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Such Low Connections: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Hounded by vile gossip, Mr Darcy leaves London in disgust…only to meet Elizabeth Bennet, the one woman with the wit and courage to look beyond the rumours.
The whispers that Darcy’s birth might have been illegitimate are ridiculous, insulting…and confounding. Someone must be spreading them, but who is his hidden enemy? Why are they mounting this attack — and why do old letters from Darcy’s own father seem to support the accusations?
Elizabeth Bennet is unimpressed by the stranger who came to Hertfordshire thinking himself so superior…and equally unconvinced by the rumours of his illegitimacy: for good or ill, Mr Darcy should be judged by his own actions, not by what the gossips say about him. Who is Mr Darcy, really? The gossips say one thing. Mr Wickham says another. The whispers of her heart seem to say something else entirely. As Elizabeth and Mr Darcy exchange insults and proposals, challenges and unexpected support, the connection between them becomes undeniable…and impossible.
But Mr Darcy has no intention of seeing Elizabeth hurt, whatever the cost to his pride. And when Mr Darcy’s hidden enemy thinks he has achieved checkmate, he failed to account for Elizabeth…
Such Low Connections is a witty and suspenseful tale of what happens when the proud Mr Darcy finds his high place in society cast into doubt. Some friends prove false and others true, and disaster looms for Our Dear Couple. Readers can expect villains new and familiar, Elizabeth and Mr Darcy falling in love before they quite realise it, and a strong happy ending.
The whispers that Darcy’s birth might have been illegitimate are ridiculous, insulting…and confounding. Someone must be spreading them, but who is his hidden enemy? Why are they mounting this attack — and why do old letters from Darcy’s own father seem to support the accusations?
Elizabeth Bennet is unimpressed by the stranger who came to Hertfordshire thinking himself so superior…and equally unconvinced by the rumours of his illegitimacy: for good or ill, Mr Darcy should be judged by his own actions, not by what the gossips say about him. Who is Mr Darcy, really? The gossips say one thing. Mr Wickham says another. The whispers of her heart seem to say something else entirely. As Elizabeth and Mr Darcy exchange insults and proposals, challenges and unexpected support, the connection between them becomes undeniable…and impossible.
But Mr Darcy has no intention of seeing Elizabeth hurt, whatever the cost to his pride. And when Mr Darcy’s hidden enemy thinks he has achieved checkmate, he failed to account for Elizabeth…
Such Low Connections is a witty and suspenseful tale of what happens when the proud Mr Darcy finds his high place in society cast into doubt. Some friends prove false and others true, and disaster looms for Our Dear Couple. Readers can expect villains new and familiar, Elizabeth and Mr Darcy falling in love before they quite realise it, and a strong happy ending.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2026
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February 5, 2026
4.5 rounded up to 5 stars
February 2, 2026
Very Enjoyable!
I’ve read both of Maeve Robinson’s books, and this proves to be as enthralling as the first!
It always amazes me that with all the P&P variations out there, still there are new tweaks and ideas. Poor Fitzwilliam! At first seeing slander against him as random — then discovering that the slander is purposeful. Then he finds most will not stand by him with the possibility of scandal.
My only issue — why would Elizabeth believe Wickham, but not the gossip about Darcy’s illegitimacy. I see the way the author wove it, and I get it, but like Charlotte Lucas, I disagreed with Elizabeth’s logic.
Well worth the read!
I’ve read both of Maeve Robinson’s books, and this proves to be as enthralling as the first!
It always amazes me that with all the P&P variations out there, still there are new tweaks and ideas. Poor Fitzwilliam! At first seeing slander against him as random — then discovering that the slander is purposeful. Then he finds most will not stand by him with the possibility of scandal.
My only issue — why would Elizabeth believe Wickham, but not the gossip about Darcy’s illegitimacy. I see the way the author wove it, and I get it, but like Charlotte Lucas, I disagreed with Elizabeth’s logic.
Well worth the read!
February 12, 2026
I loved it!
Warning: Meant for mature audiences. Contains scenes 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 part of the ‘Darcy and Elizabeth Variations’ series. Each are standalone reads and can be read in any order. This is a witty and suspenseful tale of what happens when the proud Mr Darcy finds his high place in society cast into doubt. Some friends prove false and others true, and disaster looms for Our Dear Couple. Readers can expect villains new and familiar, Elizabeth and Mr Darcy falling in love before they quite realise it, and a strong happy ending.
Hounded by vile gossip, Mr Darcy leaves London in disgust, only to meet Elizabeth Bennet, the one woman with the wit and courage to look beyond the rumours. The whispers that Darcy’s birth might have been illegitimate are ridiculous, insulting, and confounding. Someone must be spreading them, but who is his hidden enemy? Why are they mounting this attack, and why do old letters from Darcy’s own father seem to support the accusations?
Elizabeth Bennet is unimpressed by the stranger who came to Hertfordshire thinking himself so superior, and equally unconvinced by the rumours of his illegitimacy, for good or ill, Mr Darcy should be judged by his own actions, not by what the gossips say about him. Who is Mr Darcy, really? The gossips say one thing, Mr Wickham says another, and the whispers of her heart seem to say something else entirely.
As Elizabeth and Mr Darcy exchange insults and proposals, challenges and unexpected support, the connection between them becomes undeniable, and impossible. Mr Darcy has no intention of seeing Elizabeth hurt, whatever the cost to his pride, and when Mr Darcy’s hidden enemy thinks he has achieved checkmate, he failed to account for Elizabeth. 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.
Note: Do not forget to subscribe to the authors newsletter to get the link to download the bonus scenes from both books in this series.
Warning: Meant for mature audiences. Contains scenes 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 part of the ‘Darcy and Elizabeth Variations’ series. Each are standalone reads and can be read in any order. This is a witty and suspenseful tale of what happens when the proud Mr Darcy finds his high place in society cast into doubt. Some friends prove false and others true, and disaster looms for Our Dear Couple. Readers can expect villains new and familiar, Elizabeth and Mr Darcy falling in love before they quite realise it, and a strong happy ending.
Hounded by vile gossip, Mr Darcy leaves London in disgust, only to meet Elizabeth Bennet, the one woman with the wit and courage to look beyond the rumours. The whispers that Darcy’s birth might have been illegitimate are ridiculous, insulting, and confounding. Someone must be spreading them, but who is his hidden enemy? Why are they mounting this attack, and why do old letters from Darcy’s own father seem to support the accusations?
Elizabeth Bennet is unimpressed by the stranger who came to Hertfordshire thinking himself so superior, and equally unconvinced by the rumours of his illegitimacy, for good or ill, Mr Darcy should be judged by his own actions, not by what the gossips say about him. Who is Mr Darcy, really? The gossips say one thing, Mr Wickham says another, and the whispers of her heart seem to say something else entirely.
As Elizabeth and Mr Darcy exchange insults and proposals, challenges and unexpected support, the connection between them becomes undeniable, and impossible. Mr Darcy has no intention of seeing Elizabeth hurt, whatever the cost to his pride, and when Mr Darcy’s hidden enemy thinks he has achieved checkmate, he failed to account for Elizabeth. 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.
Note: Do not forget to subscribe to the authors newsletter to get the link to download the bonus scenes from both books in this series.
February 11, 2026
I wish Elizabeth and Darcy could have worked on and solved the mystery together. But it was still good
February 10, 2026
I really like this book mercifully absent villians and Mrs Bennett.
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