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Of Adoption and Acceptance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
This is yet another sweet, clean, low-angst Pride and Prejudice Variation. This book of 64,000 words takes Elizabeth and Darcy out of their usual circumstances and meeting places. All of the usual villains are part of the story but minimized significantly. If you enjoy a light-hearted version of Our Dear Couple’s road to Happily Ever After, this may be a book for you.
Mr. Thomas Bennet massaged his temples as his five-day-old daughter again woke and cried in hungry complaint. He and the wet nurse Mrs. Lindsay had been on the road for two days with the infant, and his nerves had been strained to their limit by the poor babe’s pitiable circumstance – a mother who could not, would not, stand even the sight of her newborn child simply for its misfortune of failing to be born a male and the heir the mother desperately desired for the family’s entailed estate.
Mrs. Bennet had always been an excitable woman, but her husband had been utterly unprepared for her refusal to feed, hold, or even look at her new daughter. The midwife had informed him that she had witnessed this phenomenon in new mothers before, but never to the degree that his wife had displayed when she had threatened to harm the child if it was not removed from her presence. After two days of trying unsuccessfully to coax Mrs. Bennet to at least view the beautiful child, the father had been forced to take action to secure the tiny girl’s life and future.
It must be providential that I heard from my university friend just this week, Bennet thought.
Mr. Thomas Bennet massaged his temples as his five-day-old daughter again woke and cried in hungry complaint. He and the wet nurse Mrs. Lindsay had been on the road for two days with the infant, and his nerves had been strained to their limit by the poor babe’s pitiable circumstance – a mother who could not, would not, stand even the sight of her newborn child simply for its misfortune of failing to be born a male and the heir the mother desperately desired for the family’s entailed estate.
Mrs. Bennet had always been an excitable woman, but her husband had been utterly unprepared for her refusal to feed, hold, or even look at her new daughter. The midwife had informed him that she had witnessed this phenomenon in new mothers before, but never to the degree that his wife had displayed when she had threatened to harm the child if it was not removed from her presence. After two days of trying unsuccessfully to coax Mrs. Bennet to at least view the beautiful child, the father had been forced to take action to secure the tiny girl’s life and future.
It must be providential that I heard from my university friend just this week, Bennet thought.
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Published May 18, 2023
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June 25, 2023
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars. I have read 5 other stories by this author.
There was no angst for me in this story. I was touched in reading Mr. Bennet's feelings in having to give up Elizabeth to be adopted by his good friend from university. And although he knows where she is and who is taking care of her, he makes no attempts to stay in her life. Yes, Mrs. Bennet, fully expecting an heir after having Jane, then refuses to even look at Elizabeth much less feed her.
So this story has Elizabeth being raised by a member of the peerage. However, upon meeting Jane and becoming friends with her, not realizing they are sisters, matters soon lead to the two learning that fact. They find it necessary to hide the fact and call themselves cousins with Elizabeth calling herself Elizabeth Gardiner. The Gardiners have a bigger role in this story as they provide a connection between Jane and Elizabeth.
And, of course, we do have some romance, although not exactly as in canon. During a trip to Derbyshire with the Gardiners and Jane our girls meet Darcy and the Colonel. Darcy does make that same mistake of looking with disdain at Elizabeth's family and her lack of connections although he finds himself flirting with her. The Colonel finds Jane attractive and raises her expectations.
After they return to their homes they stay in touch with each other and with Georgiana, who becomes a "secret sister" to Jane and Elizabeth.
Bingley comes into the picture, much as in canon. However he does not return to Netherfield after he and his sisters leave and take up residence in London.
So much of the story has interaction between the "sisters" and their families, although care is taken that Mrs. Bennet never meets Elizabeth, who resembles Mr. Bennet's mother. It is a sweet story but for me it dragged at times. There is an epilogue.
There is much I didn't mention here as this is a longer story. Elizabeth's background, her adoption, is revealed to a few but is kept from public knowledge as repercussions would be negative to her standing in society.
There was no angst for me in this story. I was touched in reading Mr. Bennet's feelings in having to give up Elizabeth to be adopted by his good friend from university. And although he knows where she is and who is taking care of her, he makes no attempts to stay in her life. Yes, Mrs. Bennet, fully expecting an heir after having Jane, then refuses to even look at Elizabeth much less feed her.
So this story has Elizabeth being raised by a member of the peerage. However, upon meeting Jane and becoming friends with her, not realizing they are sisters, matters soon lead to the two learning that fact. They find it necessary to hide the fact and call themselves cousins with Elizabeth calling herself Elizabeth Gardiner. The Gardiners have a bigger role in this story as they provide a connection between Jane and Elizabeth.
And, of course, we do have some romance, although not exactly as in canon. During a trip to Derbyshire with the Gardiners and Jane our girls meet Darcy and the Colonel. Darcy does make that same mistake of looking with disdain at Elizabeth's family and her lack of connections although he finds himself flirting with her. The Colonel finds Jane attractive and raises her expectations.
After they return to their homes they stay in touch with each other and with Georgiana, who becomes a "secret sister" to Jane and Elizabeth.
Bingley comes into the picture, much as in canon. However he does not return to Netherfield after he and his sisters leave and take up residence in London.
So much of the story has interaction between the "sisters" and their families, although care is taken that Mrs. Bennet never meets Elizabeth, who resembles Mr. Bennet's mother. It is a sweet story but for me it dragged at times. There is an epilogue.
There is much I didn't mention here as this is a longer story. Elizabeth's background, her adoption, is revealed to a few but is kept from public knowledge as repercussions would be negative to her standing in society.
February 2, 2024
Elizabeth is given away
So the story starts out with Mr Bennet giving his newly born daughter away because his wife is crazy. This is good because she will grow up and be Lady Elizabeth and have wonderful parents.
My thought was why did Mr. Bennet keep having children with his insane wife and then do nothing for his other daughters. I know I’m being critical and it not helpful to the storyline but really does he not have a backbone.
Lady Elizabeth and Miss Bennet meet at Lady Matlock house and they notice they have the same necklace with different stones and it was given to them on their sixteenth birthday. Well I must say here I thought it was a bit of reach since more than necklace was made duh, and probably some other ladies were bound to have the same necklaces. Okay, then we go on with story. While I enjoyed the story there were some holes for me. Darcy was better at accepting Elizabeth’s adoption and the colonel was awesome.
So the story starts out with Mr Bennet giving his newly born daughter away because his wife is crazy. This is good because she will grow up and be Lady Elizabeth and have wonderful parents.
My thought was why did Mr. Bennet keep having children with his insane wife and then do nothing for his other daughters. I know I’m being critical and it not helpful to the storyline but really does he not have a backbone.
Lady Elizabeth and Miss Bennet meet at Lady Matlock house and they notice they have the same necklace with different stones and it was given to them on their sixteenth birthday. Well I must say here I thought it was a bit of reach since more than necklace was made duh, and probably some other ladies were bound to have the same necklaces. Okay, then we go on with story. While I enjoyed the story there were some holes for me. Darcy was better at accepting Elizabeth’s adoption and the colonel was awesome.
February 15, 2024
Lady Elizabeth Sinclair is brought up in luxury but is smart, beautiful and loves the outdoors. A chance meeting with Jane Bennet and a similar piece of jewelry reveals family secrets and sisters. As the travel with the Gardiners as in cognitio cousins, they meet the residents of Pemberley. After a bit of vacation fun and a bit of prejudice they don’t believe they will see each other again. How they do meet again, their interactions, secrets revealed and happily ever afters make for a light and fun story.
What I liked is that Mrs Bennet was beyond awful, but the author never forced the interaction with all the characters.
What I liked is that Mrs Bennet was beyond awful, but the author never forced the interaction with all the characters.
September 14, 2023
another edit needed to sharpen this one up
Not one I would return to again, I found this rather dull. This urgently needs an edit to improve the language and to tighten the writing generally. This book uses rather too many modern terms and drags at times without going anywhere.
Not one I would return to again, I found this rather dull. This urgently needs an edit to improve the language and to tighten the writing generally. This book uses rather too many modern terms and drags at times without going anywhere.
January 21, 2024
3 1/2 stars. No angst
July 5, 2023
Interesting concept, I do enjoy the troupe of “is a Bennet but not really a Bennet”. This one however frustrated me to no end and I nearly gave up several times. Some parts of the story are described in minute detail while other things are simply breezed over. Too much shopping and descriptions of gowns and jewels.
E gets more upset about horses mating than her own adoption story - which BTW is told over and over (and over). Darcy is constantly apologizing about things he’s not guilty of AT ALL. SHE LIED ABOUT WHO SHE WAS. Not just a one off but over the course of several days. “But disguise of every sort is my abhorrence” indeed.
This book brought up more questions for me than anything. Where did Elizabeth’s little brother go? Did he get shipped off to Eton forever? He’s mentioned briefly in the beginning and then never again. Has Mrs Bennet never once asked about her 2nd child? Does she even know where she was taken or if she is still alive? I have a hard time believing that if she were to see E that she would know.
E gets more upset about horses mating than her own adoption story - which BTW is told over and over (and over). Darcy is constantly apologizing about things he’s not guilty of AT ALL. SHE LIED ABOUT WHO SHE WAS. Not just a one off but over the course of several days. “But disguise of every sort is my abhorrence” indeed.
This book brought up more questions for me than anything. Where did Elizabeth’s little brother go? Did he get shipped off to Eton forever? He’s mentioned briefly in the beginning and then never again. Has Mrs Bennet never once asked about her 2nd child? Does she even know where she was taken or if she is still alive? I have a hard time believing that if she were to see E that she would know.
May 22, 2023
Low angst, as promised
Mrs. Bennet has a severe case of postpartum depression when Lizzie is born and her father finds an excellent childless couple to adopt her.
Who’s to say this might not happen? So from the beginning the what-if is easy to engage with. Pleasant story where the main thrust is of nice people telling little whit lies for all the right reason but the effects begin to be much larger than expected.
Fun story. I love these little low angst stories from the author.
Mrs. Bennet has a severe case of postpartum depression when Lizzie is born and her father finds an excellent childless couple to adopt her.
Who’s to say this might not happen? So from the beginning the what-if is easy to engage with. Pleasant story where the main thrust is of nice people telling little whit lies for all the right reason but the effects begin to be much larger than expected.
Fun story. I love these little low angst stories from the author.
May 21, 2023
Lighthearted variation
Interesting storyline which finds our favorite characters in a low angst love affair. Elizabeth's unusual start in life seems more likely than expected. In my opinion, she always seemed out of place in the Bennet family. The villains were dealt with easily enough without taking up too much of the story. If you like a lighter approach to your variations, you will enjoy this one very much.
Interesting storyline which finds our favorite characters in a low angst love affair. Elizabeth's unusual start in life seems more likely than expected. In my opinion, she always seemed out of place in the Bennet family. The villains were dealt with easily enough without taking up too much of the story. If you like a lighter approach to your variations, you will enjoy this one very much.
May 24, 2023
Absolutely Delightful
This is a wonderful Elizabeth is and is not a Bennet story. I felt so sad for Mr Bennet, but very glad that Mrs Bennet never intruded on Elizabeth's life.
This is a wonderful Elizabeth is and is not a Bennet story. I felt so sad for Mr Bennet, but very glad that Mrs Bennet never intruded on Elizabeth's life.
May 20, 2023
Different premise
I enjoyed this book because it is well written. The character development is excellent. A new and wonderful Elizabeth shows the same great woman of old. The other sisters were not shown much as the original family is not discussed.
I enjoyed this book because it is well written. The character development is excellent. A new and wonderful Elizabeth shows the same great woman of old. The other sisters were not shown much as the original family is not discussed.
May 31, 2023
Jane was more interesting than Elizabeth. Darcy had nothing to overcome as Elizabeth was higher ranking than him. It was ok but I wouldn’t read again.
July 24, 2023
Second Favorite
I have read literally hundreds of these variations and this has leapt to second favorite! That is saying something!
Elizabeth is unwanted because she was not born a male! Not unique or surprising. But her being brought to and adopted by a childless Earl and Countess does venture into less chartered waters.
Then meeting her sister, Jane, and pretending to be cousins! Ha! Great imagination! How they found out their true relationship, found their true loves, and overcame the various obstacles that confronted each is a wonderful journey. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I have read literally hundreds of these variations and this has leapt to second favorite! That is saying something!
Elizabeth is unwanted because she was not born a male! Not unique or surprising. But her being brought to and adopted by a childless Earl and Countess does venture into less chartered waters.
Then meeting her sister, Jane, and pretending to be cousins! Ha! Great imagination! How they found out their true relationship, found their true loves, and overcame the various obstacles that confronted each is a wonderful journey. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
June 1, 2023
Wonderful story!
Another Elizabeth Bennet isn't raised as a Bennet story with an important twist. She's adopted by an Earl and his wife because Mrs Bennet refuses to even look at her newborn daughter. Hoping to save her life Mr Bennet asks an old school friend to adopt his 2 day old daughter. Elizabeth is raised by two wealthy parents who had suffered through several miscarriage and still borns. Lady Elizabeth meets Miss Jane Bennet in London and they become best friends and are informed of their history by Mr Bennet. Throughout the story its stressed that Lady Elizabeth can't go to Hertfordshire or meet Mrs Bennet because she looks like Mr Bennet's mother and his fear is Mrs Bennet will use Elizabeth to get monetary support.
Jane meets Colonel Fitzwilliam before she meets Bingley and he's there to support her after Bingley walked away with his sisters approval. Of course Lady Elizabeth meets Darcy at an assembly in Lambton and their path is without angst or " tolerable " statements.
Another Elizabeth Bennet isn't raised as a Bennet story with an important twist. She's adopted by an Earl and his wife because Mrs Bennet refuses to even look at her newborn daughter. Hoping to save her life Mr Bennet asks an old school friend to adopt his 2 day old daughter. Elizabeth is raised by two wealthy parents who had suffered through several miscarriage and still borns. Lady Elizabeth meets Miss Jane Bennet in London and they become best friends and are informed of their history by Mr Bennet. Throughout the story its stressed that Lady Elizabeth can't go to Hertfordshire or meet Mrs Bennet because she looks like Mr Bennet's mother and his fear is Mrs Bennet will use Elizabeth to get monetary support.
Jane meets Colonel Fitzwilliam before she meets Bingley and he's there to support her after Bingley walked away with his sisters approval. Of course Lady Elizabeth meets Darcy at an assembly in Lambton and their path is without angst or " tolerable " statements.
July 1, 2023
Emotional funny cute interesting
I found that this was emotionally intriguing! Looking for a Elizabeth is not a Bennett (maybe is)? If so this is a good one for you. Elizabeth is incredibly strong in this story. Jane I found had a little backbone, but kind of a whiner. Darcy and Fitzwilliam make huge mistake, but man up to it. Love how Darcy and Elizabeth end together. Clean, well written, worth a read.
I found that this was emotionally intriguing! Looking for a Elizabeth is not a Bennett (maybe is)? If so this is a good one for you. Elizabeth is incredibly strong in this story. Jane I found had a little backbone, but kind of a whiner. Darcy and Fitzwilliam make huge mistake, but man up to it. Love how Darcy and Elizabeth end together. Clean, well written, worth a read.
June 4, 2023
Adoption and Loved
The story shows how it is not who births you but who raises you. Elizabeth is adopted and loved by all. She fills the void of her parents and they live as their own. Beautiful story.
The story shows how it is not who births you but who raises you. Elizabeth is adopted and loved by all. She fills the void of her parents and they live as their own. Beautiful story.
June 8, 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 is a sweet, clean, low-angst story. It takes Elizabeth and Darcy out of their usual circumstances and meeting places. All of the usual villains are part of the story but minimized significantly. If you enjoy a light-hearted version of Our Dear Couple’s road to Happily Ever After, this may be a book for you. The story of Elizabeth's new family is well-crafted. The difficulties in handling the truth of her adoption and the endless need for secrecy about the two elder sisters becoming friends provides for some good face time and dialogue, for both to get their eventual HEAs. Jane being different, lacking the comfort of a sister closer in age to her than the 4-yr difference between Jane and Mary, the latter being only referred to and never an active part of the story. Also due to the influence of the Gardiners, where Jane most likely received more favour and attention since Elizabeth wasn’t and later on after Jane and Elizabeth married, that favour was also granted to Mary? Wickham is eliminated quickly, keeping Lydia safe. Mrs. Bennet was forever kept in ignorance that Lady Elizabeth is the daughter she bore, the secret was never revealed while she lived. I also like how they including what happened to other Bennett sisters. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. I highly recommend to everyone.
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 is a sweet, clean, low-angst story. It takes Elizabeth and Darcy out of their usual circumstances and meeting places. All of the usual villains are part of the story but minimized significantly. If you enjoy a light-hearted version of Our Dear Couple’s road to Happily Ever After, this may be a book for you. The story of Elizabeth's new family is well-crafted. The difficulties in handling the truth of her adoption and the endless need for secrecy about the two elder sisters becoming friends provides for some good face time and dialogue, for both to get their eventual HEAs. Jane being different, lacking the comfort of a sister closer in age to her than the 4-yr difference between Jane and Mary, the latter being only referred to and never an active part of the story. Also due to the influence of the Gardiners, where Jane most likely received more favour and attention since Elizabeth wasn’t and later on after Jane and Elizabeth married, that favour was also granted to Mary? Wickham is eliminated quickly, keeping Lydia safe. Mrs. Bennet was forever kept in ignorance that Lady Elizabeth is the daughter she bore, the secret was never revealed while she lived. I also like how they including what happened to other Bennett sisters. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. I highly recommend to everyone.
August 29, 2023
This book wasn’t boring but it wasn’t that exciting either. I normally enjoy the trope of Elizabeth having connections to the first circles. But, it felt like that didn’t really play a part in this for me. Okay, she was adopted but we skip her childhood so how does she still end up the way that she is? And what was the point in the chapter of her coming out ball? It was short and had no impact. Also, how random that she would just happen to meet her sister Jane at the Matlocks’ for a volunteer event.
I felt bad for Jane because of what she went through with Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mr. Bingley. She gets told she’s just a flirtation with one just to meet the other and get left behind. And then meets the Colonel again! At least it worked out for them in the end. I’m not sure how I feel about the ending with Mr. Bingley marrying Kitty. Feels like it happened just so that he would still have a connection to the main characters. Cause how awkward! The entire town knows you were basically courting Jane and then disappeared, but now that she’s married to someone else and you come back just to eventually marry her sister?! Weird.
That whole scene of Elizabeth asking Jane about details of the wedding night was weird too. It’s basically taboo to speak of things with unmarried women so why insist on having it? And then to get all weird because of the example used.
I would have liked to see more of the Bennets. I don’t know why but I really wanted Elizabeth to still have that connection with her biological dad. He was destroyed when he had to give her up because of his wife and now that she knows, he still can’t have a relationship with her. I get that she has a dad she loves, she grew up in a loving home so its not like she lacks in familial relationships. I just felt bad for Mr. Bennet. I did like the reasoning they used as to why he just stopped caring about taking care of the estate though.
I felt bad for Jane because of what she went through with Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mr. Bingley. She gets told she’s just a flirtation with one just to meet the other and get left behind. And then meets the Colonel again! At least it worked out for them in the end. I’m not sure how I feel about the ending with Mr. Bingley marrying Kitty. Feels like it happened just so that he would still have a connection to the main characters. Cause how awkward! The entire town knows you were basically courting Jane and then disappeared, but now that she’s married to someone else and you come back just to eventually marry her sister?! Weird.
That whole scene of Elizabeth asking Jane about details of the wedding night was weird too. It’s basically taboo to speak of things with unmarried women so why insist on having it? And then to get all weird because of the example used.
I would have liked to see more of the Bennets. I don’t know why but I really wanted Elizabeth to still have that connection with her biological dad. He was destroyed when he had to give her up because of his wife and now that she knows, he still can’t have a relationship with her. I get that she has a dad she loves, she grew up in a loving home so its not like she lacks in familial relationships. I just felt bad for Mr. Bennet. I did like the reasoning they used as to why he just stopped caring about taking care of the estate though.
June 11, 2023
An interesting take on the "Elizabeth is not a Bennet" trope. This is the first version I have read where her biological father and adoptive family all know and approve of what happens to Elizabeth.
I like how Mr. Bennet's behavior is explained as a result of being forced to give away his second daughter for fear of her safety.
I don't like that Darcy is the fortune hunter in this variation. When he meets Elizabeth, her identity is obscured and he thinks she is the dowryless daughter of a tradesman. As soon as he finds out she is the wealthy daughter of a peer, he is immediately at her door with bouquets of flowers. I don't think this is what the author intended-he sends a message through Georgiana when he believes she is in danger offering to help in any way he can-but this is how it read to me.
I like how Mr. Bennet's behavior is explained as a result of being forced to give away his second daughter for fear of her safety.
I don't like that Darcy is the fortune hunter in this variation. When he meets Elizabeth, her identity is obscured and he thinks she is the dowryless daughter of a tradesman. As soon as he finds out she is the wealthy daughter of a peer, he is immediately at her door with bouquets of flowers. I don't think this is what the author intended-he sends a message through Georgiana when he believes she is in danger offering to help in any way he can-but this is how it read to me.
June 15, 2023
Okay
- A light story.
- An interesting beginning, but a pretty flat read the rest of the way.
- I'm guessing poor decision-making was needed to force the storyline.
- It was strange that Elizabeth immediately and greedily accepted Jane (tears and an emotional embrace days after their first brief meeting). However, on the opposite end of the spectrum, Elizabeth never enquired about the welfare of her other 'sisters'.
- Elizabeth never returned to Longbourn 👍
- Darcy is painted as callous, but I didn't see it. He was reprimanded and made to apologize a few times.
- Elizabeth, Jane, Darcy, and Richard are the main characters. Georgiana gets an honorable mention.
- A light story.
- An interesting beginning, but a pretty flat read the rest of the way.
- I'm guessing poor decision-making was needed to force the storyline.
- It was strange that Elizabeth immediately and greedily accepted Jane (tears and an emotional embrace days after their first brief meeting). However, on the opposite end of the spectrum, Elizabeth never enquired about the welfare of her other 'sisters'.
- Elizabeth never returned to Longbourn 👍
- Darcy is painted as callous, but I didn't see it. He was reprimanded and made to apologize a few times.
- Elizabeth, Jane, Darcy, and Richard are the main characters. Georgiana gets an honorable mention.
January 16, 2024
SAD BUT OUTSTANDING!
SHE HAS DONE IT ONCE AGAIN! THIS OUTSTANDING AUTHOR HAS WROTE SO MANY JAFF THAT ARE SO DIFFERENT. YET SO GREAT. I HAVE YET TO LEAVE ONE BOOK UNREAD FROM BEGINNING TO END THEY ARE ALL THAT GOOD. AND KEEP YOU SO ENGROSSED THAT YOU CANT HELP BUT KEEP READING. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND ALL HER OTHER BOOKS NOW THAT I HAVE FINISHED THEM ALL. IM JUST GOING TO HAVE TO START ON MY REREADING. Also I saw she has one on audio I plan to listen to today. HAPPY READING!!!
SHE HAS DONE IT ONCE AGAIN! THIS OUTSTANDING AUTHOR HAS WROTE SO MANY JAFF THAT ARE SO DIFFERENT. YET SO GREAT. I HAVE YET TO LEAVE ONE BOOK UNREAD FROM BEGINNING TO END THEY ARE ALL THAT GOOD. AND KEEP YOU SO ENGROSSED THAT YOU CANT HELP BUT KEEP READING. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND ALL HER OTHER BOOKS NOW THAT I HAVE FINISHED THEM ALL. IM JUST GOING TO HAVE TO START ON MY REREADING. Also I saw she has one on audio I plan to listen to today. HAPPY READING!!!
July 27, 2023
a delightful surprise
This is my first book by this author, but it wont be the last. Although it departs far from canon in many ways, it is true to the spirit of the characters of the original. This is one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. Otherwise, why bother to rewrite the original? An endeavour that can only disappoint the reader. The story was engaging from the beginning and offers some surprising plot twists.
This is my first book by this author, but it wont be the last. Although it departs far from canon in many ways, it is true to the spirit of the characters of the original. This is one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. Otherwise, why bother to rewrite the original? An endeavour that can only disappoint the reader. The story was engaging from the beginning and offers some surprising plot twists.
June 4, 2023
Very little Mrs Bennet
My favorite variations offer very little of Mrs. Benny, Lydia, Lady Cat deB and Caroline Bingley. Taking it over the top is Jane marrying anyone but Charles Bingley. Good read with no angst; the matching necklaces wasn’t worth more than a passing acknowledgement so using it as the catalyst for the sisters connecting was a real stretch.
My favorite variations offer very little of Mrs. Benny, Lydia, Lady Cat deB and Caroline Bingley. Taking it over the top is Jane marrying anyone but Charles Bingley. Good read with no angst; the matching necklaces wasn’t worth more than a passing acknowledgement so using it as the catalyst for the sisters connecting was a real stretch.
June 8, 2023
Have insulin ready
These characters had absolutely nothing in common with the originals. The characters and story were so sickly sweet I feel the need to see a dentist and endocrinologist. To top it off it read like it was written by a teenager writing their first look move story for English class. Then of course can't overlook the anachronistic moments.
These characters had absolutely nothing in common with the originals. The characters and story were so sickly sweet I feel the need to see a dentist and endocrinologist. To top it off it read like it was written by a teenager writing their first look move story for English class. Then of course can't overlook the anachronistic moments.
June 18, 2023
Only the names are borrowed
I found the writing to be uninspired and overly flowery. A religious tone and references came up a lot. None of the traditional characters acted like their counterparts in P&P. It's just a Christian Regency romance with Austen names.
I found the writing to be uninspired and overly flowery. A religious tone and references came up a lot. None of the traditional characters acted like their counterparts in P&P. It's just a Christian Regency romance with Austen names.
June 23, 2023
A lovely little variation where Elizabeth is biologically a Bennet, but is adopted by a Lord of some sort. She develops a relationship with Jane, and of course with Darcy. It was nice, but doesn't stand out
July 4, 2023
This book had no angst which I would have expected given its premise. HEA of course. But I like a little drama in my stories so I would have really liked that interaction between Elizabeth and the Bennets just to see what would have happened.
July 10, 2023
Very nice
I like the low-angst. I like not having to deal with Mrs Bennet's constant nerves. I like the resolution of Bingley and Jane. Romances kick off a bit too quickly but I like the happy endings.
I like the low-angst. I like not having to deal with Mrs Bennet's constant nerves. I like the resolution of Bingley and Jane. Romances kick off a bit too quickly but I like the happy endings.
May 13, 2024
I love variations that don’t torture Elizabeth, this is definitely one, she was loved and admired from page one and though I would have liked Darcy to offer for her before her identity was known I did enjoy that low drama and sweet happiness was just as satisfying. A sweet variation.
May 26, 2023
Nice
A rather sweet and low angst variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Jae George. I liked it.
A rather sweet and low angst variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Jae George. I liked it.
June 1, 2023
Plot twist of Elizabeth is not a Bennet
I enjoyed this book. Very little angst, good characters. I did like that Bingley grew up and married a Bennet!
I enjoyed this book. Very little angst, good characters. I did like that Bingley grew up and married a Bennet!
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