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The Netherfield Collection #2
Miss Darcy's Introduction: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
What if Mr. Darcy brought Georgiana with him to Netherfield after the disastrous Ramsgate incident—and what if she also overheard his slight when he said Elizabeth Bennet was “tolerable, but not handsome enough” to tempt him to dance?
What if Georgiana took it upon herself to apologize to Elizabeth on behalf of her brother, and then sought to introduce them to one another?
Thus begins Miss Darcy's Introduction...
Georgiana Darcy is horrified to overhear her brother say that Miss Elizabeth Bennet is “tolerable, but not handsome enough” to tempt him to dance—what's worse, she knows Miss Elizabeth heard it, too! She immediately sets out to right the wrong of her brother by requesting an introduction to Miss Elizabeth, and when they are introduced, she nervously apologizes on his behalf.
Meanwhile, Darcy watches the scene from across the room, mortified that his little teenage sister is taking it upon herself to speak for him. He's embarrassed for his sister to have caught him being so rude—and even more embarrassed to realize that the woman he slighted actually is handsome enough to tempt him...
Georgiana's presence at Netherfield brings unexpected Caroline Bingley has designs to match her brother up with young Miss Darcy, and Georgiana desires to be friends with—and eventually family to—the boisterous Bennet sisters.
Elizabeth unexpectedly loses her heart to Mr. Darcy, only to learn he despises every member of her family, including her. But what she does not know, is that Mr. Darcy is caught in a struggle between his apparent lust for Elizabeth and his disdain for her family—until a situation of life or death for Elizabeth causes him to realize his heart has not just been touched, but captured completely.
Read on to discover whether or not Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth can truly discover their happiness in Hailey Jones's Pride and Prejudice variation novella...
Miss Darcy's Introduction
What if Georgiana took it upon herself to apologize to Elizabeth on behalf of her brother, and then sought to introduce them to one another?
Thus begins Miss Darcy's Introduction...
Georgiana Darcy is horrified to overhear her brother say that Miss Elizabeth Bennet is “tolerable, but not handsome enough” to tempt him to dance—what's worse, she knows Miss Elizabeth heard it, too! She immediately sets out to right the wrong of her brother by requesting an introduction to Miss Elizabeth, and when they are introduced, she nervously apologizes on his behalf.
Meanwhile, Darcy watches the scene from across the room, mortified that his little teenage sister is taking it upon herself to speak for him. He's embarrassed for his sister to have caught him being so rude—and even more embarrassed to realize that the woman he slighted actually is handsome enough to tempt him...
Georgiana's presence at Netherfield brings unexpected Caroline Bingley has designs to match her brother up with young Miss Darcy, and Georgiana desires to be friends with—and eventually family to—the boisterous Bennet sisters.
Elizabeth unexpectedly loses her heart to Mr. Darcy, only to learn he despises every member of her family, including her. But what she does not know, is that Mr. Darcy is caught in a struggle between his apparent lust for Elizabeth and his disdain for her family—until a situation of life or death for Elizabeth causes him to realize his heart has not just been touched, but captured completely.
Read on to discover whether or not Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth can truly discover their happiness in Hailey Jones's Pride and Prejudice variation novella...
Miss Darcy's Introduction
191 pages, Paperback
Published August 11, 2024
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August 29, 2024
Capital, but Not Superior
This variation moves very quickly. Darcy must request Elizabeth's forgiveness only moments after the infamous 'not handsome enough' snubb due to Miss Darcy overhearing and intervening. Then Jane understands that Miss Bingley only reigns friendship before she even recovered from her cold.
I like that days, weeks, and months of regret, misunderstanding, and resentment don't slow down this book. A few editing errors but not a major problem.
This variation moves very quickly. Darcy must request Elizabeth's forgiveness only moments after the infamous 'not handsome enough' snubb due to Miss Darcy overhearing and intervening. Then Jane understands that Miss Bingley only reigns friendship before she even recovered from her cold.
I like that days, weeks, and months of regret, misunderstanding, and resentment don't slow down this book. A few editing errors but not a major problem.
September 3, 2024
3.5 stars rounded up to 4
This is a really unlikeable version Darcy he is arrogant, proud and prejudice. Worse, he is horny all the time. The story wasn’t compelling enough to put up with him.
This is a really unlikeable version Darcy he is arrogant, proud and prejudice. Worse, he is horny all the time. The story wasn’t compelling enough to put up with him.
August 16, 2024
I could not put it down
Enjoyed this short variation! Loved the change of adding Georgianna in the beginning. It moved fast and there were places in the story I would have liked to have the dialogue (ie Lydia catching Wickham).
I highly recommend this variation.
Enjoyed this short variation! Loved the change of adding Georgianna in the beginning. It moved fast and there were places in the story I would have liked to have the dialogue (ie Lydia catching Wickham).
I highly recommend this variation.
August 16, 2024
Such a good story
September 5, 2024
Wrong warning issued.
The author warns in the description not to read if a lusting Darcy will displease you.
The warning should have been not to read if you have any interest in reading a book with substance, secondary plot lines that end up entirely meaningless in the end, characters with any actual character (or personality). That's not even mentioning the fact that Darcy is an ass and doesn't make up for it at all by the end. Elizabeth never would have fallen in love with this Darcy. Jane, Bingley, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Mary, Georgiana even Elizabeth, Wickham and Caroline were cardboard and boring.
The truth is the author issued the warning because they wrote a book that was merely them wanting to write a lusting Darcy with no substance. And don't get me started on the authors butchering of any proper language.
The author warns in the description not to read if a lusting Darcy will displease you.
The warning should have been not to read if you have any interest in reading a book with substance, secondary plot lines that end up entirely meaningless in the end, characters with any actual character (or personality). That's not even mentioning the fact that Darcy is an ass and doesn't make up for it at all by the end. Elizabeth never would have fallen in love with this Darcy. Jane, Bingley, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Mary, Georgiana even Elizabeth, Wickham and Caroline were cardboard and boring.
The truth is the author issued the warning because they wrote a book that was merely them wanting to write a lusting Darcy with no substance. And don't get me started on the authors butchering of any proper language.
September 5, 2024
Foremost on Fitzwilliam Darcy's mind is protecting his sister,that's until he meets Elizabeth .
Still reeling from her near escape from the machinations of Mr. Wickham, Fitzwilliam Darcy seeks to remove his sister, Georgiana, from the scrutiny of London society and possible discovery of her near ruin. Having promised to help his friend, Charles Bingley, learn Estate Management, he agrees to travel to a town called Merryton. Once there, his sister is more concerned with the lingering effects her poor judgment is having on her beloved brother. Little by little , and not without difficulty, friendships are formed for some, and for others even more. Grab a cuppa and enjoy! I certainly did.
Still reeling from her near escape from the machinations of Mr. Wickham, Fitzwilliam Darcy seeks to remove his sister, Georgiana, from the scrutiny of London society and possible discovery of her near ruin. Having promised to help his friend, Charles Bingley, learn Estate Management, he agrees to travel to a town called Merryton. Once there, his sister is more concerned with the lingering effects her poor judgment is having on her beloved brother. Little by little , and not without difficulty, friendships are formed for some, and for others even more. Grab a cuppa and enjoy! I certainly did.
August 13, 2025
I loved it!
Warning: Contains scenes of hinted through thought and on page intimacy that would scandalize the ton. Readers of a delicate constitution are advised to keep their fans and vinaigrettes close at hand.
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 part of the “The Netherfield Collection” series. What if Mr. Darcy brought Georgiana with him to Netherfield after the disastrous Ramsgate incident, and what if she also overheard his slight when he said Elizabeth Bennet was “tolerable, but not handsome enough” to tempt him to dance? What if Georgiana took it upon herself to apologize to Elizabeth on behalf of her brother, and then sought to introduce them to one another?
Georgiana Darcy is horrified to overhear her brother say that Miss Elizabeth Bennet is “tolerable, but not handsome enough” to tempt him to dance, what's worse, she knows Miss Elizabeth heard it, too. She immediately sets out to right the wrong of her brother by requesting an introduction to Miss Elizabeth, and when they are introduced, she nervously apologizes on his behalf. Meanwhile, Darcy watches the scene from across the room, mortified that his little teenage sister is taking it upon herself to speak for him. He's embarrassed for his sister to have caught him being so rude, and even more embarrassed to realize that the woman he slighted actually is handsome enough to tempt him.
Georgiana's presence at Netherfield brings unexpected situations, Caroline Bingley has designs to match her brother up with young Miss Darcy, and Georgiana desires to be friends with, and eventually family to, the boisterous Bennet sisters. Elizabeth unexpectedly loses her heart to Mr. Darcy, only to learn he despises every member of her family, including her, but what she does not know, is that Mr. Darcy is caught in a struggle between his apparent lust for Elizabeth and his disdain for her family, until a situation of life or death for Elizabeth causes him to realize his heart has not just been touched, but captured completely. Read on to discover whether or not Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth can truly discover their happiness. 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.
Warning: Contains scenes of hinted through thought and on page intimacy that would scandalize the ton. Readers of a delicate constitution are advised to keep their fans and vinaigrettes close at hand.
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 part of the “The Netherfield Collection” series. What if Mr. Darcy brought Georgiana with him to Netherfield after the disastrous Ramsgate incident, and what if she also overheard his slight when he said Elizabeth Bennet was “tolerable, but not handsome enough” to tempt him to dance? What if Georgiana took it upon herself to apologize to Elizabeth on behalf of her brother, and then sought to introduce them to one another?
Georgiana Darcy is horrified to overhear her brother say that Miss Elizabeth Bennet is “tolerable, but not handsome enough” to tempt him to dance, what's worse, she knows Miss Elizabeth heard it, too. She immediately sets out to right the wrong of her brother by requesting an introduction to Miss Elizabeth, and when they are introduced, she nervously apologizes on his behalf. Meanwhile, Darcy watches the scene from across the room, mortified that his little teenage sister is taking it upon herself to speak for him. He's embarrassed for his sister to have caught him being so rude, and even more embarrassed to realize that the woman he slighted actually is handsome enough to tempt him.
Georgiana's presence at Netherfield brings unexpected situations, Caroline Bingley has designs to match her brother up with young Miss Darcy, and Georgiana desires to be friends with, and eventually family to, the boisterous Bennet sisters. Elizabeth unexpectedly loses her heart to Mr. Darcy, only to learn he despises every member of her family, including her, but what she does not know, is that Mr. Darcy is caught in a struggle between his apparent lust for Elizabeth and his disdain for her family, until a situation of life or death for Elizabeth causes him to realize his heart has not just been touched, but captured completely. Read on to discover whether or not Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth can truly discover their happiness. 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.
October 27, 2024
Quick yet satisfying variation
This is an engaging, fast-paced and interesting variation, depicting characters with more passion and oomph.
Miss Georgiana Darcy, who was brought to Netherfield after her mishap in Ramsgate is surprisingly livelier and forward than in any variation. Elizabeth Bennet, too, is rather more forward and outspoken. Her impertinence is shown mostly in display with her ramblings to the woods and her temper. Jane Bennet is a bit altered with being more feeling and expressive of her emotions, especially in defense of loved ones. However, character who becomes most interesting here is Fitzwilliam Darcy, who goes hot and cold/on and off/in and out with his desire and passion for Elizabeth, and who struggles with his disapproval of the Bennet family. Despite having facing the bear-loss of the object of his affections, he still cowers away when faced with the inferiority of Elizabeth’s family. He makes liking/unliking him at different parts of the story plausible.
In terms of romance though, it’s haphazardly done. Again with the hot and cold, in and out, on and off, right and wrong. The ending, as much as readers have yearned for the beloved couple to come together is somewhat forced and rushed.
This is a 3 1/2 stars rounded up to 4. Enjoyable enough to be worth the read
This is an engaging, fast-paced and interesting variation, depicting characters with more passion and oomph.
Miss Georgiana Darcy, who was brought to Netherfield after her mishap in Ramsgate is surprisingly livelier and forward than in any variation. Elizabeth Bennet, too, is rather more forward and outspoken. Her impertinence is shown mostly in display with her ramblings to the woods and her temper. Jane Bennet is a bit altered with being more feeling and expressive of her emotions, especially in defense of loved ones. However, character who becomes most interesting here is Fitzwilliam Darcy, who goes hot and cold/on and off/in and out with his desire and passion for Elizabeth, and who struggles with his disapproval of the Bennet family. Despite having facing the bear-loss of the object of his affections, he still cowers away when faced with the inferiority of Elizabeth’s family. He makes liking/unliking him at different parts of the story plausible.
In terms of romance though, it’s haphazardly done. Again with the hot and cold, in and out, on and off, right and wrong. The ending, as much as readers have yearned for the beloved couple to come together is somewhat forced and rushed.
This is a 3 1/2 stars rounded up to 4. Enjoyable enough to be worth the read
September 18, 2024
Not sure how I feel about this book
The story was ok. Darcy was flipping between his emotions with a lot of inappropriate thoughts mixed in. Georgiana was bold and a bit childish for just after Ramsgate. Then Elizabeth admitting to herself so early that she loves Darcy...well ok. The plot lined up all the antagonist: Caroline Bingley, Wickham and Mr. Collins but just left them alone without causing any real trouble. Then Elizabeth compromises herself with an abrupt end to the book.
The story was ok. Darcy was flipping between his emotions with a lot of inappropriate thoughts mixed in. Georgiana was bold and a bit childish for just after Ramsgate. Then Elizabeth admitting to herself so early that she loves Darcy...well ok. The plot lined up all the antagonist: Caroline Bingley, Wickham and Mr. Collins but just left them alone without causing any real trouble. Then Elizabeth compromises herself with an abrupt end to the book.
November 2, 2024
Tolerable, but not enough to tempt me to buy
Quick read in American English. Rather childish, but not appropriate for young teens, imo. Darcy is not very likeable. The characters aren't developed enough to give a good sense why they fell in love. Much more like lust. Not many editing errors.
Quick read in American English. Rather childish, but not appropriate for young teens, imo. Darcy is not very likeable. The characters aren't developed enough to give a good sense why they fell in love. Much more like lust. Not many editing errors.
December 20, 2024
An ok Regency that pushes things farther than they need to go.
February 28, 2025
Not Bad, but not great
This story was okay in my opinion. Their wasn’t anything bad about it but the ending felt rushed to me, which lessened my enjoyment of the story.
This story was okay in my opinion. Their wasn’t anything bad about it but the ending felt rushed to me, which lessened my enjoyment of the story.
December 15, 2024
... well that ended abruptly. The last 2-3 chapters and the epilogue was so rushed it nearly felt written by someone else entirely! I'm sure I'll be sitting on this for a few days. How can I review it fairly when I feel like the rugs been ripped from under me and then rolled up to bash me in the head with?
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