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Accomplished Ladies #2
Not Romantic: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Not Romantic:
“I am not romantic, you know; I never was. I only ask a comfortable home…” – Charlotte Lucas
When Charlotte Lucas becomes Mrs. Collins, she believes she has achieved her heart's desire, but from the moment she crosses the threshold at Hunsford Parsonage, another woman asserts power over the household ~ Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
Though her marriage appears outwardly happy, Charlotte cannot ignore the oppressive influence of her husband’s patroness. She accepts Mr. Darcy’s offer to take her to London to visit her friend Eliza Bennet, where a charming rogue takes an unsettling interest ~ in Charlotte!
Charlotte’s escape to London merely delays the inevitable. She must stand up to Lady Catherine or she will never have a home that is truly her own. But Charlotte returns to Hunsford a changed woman and unprepared to face an obstacle more unnerving than her nemesis ~ for she never dreamed that romance would interfere with her happy marriage.
“I am not romantic, you know; I never was. I only ask a comfortable home…” – Charlotte Lucas
When Charlotte Lucas becomes Mrs. Collins, she believes she has achieved her heart's desire, but from the moment she crosses the threshold at Hunsford Parsonage, another woman asserts power over the household ~ Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
Though her marriage appears outwardly happy, Charlotte cannot ignore the oppressive influence of her husband’s patroness. She accepts Mr. Darcy’s offer to take her to London to visit her friend Eliza Bennet, where a charming rogue takes an unsettling interest ~ in Charlotte!
Charlotte’s escape to London merely delays the inevitable. She must stand up to Lady Catherine or she will never have a home that is truly her own. But Charlotte returns to Hunsford a changed woman and unprepared to face an obstacle more unnerving than her nemesis ~ for she never dreamed that romance would interfere with her happy marriage.
193 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2015
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August 16, 2018
In this re-read of a Pride and Prejudice variation we view the life of Charlotte Lucas and her marriage to Mr. Collins. Can either be truly happy in this marriage especially with the spectre of Lady Catherine hovering over their lives.
An enjoyable story bringing both characters to life.
An enjoyable story bringing both characters to life.
January 3, 2016
I really wish I could give this more than 5 stars...
I enjoy books about the minor characters of P&P and this involves two of them, since it is about the marriage of Mr Collins and Charlotte Lucas. Both of them are shown in a sympathetic light. Charlotte is pragmatic but a little romantic adventure she has while visiting in London plus a growing understanding of her husband help soften her. Mr Collins is depicted as a reasonably pleasant man underneath his pompous exterior and his growing love for Charlotte is very touching. In fact, the Elizabeth Bennett in this book does not come across in an altogether favourable light when she first encounters her cousin.
There is some sex in this novel but it is perfectly appropriate and in no way jars or detracts from the story.
I enjoy books about the minor characters of P&P and this involves two of them, since it is about the marriage of Mr Collins and Charlotte Lucas. Both of them are shown in a sympathetic light. Charlotte is pragmatic but a little romantic adventure she has while visiting in London plus a growing understanding of her husband help soften her. Mr Collins is depicted as a reasonably pleasant man underneath his pompous exterior and his growing love for Charlotte is very touching. In fact, the Elizabeth Bennett in this book does not come across in an altogether favourable light when she first encounters her cousin.
There is some sex in this novel but it is perfectly appropriate and in no way jars or detracts from the story.
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