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A Scandalous Secret: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
A Scandalous A Pride and Prejudice Variation by E Bradshaw
Prepare to be swept into a bold reimagining of Jane Austen’s world, where secrets lurk behind every ornate door at Rosings Park. When Elizabeth Bennet accepts Lady Catherine’s challenge to improve her pianoforte skills, she soon finds herself entangled in a series of misadventures—beginning with a mortifying blunder that lands her in Mr Darcy’s private chambers by mistake. But nothing could prepare her for what she overhears soon a forbidden liaison that will shatter her assumptions about propriety, love, and the people she thought she knew best.
As Elizabeth and Darcy are forced into a pact of silence about the clandestine romance they witness, their mutual prejudices and misunderstandings begin to shift. Beneath Lady Catherine’s watchful eye, hidden desires and loyal friendships are put to the ultimate test.
Simultaneously playful and daring, A Scandalous Secret offers readers a witty, modern exploration of forbidden love, female friendship, and the courage it takes to claim one’s own happiness amidst the relentless expectations of Regency England. Perfect for fans of Austen’s classic and those eager for a fresh, audacious take on the world of Pride and Prejudice.
‘I saw at once that Mr Darcy was enjoying my acute discomfiture, for he folded his arms and leaned casually against the doorframe to the dressing room, and a small, wry smile played across his lips and looked ready to turn into an outright grin when he saw just how mortified I was. And I was mortified – and even more so when I saw the state he was in. I would have been flustered by his unexpected presence anyway, had he appeared in all his customary formality, in his flawless coat and starched shirt, his perfectly knotted cravat and tall, polished boots. But I had evidently interrupted him in the process of washing and changing, for, to my astonishment, he wore no coat, waistcoat, cravat, or boots, and he stood before me in only his shirt, breeches and stockings. Indeed, he’d obviously been washing his face, for his shirt sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, and the neck of his shirt was open in a deep V-shape, exposing a disconcerting portion of his chest to my sight.’
‘A Scandalous Secret’ is a long read at approximately 194,000 words and contains sexual scenes.
Prepare to be swept into a bold reimagining of Jane Austen’s world, where secrets lurk behind every ornate door at Rosings Park. When Elizabeth Bennet accepts Lady Catherine’s challenge to improve her pianoforte skills, she soon finds herself entangled in a series of misadventures—beginning with a mortifying blunder that lands her in Mr Darcy’s private chambers by mistake. But nothing could prepare her for what she overhears soon a forbidden liaison that will shatter her assumptions about propriety, love, and the people she thought she knew best.
As Elizabeth and Darcy are forced into a pact of silence about the clandestine romance they witness, their mutual prejudices and misunderstandings begin to shift. Beneath Lady Catherine’s watchful eye, hidden desires and loyal friendships are put to the ultimate test.
Simultaneously playful and daring, A Scandalous Secret offers readers a witty, modern exploration of forbidden love, female friendship, and the courage it takes to claim one’s own happiness amidst the relentless expectations of Regency England. Perfect for fans of Austen’s classic and those eager for a fresh, audacious take on the world of Pride and Prejudice.
‘I saw at once that Mr Darcy was enjoying my acute discomfiture, for he folded his arms and leaned casually against the doorframe to the dressing room, and a small, wry smile played across his lips and looked ready to turn into an outright grin when he saw just how mortified I was. And I was mortified – and even more so when I saw the state he was in. I would have been flustered by his unexpected presence anyway, had he appeared in all his customary formality, in his flawless coat and starched shirt, his perfectly knotted cravat and tall, polished boots. But I had evidently interrupted him in the process of washing and changing, for, to my astonishment, he wore no coat, waistcoat, cravat, or boots, and he stood before me in only his shirt, breeches and stockings. Indeed, he’d obviously been washing his face, for his shirt sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, and the neck of his shirt was open in a deep V-shape, exposing a disconcerting portion of his chest to my sight.’
‘A Scandalous Secret’ is a long read at approximately 194,000 words and contains sexual scenes.
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Published October 31, 2025
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November 4, 2025
Enjoyable
I liked this. I did get super annoyed with Lizzy at times. Running away from Darcy. Like where was her courage? I can forgive her for being confused. Once ODC talks, they are dreamy and it’s at the 50% mark so they get plenty of page time. Love Lady Catherine in this (nice but still a pain). The beginning secret doesn’t seem to impact the story much though. In contrast to other reviews, this is P&P and it’s not modern. Unless the other reviewer wanted them to react to the secret in a different way, I don’t know what they mean. I liked the characters quite a bit. I didn’t find Darcy to be too much of a horn dog, but there are a few spicy scenes. Overall, I liked it but it is long and not much moves the story forward toward the end. An enjoyable, relatively low angst read.
I liked this. I did get super annoyed with Lizzy at times. Running away from Darcy. Like where was her courage? I can forgive her for being confused. Once ODC talks, they are dreamy and it’s at the 50% mark so they get plenty of page time. Love Lady Catherine in this (nice but still a pain). The beginning secret doesn’t seem to impact the story much though. In contrast to other reviews, this is P&P and it’s not modern. Unless the other reviewer wanted them to react to the secret in a different way, I don’t know what they mean. I liked the characters quite a bit. I didn’t find Darcy to be too much of a horn dog, but there are a few spicy scenes. Overall, I liked it but it is long and not much moves the story forward toward the end. An enjoyable, relatively low angst read.
November 8, 2025
Such an interesting plot original begining to it. I dont tell plots if yiu want to know read the book.
There are bits of this book that I found LOL funny too.
Hope you enjoy it too.
There are bits of this book that I found LOL funny too.
Hope you enjoy it too.
November 13, 2025
Enjoyable
A good read. Comedy in spots. I gave it four stars because, I found myself flipping through pages because it was dragging on and on on feelings that were repeated In prior statements. The scandalous secret could of been two things, actually. Charlotte's or Elizabeth's?
A good read. Comedy in spots. I gave it four stars because, I found myself flipping through pages because it was dragging on and on on feelings that were repeated In prior statements. The scandalous secret could of been two things, actually. Charlotte's or Elizabeth's?
December 13, 2025
A very fun read!
This is a book I would highly recommend to any P&P fan. A very enjoyable read that I couldn't bear to put down! My only issue is the word 'eloquent' is used way too much, sometimes even twice in the same page! There was a chapter or two where it drove me crazy, all 'eloquent looks' 'eloquent smiles' repeated multiple times. Great other than that.
This is a book I would highly recommend to any P&P fan. A very enjoyable read that I couldn't bear to put down! My only issue is the word 'eloquent' is used way too much, sometimes even twice in the same page! There was a chapter or two where it drove me crazy, all 'eloquent looks' 'eloquent smiles' repeated multiple times. Great other than that.
December 21, 2025
I am in awe
All right, this is my first book by E. Bradshaw and is not going to be the last that’s for sure. I love this version Bradshaw concocted, Darcy and Elizabeth were absolutely fantastic, their sense of humor was amazing. I believe I like this version of Darcy better than anything I have read in the recent past. I absolutely recommend. Happy reading.
All right, this is my first book by E. Bradshaw and is not going to be the last that’s for sure. I love this version Bradshaw concocted, Darcy and Elizabeth were absolutely fantastic, their sense of humor was amazing. I believe I like this version of Darcy better than anything I have read in the recent past. I absolutely recommend. Happy reading.
December 8, 2025
This book was so long and delicious I reread it immediately after finishing it. Excellent
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