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Missing: A book based on the characters of Pride and Prejudice
On the eve of his fifth birthday, the long-anticipated heir of the Darcy family disappears without leaving the slightest trace. While his parents sink into inconsolable grief, fate bestows upon the Daltons the son they had long yearned to cherish.
Years pass, and the boy—now a man of honour and sensibility—believes himself complete when he finds in Elizabeth the woman of his heart. Her love brings him peace and joy, and he imagines his happiness beyond compare.
But shadows of the past cannot be silenced forever. Secrets long concealed return to disturb his tranquillity, revealing a truth that threatens all he holds dear. Between two families, two names, and two destinies, he must confront a reality he is not certain he has the strength to accept. And yet, only love may guide him safely through the storm.
Years pass, and the boy—now a man of honour and sensibility—believes himself complete when he finds in Elizabeth the woman of his heart. Her love brings him peace and joy, and he imagines his happiness beyond compare.
But shadows of the past cannot be silenced forever. Secrets long concealed return to disturb his tranquillity, revealing a truth that threatens all he holds dear. Between two families, two names, and two destinies, he must confront a reality he is not certain he has the strength to accept. And yet, only love may guide him safely through the storm.
472 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2025
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August 3, 2026
Interesting
When Darcy is five years old, an evil Mrs Wickham throws the child into a raging river, hoping his death will clear the way for her son to ingratiate himself with Darcy Sr. The boy is swept downriver many miles, and is eventually found and adopted by a loving and generous couple who are in trade. He has a good life with his new mother and father, and grows to love and esteem them greatly. His adoptive mother is an aunt to Mrs Gardiner, and through her he meets and falls in love with Elizabeth. Darcy - or Dalton as he becomes - meets Colonel Fitzwilliam through business dealings, and his resemblance to Darcy Sr begins a process of discovery and revelation, helped along by dreams and flashes of memory that plague William Dalton.
The story is interesting, but is written in a rather simplistic style. There are rather unpleasant side plots involving Jane, Bngley, Caroline, and Wickham. There are a great many evil people in this storyline, so this is a high angst and drama filled story. It's written well enough, but this isn't great literature. The romance of ODC is lovely. I recommend the book with reservations.
When Darcy is five years old, an evil Mrs Wickham throws the child into a raging river, hoping his death will clear the way for her son to ingratiate himself with Darcy Sr. The boy is swept downriver many miles, and is eventually found and adopted by a loving and generous couple who are in trade. He has a good life with his new mother and father, and grows to love and esteem them greatly. His adoptive mother is an aunt to Mrs Gardiner, and through her he meets and falls in love with Elizabeth. Darcy - or Dalton as he becomes - meets Colonel Fitzwilliam through business dealings, and his resemblance to Darcy Sr begins a process of discovery and revelation, helped along by dreams and flashes of memory that plague William Dalton.
The story is interesting, but is written in a rather simplistic style. There are rather unpleasant side plots involving Jane, Bngley, Caroline, and Wickham. There are a great many evil people in this storyline, so this is a high angst and drama filled story. It's written well enough, but this isn't great literature. The romance of ODC is lovely. I recommend the book with reservations.
August 9, 2026
An interesting story
I deeply enjoyed this book, the plot is engaging and believable and very well written. The love story between our beloved couple is really sweet and the original characters are well developed.
I deeply enjoyed this book, the plot is engaging and believable and very well written. The love story between our beloved couple is really sweet and the original characters are well developed.
March 23, 2026
What if Darcy grew up in a tradesman’s family?
Lost to his birth family at the age of five, Fitzwilliam Darcy becomes William Dalton. Raised in a loving home with parents of principle and married to Elizabeth Bennet in a true love match, his life is upended by a series of revelations that explain his years of dreams and nightmares. Well written, gripping, can’t put down tale of finding the truth.
Lost to his birth family at the age of five, Fitzwilliam Darcy becomes William Dalton. Raised in a loving home with parents of principle and married to Elizabeth Bennet in a true love match, his life is upended by a series of revelations that explain his years of dreams and nightmares. Well written, gripping, can’t put down tale of finding the truth.
September 10, 2025
This is the second recent release from this author but I swear I have read some of it before however I did enjoy it.
January 16, 2026
Disappointing writing style
Although the premise of Missing is clever, the execution is lacking. The characters are almost uniformly one-dimensional. The action is almost entirely told, not shown. There are some inconsistencies in the story that were disturbing. I cannot recommend this novel in its current form.
Although the premise of Missing is clever, the execution is lacking. The characters are almost uniformly one-dimensional. The action is almost entirely told, not shown. There are some inconsistencies in the story that were disturbing. I cannot recommend this novel in its current form.
September 15, 2026
Missing
Oh the horror and deception!
Misunderstanding and angst.
This story is full of it all!
Oh the love!
Very well written and very well felt. Mrs Wickham tries to kill the Darcy heir and dues in the flooding waters. Mr Darcy honored her and her son, thinking she tried to save his son.
So Wickham's is definitely the villain.
Bingley has a lot to learn and so does Jane! Excellent story.
Oh the horror and deception!
Misunderstanding and angst.
This story is full of it all!
Oh the love!
Very well written and very well felt. Mrs Wickham tries to kill the Darcy heir and dues in the flooding waters. Mr Darcy honored her and her son, thinking she tried to save his son.
So Wickham's is definitely the villain.
Bingley has a lot to learn and so does Jane! Excellent story.
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July 27, 2026Excellent variation
I gave this story 5 stars due to the very original and enjoyable narrative. Jane and Bingley's story was also very good. It's always a good book when I hate for it to end.
I gave this story 5 stars due to the very original and enjoyable narrative. Jane and Bingley's story was also very good. It's always a good book when I hate for it to end.
June 15, 2026
Enjoyed this story
A very action packed and entertaining variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by author Miranda Flan. I enjoyed it.
A very action packed and entertaining variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by author Miranda Flan. I enjoyed it.
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