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Thunder and Lightning
Elizabeth returned from Rosings Park a changed woman that did not go unnoticed by her Aunt Gardiner. Making an acquaintance with Georgiana Darcy soon after arriving in London, a close friendship was soon formed. Georgiana wished to return home to Pemberley, but her brother always found reasons why he could not return to London and escort her. With the help of Lady Matlock and Georgiana, Darcy finds not only Elizabeth a guest at Pemberley, but several others to further complicate his life. As Elizabeth and Darcy can no long avoid one another, they must manage the week-long visit surrounded by additional guests and circumstances that will change their lives. Jealousy, misunderstandings and unrelenting weather are only the beginning of their troubles. Mr. Collins, never far away, has his own special brand of revenge to inflict on his Bennet cousins.
96 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2016
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August 17, 2016
This was available through Kindle Unlimited so I only borrowed it. But don't waste your time or money. I believe that there are grammar school children who could write better, especially as most of them know how to use “spell check”. Grammar and spelling were atrocious. And that is sad because there were a lot of ideas in the premise that could have been developed into an interesting and well liked variation.
The story description tells us that after the trip to Kent, Elizabeth, having become good friends with Georgiana, accepts an invitation to Pemberley where a number of young adults have been invited for socializing and a hunt. Elizabeth witnesses a startling event which dramatically ends all her dreams. So she takes off on one of her “walks” to deal with the disappointment, ignoring the weather which is threatening a down pour. Darcy goes after her.
The story seems to be developing with what promises to be a happy ending with some MA content, which seems gratuitous, thrown in but as we read on we realize that the author had to have that in place to foil the plotting and plans of Mr. Collins and other bad men and a “lady”.
Few will have a stomach for the intentions meant for not just one of the Bennet women. And although those are not carried out the preliminary situation is not without its cruelty and emotional damage. It takes more than one “knight” to rescue the ladies of this family.
I can’t recommend this as it was a patch work of ideas that didn’t get thorough attention in the telling.
The story description tells us that after the trip to Kent, Elizabeth, having become good friends with Georgiana, accepts an invitation to Pemberley where a number of young adults have been invited for socializing and a hunt. Elizabeth witnesses a startling event which dramatically ends all her dreams. So she takes off on one of her “walks” to deal with the disappointment, ignoring the weather which is threatening a down pour. Darcy goes after her.
The story seems to be developing with what promises to be a happy ending with some MA content, which seems gratuitous, thrown in but as we read on we realize that the author had to have that in place to foil the plotting and plans of Mr. Collins and other bad men and a “lady”.
Few will have a stomach for the intentions meant for not just one of the Bennet women. And although those are not carried out the preliminary situation is not without its cruelty and emotional damage. It takes more than one “knight” to rescue the ladies of this family.
I can’t recommend this as it was a patch work of ideas that didn’t get thorough attention in the telling.
January 26, 2023
2.5 stars. The story had potential but, it needed an editor.
April 5, 2016
Short story that misrepresented how Darcy and Elizabeth would act in a moment of stubbornness with passion and the cruel actions of Collins and others seemed too ridiculous and far fetched.
February 10, 2016
Thunder and Lightning
There were a lot of people to hate in this story. Starting with the Big Lady, herself, down to her evil parson, Collins. Lady Catherine and Collins outdo themselves in this story. Lady Matlock and Mrs. Gardiner are friends from being on some of the same charities. Elizabeth and Georgiana are friends also. When Darcy came up with another excuse to not come to London to pick up Georgiana, the four ladies make their way to Pemberley. Even being together at Pemberley, the misunderstandings continue between Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth thinking Darcy has asked another to marry him, is upset and crying, runs away from Pemberley. Georgiana sees her sobbing and gets her brother. Darcy goes after her and as the storm was quickly approaching and knowing that he couldn't get to Pemberley heads to the hunting cabin on his property. Caught in the storm both are wet. The thunder and lightning are so severe that Elizabeth runs into Darcy's arms. Before the night and storm are over, they anticipate their wedding vows. Receiving a letter from Longbourn that Lydia has run away with Wickham, Mr. Bennet has a heart attack and dies before Elizabeth got there. The story takes another drastic turn when Collins immediately comes for his inheritance. Vindictive man that he is, he has men take them away. The young stable boy saves the day. Hiding behind some bushes, he overhears where the men were taking them. Relates the story to Bingley, and they both head to London to see Darcy. The fate that the four Bennet sisters experience, especially Elizabeth, is horrible. Luckily, they get rescued and all the men involved are arrested. Darcy and Elizabeth marry at Gretna Green before Jane and Mary are married after them. Took some awful situations happening to get to their happiness. Good story.
There were a lot of people to hate in this story. Starting with the Big Lady, herself, down to her evil parson, Collins. Lady Catherine and Collins outdo themselves in this story. Lady Matlock and Mrs. Gardiner are friends from being on some of the same charities. Elizabeth and Georgiana are friends also. When Darcy came up with another excuse to not come to London to pick up Georgiana, the four ladies make their way to Pemberley. Even being together at Pemberley, the misunderstandings continue between Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth thinking Darcy has asked another to marry him, is upset and crying, runs away from Pemberley. Georgiana sees her sobbing and gets her brother. Darcy goes after her and as the storm was quickly approaching and knowing that he couldn't get to Pemberley heads to the hunting cabin on his property. Caught in the storm both are wet. The thunder and lightning are so severe that Elizabeth runs into Darcy's arms. Before the night and storm are over, they anticipate their wedding vows. Receiving a letter from Longbourn that Lydia has run away with Wickham, Mr. Bennet has a heart attack and dies before Elizabeth got there. The story takes another drastic turn when Collins immediately comes for his inheritance. Vindictive man that he is, he has men take them away. The young stable boy saves the day. Hiding behind some bushes, he overhears where the men were taking them. Relates the story to Bingley, and they both head to London to see Darcy. The fate that the four Bennet sisters experience, especially Elizabeth, is horrible. Luckily, they get rescued and all the men involved are arrested. Darcy and Elizabeth marry at Gretna Green before Jane and Mary are married after them. Took some awful situations happening to get to their happiness. Good story.
February 2, 2020
It was not for me.....
Sorry to say, I did finish this story. Started out as a decent story but then turned ridiculous. Many grammatical errors made things even worse. Some may enjoy this story, but it was not for me.
Sorry to say, I did finish this story. Started out as a decent story but then turned ridiculous. Many grammatical errors made things even worse. Some may enjoy this story, but it was not for me.
February 17, 2024
Sounds like four of the Bennet sisters are put in a brothel?! I hate that.
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September 7, 2016After reading the sample I was intrigued but certain I would not purchase this book due to the ridiculous amount of errors, grammatical and otherwise. I then read the reviews and found my curiosity peaked, so I bought it. Well, unlike the proverbial cat, there was no satisfaction to bring me back.
Initially I excused the author, believing English must not be her first language. However, when she repeatedly placed Meryton in Herefordshire instead of Hertfordshire, I came to the conclusion she knew little to nothing about Jane Austen's work or England in general and was simply attempting to jump on the JAFF wagon. (As one other reviewer pointed out, Scotland is North of England, not South.)
This story reads more like a first rough draft than a finished novel. A beta reader, editor, and proofreader working together might have been able to assist the author to construct a readable finished product.
Initially I excused the author, believing English must not be her first language. However, when she repeatedly placed Meryton in Herefordshire instead of Hertfordshire, I came to the conclusion she knew little to nothing about Jane Austen's work or England in general and was simply attempting to jump on the JAFF wagon. (As one other reviewer pointed out, Scotland is North of England, not South.)
This story reads more like a first rough draft than a finished novel. A beta reader, editor, and proofreader working together might have been able to assist the author to construct a readable finished product.
February 11, 2016
Delightful story
I really enjoyed this story. I would have awarded five stars, but unfortunately it is littered with mistakes and very much in need of an editor. What made me smile the most was that Elizabeth's stallion was female. I would buy this author's books in the future and hope she has employed an editor.
I really enjoyed this story. I would have awarded five stars, but unfortunately it is littered with mistakes and very much in need of an editor. What made me smile the most was that Elizabeth's stallion was female. I would buy this author's books in the future and hope she has employed an editor.
March 6, 2016
Don't waste your time reading this book.
Pleasing story for about half the book, but then it became ridiculous. Very poor editing. Did the author not have access to spell or grammar checking?
Pleasing story for about half the book, but then it became ridiculous. Very poor editing. Did the author not have access to spell or grammar checking?
February 26, 2016
The first 70% of this book was good, but then took a rather unexpected twisted turn and ended very quickly.
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