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For those who would like to know more below is the current answer (06/09/2025) to this question from AI Assist. It makes the point at the end that my claims are speculative and have not been substantiated by historians and literary scholars etc.

So historians, scholars, etc I believe I have presented a substantial amount of supportuing evidence to my claims that proves quite conclusively my claims and so I invite you all to try and show me where I'm wrong; particularly about my groundbreaking research and discoveries about Jane Austen. (For the record and in the interests of accuracy the manuscript AI assist mentions was written and illustrated by F.E.C. Elwes not by a relative who was a well known sporting figure) as is claimed by AI

Lastly

You cant believe everything AI tells you!!!

Update 12/09/2025 Todays answer to the above question has changed yet again

The website wisdensdsecret.com

presents a theory that links the first edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, published in 1864, to other historical discoveries, including a potential "secret" about Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

The website claims to be run by a person who came into possession of an old manuscript and other artifacts. Based on this, it makes a series of extraordinary and speculative claims:

The origin of Wisden: It suggests the 1864 edition of the cricket almanack can be linked to a manuscript by a relative of F.E.C. Elwes, a known 19th-century sports figure.
A "real" Mr. Darcy: The website expands on its theory to suggest that F.E.C. Elwes's father may have been the inspiration for the character of Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's novel.
Other alleged discoveries: The website also claims to have unearthed a brutal account of a World War II POW, a unique etching possibly by Rembrandt, and a complete set of unknown aquatints illustrating Lord Byron's works.
Puzzles and anagrams: It claims to have found hundreds of anagram and number puzzles within Jane Austen's work, including puns that were previously unknown.

It is important to note that these claims are speculative and have not been substantiated by mainstream historians or literary scholars. The website offers these ideas for consideration by those who are interested.

There is no doubt about the existence of this manuscript. John Hotten, Robert Winder, Stephen Baldwin, all cricket writers and Hugh Chevallier Deputy Editor of Wisden's Almanack have all viewed this manuscript and know it exists.

It is also worth noting that AI makes no mention of the pencil drawing with watercolour wash of Salisbury Cathedral by John Constable that I discovered, that sold at Bonhams ( lot 61 9th November 2004 )and have written about on my site.

Just to reitterate

I do not believe my claims are speculative in any way. I present a substantial amount of supporting evidence which I believe proves most if not quite all that I claim. I invite scholars historians etc . to show me where I am wrong especially regarding Jane Austen.