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A Fortunate Compromise: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
On the night of the Netherfield ball, an unexpected compromise will change everything…
When Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy are thrown into a shocking compromise, he doesn’t think twice before declaring their engagement. Honour and duty demand that he protect the woman he compromised, however innocently. And Mr Darcy doesn’t really mind, for his fascination with Elizabeth’s dark eyes and sparkling wit is rapidly becoming too strong to resist.
Elizabeth Bennet refuses to be forced into marriage with a man who despises her. Something is strange about the compromise - Elizabeth is sure of it. And so she proposes a compromise of her if she and Mr Darcy can find out who is behind their compromise and prove their innocence, they will no longer need to marry. She will gain her freedom, and surely Mr Darcy will welcome the chance to find a more suitable bride.
But as they work together, Elizabeth discovers that the proud, cold Mr Darcy she thought she knew is very different from the intelligent and caring man who would do anything to protect her. And she begins to wonder if she truly wants to be freed…
A Fortunate Compromise is a touching and exciting story about Our Dear Couple discovering the best in each other as they navigate a forced engagement and find wariness transforming into trust, then friendship, and finally into the very deepest love. It is perfect for readers who wish to enjoy a wholesome story about the beautiful romance between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy with a joyful happy ending.
When Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy are thrown into a shocking compromise, he doesn’t think twice before declaring their engagement. Honour and duty demand that he protect the woman he compromised, however innocently. And Mr Darcy doesn’t really mind, for his fascination with Elizabeth’s dark eyes and sparkling wit is rapidly becoming too strong to resist.
Elizabeth Bennet refuses to be forced into marriage with a man who despises her. Something is strange about the compromise - Elizabeth is sure of it. And so she proposes a compromise of her if she and Mr Darcy can find out who is behind their compromise and prove their innocence, they will no longer need to marry. She will gain her freedom, and surely Mr Darcy will welcome the chance to find a more suitable bride.
But as they work together, Elizabeth discovers that the proud, cold Mr Darcy she thought she knew is very different from the intelligent and caring man who would do anything to protect her. And she begins to wonder if she truly wants to be freed…
A Fortunate Compromise is a touching and exciting story about Our Dear Couple discovering the best in each other as they navigate a forced engagement and find wariness transforming into trust, then friendship, and finally into the very deepest love. It is perfect for readers who wish to enjoy a wholesome story about the beautiful romance between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy with a joyful happy ending.
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Published March 9, 2025
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March 15, 2025
3.5 Stars
This was a good read. I'm not typically a fan of compromise or forced marriage tropes because how they come about is usually lame, and/or how Darcy and Elizabeth approach the situation is frustrating. However, the mystery behind the compromise made me give this book a chance.
What I liked:
- This compromise was better than most. However, planning a compromise where both people must be at an exact spot at the same time for it to work was a gamble.
- I liked how the author portrays Caroline (and Darcy's sudden awareness of Caroline's changed behavior). Langford's Caroline is the jealous and conceited type, but she isn't over-the-top crazed. She may not be liked by all, but she is a normal person with flaws.
- Jane's character was a pleasant surprise. I usually don't care for her character. In this variation, she was still sweet, reserved, and a bit naive, but when she spoke, it was words of encouragement and love versus only opening her mouth to excuse poor behavior. I also appreciate that the author didn't have to change Jane's true character to pull it off, which made it believable.
- I always love it when Darcy and Elizabeth work together. In this case, they collaborate to discover who was behind the compromise.
- Elizabeth isn't so stubborn and actually thanks Darcy for offering marriage. She also apologizes in this story - imagine that 😄
Least favorite:
- The last 20% of the book is about Darcy and Elizabeth longing for one another. I started to skim when it went on for too long. Neither one communicated their feelings and only stared at each other from across the room when they did see each other.
This was a good read. I'm not typically a fan of compromise or forced marriage tropes because how they come about is usually lame, and/or how Darcy and Elizabeth approach the situation is frustrating. However, the mystery behind the compromise made me give this book a chance.
What I liked:
- This compromise was better than most. However, planning a compromise where both people must be at an exact spot at the same time for it to work was a gamble.
- I liked how the author portrays Caroline (and Darcy's sudden awareness of Caroline's changed behavior). Langford's Caroline is the jealous and conceited type, but she isn't over-the-top crazed. She may not be liked by all, but she is a normal person with flaws.
- Jane's character was a pleasant surprise. I usually don't care for her character. In this variation, she was still sweet, reserved, and a bit naive, but when she spoke, it was words of encouragement and love versus only opening her mouth to excuse poor behavior. I also appreciate that the author didn't have to change Jane's true character to pull it off, which made it believable.
- I always love it when Darcy and Elizabeth work together. In this case, they collaborate to discover who was behind the compromise.
- Elizabeth isn't so stubborn and actually thanks Darcy for offering marriage. She also apologizes in this story - imagine that 😄
Least favorite:
- The last 20% of the book is about Darcy and Elizabeth longing for one another. I started to skim when it went on for too long. Neither one communicated their feelings and only stared at each other from across the room when they did see each other.
March 14, 2025
It was a bit stilted or wooden at times and didn't really pick up until the last third (at least for me).
March 24, 2025
The story description gives an excellent overview of this story's premise. I do like stories with a FMS (Forced Marriage Situation).
While the "compromise" is nothing but an accident rather than an intentional event staged by either Darcy or Elizabeth, both quickly wonders who and why the event occured. Darcy has immediately offered marriage and they are now engaged.
With her misgivings about the compromise, Elizabeth proposes that they search for the identity of the person behind the compromise. Mrs. Bennet comes up as a suspect for who else has such motives for getting a daughter married off.
So much of this story is the solving of that mystery but also much to do with both falling in love. For Darcy he already has been drawn to Elizabeth but her family and connections have prevented him from doing more. For Elizabeth she has to overcome much against him: the insult at the Assembly plus all that Wickham has told her about Darcy.
In this variation ODC spends much time staring at each other rather than put into words how they feel about each other.
There is an epilogue, which I always like to read.
While the "compromise" is nothing but an accident rather than an intentional event staged by either Darcy or Elizabeth, both quickly wonders who and why the event occured. Darcy has immediately offered marriage and they are now engaged.
With her misgivings about the compromise, Elizabeth proposes that they search for the identity of the person behind the compromise. Mrs. Bennet comes up as a suspect for who else has such motives for getting a daughter married off.
So much of this story is the solving of that mystery but also much to do with both falling in love. For Darcy he already has been drawn to Elizabeth but her family and connections have prevented him from doing more. For Elizabeth she has to overcome much against him: the insult at the Assembly plus all that Wickham has told her about Darcy.
In this variation ODC spends much time staring at each other rather than put into words how they feel about each other.
There is an epilogue, which I always like to read.
March 18, 2025
Compromise!
A different take on the compromise theme, ODC find that they were set up. The question was, by whom? and why? If they could find out, they would be free of the necessity of marrying. But would they want to? Interesting twists and turn of a mystery to solve and a growing relationship.
A different take on the compromise theme, ODC find that they were set up. The question was, by whom? and why? If they could find out, they would be free of the necessity of marrying. But would they want to? Interesting twists and turn of a mystery to solve and a growing relationship.
March 27, 2025
3.5 stars
May 8, 2025
Intriguing and captivating
I really enjoyed this story replete with unexpected developments and unsuspected events, all surrounded by a growing and tender romance between our beloved couple. Completely sigh worthy!
I really enjoyed this story replete with unexpected developments and unsuspected events, all surrounded by a growing and tender romance between our beloved couple. Completely sigh worthy!
April 13, 2025
This was cute, the last 50 pages could’ve been 4.
Also no kidnapping. Boo 🍅🍅
Also no kidnapping. Boo 🍅🍅
March 28, 2025
interesting
A nice little variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Beatrice Langford. A sweet little story.
A nice little variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Beatrice Langford. A sweet little story.
May 19, 2025
Attenzione, spoiler. Premetto che detesto gli epiloghi.
In questo romanzo c'è un epilogo che inizia dicendo " venti anni dopo" e snocciola tutta la carrellata di mariti, figli e nipoti. Trovo inutile e noioso un simile capitolo. Ritengo sempre che i romanzi debbano finire alla conclusione del capitolo precedente. Può mai interessare al lettore il numero di figlie di Lydia o i nomi dei figli di Georgiana? Sono informazioni che non aggiungono nulla alla storia, ma allungano solo il romanzo. Quando attraversate le varie peripezie Elizabeth e Darcy si ritrovano e si sposano, cosa altro può interessare il lettore?
Un epilogo noioso per me fa perdere molti punti alla valutazione del romanzo.
In questa variazione ci troviamo di fronte ai nostri protagonisti costretti a sposarsi per colpa di uno scandalo. Sinceramente la motivazione è un po' macchinosa e la trappola inventata dal signor Bennet appare francamente ridicola. Solo in un romanzo si può sperare che qualcuno a seguito di una semplice domanda si condanni da solo.... Mah!
Non male, ma ho letto variazioni migliori!
L'unica cosa che alla fine mi interessava ( con che abito si è sposata Elizabeth?) non è stata spiegata
In questo romanzo c'è un epilogo che inizia dicendo " venti anni dopo" e snocciola tutta la carrellata di mariti, figli e nipoti. Trovo inutile e noioso un simile capitolo. Ritengo sempre che i romanzi debbano finire alla conclusione del capitolo precedente. Può mai interessare al lettore il numero di figlie di Lydia o i nomi dei figli di Georgiana? Sono informazioni che non aggiungono nulla alla storia, ma allungano solo il romanzo. Quando attraversate le varie peripezie Elizabeth e Darcy si ritrovano e si sposano, cosa altro può interessare il lettore?
Un epilogo noioso per me fa perdere molti punti alla valutazione del romanzo.
In questa variazione ci troviamo di fronte ai nostri protagonisti costretti a sposarsi per colpa di uno scandalo. Sinceramente la motivazione è un po' macchinosa e la trappola inventata dal signor Bennet appare francamente ridicola. Solo in un romanzo si può sperare che qualcuno a seguito di una semplice domanda si condanni da solo.... Mah!
Non male, ma ho letto variazioni migliori!
L'unica cosa che alla fine mi interessava ( con che abito si è sposata Elizabeth?) non è stata spiegata
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October 17, 2025
I enjoyed this story. It was interesting to have Elizabeth and Darcy work through a mystery together of who compromised them and why. The mystery and sleuthing was fun. When that was solved the story got very angsty. Both Elizabeth’s and Darcy’s good sense got sidelined to their pride. I begin to skim at this point until they finally got off their high horses. Luckily that part did not go on forever…only longer than I enjoyed. Otherwise a fun story.
March 29, 2025
Recommended
A very well written and clever book. I enjoyed this version very much. I do think the author is a little obsessed with the 2006 Pride and Prejudice movie, she referenced it several times throughout the story. Lol. It's a great read.
A very well written and clever book. I enjoyed this version very much. I do think the author is a little obsessed with the 2006 Pride and Prejudice movie, she referenced it several times throughout the story. Lol. It's a great read.
April 7, 2025
4 Stars only because of typos and I hate typos because spell checker is too easy to use.
The storyline was great, some of the normal secondary characters were left behind, but the villain was dealt with in a different way than usual. Overall, enjoyed it very much.
The storyline was great, some of the normal secondary characters were left behind, but the villain was dealt with in a different way than usual. Overall, enjoyed it very much.
June 10, 2025
A Fortunate Compromise
Bad Wickham.
Miss Bingley isn't beyond redemption, and really isn't much involved.
Truly a story mainly about Darcy and Elizabeth and their goal of who set them up, and love prevails!
Bad Wickham.
Miss Bingley isn't beyond redemption, and really isn't much involved.
Truly a story mainly about Darcy and Elizabeth and their goal of who set them up, and love prevails!
April 8, 2025
Not bad
April 13, 2025
Dnf ... boring, miles long repetitive internal monolgues!
abandoned
May 13, 2025Dnf at 25%
Too many illogical things and contradictions already
Didn't like the writing style also
Too many illogical things and contradictions already
Didn't like the writing style also
May 25, 2025
Errors.
June 7, 2025
The compromise for Elizabeth and Darcy was fun to unravel.
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