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Allow Me to Tell You
When Fitzwilliam Darcy makes a complete mess of his proposal at Rosings Park by writing a letter, there is more at stake than his hurt pride. The letter starts off a chain of events that have an immediate impact on the people around him, including Elizabeth. And adding insult to injury, Elizabeth is now threatened with ruin.
But Elizabeth will not be intimidated so easily. She insists Mr. Darcy is the last man in the world she would want to marry, and nothing will change her mind. To rescue her from an impossible situation, Colonel Fitzwilliam steps in, and asks for her hand in marriage.
Will it be an offer she cannot refuse, or will Mr. Darcy find a way to earn her love?
Allow Me to Tell You is a sweet Jane Austen variation. It is a light-hearted, full-length romantic comedy that follows our beloved couple Darcy and Elizabeth through their journey of discovering each other.
But Elizabeth will not be intimidated so easily. She insists Mr. Darcy is the last man in the world she would want to marry, and nothing will change her mind. To rescue her from an impossible situation, Colonel Fitzwilliam steps in, and asks for her hand in marriage.
Will it be an offer she cannot refuse, or will Mr. Darcy find a way to earn her love?
Allow Me to Tell You is a sweet Jane Austen variation. It is a light-hearted, full-length romantic comedy that follows our beloved couple Darcy and Elizabeth through their journey of discovering each other.
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Published April 15, 2023
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Monica Fairview
30 books226 followersMonica Fairview writes Jane Austen variations and sequels as well as Fantasy P&P variations. After graduating from the University of Illinois, she worked as a literature professor and then as an acupuncturist in Boston before moving to London.
Monica enjoys reading Jane Austen, historical , fantasy and post-apocalyptic novels , but avoids zombies like the plague. She loves to laugh, drink lots of tea, and visit Regency houses, and she is convinced that her two cats can understand everything she says.
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Monica enjoys reading Jane Austen, historical , fantasy and post-apocalyptic novels , but avoids zombies like the plague. She loves to laugh, drink lots of tea, and visit Regency houses, and she is convinced that her two cats can understand everything she says.
If you'd like to be notified of her latest release, please press the FOLLOW button on Monica Fairview's Amazon page.
If you'd like to find out more about Monica, you can find her at
http://www.darcyregencynovels.com/
http://austenvariations.com
http://monicafairview.blogspot.com
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April 20, 2023
Allow me to tell you… in a letter
>>Rating: clean [4.5-stars]
>>Angst Level: moderate-to-high as we get whiplash from the back and forth. One minute all is lost: then, there is hope. No, all is lost again. Those feelings were expressed throughout the entire story.
>>Source: I was given a promotional copy with no expectations of a review. The views and opinions expressed are my own. My copy file had format problems not consistent with the published print. I’ll not deduct for that.
>>Trope: Lady Catherine is on a tear. Oh, wait, Lady Catherine is always on a tear. That is nothing new. OKAY, then, Mr. Collins delivered an act of revenge that backfired so spectacularly that he will never recover. Let’s just say the condescension from a certain quarter was no longer graciously and magnanimously given. Oh, what is that saying? We reap what we sow. Yeah, Mr. Collins certainly reaped a harvest even Charlotte couldn’t get him out of.
“A real love letter is made of insight, understanding, and compassion. Otherwise, it’s not a love letter. A true love letter can produce a transformation in the other person, and therefore in the world. But before it produces a transformation in the other person, it has to produce a transformation within us. Some letters may take the whole of our lifetime to write.” –Thich Nhat Hanh, Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh
You know… if you wanted to botch a proposal… all you had to do would be to enlist Mr. Darcy in writing your copy. Yep, that boy would do it up right. Oh-My-Goodness. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the scion of Pemberley [among other properties], rich as Croesus, the grandson and nephew of earls, and the most sought-after bachelor in all of England, was in love and found himself tongue-tied in the presence of Miss Elizabeth Bennet, of Longbourn. As he pondered how to overcome his debilitating shyness, he decided he would just write a letter. He could then order his words and make sure he didn’t miss all the salient points he wanted to say.
Yes, a letter was just the thing. I can see him in his shirtsleeves struggling for just the right words to convey his ardent affection to his lady love. Wait, I did see that… in the movie version. Heavy sigh. By writing a letter, he wouldn’t forget those things like how his great love had overcome his scruples about what society and his family thought regarding the misalliance. He would then point out his concerns over her family’s behavior, her lack of wealth, connections to trade, and the gap between their standings in society. All of those meant nothing in his desire to marry her. Yes, that should do it. By evening, he fully expected to be an engaged man. Oh, Darcy.
Well, let’s just say things did not go as planned. Mr. Collins saw them in the walking path and witnessed Mr. Darcy handing his cousin a letter and his cousin, the huzzy, accepting it. He approached rather quickly for a man his size and snatched the offending letter from Elizabeth’s hand before she was halfway through the horrid words. The little vicar then started running. The chase was on. Elizabeth after her cousin and Darcy attempting a shortcut to head him off. It was to no avail as Lady Catherine was waiting in her carriage on the lane. Collins approached and threw the offending letter to her just as Darcy and Elizabeth reached him. Our good Lady was not happy, to say the least. She pitched a royal fit worthy of His Majesty. No one was safe. She cleaned her house and let everyone know she was not best pleased.
DAMAGE CONTROL: The rest of the story consisted of Lady Catherine in possession of the letter and issuing her blackmail terms. Darcy was still stinging from Elizabeth’s refusal. Collins was in denial of Lady Catherine’s tirade and anger at him. His anger was then directed at his cousin, Miss Elizabeth. In the meantime, Charlotte was simply trying to remain calm in the midst of the storm. Darcy House was soon full of visitors. Georgiana surprisingly gave good advice to her brother. Richard soon found himself in the middle of a triangle with no winners.
“Sitting there, watching my sister, I wondered which was harder, in the end. The act of telling, or who you told it to. Or maybe if, when you finally got it out, the story was really all that mattered.” –Sarah Dessen, Just Listen
And finally, we have our dear Jane, who pitched a royal fit of her own. Jane? You mean kind, forgiving, always finding the good in everyone, Jane? Well, she was honked at Bingley and he soon felt her ire. That boy made a mistake and he was made to feel it. Elizabeth soon discovered that she was not the only Bennet sister that was stubborn and headstrong.
What I liked: Charlotte was the voice of reason [like always]. You, know, if everyone had only listened to her, from the beginning, none of the grief and anguish would have happened. I loved Charlotte in this story. I also like that there was only one scene with Caroline, no Wickham/Lydia debacle, no Mrs. Bennet and her nerves, and no Mr. Bennet laughing at everyone except himself. They were all mentioned but the reader didn’t have to deal with them. Thank you very much.
What I didn’t like: The doctor said I could remove the neck brace in a week. I suffered whiplash going back and forth in this story. Seriously!? Whew! It was too much and took too long. It then ended abruptly. I still haven’t made up my mind about the Jane and Bingley fiasco. There was a quick epilogue finally… I mean, it finally brought ODC together. Whew!
>>Rating: clean [4.5-stars]
>>Angst Level: moderate-to-high as we get whiplash from the back and forth. One minute all is lost: then, there is hope. No, all is lost again. Those feelings were expressed throughout the entire story.
>>Source: I was given a promotional copy with no expectations of a review. The views and opinions expressed are my own. My copy file had format problems not consistent with the published print. I’ll not deduct for that.
>>Trope: Lady Catherine is on a tear. Oh, wait, Lady Catherine is always on a tear. That is nothing new. OKAY, then, Mr. Collins delivered an act of revenge that backfired so spectacularly that he will never recover. Let’s just say the condescension from a certain quarter was no longer graciously and magnanimously given. Oh, what is that saying? We reap what we sow. Yeah, Mr. Collins certainly reaped a harvest even Charlotte couldn’t get him out of.
“A real love letter is made of insight, understanding, and compassion. Otherwise, it’s not a love letter. A true love letter can produce a transformation in the other person, and therefore in the world. But before it produces a transformation in the other person, it has to produce a transformation within us. Some letters may take the whole of our lifetime to write.” –Thich Nhat Hanh, Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh
You know… if you wanted to botch a proposal… all you had to do would be to enlist Mr. Darcy in writing your copy. Yep, that boy would do it up right. Oh-My-Goodness. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the scion of Pemberley [among other properties], rich as Croesus, the grandson and nephew of earls, and the most sought-after bachelor in all of England, was in love and found himself tongue-tied in the presence of Miss Elizabeth Bennet, of Longbourn. As he pondered how to overcome his debilitating shyness, he decided he would just write a letter. He could then order his words and make sure he didn’t miss all the salient points he wanted to say.
Yes, a letter was just the thing. I can see him in his shirtsleeves struggling for just the right words to convey his ardent affection to his lady love. Wait, I did see that… in the movie version. Heavy sigh. By writing a letter, he wouldn’t forget those things like how his great love had overcome his scruples about what society and his family thought regarding the misalliance. He would then point out his concerns over her family’s behavior, her lack of wealth, connections to trade, and the gap between their standings in society. All of those meant nothing in his desire to marry her. Yes, that should do it. By evening, he fully expected to be an engaged man. Oh, Darcy.
Well, let’s just say things did not go as planned. Mr. Collins saw them in the walking path and witnessed Mr. Darcy handing his cousin a letter and his cousin, the huzzy, accepting it. He approached rather quickly for a man his size and snatched the offending letter from Elizabeth’s hand before she was halfway through the horrid words. The little vicar then started running. The chase was on. Elizabeth after her cousin and Darcy attempting a shortcut to head him off. It was to no avail as Lady Catherine was waiting in her carriage on the lane. Collins approached and threw the offending letter to her just as Darcy and Elizabeth reached him. Our good Lady was not happy, to say the least. She pitched a royal fit worthy of His Majesty. No one was safe. She cleaned her house and let everyone know she was not best pleased.
DAMAGE CONTROL: The rest of the story consisted of Lady Catherine in possession of the letter and issuing her blackmail terms. Darcy was still stinging from Elizabeth’s refusal. Collins was in denial of Lady Catherine’s tirade and anger at him. His anger was then directed at his cousin, Miss Elizabeth. In the meantime, Charlotte was simply trying to remain calm in the midst of the storm. Darcy House was soon full of visitors. Georgiana surprisingly gave good advice to her brother. Richard soon found himself in the middle of a triangle with no winners.
“Sitting there, watching my sister, I wondered which was harder, in the end. The act of telling, or who you told it to. Or maybe if, when you finally got it out, the story was really all that mattered.” –Sarah Dessen, Just Listen
And finally, we have our dear Jane, who pitched a royal fit of her own. Jane? You mean kind, forgiving, always finding the good in everyone, Jane? Well, she was honked at Bingley and he soon felt her ire. That boy made a mistake and he was made to feel it. Elizabeth soon discovered that she was not the only Bennet sister that was stubborn and headstrong.
What I liked: Charlotte was the voice of reason [like always]. You, know, if everyone had only listened to her, from the beginning, none of the grief and anguish would have happened. I loved Charlotte in this story. I also like that there was only one scene with Caroline, no Wickham/Lydia debacle, no Mrs. Bennet and her nerves, and no Mr. Bennet laughing at everyone except himself. They were all mentioned but the reader didn’t have to deal with them. Thank you very much.
What I didn’t like: The doctor said I could remove the neck brace in a week. I suffered whiplash going back and forth in this story. Seriously!? Whew! It was too much and took too long. It then ended abruptly. I still haven’t made up my mind about the Jane and Bingley fiasco. There was a quick epilogue finally… I mean, it finally brought ODC together. Whew!
April 19, 2023
Darcy is having a BAD day
A VERY bad day... and it just keeps getting worse. Not only that, but he sweeps others up in the catastrophic events, that keep building like a snowball rolling downhill. Not that it was really his fault, no that ultimately would lay with Collins.
Lady C. is at her worst in this story doing everything she can to control Darcy, no matter who is hurt or ruined.
Removing from Kent to London, Elizabeth spends time with the Darcys while waiting to see how Lady C. will play her next hand. This brings a resentful Jane in company with Bingley. Ho boy! A riled Jane is NOT a serene Jane. It also allows Elizabeth a completely different aspect of Darcy, which has an impact on her negative opinion of him.
With some dramatic moments due to the story plot, I found this to be a lark and a half. My favorite character was Lord Matlock.
An entertaining read!
A VERY bad day... and it just keeps getting worse. Not only that, but he sweeps others up in the catastrophic events, that keep building like a snowball rolling downhill. Not that it was really his fault, no that ultimately would lay with Collins.
Lady C. is at her worst in this story doing everything she can to control Darcy, no matter who is hurt or ruined.
Removing from Kent to London, Elizabeth spends time with the Darcys while waiting to see how Lady C. will play her next hand. This brings a resentful Jane in company with Bingley. Ho boy! A riled Jane is NOT a serene Jane. It also allows Elizabeth a completely different aspect of Darcy, which has an impact on her negative opinion of him.
With some dramatic moments due to the story plot, I found this to be a lark and a half. My favorite character was Lord Matlock.
An entertaining read!
April 21, 2023
My Rating: 4.5 rounded up to 5*
Spring in Kent is a beautiful time.
“Fate was bestowing its blessing on him. After all, this was England, and the weather was rarely so obliging. A cerulean sky, pink apple blossoms, and white anemones provided the backdrop…It was the perfect stage for their encounter.” (quote from the book)
But it seems Fate had other plans for Mr. Darcy…all because of a letter, his arrogance and overconfidence, Mr. Collins, and last, but far from least, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. The picture he painted in his mind blew up in his face spectacularly, causing serious consequences for Elizabeth and Mr. and Mrs. Collins.
“With Lady Catherine in charge of his livelihood, Collins was completely at her mercy. Today she proved he was right. She made it abundantly clear she was merciless!” (quote from the book)
We all know Mr. Darcy is an honourable man and protects those he loves. Lady Catherine knows this as well and intends to use ‘the letter’ against him. She feels she has the upper hand against all of them, and like the sword of Damocles, she could strike at any moment. Mr. Darcy and the Colonel come up with a plan…but will it work?
“The trees of Kent were bidding them farewell, and that only served to remind him that his dreams were like short-lived blossoms, trampled underfoot and crushed in the mud.” (quote from the book)
This was such a unique premise and very well executed. We not only have Elizabeth Bennet dealing with a possible scandal hanging over her head, but Jane Bennet was hiding behind a serene façade that was cracking. I enjoyed the insight both Elizabeth and Darcy have about each other and themselves. I loved how Darcy and the Colonel both proved themselves; ‘pleasing a woman worthy of being pleased.’ My only quibble would be near the end regarding Mrs. Gardiner allowing Elizabeth and Jane to travel with only a female servant and Mr. Darcy. But needs must…
I highly recommend this latest creation from Ms. Fairview.
I was fortunate to receive a copy of this book with no expectation for a review.
April 18, 2023
A man writing a letter is a man in the act of thinking. ~ Russell Baker
She loved him. From that instant, she ceased to be Miss Bennet to him. She was Elizabeth, the dearest person to him in the world. And he had finally made up his mind after weeks – nay, months – of uncertainty … the problem was, he found the whole process nerve-racking. Elizabeth would — understandably — expect him to express his emotions, and that was something he found difficult … Generally, Darcy found it easier to write down what he felt than to say it. On paper, he could control the flow of his thoughts. He could pause to find an elegant turn of phrase and select the best way to explain things.
The lines quoted above set up the complications Our Dear Couple must confront in this story.
Fitzwilliam Darcy wants to propose.
He writes better than he speaks.
Therefore, he will write a proposal letter.
He meets the object of his affection during a morning walk and delivers his letter. Elizabeth Bennet has only begun reading when an irate Mr. Collins arrives and steals the letter. Before he can be stopped, he has run to his beloved Lady Catherine and thrown the letter to her in her carriage.
Never let us underestimate the power of a well-written letter. ~ Jane Austen
This well-written letter gives its power into the wrong hands. Lady Catherine sees red. She is willing to use her weapon against all comers.
Quote from the book: Lady Catherine’s lips curled contemptuously. “You have forgotten one important thing. I have in my possession your letter to Miss Bennet. If you make any further attempt to persist in this madness, I will have no choice but to do my duty and let the world know about the scheming nobody we allowed into our midst.”
Elizabeth refuses to marry Darcy but can only be safe from Lady Catherine if she marries someone. Darcy must encourage Colonel Fitzwilliam to propose.
Lady Catherine also delivers retribution to her rector and his wife. The woman has no loyalty!
Everyone under threat from the grand lady retreats to London, where courtship must continue. But which courtship?
I love handwritten letters.
The way the words get jumbled up
when the writer’s excited.
The way the words get neat
when the writer’s trying not to make a mistake.
The way the words get pretty
because the writer’s in love.
I love handwritten letters.
~ Author Unknown
I received a free copy of this book from the author. I am voluntarily leaving a review.
She loved him. From that instant, she ceased to be Miss Bennet to him. She was Elizabeth, the dearest person to him in the world. And he had finally made up his mind after weeks – nay, months – of uncertainty … the problem was, he found the whole process nerve-racking. Elizabeth would — understandably — expect him to express his emotions, and that was something he found difficult … Generally, Darcy found it easier to write down what he felt than to say it. On paper, he could control the flow of his thoughts. He could pause to find an elegant turn of phrase and select the best way to explain things.
The lines quoted above set up the complications Our Dear Couple must confront in this story.
Fitzwilliam Darcy wants to propose.
He writes better than he speaks.
Therefore, he will write a proposal letter.
He meets the object of his affection during a morning walk and delivers his letter. Elizabeth Bennet has only begun reading when an irate Mr. Collins arrives and steals the letter. Before he can be stopped, he has run to his beloved Lady Catherine and thrown the letter to her in her carriage.
Never let us underestimate the power of a well-written letter. ~ Jane Austen
This well-written letter gives its power into the wrong hands. Lady Catherine sees red. She is willing to use her weapon against all comers.
Quote from the book: Lady Catherine’s lips curled contemptuously. “You have forgotten one important thing. I have in my possession your letter to Miss Bennet. If you make any further attempt to persist in this madness, I will have no choice but to do my duty and let the world know about the scheming nobody we allowed into our midst.”
Elizabeth refuses to marry Darcy but can only be safe from Lady Catherine if she marries someone. Darcy must encourage Colonel Fitzwilliam to propose.
Lady Catherine also delivers retribution to her rector and his wife. The woman has no loyalty!
Everyone under threat from the grand lady retreats to London, where courtship must continue. But which courtship?
I love handwritten letters.
The way the words get jumbled up
when the writer’s excited.
The way the words get neat
when the writer’s trying not to make a mistake.
The way the words get pretty
because the writer’s in love.
I love handwritten letters.
~ Author Unknown
I received a free copy of this book from the author. I am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 17, 2023
Another excellent story
When Darcy hands Lizzy his proposal in a letter they are spotted by Mr Collins who immediately grabs it and dashes to Lady Catherine to denounce his cousin. Unfortunately Lady C blames him for inviting her to Hunsford and he loses his living. Lizzy then Is torn between accepting Darcy or Richard or ruining her sister's future along with the guilt she feels for Charlotte being evicted. I won't give any spoilers, suffice to say Lizzy's journey to realising where her future lay is funny, romantic, some angst but will tug at our heart strings. I love Monica's work and regularly re read each one I've bought.
I received this as an ARC, this is my honest review.
When Darcy hands Lizzy his proposal in a letter they are spotted by Mr Collins who immediately grabs it and dashes to Lady Catherine to denounce his cousin. Unfortunately Lady C blames him for inviting her to Hunsford and he loses his living. Lizzy then Is torn between accepting Darcy or Richard or ruining her sister's future along with the guilt she feels for Charlotte being evicted. I won't give any spoilers, suffice to say Lizzy's journey to realising where her future lay is funny, romantic, some angst but will tug at our heart strings. I love Monica's work and regularly re read each one I've bought.
I received this as an ARC, this is my honest review.
May 8, 2023
Wimpy Darcy
The story begins during Elizabeth's visit to Charlotte Collins at Hunsford parsonage. Darcy decides to propose to Elizabeth, but in a letter that he will present to her and watch while she reads it, since he gets so tongue tied when he's with her. Elizabeth is reading it when Mr Collins sneaks up on them and snatches the letter from her, and races away to give it to Lady Catherine. Lady Catherine decides to use the letter to blackmail Darcy into marrying her daughter, but he refuses, and Elizabeth is in danger of having her reputation ruined.
I found this version of Darcy to be annoying from the start. All that was needed was for Darcy to be assertive and demanding, character traits that he usually has in abundance. Instead, he was always tiptoeing around because of "propriety" or " manners". He could have saved everyone a world of trouble and aggravation if he was his usual take-charge self. Of course, the author needed him to be wimpy so that she could have this premise. However, this Darcy was way too wimpy and melodramatic for my taste.
Then there's Elizabeth, who was always trying to pick a fight with Darcy in almost every conversation. She came across as argumentative and crabby. I almost wanted Darcy to just give up on her.
This author is a talented writer, and I've enjoyed many of her creations. However, this one just left me flat. There were a number of situations that descended into silliness, such as the behavior of Jane when she's reunited with Bingley. The book is well written and well edited, but I can't really recommend it.
The story begins during Elizabeth's visit to Charlotte Collins at Hunsford parsonage. Darcy decides to propose to Elizabeth, but in a letter that he will present to her and watch while she reads it, since he gets so tongue tied when he's with her. Elizabeth is reading it when Mr Collins sneaks up on them and snatches the letter from her, and races away to give it to Lady Catherine. Lady Catherine decides to use the letter to blackmail Darcy into marrying her daughter, but he refuses, and Elizabeth is in danger of having her reputation ruined.
I found this version of Darcy to be annoying from the start. All that was needed was for Darcy to be assertive and demanding, character traits that he usually has in abundance. Instead, he was always tiptoeing around because of "propriety" or " manners". He could have saved everyone a world of trouble and aggravation if he was his usual take-charge self. Of course, the author needed him to be wimpy so that she could have this premise. However, this Darcy was way too wimpy and melodramatic for my taste.
Then there's Elizabeth, who was always trying to pick a fight with Darcy in almost every conversation. She came across as argumentative and crabby. I almost wanted Darcy to just give up on her.
This author is a talented writer, and I've enjoyed many of her creations. However, this one just left me flat. There were a number of situations that descended into silliness, such as the behavior of Jane when she's reunited with Bingley. The book is well written and well edited, but I can't really recommend it.
April 18, 2023
Average read - things go awry at the proposal.
October 27, 2023
And that is how it should have ended! This book starts after Darcy and Elizabeth have seen each other at Rosings. I love this alternate ending. Sadly I have never liked how Darcy and Elizabeth so easily fell in love after they didn't like each other. More specifically Elizabeth. I didn't like how Jane just fell into bingley's arms. This is a much more thorough and thought out end..
November 20, 2024
A total conundrum!
This story masterfully demonstrates that it is possible to make a worst bungle of a proposal than the one in the original story. What a mayhem! A greatly enjoyable tale even if it refrains from murdering a certain character. Highly recommended!
This story masterfully demonstrates that it is possible to make a worst bungle of a proposal than the one in the original story. What a mayhem! A greatly enjoyable tale even if it refrains from murdering a certain character. Highly recommended!
March 2, 2025
Reread March 2, 2025. I still love this one!
Review April 21, 2023
This is a wonderfully funny and romantic variation on Pride and Prejudice, in which Mr. Darcy decides to propose by way of a letter, thinking he can express his feelings better in writing. If only he would. His letter, handed to Elizabeth just after Colonel Fitzwilliam has unwittingly revealed Darcy's part in separating her sister Jane from Mr. Bingley, infuriates her even more. But she doesn't get a chance to finish reading it before it's snatched out of her hand by Mr. Collins and after both she and Darcy give chase, it's handed off to Lady Catherine.
The madness only escalates from there, resulting in Darcy's, Elizabeth's, and even the Collinses' lives being upended by the dragon lady of Rosings. Things settle down a bit, for a while, and Darcy is able to arrange a meeting between Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley, hoping to gain Elizabeth's forgiveness, but that reunion doesn't seem to take.
I love this variation, and I think most people who love P&P variations will like it too. Although it's a medium-length novel, it's so fast-paced it seems to read as quickly as a novella. I definitely plan to read this one again.
Review April 21, 2023
This is a wonderfully funny and romantic variation on Pride and Prejudice, in which Mr. Darcy decides to propose by way of a letter, thinking he can express his feelings better in writing. If only he would. His letter, handed to Elizabeth just after Colonel Fitzwilliam has unwittingly revealed Darcy's part in separating her sister Jane from Mr. Bingley, infuriates her even more. But she doesn't get a chance to finish reading it before it's snatched out of her hand by Mr. Collins and after both she and Darcy give chase, it's handed off to Lady Catherine.
The madness only escalates from there, resulting in Darcy's, Elizabeth's, and even the Collinses' lives being upended by the dragon lady of Rosings. Things settle down a bit, for a while, and Darcy is able to arrange a meeting between Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley, hoping to gain Elizabeth's forgiveness, but that reunion doesn't seem to take.
I love this variation, and I think most people who love P&P variations will like it too. Although it's a medium-length novel, it's so fast-paced it seems to read as quickly as a novella. I definitely plan to read this one again.
June 20, 2023
Trouble in paradise
This story is somewhat different in that the disastrous Hunsford proposal was presented in the form of a letter. Unfortunately, the proposal was interrupted by Mr. Collins, who grabbed the letter and immediately conveyed it to Lady Catherine.
Even though the proposal was rejected, troubles followed with threats and demands being issued by Lady Catherine. Also, although Darcy attempted to reconcile Jane and Bingley, Jane refused to accept Bingley's efforts.
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This story is somewhat different in that the disastrous Hunsford proposal was presented in the form of a letter. Unfortunately, the proposal was interrupted by Mr. Collins, who grabbed the letter and immediately conveyed it to Lady Catherine.
Even though the proposal was rejected, troubles followed with threats and demands being issued by Lady Catherine. Also, although Darcy attempted to reconcile Jane and Bingley, Jane refused to accept Bingley's efforts.
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August 28, 2023
Rejoice, enthusiasts of Austenesque tales! A new Darcy and Elizabeth story has arrived for you to ardently admire and love.
This story made me smile at the sweet sincerity of Mr. Darcy, even when he was his usual obtuse self, and laugh at the amusing imagery and banter, mostly at the expense of Mr. Collins, who well-deserved it. I enjoyed the unique twists that altered the trajectory of the original story, yet stayed close enough to canon for comfort.
Humorous and Relatable
Mr. Darcy’s awkwardness was so relatable, and his solution—to write a letter in which he could carefully explain his thoughts—was equally so. When the situation rapidly escalated out of his control, it was easy to feel badly for him in his desperation, while finding the humor in the aggravating behavior of those around him. As she did in A Longbourn Entanglement, Monica Fairview managed to infuse this mildly angsty love story with some comic relief—a writing skill that I greatly admire.
Heartwarming Romance
It was lovely to see Elizabeth slowly fall in love with Darcy as she witnesses the kind soul behind the haughty exterior. My favorite part, however, was Darcy’s adoration of Elizabeth and his willingness to sacrifice himself for her happiness. Swoonworthy!
Heartfelt Revelations
Fans of our dear couple will savor the sweet sentiments in Allow Me to Tell You.
5 out of 5 Stars
WE RECOMMEND ALLOW ME TO TELL YOU IF YOU ENJOY:
🌸 Darcy and Elizabeth in love
🌸 Mild angst
🌸 Humor and heart
🌸 Unique P&P twists
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This story made me smile at the sweet sincerity of Mr. Darcy, even when he was his usual obtuse self, and laugh at the amusing imagery and banter, mostly at the expense of Mr. Collins, who well-deserved it. I enjoyed the unique twists that altered the trajectory of the original story, yet stayed close enough to canon for comfort.
Humorous and Relatable
Mr. Darcy’s awkwardness was so relatable, and his solution—to write a letter in which he could carefully explain his thoughts—was equally so. When the situation rapidly escalated out of his control, it was easy to feel badly for him in his desperation, while finding the humor in the aggravating behavior of those around him. As she did in A Longbourn Entanglement, Monica Fairview managed to infuse this mildly angsty love story with some comic relief—a writing skill that I greatly admire.
Heartwarming Romance
It was lovely to see Elizabeth slowly fall in love with Darcy as she witnesses the kind soul behind the haughty exterior. My favorite part, however, was Darcy’s adoration of Elizabeth and his willingness to sacrifice himself for her happiness. Swoonworthy!
Heartfelt Revelations
Fans of our dear couple will savor the sweet sentiments in Allow Me to Tell You.
5 out of 5 Stars
WE RECOMMEND ALLOW ME TO TELL YOU IF YOU ENJOY:
🌸 Darcy and Elizabeth in love
🌸 Mild angst
🌸 Humor and heart
🌸 Unique P&P twists
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April 30, 2023
📜 Allow Me to Tell You ✔️
A Pride and Prejudice Variation
✒️ Monica Fairview
https://www.darcyregencynovels.com
Release Date 04/15/2023
Publisher White Soup Press
➪ https://a.co/d/7i8BDwH
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯
When Fitzwilliam Darcy makes a complete muddle of his proposal at Rosings Park by writing a letter, there is more at stake than his hurt pride. The unfortunate letter leads to a chain of events that spiral out of his control. And adding insult to injury, Elizabeth Bennet is now threatened with ruin.
But when Elizabeth still insists Mr. Darcy is the last man in the world she would want to marry, Colonel Fitzwilliam steps in. To rescue her from an impossible situation, he asks for her hand in marriage.
Will it be an offer she cannot refuse? Or will Mr. Darcy find a way to undo the harm he has caused and earn her love?
Allow Me to Tell You is a sweet, full-length Pride and Prejudice variation that follows our beloved couple Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth through their journey of discovering each other.
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
How an ill thought proposal turns into a calamitous disaster.
I does not know with whom I am the most angry at the beginning of this story : Mr Collins or Lady Catherine, how both of them just dared stealing someone else letter, whatever its content, it just demonstrated the villainess of those two characters. And the events following it were even more the reflect of their rotten persona.
Sure I would have also bashed Darcy’s head for this ill-advised scheme, yet how everything turned because of those two meddling beings is entirely the fault of the cunning Lady Catherine and the bootlicking sycophant Collins.
And this sequence of catastrophes lead to a distraught Darcy and an angry Elizabeth.
A Darcy who must rethink his every actions and bury his own hopes to save the woman he loves from potential ruin.
With this change of circumstances, Elizabeth never receives Darcy’s letter clearing his name from her assumptions. So she stays much longer prejudiced against him. And his many acts of kindness are dissected by a Lizzie determined to find fault in the man.
So her switch of heart is progressive, slower than thee cannon, and she even in some way fights it. While Lady Catherine remains the ugly manipulative harpy all along the pages, only Collins redeems himself, a tiny tiny bit, and only at the very end of the book.
After there is the matter of Jane, one who for a change lets her wounded pride prevail over her usual kindness, changing her reacquainting with Bingley in a battle field.
Why Darcy has his work cut out, more hurdles on his very fragile near hopeless happily ever after.
4.5 stars
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 kisses
I have been granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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A Pride and Prejudice Variation
✒️ Monica Fairview
https://www.darcyregencynovels.com
Release Date 04/15/2023
Publisher White Soup Press
➪ https://a.co/d/7i8BDwH
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯
When Fitzwilliam Darcy makes a complete muddle of his proposal at Rosings Park by writing a letter, there is more at stake than his hurt pride. The unfortunate letter leads to a chain of events that spiral out of his control. And adding insult to injury, Elizabeth Bennet is now threatened with ruin.
But when Elizabeth still insists Mr. Darcy is the last man in the world she would want to marry, Colonel Fitzwilliam steps in. To rescue her from an impossible situation, he asks for her hand in marriage.
Will it be an offer she cannot refuse? Or will Mr. Darcy find a way to undo the harm he has caused and earn her love?
Allow Me to Tell You is a sweet, full-length Pride and Prejudice variation that follows our beloved couple Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth through their journey of discovering each other.
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
How an ill thought proposal turns into a calamitous disaster.
I does not know with whom I am the most angry at the beginning of this story : Mr Collins or Lady Catherine, how both of them just dared stealing someone else letter, whatever its content, it just demonstrated the villainess of those two characters. And the events following it were even more the reflect of their rotten persona.
Sure I would have also bashed Darcy’s head for this ill-advised scheme, yet how everything turned because of those two meddling beings is entirely the fault of the cunning Lady Catherine and the bootlicking sycophant Collins.
And this sequence of catastrophes lead to a distraught Darcy and an angry Elizabeth.
A Darcy who must rethink his every actions and bury his own hopes to save the woman he loves from potential ruin.
With this change of circumstances, Elizabeth never receives Darcy’s letter clearing his name from her assumptions. So she stays much longer prejudiced against him. And his many acts of kindness are dissected by a Lizzie determined to find fault in the man.
So her switch of heart is progressive, slower than thee cannon, and she even in some way fights it. While Lady Catherine remains the ugly manipulative harpy all along the pages, only Collins redeems himself, a tiny tiny bit, and only at the very end of the book.
After there is the matter of Jane, one who for a change lets her wounded pride prevail over her usual kindness, changing her reacquainting with Bingley in a battle field.
Why Darcy has his work cut out, more hurdles on his very fragile near hopeless happily ever after.
4.5 stars
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 kisses
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April 19, 2023
Lady Catherine and Mr. Collins are even more insufferable than usual when they interrupt Darcy's marriage proposal to Elizabeth, who has not finished reading it.
Yes, READING it...Darcy unwisely put pen to paper to address Miss Elizabeth since he knows he often expresses his thoughts poorly when he speaks, and he's determined to get this right. He doesn't, of course. The letter is filled with his misgivings about marrying so far below him and only ends with his heartfelt proposal of marriage. Mr. Collins is appalled to see his cousin accept a letter from the nephew of his esteemed patroness and snatches it from her hands, then passes it to Lady Catherine, who happens to be nearby in her carriage.
Elizabeth is bewildered at all the fuss - she didn't even realize it was a proposal at first- but Darcy is beyond mortified when she makes it apparent that she doesn't have any interest in him and, in fact, dislikes him. But Lady C finds it convenient to use the letter to threaten Darcy with its exposure if he doesn't marry Anne - which would embarrass him and destroy the reputation of the woman he loves.
A brouhaha erupts with Lady C furious at more than Darcy, Elizabeth, and Colonel Fitzwilliam (who staunchly stands by the pair). Mr. Collins feels her wrath for allowing his scheming wife to invite the evil siren to their home. She demands that the two vacate the parsonage immediately and intends to have his bishop revoke the Hunsford living.
All five head for London. As angry as Darcy is with Mr. Collins, he knows his aunt is being unfair, so he allows him and Mrs. Collins to stay in his town home. He is determined to protect Elizabeth from scandal, and she finds herself presented with the option to marry either himself or (*gasp*) Colonel Fitzwilliam. If neither gentleman is acceptable to her, Darcy considers caving in and marrying Anne.
It's a pot-boiler of a plot. Elizabeth's independent streak makes her stubbornly dig in her heels at the thought of agreeing to anything under duress. However, she doesn't hate Darcy enough to want him to pay a lifetime price for his error. Mr. Collins, meanwhile, is wretched over Lady C's abandonment and blames his wife for the situation in which they find themselves.
Good story. In addition, Ms. Fairview's writing, as always, is better than most.
I did feel that there was too much telling (rather than showing), particularly Darcy's and Elizabeth's thoughts, which got repetitive. I also noted Mr. Collins was curiously absent (or silent?) in a couple of scenes at Darcy's London home where he should have been present. And I couldn't understand why Elizabeth wouldn't unburden herself to her aunt or uncle.
Those are relatively minor missteps, though, and I still found it to be a solid 4-star read with a most satisfying resolution.
Content is clean.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review
Yes, READING it...Darcy unwisely put pen to paper to address Miss Elizabeth since he knows he often expresses his thoughts poorly when he speaks, and he's determined to get this right. He doesn't, of course. The letter is filled with his misgivings about marrying so far below him and only ends with his heartfelt proposal of marriage. Mr. Collins is appalled to see his cousin accept a letter from the nephew of his esteemed patroness and snatches it from her hands, then passes it to Lady Catherine, who happens to be nearby in her carriage.
Elizabeth is bewildered at all the fuss - she didn't even realize it was a proposal at first- but Darcy is beyond mortified when she makes it apparent that she doesn't have any interest in him and, in fact, dislikes him. But Lady C finds it convenient to use the letter to threaten Darcy with its exposure if he doesn't marry Anne - which would embarrass him and destroy the reputation of the woman he loves.
A brouhaha erupts with Lady C furious at more than Darcy, Elizabeth, and Colonel Fitzwilliam (who staunchly stands by the pair). Mr. Collins feels her wrath for allowing his scheming wife to invite the evil siren to their home. She demands that the two vacate the parsonage immediately and intends to have his bishop revoke the Hunsford living.
All five head for London. As angry as Darcy is with Mr. Collins, he knows his aunt is being unfair, so he allows him and Mrs. Collins to stay in his town home. He is determined to protect Elizabeth from scandal, and she finds herself presented with the option to marry either himself or (*gasp*) Colonel Fitzwilliam. If neither gentleman is acceptable to her, Darcy considers caving in and marrying Anne.
It's a pot-boiler of a plot. Elizabeth's independent streak makes her stubbornly dig in her heels at the thought of agreeing to anything under duress. However, she doesn't hate Darcy enough to want him to pay a lifetime price for his error. Mr. Collins, meanwhile, is wretched over Lady C's abandonment and blames his wife for the situation in which they find themselves.
Good story. In addition, Ms. Fairview's writing, as always, is better than most.
I did feel that there was too much telling (rather than showing), particularly Darcy's and Elizabeth's thoughts, which got repetitive. I also noted Mr. Collins was curiously absent (or silent?) in a couple of scenes at Darcy's London home where he should have been present. And I couldn't understand why Elizabeth wouldn't unburden herself to her aunt or uncle.
Those are relatively minor missteps, though, and I still found it to be a solid 4-star read with a most satisfying resolution.
Content is clean.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review
April 18, 2023
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars
We begin in Kent, where this variation has Darcy deciding to write out his proposal to Elizabeth, with his wording much the same as in canon’s proposal. However, as he hands it to Elizabeth the next morning and she begins to read, suddenly Collins is there, grabs the letter out of Elizabeth’s hands and then hands it to Lady Catherine who is seated in her nearby carriage. “Fireworks” erupt. Elizabeth denies trying to entrap Darcy, but Lady Catherine how has a way to gain her own will. She will use the letter to ruin Elizabeth (and her sisters) or Darcy will marry Anne.
And in the final tally not only does she direct Elizabeth to leave the parsonage but she also orders Collins and his wife, Charlotte, to leave, blaming them for bringing Elizabeth to Hunsford knowing E. “wants to entrap Darcy”. Later, Darcy “borrows” his aunt’s traveling carriage and with that and his own coach transports the Collinses along with Elizabeth and his cousin, the Colonel, back to Darcy House. Elizabeth is then taken to the Gardiners’ house where Jane is also staying.
One thread of this story has Collins begging for his position back from Lady C. and has Darcy trying to help in that endeavor.
Jane, even though Elizabeth knows she has been mourning the loss of Bingley’s attentions, now turns a cold shoulder towards him as he and Darcy visit Elizabeth and Jane. They have other activities, such as the theatre, where Jane again ignores Bingley. The Colonel also comes courting Elizabeth as he knows she has turned down Darcy and sees her only being saved if she marries respectably. So, he offers himself. Darcy is quite jealous as he sees how well the two of them converse together.
Darcy has taken to heart the initial criticisms Elizabeth flung at him after reading the first page of his proposal and so he takes steps to change, hoping she notices. Even so, he made an oath not to repeat his proposal and so he has little hope of winning her hand.
There is an epilogue. I received an ARC of this story. I am freely leaving this review, having enjoyed this story. I do highly recommend it.
We begin in Kent, where this variation has Darcy deciding to write out his proposal to Elizabeth, with his wording much the same as in canon’s proposal. However, as he hands it to Elizabeth the next morning and she begins to read, suddenly Collins is there, grabs the letter out of Elizabeth’s hands and then hands it to Lady Catherine who is seated in her nearby carriage. “Fireworks” erupt. Elizabeth denies trying to entrap Darcy, but Lady Catherine how has a way to gain her own will. She will use the letter to ruin Elizabeth (and her sisters) or Darcy will marry Anne.
And in the final tally not only does she direct Elizabeth to leave the parsonage but she also orders Collins and his wife, Charlotte, to leave, blaming them for bringing Elizabeth to Hunsford knowing E. “wants to entrap Darcy”. Later, Darcy “borrows” his aunt’s traveling carriage and with that and his own coach transports the Collinses along with Elizabeth and his cousin, the Colonel, back to Darcy House. Elizabeth is then taken to the Gardiners’ house where Jane is also staying.
One thread of this story has Collins begging for his position back from Lady C. and has Darcy trying to help in that endeavor.
Jane, even though Elizabeth knows she has been mourning the loss of Bingley’s attentions, now turns a cold shoulder towards him as he and Darcy visit Elizabeth and Jane. They have other activities, such as the theatre, where Jane again ignores Bingley. The Colonel also comes courting Elizabeth as he knows she has turned down Darcy and sees her only being saved if she marries respectably. So, he offers himself. Darcy is quite jealous as he sees how well the two of them converse together.
Darcy has taken to heart the initial criticisms Elizabeth flung at him after reading the first page of his proposal and so he takes steps to change, hoping she notices. Even so, he made an oath not to repeat his proposal and so he has little hope of winning her hand.
There is an epilogue. I received an ARC of this story. I am freely leaving this review, having enjoyed this story. I do highly recommend it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 26, 2024
I loved it! It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This story is sweet, romantic comedy that follows our beloved couple Darcy and Elizabeth through their journey of discovering each other. When Fitzwilliam Darcy makes a complete muddle of his proposal at Rosings Park by writing a letter, there is more at stake than his hurt pride. The letter leads to a chain of events that impacts those around him, including Elizabeth, and adding insult to injury, Elizabeth is now threatened with ruin, but Elizabeth is not intimidated so easily, for she insists Mr. Darcy is the last man in the world she would want to marry, and nothing will change her mind; so to rescue her from an impossible situation, Colonel Fitzwilliam steps in, and asks for her hand in marriage. Will it be an offer she cannot refuse, or will Mr. Darcy find a way to earn her love? So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
May 26, 2023
Mr. Darcy is in love, only his uncertainty and his usual arrogant self cause trouble.
Uncertainty leads to an imprudent act. Mr. Darcy puts his proposal and his feelings regarding Miss Elizabeth's family in a letter. They meet along the path of one of her usual rambles, where she is presented the letter. Before she can read past the initial offer and the criticisms , Mr. Collins snatches it away and runs to gift it to Lady Catherine. As you can imagine, this is just the beginning of a series of demands , heated arguments , and a few unexpected evictions. Keeping all this to herself, Elizabeth returns to her Uncle's home in town , where she tries to reconnect with her beloved older sister, Jane. Hang on tight , it's going to be in for a bumpy ride. Enjoy!
Uncertainty leads to an imprudent act. Mr. Darcy puts his proposal and his feelings regarding Miss Elizabeth's family in a letter. They meet along the path of one of her usual rambles, where she is presented the letter. Before she can read past the initial offer and the criticisms , Mr. Collins snatches it away and runs to gift it to Lady Catherine. As you can imagine, this is just the beginning of a series of demands , heated arguments , and a few unexpected evictions. Keeping all this to herself, Elizabeth returns to her Uncle's home in town , where she tries to reconnect with her beloved older sister, Jane. Hang on tight , it's going to be in for a bumpy ride. Enjoy!
June 19, 2023
3.5 stars rounded up to 4
Good things first: I really enjoyed this variation. I laughed while reading about the plot twist engineered by Lady C, but at the same time I was frustrated by some of the characters. I am trying to avoid spoilers…..
Not so good things: There were several times I wanted to shake Litzy, Jane, Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley and yell at one or more of them for being so stubborn. They seemed shallow rather self-centered. I was disappointed that Caroline was not confronted and held accountable. There were a number of errors that the editor should have caught.
Despite the critique, I recommend this story as a good way to escape into the adventures of both ouples.
Good things first: I really enjoyed this variation. I laughed while reading about the plot twist engineered by Lady C, but at the same time I was frustrated by some of the characters. I am trying to avoid spoilers…..
Not so good things: There were several times I wanted to shake Litzy, Jane, Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley and yell at one or more of them for being so stubborn. They seemed shallow rather self-centered. I was disappointed that Caroline was not confronted and held accountable. There were a number of errors that the editor should have caught.
Despite the critique, I recommend this story as a good way to escape into the adventures of both ouples.
April 6, 2024
I rate this book a 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars. I liked the twist of poor Mr. Darcy writing a letter of proposal to Elizabeth. This starts the catastrophic events, when before Elizabeth has even read half of the letter, it is snatched by Mr. Collins and he hurriedly rushes to Lady Catherine's side with the missive. How could Darcy possibly allow him to reach her?
There are so many irksome things about the book. I was annoyed, more than once, by the characters. I especially disliked Jane in this book. There were so many doubts, so many willful disregards, and so much dilly-dallying by Bingley and Darcy that it was hard to read.
Yet, in the end, things are resolved, no thanks to Lady Catherine's resolve and Mr. Collins's stupidity.
There are so many irksome things about the book. I was annoyed, more than once, by the characters. I especially disliked Jane in this book. There were so many doubts, so many willful disregards, and so much dilly-dallying by Bingley and Darcy that it was hard to read.
Yet, in the end, things are resolved, no thanks to Lady Catherine's resolve and Mr. Collins's stupidity.
April 17, 2023
Darcy decides to propose on paper but things go sadly awry when Mr. Collins intercepts the letter. Lady Catherine threatens to use it to blackmail Darcy into marrying Anne and throws Collins out of the parsonage. Elizabeth has plenty of options in front of her, as she could either marry Darcy, the Colonel, or be ruined. In the meantime, Jane is doing her best to prove to Mr. Bingley that she never cared for him. I loved this and finished it in one sitting. Well written, has great dialogue and a pining, hopeless Darcy who is still determined to protect Elizabeth t0 the best of his ability.
Steam level: kissing.
Steam level: kissing.
April 18, 2023
How well-meaning actions can lead to disasters
I confess I am a P&P addict and want to get rid of this addiction and then I come across an author’s new idea and I have to try this version. The result: I recommend you strongly to read this version of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. In no way I will tell you more – it would defeat the suspense!
I was lucky to get a copy in advance and couldn’t put it down. And I am sure you will enjoy it, too 😊
I confess I am a P&P addict and want to get rid of this addiction and then I come across an author’s new idea and I have to try this version. The result: I recommend you strongly to read this version of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. In no way I will tell you more – it would defeat the suspense!
I was lucky to get a copy in advance and couldn’t put it down. And I am sure you will enjoy it, too 😊
April 21, 2023
I highly recommend this humor filled variation. I’ve shared some of the highlights in notes but I’m not great at that.
Darcy makes the ill conceived decision to write his proposal. Mr Collins sees him hand it to Elizabeth. Chaos ensues.
Very well written and edited with tension at the end. Mr Collins ends up having a backbone.
Cord instead of chord is the only mistake I remember noticing.
Darcy makes the ill conceived decision to write his proposal. Mr Collins sees him hand it to Elizabeth. Chaos ensues.
Very well written and edited with tension at the end. Mr Collins ends up having a backbone.
Cord instead of chord is the only mistake I remember noticing.
May 8, 2023
Intriguing Concept
Mr. Darcy decided to write out his proposal because he knew he became tongue-tied whenever he wanted to speak to Elizabeth. Unfortunately, she had only read the insulting first page when Mr. Collins snatched it from her and gave it to Lady Catherine!
How she would use those words to manipulate everyone to do her will, or at least try to, is the theme of this variation. How she is thwarted is truly hilarious!
Mr. Darcy decided to write out his proposal because he knew he became tongue-tied whenever he wanted to speak to Elizabeth. Unfortunately, she had only read the insulting first page when Mr. Collins snatched it from her and gave it to Lady Catherine!
How she would use those words to manipulate everyone to do her will, or at least try to, is the theme of this variation. How she is thwarted is truly hilarious!
May 22, 2023
A different, still disastrous, proposal at Rosings
A change to the mode of Darcy’s proposal at Rosings, and it’s becoming known to others, sets the story off in a new direction. Some of the subsequent events stretch the bounds of credibility, but the story is well written enough to overlook or forgive those choices. A nice blend of angst, humor, and romance. 4.5 stars rounded down for some typos/grammatical errors that could be easily fixed with a more careful edit.
A change to the mode of Darcy’s proposal at Rosings, and it’s becoming known to others, sets the story off in a new direction. Some of the subsequent events stretch the bounds of credibility, but the story is well written enough to overlook or forgive those choices. A nice blend of angst, humor, and romance. 4.5 stars rounded down for some typos/grammatical errors that could be easily fixed with a more careful edit.
August 11, 2023
If you like angsty versions
Then this is for you. Ms Fairview adds some original twists to the old story, so the reader will either be dying to know what can possibly happen next, or putting it down, unable to bear the suspense. Interesting that although she is referred to, Ann deBourgh really is a nonentity. Collins adds a nice touch at the wedding, haha. Charlotte is truly a hero for her attempts to sort out so many messed up people.
Then this is for you. Ms Fairview adds some original twists to the old story, so the reader will either be dying to know what can possibly happen next, or putting it down, unable to bear the suspense. Interesting that although she is referred to, Ann deBourgh really is a nonentity. Collins adds a nice touch at the wedding, haha. Charlotte is truly a hero for her attempts to sort out so many messed up people.
July 18, 2023
3.5 Stars
Darcy was my favorite character in this variation, even though I think the author made him too emotional. Elizabeth started out closer to the original, but I liked her less as the book went on. Jane was the worst part of the book - unpleasant, rude, argumentative. This wasn't my favorite, but not too bad.
Darcy was my favorite character in this variation, even though I think the author made him too emotional. Elizabeth started out closer to the original, but I liked her less as the book went on. Jane was the worst part of the book - unpleasant, rude, argumentative. This wasn't my favorite, but not too bad.
August 25, 2023
just fine.
This one is very busy - lots of moving around, lots of will they or won’t they. I was irritated by the whole thing between Jane and Bingley and have no hope they will ever speak to each other about anything important. This book is like many others. I didn’t mind reading it but I will probably forget the plot as soon as I pick up another book.
This one is very busy - lots of moving around, lots of will they or won’t they. I was irritated by the whole thing between Jane and Bingley and have no hope they will ever speak to each other about anything important. This book is like many others. I didn’t mind reading it but I will probably forget the plot as soon as I pick up another book.
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September 10, 2023When Mr Darcy decides to write his disastrous proposal to Lizzy, Mr Collins gets a hold of the letting, precipitating a disaster of epic proportions.
Faced with three choices: marry Darcy, marry Fitzwilliam, or face ruin at Lady Catherine's hands, Lizzy retreats to her family in London to consider her options.
Faced with three choices: marry Darcy, marry Fitzwilliam, or face ruin at Lady Catherine's hands, Lizzy retreats to her family in London to consider her options.
May 3, 2023
Thoroughly Entertaining!
So good! I could not stop reading. Loved this story from beginning to end. Started off disastrously for Darcy and Elizabeth. Ended in perfection. The story was suspenseful in that it kept me engrossed the whole time. Highly recommended!
So good! I could not stop reading. Loved this story from beginning to end. Started off disastrously for Darcy and Elizabeth. Ended in perfection. The story was suspenseful in that it kept me engrossed the whole time. Highly recommended!
May 7, 2023
Thoroughly Enjoyable!
Really enjoyed this variation. The plot was different and had an twist that I enjoyed exploring. Some parts were stretching it, but it didn’t impact the overall enjoyment.
Really enjoyed this variation. The plot was different and had an twist that I enjoyed exploring. Some parts were stretching it, but it didn’t impact the overall enjoyment.
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