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Anne de Bourgh Manages
This short story is a "Pride and Prejudice" variation, which centers on Anne de Bourgh, the daughter of Lady Catherine de Bourgh. After Darcy’s disastrous proposal to Elizabeth, Elizabeth saves Anne de Bourgh’s life. In the process of doing something for Elizabeth, Anne makes decisions about her own life.
Anne de Bourgh Manages is a short story of about 16,000 words. Cover by Summer Hanford.
Anne de Bourgh Manages is a short story of about 16,000 words. Cover by Summer Hanford.
- GenresRegencyFan Fiction
52 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2013
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May 6, 2020
Sweet short story
An entertaining read with some funny twists but the writing style left something wanting. Events were listed rather than told but I suspect it has to do with this book being an older release(2013). I have read other stories by this author where the style was much better...
Anne de Bourgh had an accident and was rescued by Elizabeth. In her gratitude, she wanted to repay Elizabeth without injuring her pride.
The story was told in Anne's point of view. Anne was a blunt, outspoken lady with a good heart and a penchant towards entertaining people. She did not possess her mother's condescending manner, nor did she object to those of inferior birth which lead to a very clever twist to her marriage...
Worthwhile
Rated: Chaste
An entertaining read with some funny twists but the writing style left something wanting. Events were listed rather than told but I suspect it has to do with this book being an older release(2013). I have read other stories by this author where the style was much better...
Anne de Bourgh had an accident and was rescued by Elizabeth. In her gratitude, she wanted to repay Elizabeth without injuring her pride.
The story was told in Anne's point of view. Anne was a blunt, outspoken lady with a good heart and a penchant towards entertaining people. She did not possess her mother's condescending manner, nor did she object to those of inferior birth which lead to a very clever twist to her marriage...
Worthwhile
Rated: Chaste
February 27, 2016
I think this is worth 3.5 stars.
I really, really love Anne's character here. After a tragic accident (Mrs. Jenkinson perishes) almost takes Anne's life and Elizabeth saves her, Anne finds the experience surprisingly exhilarating and liberating. She starts to exert control over her life, shocking Lady Catherine who doesn't know how to react to her still soft spoken but unusually determined daughter. She vehemently refuses her mother's demands that Darcy marry her, even uttering the infamous words, "Not if he's the last man in the world." She also overrules her mother, who tries to force Elizabeth to stay in Kent when Anne's invitation had been politely declined. Instead, Anne arranges to accompany her new friend to London and then Longbourn. Because Anne wants to repay Elizabeth for saving her but sees that offering money would only insult her, she spends time with Elizabeth's family and does what she can to help them. Impressively, she recognizes that Lydia is on the road to eventually ruin the family's reputation and takes steps to proactively prevent that.
The characterization makes perfect sense. We're presented with an educated young woman who has become very good at observing the world around her. She has inherited her forthright and sometimes tactless manner thanks to both genetics and years of listening to her mother. Suddenly she is inspired to take charge of her life and her inheritance, and she does so quite effectively. I especially enjoy the way she makes arrangements for her own marriage and the man she chooses as her partner.
There is a rushed quality to this story, which I think would have been presented better as a full-length book. There is also only the accident as a turning point, which occurs very early so there's no built up tension. The rest is a series of Anne's decisions that influence the development of the Pride and Prejudice part of the tale but tend to make this more of a chronology or character study rather than a well constructed plot.
I really, really love Anne's character here. After a tragic accident (Mrs. Jenkinson perishes) almost takes Anne's life and Elizabeth saves her, Anne finds the experience surprisingly exhilarating and liberating. She starts to exert control over her life, shocking Lady Catherine who doesn't know how to react to her still soft spoken but unusually determined daughter. She vehemently refuses her mother's demands that Darcy marry her, even uttering the infamous words, "Not if he's the last man in the world." She also overrules her mother, who tries to force Elizabeth to stay in Kent when Anne's invitation had been politely declined. Instead, Anne arranges to accompany her new friend to London and then Longbourn. Because Anne wants to repay Elizabeth for saving her but sees that offering money would only insult her, she spends time with Elizabeth's family and does what she can to help them. Impressively, she recognizes that Lydia is on the road to eventually ruin the family's reputation and takes steps to proactively prevent that.
The characterization makes perfect sense. We're presented with an educated young woman who has become very good at observing the world around her. She has inherited her forthright and sometimes tactless manner thanks to both genetics and years of listening to her mother. Suddenly she is inspired to take charge of her life and her inheritance, and she does so quite effectively. I especially enjoy the way she makes arrangements for her own marriage and the man she chooses as her partner.
There is a rushed quality to this story, which I think would have been presented better as a full-length book. There is also only the accident as a turning point, which occurs very early so there's no built up tension. The rest is a series of Anne's decisions that influence the development of the Pride and Prejudice part of the tale but tend to make this more of a chronology or character study rather than a well constructed plot.
March 22, 2018
“You call it a near death experience, I call it a near life experience!” –L.J. Vanier
Kent: the lanes at Rosings Park: Mrs. Jenkinson and Anne de Bourgh are out riding in her phaeton. Anne notices Elizabeth walking in the distance reading a letter. We the reader know that she is reading Darcy’s letter of explanation after his disastrous proposal. Shortly thereafter there is an accident as the phaeton crossed a bridge that Lady Catherine had neglected to maintain properly. Anne is thrown in the creek and trapped under the phaeton.
Within a few minutes Anne is thinking that she will drown. Her strength is ebbing and her foot is trapped under the phaeton. She is shocked at the unselfish actions of Elizabeth Bennet as she jumps into the creek and attempts to rescue her. She manages to keep Anne alert and her head above water as they wait for help. She regales her with stories of her family in order to keep her alert. Soon, Darcy is in the water and helping lift the phaeton. He and Elizabeth assist Anne back to Rosings.
According to Wikipedia: “A life debt is a literary phenomenon in which someone whose life is saved or spared by another becomes indebted or in some way connected to their savior. A life debt can only be paid off by saving the original savior’s life in return.”
Anne wants to do something for Elizabeth Bennet as she believes that she saved her life. In fact, Anne has never felt more alive. She quickly realizes that she has never lived and is determined that that is about to change. Starting with her traveling with Elizabeth to her Uncle Gardiner’s home in London and then on to Longbourn. OMG!! Anne de Bourgh let loose on the populous of Hertfordshire and the Bennet family.
This was a very different story. Anne was cunning, smart, and she knew what she wanted. She also had the ba[--]s to pull it off. Can I say that about a woman? Ok… she had enough of her mother in her to pull it off. Yeah, that works better. She took on the Bennet family and make drastic changes that changed their tomorrows. From Mary, Kitty to even Lydia… Anne left her mark. She also attempted to bring joy to her beloved cousin Darcy. She knew what he wanted. I absolutely adored her.
And… more importantly, Anne also knew what she wanted. I was totally unprepared for her declaration and machinations to bring about her desires. I won’t spoil the surprise. What a woman. Man… she was a holy terror and no one dared defy her. Woohoo!!
Quick, clean read [little over an hour]. This was a free offer on Amazon.
Kent: the lanes at Rosings Park: Mrs. Jenkinson and Anne de Bourgh are out riding in her phaeton. Anne notices Elizabeth walking in the distance reading a letter. We the reader know that she is reading Darcy’s letter of explanation after his disastrous proposal. Shortly thereafter there is an accident as the phaeton crossed a bridge that Lady Catherine had neglected to maintain properly. Anne is thrown in the creek and trapped under the phaeton.
Within a few minutes Anne is thinking that she will drown. Her strength is ebbing and her foot is trapped under the phaeton. She is shocked at the unselfish actions of Elizabeth Bennet as she jumps into the creek and attempts to rescue her. She manages to keep Anne alert and her head above water as they wait for help. She regales her with stories of her family in order to keep her alert. Soon, Darcy is in the water and helping lift the phaeton. He and Elizabeth assist Anne back to Rosings.
According to Wikipedia: “A life debt is a literary phenomenon in which someone whose life is saved or spared by another becomes indebted or in some way connected to their savior. A life debt can only be paid off by saving the original savior’s life in return.”
Anne wants to do something for Elizabeth Bennet as she believes that she saved her life. In fact, Anne has never felt more alive. She quickly realizes that she has never lived and is determined that that is about to change. Starting with her traveling with Elizabeth to her Uncle Gardiner’s home in London and then on to Longbourn. OMG!! Anne de Bourgh let loose on the populous of Hertfordshire and the Bennet family.
This was a very different story. Anne was cunning, smart, and she knew what she wanted. She also had the ba[--]s to pull it off. Can I say that about a woman? Ok… she had enough of her mother in her to pull it off. Yeah, that works better. She took on the Bennet family and make drastic changes that changed their tomorrows. From Mary, Kitty to even Lydia… Anne left her mark. She also attempted to bring joy to her beloved cousin Darcy. She knew what he wanted. I absolutely adored her.
And… more importantly, Anne also knew what she wanted. I was totally unprepared for her declaration and machinations to bring about her desires. I won’t spoil the surprise. What a woman. Man… she was a holy terror and no one dared defy her. Woohoo!!
Quick, clean read [little over an hour]. This was a free offer on Amazon.
June 29, 2016
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, while staying at the Hunsford Parsonage, Elizabeth Bennet saves the life of Anne de Bourgh. As a reward Anne decides to help the Bennet family and herself.
Felt that this story could have been longer as at times it did feel a bit rushed.
Felt that this story could have been longer as at times it did feel a bit rushed.
April 3, 2020
This was a very interesting story and I really enjoyed seeing Anne come out of her shell and begin to take control of her life and become the person she wanted to be. This story isn't very long but has a lot take place and I enjoyed seeing all the twists as the story unfolded.
March 28, 2014
This story started out with promise of a food plot, though I thought it went stray with the whole Anne/Wickham plot.
October 21, 2022
Cute short story
I like that Anne took control of her life. She handled everything beautifully. However, the characters were flat. They had no real depth. But it was cute.
This is a one time read for me.
I like that Anne took control of her life. She handled everything beautifully. However, the characters were flat. They had no real depth. But it was cute.
This is a one time read for me.
March 31, 2019
I like stories where Anne has a spine.
November 27, 2021
Has some sweet bits
Elizabeth saved Anne's life and Anne decides to fix the Bennets afterwards. It's a quick read with some choppy writing and a few sweet passages.
Elizabeth saved Anne's life and Anne decides to fix the Bennets afterwards. It's a quick read with some choppy writing and a few sweet passages.
June 23, 2023
Funny, cute, interesting
Funny, but emotional at times. Cute, short, and easy to read. Looking for a clean and well written story, you found it. Highly recommended to anyone to read
Funny, but emotional at times. Cute, short, and easy to read. Looking for a clean and well written story, you found it. Highly recommended to anyone to read
March 11, 2024
Hilarious!
Of George, you more than met your match in Anne De Bourgh!
I have been waiting for a P & P variation like this one. Absolutely hilarious!
Of George, you more than met your match in Anne De Bourgh!
I have been waiting for a P & P variation like this one. Absolutely hilarious!
March 17, 2024
A nice, very short read! Very sweet and witty! I love calculating, indirectly officious, interfering for the best of reasons Anne de Bough.
January 31, 2014
Alors...comment dire ? C'est une variation inventive qui aurait pu rester à l'état de fanfic au lieu d'être éditée et vendue. Le scénario n'est pas trop mal sur le principe et j'aime la vraie nouveauté de faire d'Anne une fille capable de prendre ses décisions et dont la maladie n'est finalement due qu'à un abus d'une certaine chose ( j'essaie de ne pas vous spoiler). En cela c'était bien. Pour une fois, Anne tire son épingle du jeu et découvre son vrai pouvoir : l'argent. Et elle va user et abuser de ce pouvoir pour faire plaisir à Elizabeth dont elle s'est entichée. (bon certes Elizabeth lui sauve la vie mais tout de même...) Cet éclairage qui fait d'Anne une femme qui connait la valeur de l'argent et n'entretient guère d'illusions sur elle-même m'a beaucoup plu, tout comme la fin assez originale et savoureuse. Franchement, je félicite chaudement l'auteur pour son originalité, c'est la première fois que je lis une variation de Pride & Prejudice dont le dénouement de Anne ( et le personnage en général) se déroule ainsi.
Donc avec tout ça, je ne pourrais qu'adorer... Sauf que... Même pour une personne aussi moyenne en anglais que moi, il est flagrant que l'écriture n'est pas soignée : on croirait lire une fanfic, et une pas des mieux écrites en plus ! Et là je me dis : quel dommage ! Enfin un peu d'originalité et une héroïne inattendue et tout est gâché par le style ( bon ok je suis mal placée pour faire la critique stylistique d'un texte en anglais, mais là, même moi je suis capable de me rendre compte que c'est pas génial) Les constructions de phrases sont simplissimes (en même temps comme ça je comprends mieux ^^) , le vocabulaire peu varié et les dialogues ennuyeux à mourir... Bref un manque de travail éditorial flagrant...
Ce que j'aime : Anne de Bourgh, l'histoire de sa maladie et sa personnalité, différente de celle qu'on lui attribue habituellement. L'auteur a fait un super travail sur ce personnage ! Mention ++ pour le fait que pour une fois elle n'est pas couplée avec Fitzwilliam (le colonel)
Ce que j'aime moins : le style en général. Le destin de Lydia ( sérieux pourquoi toujours s'en prendre à ce personnage). Les choses sont parfois un peu trop faciles pour Anne et surtout Lady Catherine manque cruellement de combattivité !
En bref : Une histoire originale qui a le mérite de présenter une Anne différente de ce qu'on lit habituellement sur ce personnage. Je la conseille aux curieux si toutefois ils ne sont pas trop à cheval sur le style.
Ma note : 5/10 (parce que le scénario m'a plu...)
Donc avec tout ça, je ne pourrais qu'adorer... Sauf que... Même pour une personne aussi moyenne en anglais que moi, il est flagrant que l'écriture n'est pas soignée : on croirait lire une fanfic, et une pas des mieux écrites en plus ! Et là je me dis : quel dommage ! Enfin un peu d'originalité et une héroïne inattendue et tout est gâché par le style ( bon ok je suis mal placée pour faire la critique stylistique d'un texte en anglais, mais là, même moi je suis capable de me rendre compte que c'est pas génial) Les constructions de phrases sont simplissimes (en même temps comme ça je comprends mieux ^^) , le vocabulaire peu varié et les dialogues ennuyeux à mourir... Bref un manque de travail éditorial flagrant...
Ce que j'aime : Anne de Bourgh, l'histoire de sa maladie et sa personnalité, différente de celle qu'on lui attribue habituellement. L'auteur a fait un super travail sur ce personnage ! Mention ++ pour le fait que pour une fois elle n'est pas couplée avec Fitzwilliam (le colonel)
Ce que j'aime moins : le style en général. Le destin de Lydia ( sérieux pourquoi toujours s'en prendre à ce personnage). Les choses sont parfois un peu trop faciles pour Anne et surtout Lady Catherine manque cruellement de combattivité !
En bref : Une histoire originale qui a le mérite de présenter une Anne différente de ce qu'on lit habituellement sur ce personnage. Je la conseille aux curieux si toutefois ils ne sont pas trop à cheval sur le style.
Ma note : 5/10 (parce que le scénario m'a plu...)
August 11, 2016
I will admit a prejudice for stories where either Anne or Georgiana are well formed and clever. And this one hits it out of the park on that quality.
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