Anne: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

A Long Road Home #1

by Meg Osborne

Anne de Bourgh’s future has been decided for her since she was a child – to marry Fitzwilliam Darcy and follow the plans her mother, Lady Catherine, has set out for her. But what if fate has a different future in store?

Genres: Regency

133 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2023

About the author

Meg Osborne is an avid reader, tea drinker and unrepentant history nerd. She writes sweet historical romance stories and Jane Austen fanfiction, and can usually be found knitting, dreaming up new stories, or on twitter @megoswrites

Reviews

[Maria Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was truly enjoying this story. I loved how Collins was portrayed. He wasn't such a bumbling idiot and while he listened to Lady Catherine he also ignored what he didn't think was best to do. And Anne wasn't so sickly and had a personality. Anne was able to see Collins' truth rather than his first impression. It was fun to see both of them in a new light. Colonel Fitzwilliam was a fun catalyst in the story line, helping the romance along. So yes, I was really enjoying this story and then, suddenly, it ended. Ended with a bang. And a "What?" came out of my mouth. I can only assume that there will be more of a resolve with this bombshell moment in the next book. And I have so many questions about what will happen in the next one. It obviously can't follow canon so where will the author take this story? I can't wait to find out.

No sex, language or violence
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Katja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally I think William Collins is a rather unexciting hero but he is presented as mostly likable here. Lady Catherine isolated Anne and apart from her cousins, Collins is pretty much the only person she is allowed to meet regularly. They bond over discussions and visits with parishioners. Lady Catherine has loftier dreams for her but Colonel Fitzwilliam is a regular matchmaker. The story is all set at Rosings, and Darcy and the Bennets are absent throughout. When Anne and Collins come to an understanding they will have some conflict to sort out in the rest of the series (I am assuming). It seems like the next book will see them travelling to Hertfordshire and meeting Elizabeth et al.
This is a quick and easy read. Steam level is chaste. I received an arc from the author and this is a voluntary review.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this Pride and Prejudice variation William Collins is the curate at Hunsford, which is adjacent to Rosings Park, home of the de Bourghs. The daughter Anne is quite a healthy lady and it seems that Collins is taken with Anne. But what about the de Bourghs. Soon they have a visit from a recovering Colonel Fitzwilliam. How will he perceive the situation.
An entertaining and well-written variation with its likeable main characters. An enjoyable start to this new series which continues with 'Elizabeth'.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Maureen M McKeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

Talk about a uniquely entertaining story! This is truly one of the best. At only 133 pages, the only disappointment is - you'll want MORE!