story, but it is full of ups and downs and twists and turns.
You will never be able to guess where it is going next.
There is drama and conflict as well as romance and great friendships.
8. Like a Permanent Holiday
Next up is a story that is much less mature than some of the others on our list, so it is great for teens or those who want to stay away from mature content.
In this story, we get to see a lot of Sidney’s and Charlotte’s backgrounds.
We read about their upbringing, family lives, and childhoods.
Though this story is set in an alternate universe, it applies many of the same plot points and storylines as the original series.
The alternate universe in which this story takes place is a coffee shop, so it is quite different from the Regency-era.
This story is a lot of fun to read, and it has many exciting and unique interactions between not only Charlotte and Sidney but between many other characters as well.
9. The Families and the Legacies
This next story is actually this author’s second installment in a series.
They have created a whole new world for these characters and taken them to new levels beyond what we see in the television show.
This author takes great pride in being historically accurate, and they do a great job of it.
Regency-era romance has never looked so good.
In this story and the installment before it, we get to see the happy married life of Sidney and Charlotte.
The two of them have a family, and we get to see how they raise their children and deal with everything that comes with being a parent.
In this delightful and heartwarming story, we also read about their friends, neighbors, and the town.
10. Sanditon Revisited
The final Sanditon fanfiction for us to discuss today is a long story full of twists and turns and plenty of romance.
The author of this story chose to stay very true to the television show for many chapters.
They also added their own scenes that fill in some of the gaps left by the show.
Unsurprisingly, this story focuses on Sidney and Charlotte and their romance.
It is another slow-burn romance, which causes a lot of tension and unrequited love.
As the story progresses, it strays more from the television series, but it still remains true to the characters and their voices.
The author does a great job writing the story as if they were writing for the television show.
The interactions between characters, the scene breaks, and the relationships all feel very true and natural making this an excellent Sanditon fanfic.
Sanditon Fanfiction: Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you find some popular Sanditon fanfics to read!
And if you have questions about this topic, feel free to leave a message in the comments below!
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4 Responses
We need more Heybourne stories! Charlotte and Alexander are so good together!
Hi Julie!
Thanks for commenting! I’ll keep my eye out for Heybourne fanfics and see if there’s a way to find those fanfics specifically among the Sanditon fanfiction out there.
Thanks for sharing!
Did you create the fanart too 🙂 ?
Hi Judith!
The fanart for this particular post was created by this artist.