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Ashes and Understanding: a Pride & Prejudice variation
What if Elizabeth Bennet rescued a child during a devastating fire in London—only to find the man who aided her that night standing beside her at a country dance months later? As danger follows them into the quiet countryside, Elizabeth and Darcy must navigate secrets, suspicion, and a growing love before everything burns again.
When Elizabeth Bennet travels to London, she expects little more than a change of scenery and the comfort of her aunt and uncle’s company. But one fateful night, she wakes to the scent of smoke—and by morning, her life is forever changed.
As Cheapside and the docks burn, Elizabeth rescues an baby abandoned amid the chaos. Days later in Hyde Park, a stranger comes to her the taciturn but compelling Mr. Darcy. She does not expect to see him again—until he appears in Hertfordshire months later. When Elizabeth repays his earlier kindness by easing his worsening illness during a country assembly, a quiet understanding begins to grow between them.
But with the arrival of a regiment—and a cryptic investigator with unnerving questions—the peace of Meryton begins to fracture. Thieves, ruffians, and the desperate displaced from the fire arrive in increasing numbers, culminating in a harrowing attempted kidnapping and a murder only Elizabeth has witnessed.
As danger closes in, Elizabeth and Darcy must work together to uncover the truth, protect the innocent, and determine who can be trusted. But when long-buried secrets come to light, will they draw the pair together—or tear them apart forever?
Ashes and Understanding is a sweeping Pride and Prejudice variation filled with romance, suspense, and a heroine who rises from the flames with strength, wit, and a heart full of courage.
Ashes and Understanding is a clean and sweet Pride & Prejudice variation regency romance of approximately 105,000 words.
When Elizabeth Bennet travels to London, she expects little more than a change of scenery and the comfort of her aunt and uncle’s company. But one fateful night, she wakes to the scent of smoke—and by morning, her life is forever changed.
As Cheapside and the docks burn, Elizabeth rescues an baby abandoned amid the chaos. Days later in Hyde Park, a stranger comes to her the taciturn but compelling Mr. Darcy. She does not expect to see him again—until he appears in Hertfordshire months later. When Elizabeth repays his earlier kindness by easing his worsening illness during a country assembly, a quiet understanding begins to grow between them.
But with the arrival of a regiment—and a cryptic investigator with unnerving questions—the peace of Meryton begins to fracture. Thieves, ruffians, and the desperate displaced from the fire arrive in increasing numbers, culminating in a harrowing attempted kidnapping and a murder only Elizabeth has witnessed.
As danger closes in, Elizabeth and Darcy must work together to uncover the truth, protect the innocent, and determine who can be trusted. But when long-buried secrets come to light, will they draw the pair together—or tear them apart forever?
Ashes and Understanding is a sweeping Pride and Prejudice variation filled with romance, suspense, and a heroine who rises from the flames with strength, wit, and a heart full of courage.
Ashes and Understanding is a clean and sweet Pride & Prejudice variation regency romance of approximately 105,000 words.
457 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2025
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Tiffany Thomas
30 books66 followersWelcome! I’m Tiffany Thomas, and I’m so glad you are here!
I’m a homeschooling mom of four with Crohn’s disease. Prior to becoming ill, I was a public middle school math teacher for several years.
My husband, Phillip, and I run the blog Saving Talents – which I definitely think you should check out!
I love chocolate, sci-fi, and Jane Austen (obviously). I’m the oldest of 10 kids (6 bio, 4 adopted from foster care).
I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka, Mormon).
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I’m a homeschooling mom of four with Crohn’s disease. Prior to becoming ill, I was a public middle school math teacher for several years.
My husband, Phillip, and I run the blog Saving Talents – which I definitely think you should check out!
I love chocolate, sci-fi, and Jane Austen (obviously). I’m the oldest of 10 kids (6 bio, 4 adopted from foster care).
I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka, Mormon).
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me – I love hearing from my readers! Just sign up for my newsletter and hit “reply” when you get an email from me.
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June 9, 2025
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars. Editing needed but the author explains that Amazon was not allowing the corrected edition to be substituted in. I also wanted to know what happens with Baby Benjamin, since he is central to the ongoing attempts at murder.
The story is full of intrigue and a mystery. The author's story description fills us in so we know what to expect. We have a Wickham who is not the "bad guy" in this story but then we also have Darcy's father who constantly criticised Darcy as being weak when he continues to suffer a lung problem from a childhood illness and coughs often. His cough is one reason he does not like to socialize. The Colonel plays a primary role and his connections help to protect where needed.
Jane spends time at Netherfield but it is due to a sprained ankle not a chill from the rain. So it is that Elizabeth (as in canon) gets to spend time there also. In this variation she and Darcy come to admire each other much more quickly, although there is that initial misunderstanding.
Elizabeth becomes a substitute mother for Baby Benjamin and goes to heroic efforts to protect him. While Darcy also has a primary need to also protect Elizabeth.
There is more than one fire in this story. I found this an interesting and different twist from usual versions. I found it hard to put this story down. I highly recommend this story.
The story is full of intrigue and a mystery. The author's story description fills us in so we know what to expect. We have a Wickham who is not the "bad guy" in this story but then we also have Darcy's father who constantly criticised Darcy as being weak when he continues to suffer a lung problem from a childhood illness and coughs often. His cough is one reason he does not like to socialize. The Colonel plays a primary role and his connections help to protect where needed.
Jane spends time at Netherfield but it is due to a sprained ankle not a chill from the rain. So it is that Elizabeth (as in canon) gets to spend time there also. In this variation she and Darcy come to admire each other much more quickly, although there is that initial misunderstanding.
Elizabeth becomes a substitute mother for Baby Benjamin and goes to heroic efforts to protect him. While Darcy also has a primary need to also protect Elizabeth.
There is more than one fire in this story. I found this an interesting and different twist from usual versions. I found it hard to put this story down. I highly recommend this story.
May 30, 2025
perhaps her best
Tiffany has gifted us a gripping, masterful, easy-to-follow thriller. She developed characters well, including one of my favorite Wickhams. Ms Thomas also has a good ear for language: “…the Home Office—men who moved without uniform or rank, who knew how to listen more than speak, who could follow a whisper as though it were a map”
Ms Thomas has a deft hand with painting crowded scenes. You can feel the fear in the fire in London, just as you can feel the seething undercurrent in the suddenly overpopulated Meryton. The scenes in Meryton remind me very much of bar rushes I worked in college. Most of the time we served happy drunks, but once in a while a different energy crackled, and one spark could set off a major row. THAT is the Meryton in this book.
There are very few mistakes (including a few repeated paragraphs), and once where Elizabeth is inside Netherfield, but on the next page Darcy escorts her into the house. The only glaring plothole is Elizabeth’s walks alone after Mr Bennet has insisted footmen accompany his daughters. Elizabeth is more than well aware of the danger, so…?
Buying for permanent collection. Thank you for writing this. You get better every time!—
Tiffany has gifted us a gripping, masterful, easy-to-follow thriller. She developed characters well, including one of my favorite Wickhams. Ms Thomas also has a good ear for language: “…the Home Office—men who moved without uniform or rank, who knew how to listen more than speak, who could follow a whisper as though it were a map”
Ms Thomas has a deft hand with painting crowded scenes. You can feel the fear in the fire in London, just as you can feel the seething undercurrent in the suddenly overpopulated Meryton. The scenes in Meryton remind me very much of bar rushes I worked in college. Most of the time we served happy drunks, but once in a while a different energy crackled, and one spark could set off a major row. THAT is the Meryton in this book.
There are very few mistakes (including a few repeated paragraphs), and once where Elizabeth is inside Netherfield, but on the next page Darcy escorts her into the house. The only glaring plothole is Elizabeth’s walks alone after Mr Bennet has insisted footmen accompany his daughters. Elizabeth is more than well aware of the danger, so…?
Buying for permanent collection. Thank you for writing this. You get better every time!—
June 9, 2025
An exciting mystery that holds your attention from the first page.
A devastating fire envelopes London bringing people running for their lives!
That is where we start:
Imagine a Wickham that is not Darcy’s hated enemy!
A George Darcy who abuses his sick son calling him weak and worthless!
A Mr Bennet who surpasses expectations.
Wrap it up together with an intriguing story of murder, treachery and love.
I loved Benjamin!
A devastating fire envelopes London bringing people running for their lives!
That is where we start:
Imagine a Wickham that is not Darcy’s hated enemy!
A George Darcy who abuses his sick son calling him weak and worthless!
A Mr Bennet who surpasses expectations.
Wrap it up together with an intriguing story of murder, treachery and love.
I loved Benjamin!
June 21, 2025
Exciting
A re-imagining of P&P. During a visit with the Gardiners, Elizabeth detects the smell of smoke in the middle of the night, caused by a huge fire at the docks in London that eventually burns most of Cheapside, and displaces many people and businesses. During their flight from the fire, Elizabeth is handed a baby boy whose mother has died supposedly, and she and the Gardiners resolve to take care of him. Their possession of this child has far reaching consequences. Darcy meets Elizabeth in London, where he's impressed by her strength and courage in the face of disaster. He then meets her again several months later in Meryton at the assembly, where she does him a great service when he needs help.
This is a highly exciting and emotional story where Darcy and Elizabeth are drawn to each other almost immediately. There's lots of danger and intrigue, and some surprises with familiar characters. Darcy is given quite a debilitating physical condition, which is a little strange, but the romance is lovely in spite of it. I deducted a star for editing errors that were way too numerous. The book needs to be cleaned up. However, I recommend this book highly for an interesting and compelling tale.
A re-imagining of P&P. During a visit with the Gardiners, Elizabeth detects the smell of smoke in the middle of the night, caused by a huge fire at the docks in London that eventually burns most of Cheapside, and displaces many people and businesses. During their flight from the fire, Elizabeth is handed a baby boy whose mother has died supposedly, and she and the Gardiners resolve to take care of him. Their possession of this child has far reaching consequences. Darcy meets Elizabeth in London, where he's impressed by her strength and courage in the face of disaster. He then meets her again several months later in Meryton at the assembly, where she does him a great service when he needs help.
This is a highly exciting and emotional story where Darcy and Elizabeth are drawn to each other almost immediately. There's lots of danger and intrigue, and some surprises with familiar characters. Darcy is given quite a debilitating physical condition, which is a little strange, but the romance is lovely in spite of it. I deducted a star for editing errors that were way too numerous. The book needs to be cleaned up. However, I recommend this book highly for an interesting and compelling tale.
October 26, 2026
Good Storytelling, Disappointing Editing
I enjoyed this variation, particularly the early friendship between Darcy and Elizabeth that gradually developed into something more. Darcy’s health condition, along with the mystery and suspense surrounding the baby boy abandoned into Elizabeth’s arms during the London fire added interesting twists to the story. It was nice to see ODC working together rather than being at odds with one another. I considered the book a page-turner.
Unfortunately, the book would have benefited from a more thorough edit and proofreading. A shame, really, because it was a good story.
Five stars for Harry Frost who is excellent as always.
I enjoyed this variation, particularly the early friendship between Darcy and Elizabeth that gradually developed into something more. Darcy’s health condition, along with the mystery and suspense surrounding the baby boy abandoned into Elizabeth’s arms during the London fire added interesting twists to the story. It was nice to see ODC working together rather than being at odds with one another. I considered the book a page-turner.
Unfortunately, the book would have benefited from a more thorough edit and proofreading. A shame, really, because it was a good story.
Five stars for Harry Frost who is excellent as always.
May 31, 2025
High Drama
Another excellent story by one of my favorite authors. Characters develop somewhat differently from canon, but believably so: Darcy with after effects of a childhood illness and a difficult father; Elizabeth making better use of her intellect than holding grudges; Colonel Fitzwilliam who is more than usual; Wickham neither wholly saint nor wholly sinner. Caroline being called out and becoming unraveled was quite amusing, as were some other moments in passing such as the flirting officer. The mystery is masterfully written, making this a difficult tale to put down.
Another excellent story by one of my favorite authors. Characters develop somewhat differently from canon, but believably so: Darcy with after effects of a childhood illness and a difficult father; Elizabeth making better use of her intellect than holding grudges; Colonel Fitzwilliam who is more than usual; Wickham neither wholly saint nor wholly sinner. Caroline being called out and becoming unraveled was quite amusing, as were some other moments in passing such as the flirting officer. The mystery is masterfully written, making this a difficult tale to put down.
June 4, 2025
Enjoyed it
Another absolutely entertaining and well written variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Tiffany Thomas. I enjoyed it very much.
Another absolutely entertaining and well written variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Tiffany Thomas. I enjoyed it very much.
May 29, 2025
This is an interesting tale but not well executed.
Multiple repeated paragraphs, dress change colour from chapter to chapter from saphire blue to cream, pronouns that swap around it was just sub par.
I really like this authors work but this was not up to her usual standard.
Multiple repeated paragraphs, dress change colour from chapter to chapter from saphire blue to cream, pronouns that swap around it was just sub par.
I really like this authors work but this was not up to her usual standard.
June 3, 2025
Entertaining
It was a good story that held my interest throughout, and the characters were all well-played. However, Elizabeth defeating a trained killer with a parasol sort of took me out of the story for a while, lol.
It was a good story that held my interest throughout, and the characters were all well-played. However, Elizabeth defeating a trained killer with a parasol sort of took me out of the story for a while, lol.
June 3, 2025
couldn’t put it down
Awesome book! Not the usual story, full of surprises and mystery. A couple of grammatical errors, but nothing of note!
Awesome book! Not the usual story, full of surprises and mystery. A couple of grammatical errors, but nothing of note!
June 9, 2025
I thought this was a great story. I really liked the plot; it was interesting. Darcy and Elizabeth were both well written characters. But I was continually taken out of the story by errors.
I had heard that the author initially uploaded the wrong file, so I waited a week after she corrected her mistake to borrow it from KU so that I would read the right version. However, it still had way too many errors and was not ready for publication.
3.5-stars rounded up because the story itself was very engaging.
I had heard that the author initially uploaded the wrong file, so I waited a week after she corrected her mistake to borrow it from KU so that I would read the right version. However, it still had way too many errors and was not ready for publication.
3.5-stars rounded up because the story itself was very engaging.
June 3, 2025
I enjoyed this story. There are many changes from the original P&P but a lovely story with romance, drama and intrigue. Seeing a reformed Wickham as a ‘good guy’ was very strange to accept but it works in this tale.
There are a number of errors in the publishing of the book but it does not detract from the storyline. Ms Thomas made the effort of reaching out to readers warning us that her efforts to correct the issues may not have taken effect before the release. I applaud her efforts. The story and the writing deserve 5 stars.
Anyhow, this is my first reading of Tiffany Thomas’ work so I am off to try another one.
There are a number of errors in the publishing of the book but it does not detract from the storyline. Ms Thomas made the effort of reaching out to readers warning us that her efforts to correct the issues may not have taken effect before the release. I applaud her efforts. The story and the writing deserve 5 stars.
Anyhow, this is my first reading of Tiffany Thomas’ work so I am off to try another one.
May 31, 2025
A good story ruined by errors
I am disappointed by the number of errors in this book. It is riddled with duplicated words and passages, missing words, contradictions, and other errors. It reads like a very well done first draft, but not an edited work. This is particularly disappointing because the story was well thought out and interesting & with proper editing and revision this could be great.
I am disappointed by the number of errors in this book. It is riddled with duplicated words and passages, missing words, contradictions, and other errors. It reads like a very well done first draft, but not an edited work. This is particularly disappointing because the story was well thought out and interesting & with proper editing and revision this could be great.
June 2, 2025
Fabulous unexpected plot.
It was a unique experience to read that Darcy is not so perfect and Wickham is truly not a villain in this story. I enjoyed reading it.
It was a unique experience to read that Darcy is not so perfect and Wickham is truly not a villain in this story. I enjoyed reading it.
May 29, 2025
(Notes for review) needs editing, but Tiffany mentioned Amazon was being a butt about making the correct file upload go live, so maybe I was seeing the wrong file. Curious about the Lord Matlock issue.... I have my suspicion he knew what was up and was keeping the secrecy, but it's never confirmed. Would've liked more of a future epilogue, but isn't a huge loss, just preference. Really upset there isn't a paperback option for purchase, my bookshelves have a mighty need.
August 10, 2025
A marvelous intrigue!
An engrossing story from the first page. An interesting backstory and a very well written one. I definitively loved this portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet and the accompanying international drama and background keep the reader turning pages. I will definitely have to read this book again.
An engrossing story from the first page. An interesting backstory and a very well written one. I definitively loved this portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet and the accompanying international drama and background keep the reader turning pages. I will definitely have to read this book again.
June 9, 2025
Well done once again!
I liked this very much. I stayed up way too late reading.The description of the fires the adversitys were very vivid. ODC drew close in a different way from so many other novels. This is a good read. Not a waste os time.
Less typos and grammatical errors than most other authors. A bit distracting for a reader with OCD. Lol
I liked this very much. I stayed up way too late reading.The description of the fires the adversitys were very vivid. ODC drew close in a different way from so many other novels. This is a good read. Not a waste os time.
Less typos and grammatical errors than most other authors. A bit distracting for a reader with OCD. Lol
June 4, 2025
Fascinating plot, but needs better editing
Intriguing adventures for Darcy and Lizzy right from the beginning, as they meet in London during disastrous fires. Eventually, Bingley leases Netherfield and they meet again, with more mystery, romance, and adventures. Would have given 5 stars, but found many, many typos, missing words, and several plot discrepancies, all of which I find disconcerting as a Reader. Still, a very enjoyable tale!
Intriguing adventures for Darcy and Lizzy right from the beginning, as they meet in London during disastrous fires. Eventually, Bingley leases Netherfield and they meet again, with more mystery, romance, and adventures. Would have given 5 stars, but found many, many typos, missing words, and several plot discrepancies, all of which I find disconcerting as a Reader. Still, a very enjoyable tale!
July 6, 2025
Ashes and Understanding
Another great story from Tiffany Thomas. In this story, Elizabeth has a unique gift of smell that alerts her that there’s a fire. Checking the Gardiner’s house and finding nothing, she searches from the third story window. Seeing that the docks and surrounding warehouses are ablaze, she awakens the family to flee the area. Finding obvious routes blocked, they head to Hyde Park. Surrounding all the chaos was the underlying problem of property owners and their property being covered by insurance companies. Companies eager to take money for their services, but not as eager to settle out payments as needed. Many displaced people traveled to surrounding communities close to London and Meryton met with an influx of many. During their escape, Elizabeth becomes the guardian of a baby discarded by a woman of the night saying it belonged to a friend that died in the fire. Little does she know that this young baby boy becomes the center of intense tension and intrigue within the community of Meryton. Bingleys and Darcy arrive. No remark is made, but Darcy suffers from a childhood illness that most aren’t aware of. Thinking he has cut her, Elizabeth follows him outside to find him struggling to breathe. Similar to Kitty’s childhood problems breathing, she has a packet of herbs in her reciucle, rushes to get him a drink, mixes the herb concoction, and encourages him to drink the herbs. He is immediately helped to breath easier. Elizabeth realizes he wasn’t slighting her, but couldn’t breathe inside the crowded musty, over perfumed room. Apologies and understanding exchanged, their further interactions become more frequent and intense. Into the picture comes an insurance adjuster that is asking more of the wrong questions about the fire than necessary. Upon the murder of this man, more questions than answers appear. Colonel Fitzwilliam appears also at the request of Darcy, but more is at hand than he says. Wickham is around also, because his job as a law clerk was lost because of the London fire. He’s taken a job with the militia and he’s changed since Darcy last saw him. Central to the remainder of the story is the baby Elizabeth saved and the dying investor’s cryptic message, “ Tell the raven it was the crow.” Suspense for sure. Attack on the baby and Elizabeth. Another fire at Longbourn against Elizabeth and the baby, and their final happiness after all the horror is put to rest. Wedding bells for ODC and Bingley and Jane. Caroline is less heard after Colonel Fitzwilliam compares her to a fishwife after her complaints against the betrothed couples. Beautifully written.
Another great story from Tiffany Thomas. In this story, Elizabeth has a unique gift of smell that alerts her that there’s a fire. Checking the Gardiner’s house and finding nothing, she searches from the third story window. Seeing that the docks and surrounding warehouses are ablaze, she awakens the family to flee the area. Finding obvious routes blocked, they head to Hyde Park. Surrounding all the chaos was the underlying problem of property owners and their property being covered by insurance companies. Companies eager to take money for their services, but not as eager to settle out payments as needed. Many displaced people traveled to surrounding communities close to London and Meryton met with an influx of many. During their escape, Elizabeth becomes the guardian of a baby discarded by a woman of the night saying it belonged to a friend that died in the fire. Little does she know that this young baby boy becomes the center of intense tension and intrigue within the community of Meryton. Bingleys and Darcy arrive. No remark is made, but Darcy suffers from a childhood illness that most aren’t aware of. Thinking he has cut her, Elizabeth follows him outside to find him struggling to breathe. Similar to Kitty’s childhood problems breathing, she has a packet of herbs in her reciucle, rushes to get him a drink, mixes the herb concoction, and encourages him to drink the herbs. He is immediately helped to breath easier. Elizabeth realizes he wasn’t slighting her, but couldn’t breathe inside the crowded musty, over perfumed room. Apologies and understanding exchanged, their further interactions become more frequent and intense. Into the picture comes an insurance adjuster that is asking more of the wrong questions about the fire than necessary. Upon the murder of this man, more questions than answers appear. Colonel Fitzwilliam appears also at the request of Darcy, but more is at hand than he says. Wickham is around also, because his job as a law clerk was lost because of the London fire. He’s taken a job with the militia and he’s changed since Darcy last saw him. Central to the remainder of the story is the baby Elizabeth saved and the dying investor’s cryptic message, “ Tell the raven it was the crow.” Suspense for sure. Attack on the baby and Elizabeth. Another fire at Longbourn against Elizabeth and the baby, and their final happiness after all the horror is put to rest. Wedding bells for ODC and Bingley and Jane. Caroline is less heard after Colonel Fitzwilliam compares her to a fishwife after her complaints against the betrothed couples. Beautifully written.
June 24, 2025
Elizabeth's secret talent
Elizabeth Bennet is staying with the Gardeners on Gracechurch Street. One night she awakens to the faint smell of smoke. Checking the rooms for the source, she glances out the window and sees the docks and warehouses aflame. Quickly, she awakens the family and they leave the house.
The area is flooded with people trying to escape the fire, and all routes are blocked. A decision is reached to try to reach Hyde Park, and a large group of people follow them. A young woman thrusts a baby into Elizabeth's arms, insisting it is not her baby, that she was watching it for its mother.
This is an excellent story full of danger and murder, with Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, and Colonel Fitzwilliam working together to uncover the arsonist and murderer.
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Elizabeth Bennet is staying with the Gardeners on Gracechurch Street. One night she awakens to the faint smell of smoke. Checking the rooms for the source, she glances out the window and sees the docks and warehouses aflame. Quickly, she awakens the family and they leave the house.
The area is flooded with people trying to escape the fire, and all routes are blocked. A decision is reached to try to reach Hyde Park, and a large group of people follow them. A young woman thrusts a baby into Elizabeth's arms, insisting it is not her baby, that she was watching it for its mother.
This is an excellent story full of danger and murder, with Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, and Colonel Fitzwilliam working together to uncover the arsonist and murderer.
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June 15, 2025
This novel takes Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” and offers insight into “What If?” In this alternate reality, Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy meet in London instead of at the Netherfield Ball. How could this possibly change their story? A baby enters their life at the same time who, though innocent, attracts danger. What will happen? Will love bloom? Or will something darker take root?
I enjoy these clean romances by Tiffany Thomas, but the touch of intrigue in this one might have made it my favorite. I love how she keeps main themes from the original and then weaves in the answer to “what if?”
I enjoy these clean romances by Tiffany Thomas, but the touch of intrigue in this one might have made it my favorite. I love how she keeps main themes from the original and then weaves in the answer to “what if?”
June 22, 2025
Really interesting premise...
...I wish there hadn't been quite so many editorial and plot misses.
No need to rehash the plot , but it was quite entertaining. This is a strong Elizabeth and a less arrogant Darcy.
No Lady Catherine, Mr. Collins, or an elopement by Lydia, which can be refreshing if you read a lot of JAFF.
Almost left 3 stars but will add another because it was entertaining.
...I wish there hadn't been quite so many editorial and plot misses.
No need to rehash the plot , but it was quite entertaining. This is a strong Elizabeth and a less arrogant Darcy.
No Lady Catherine, Mr. Collins, or an elopement by Lydia, which can be refreshing if you read a lot of JAFF.
Almost left 3 stars but will add another because it was entertaining.
July 1, 2025
Ashes and Understanding
Tiffany Thomas has written another winner!
If you want entertainment, excitement, angst, anxiety, sadness, happiness...to be scared and feel like it really happened then pick this book up.
Elizabeth is brave and strong. Darcy has weak lungs because of childhood illness. How and why did a fire break out? Whose baby is Elizabeth holding? Very in-depth story...tell the Raven it was the Crow!
Tiffany Thomas has written another winner!
If you want entertainment, excitement, angst, anxiety, sadness, happiness...to be scared and feel like it really happened then pick this book up.
Elizabeth is brave and strong. Darcy has weak lungs because of childhood illness. How and why did a fire break out? Whose baby is Elizabeth holding? Very in-depth story...tell the Raven it was the Crow!
June 18, 2025
Riveting!!
This is the kind of book that you only put down when genuine necessity forces you to. So many harrowing experiences expertly portrayed. Of course it helps that Darcy is never a jerk, Mr Wickham is worthy of respect, we never see Lady Catherine, and Mrs Gardiner takes Lydia and Mrs B in hand. 🥳
This is the kind of book that you only put down when genuine necessity forces you to. So many harrowing experiences expertly portrayed. Of course it helps that Darcy is never a jerk, Mr Wickham is worthy of respect, we never see Lady Catherine, and Mrs Gardiner takes Lydia and Mrs B in hand. 🥳
June 20, 2025
not your typical pride and the prejudice
If you enjoy a good history mystery and enjoy pride and the prejudice. Read this.
This is absolutely the most unique of the variations I’ve read in the last several months. And everything felt plausible not completely out there the way some do. Definitely recommend it.
If you enjoy a good history mystery and enjoy pride and the prejudice. Read this.
This is absolutely the most unique of the variations I’ve read in the last several months. And everything felt plausible not completely out there the way some do. Definitely recommend it.
June 24, 2025
Original Plot but
The high points of this novel are the original plot, good character development and good dialogue.
One more thorough re-write with a focus on internal consistency (in Lizzy is her own bedroom, then is sharing a room with Kitty? ) And a good professional copy editor, would result in a more polished and enjoyable narrative.
The high points of this novel are the original plot, good character development and good dialogue.
One more thorough re-write with a focus on internal consistency (in Lizzy is her own bedroom, then is sharing a room with Kitty? ) And a good professional copy editor, would result in a more polished and enjoyable narrative.
July 11, 2025
The storyline would have earned another star
The problem was in the editing...or lack thereof. I nearly docked another star based on the amount of times I said "wait, what?" Not to mention the way certain storylines seemed to get lost or worse forget where they left off several chapters earlier.
The problem was in the editing...or lack thereof. I nearly docked another star based on the amount of times I said "wait, what?" Not to mention the way certain storylines seemed to get lost or worse forget where they left off several chapters earlier.
August 9, 2025
Outstanding
Great read…I loved the fact that there was never fighting or conflict between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, and that Caroline Bingley was properly put in her place. This story was full of suspense and intrigue, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story with such a happy ending.
Great read…I loved the fact that there was never fighting or conflict between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, and that Caroline Bingley was properly put in her place. This story was full of suspense and intrigue, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story with such a happy ending.
October 1, 2025
Intense and intriguing story
Fires, treachery and spies, oh my! What a compelling and unusual tale, full of peril and heroism this was. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. While still in need of additional editing, the book is well written and plotted. Definitely worth the read!
Fires, treachery and spies, oh my! What a compelling and unusual tale, full of peril and heroism this was. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. While still in need of additional editing, the book is well written and plotted. Definitely worth the read!
July 12, 2025
Magnificent
This is a wonderful variation! It has it all. Humor, tragedy, love & redemption. Absolutely Brilliant!! Hats off to Tiffany Thomas!!❤️
This is a wonderful variation! It has it all. Humor, tragedy, love & redemption. Absolutely Brilliant!! Hats off to Tiffany Thomas!!❤️
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