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Infamous Relations: A Pride And Prejudice "What If?" Tale
A Pride And Prejudice What If...? story.
What if... Mr Collins had been even more despicable than in Jane Austen's original tale?
Would such an infamous relation destroy Elizabeth and Darcy's chance of happiness forever, or would his actions set in motion an entirely different sequence of events?
What if... Mr Collins had been even more despicable than in Jane Austen's original tale?
Would such an infamous relation destroy Elizabeth and Darcy's chance of happiness forever, or would his actions set in motion an entirely different sequence of events?
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2016
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About the author
Catherine Bilson
257 books78 followersI've been writing since I was 5 years old. I've always had to set it aside and try to concentrate on so-called 'real life' though. I've had a number of interesting careers - engineer, real estate sales agent, owner of an electrical goods store, silversmith - but finally the time has come for me to return to my first love. Writing.
I've always loved the works of Jane Austen, so perhaps it's fitting that my first published work should be a variation on the much beloved Pride And Prejudice.
Visit my website, www.catherinebilson.com, to read several free short fics in the Pride and Prejudice fandom, and to leave me comments on my work!
I also write not-for-profit fanfiction set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and if you'd like to read those free works please go to the Archive Of Our Own and search for the user handle ozhawk.
I've always loved the works of Jane Austen, so perhaps it's fitting that my first published work should be a variation on the much beloved Pride And Prejudice.
Visit my website, www.catherinebilson.com, to read several free short fics in the Pride and Prejudice fandom, and to leave me comments on my work!
I also write not-for-profit fanfiction set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and if you'd like to read those free works please go to the Archive Of Our Own and search for the user handle ozhawk.
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July 4, 2022
Miss Elizabeth, unconscious in a ditch: 5-stars
This was a most excellent book. Bilson handled a difficult scene with low angst and minimal violence. It could have been a truly horrific scene but we were spared graphic descriptions of a violent act. It was over in a moment and the rest of the story was of our main characters trying to figure out who the culprit was that had created such an atrocity on one of the female characters. For you see, she was unconscious and out of it for a while. When she finally woke up, was not able to remember what had happened to her.
Bilson did a most excellent job as she stirred up our P&P characters and wrote new scenes for us that were completely believable. I could completely see the story playing out as it did.
Lady Catherine was horrid and seemed a bit mad. Anne watched in horror as she paced the room thinking she believed she had Darcy over a barrel. She was convinced that she finally had the information that would force his agreement to marry to Anne.
Mr. Collins was disgusting and a bit mad himself. I could not believe his actions and behavior. His adoration for Lady Catherine was beyond healthy. He was completely under her thumb.
I could not believe the reveal. Bilson was brilliant as she brought justice to Rosings Park. Man, what a scene. I could not believe it. I never saw it coming and had to read it slowly in order to understand what had just happened. I could not believe it. Wow!!!
Other characters: Charlotte was a true friend as Elizabeth visited the parsonage. She was such a help to the doctor, I especially liked him. Jane Bennet…OMG!!! Where one man called her an angel, another compared her to the Valkyrie goddess Fayja… what’s a girl to do?
Problem, the ending was rather abrupt and didn’t allow for a completion of story threads. We were told what happened to part of our characters, but were left to wonder about the rest. I wanted more!!!
If there were editing problems…I have no idea as I was too involved with reading to even notice. I could not put it down. This was so involved. I loved it.
This was a most excellent book. Bilson handled a difficult scene with low angst and minimal violence. It could have been a truly horrific scene but we were spared graphic descriptions of a violent act. It was over in a moment and the rest of the story was of our main characters trying to figure out who the culprit was that had created such an atrocity on one of the female characters. For you see, she was unconscious and out of it for a while. When she finally woke up, was not able to remember what had happened to her.
Bilson did a most excellent job as she stirred up our P&P characters and wrote new scenes for us that were completely believable. I could completely see the story playing out as it did.
Lady Catherine was horrid and seemed a bit mad. Anne watched in horror as she paced the room thinking she believed she had Darcy over a barrel. She was convinced that she finally had the information that would force his agreement to marry to Anne.
Mr. Collins was disgusting and a bit mad himself. I could not believe his actions and behavior. His adoration for Lady Catherine was beyond healthy. He was completely under her thumb.
I could not believe the reveal. Bilson was brilliant as she brought justice to Rosings Park. Man, what a scene. I could not believe it. I never saw it coming and had to read it slowly in order to understand what had just happened. I could not believe it. Wow!!!
Other characters: Charlotte was a true friend as Elizabeth visited the parsonage. She was such a help to the doctor, I especially liked him. Jane Bennet…OMG!!! Where one man called her an angel, another compared her to the Valkyrie goddess Fayja… what’s a girl to do?
Problem, the ending was rather abrupt and didn’t allow for a completion of story threads. We were told what happened to part of our characters, but were left to wonder about the rest. I wanted more!!!
If there were editing problems…I have no idea as I was too involved with reading to even notice. I could not put it down. This was so involved. I loved it.
July 30, 2025
What this church needs is a few good funerals--author unknown
Sometimes these stories have happy endings because the right people die on a convenient schedule!
4 Deaths occur at once -- 2 innocent and 2 not so innocent -- leading to HEAs for nearly everyone.
As promised, Mr. Collins is a truly despicable character.
The book is darkly funny and darkly romantic, and a good afternoon's read.
I recommend the story to anyone who enjoys JAFF.
Sometimes these stories have happy endings because the right people die on a convenient schedule!
4 Deaths occur at once -- 2 innocent and 2 not so innocent -- leading to HEAs for nearly everyone.
As promised, Mr. Collins is a truly despicable character.
The book is darkly funny and darkly romantic, and a good afternoon's read.
I recommend the story to anyone who enjoys JAFF.
April 4, 2023
I waffled on this till almost the end. Not sure why but i think it is because of the writing, or perhaps the book is so short, some of the issues could not be fully developed so they were resolved far too quickly.
That being said, its an exciting read with tons of drama, a surprising Anne and Elizabeth falls for Darcy very, very quickly.
The saying goes -with friends like that, who needs enemies... Well, with family like that....
3.75, not a reread.
That being said, its an exciting read with tons of drama, a surprising Anne and Elizabeth falls for Darcy very, very quickly.
The saying goes -with friends like that, who needs enemies... Well, with family like that....
3.75, not a reread.
October 11, 2020
Loved it but why, oh why, did it just end like that. Another fun P & P variation where the author seemed to decide she was done writing it too soon in the story. I am hoping that she decides to keep going with this story in another volume. I loved Col Fitz in this one.
Reread: Still love it. Especially the Colonel.
Reread: Still loving it and the Colonel. Jane was the queen in this one.
Reread: loved it!
Reread: Love Jane
Reread: My favorite Jane!
Reread: Jane! This is what happens when Jane gets angry.
Reread: Still love it. Especially the Colonel.
Reread: Still loving it and the Colonel. Jane was the queen in this one.
Reread: loved it!
Reread: Love Jane
Reread: My favorite Jane!
Reread: Jane! This is what happens when Jane gets angry.
September 11, 2016
4.5 stars
Set in Kent, we enter the story as Darcy is handing Elizabeth the letter which is a response to her accusations. But now the tale varies.
Several other reviews tell us that both Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy have a relative who, in this story, seem to have the forces of evil push them to act ignoble, even cruel and murderous. And, part of what is a grievous secondary concern (The first being physical injuries.) is that due to social proprieties the ladies’ reputation would be in ruins rather than the blame being placed where it belongs or the scandal simply being kept quiet. So how to help the one lady heal, get back her memory (or should we hope she never remembers the assault) and identify the perpetrator. And keep it all hush-hush!
The few who know what has happened are divided in their tasks. Without knowledge of the criminal’s identity the young lady must continue to be protected and her injuries attended to. So there is a mystery to be solved and certain family members cannot be kept in the dark. Mr. Bennet is summoned from Longbourn; while Jane is notified at Gracechurch Street. Bingley also arrives but not necessarily for the same reasons. And the Colonel is there with Darcy for the annual visit to Rosings, so he is in on what is happening.
You have to love the scene when Jane is in the Hunsford Parsonage and Darcy arrives. Yes, she steps up and slaps him as hard as she can and…then, she slaps him again. The reader knows this is a misunderstanding but you have to love the Colonel’s mental take on observing this. To him Jane is a reminder of the Norse Goddess, Freyja, a goddess who also makes an appearance as a valkyrie in mythology. Jane later teams up with the Colonel as a sleuth and, in addition, makes headway in determining the underlying truths of both hers and Elizabeth’s history with certain men. Perceptive and sage Jane!!!
Mr. Bennet in this tale makes some changes in his parenting choices and even in his reaction to the men in his daughters’ lives. We additionally read of an Anne who in sitting quiet as a mouse is actually taking it all in and making her own decisions and judgments about what she hears and sees. Dr. Trent, having been hired by Darcy to treat Anne, lives next to the parsonage and is on call and at the front in diagnosing what has happened. Dr. Trent is one of the good guys so keep an eye on him.
The author gives us very satisfying consequences to bad acts in her story but at the end I felt sold short. I wanted more than what I thought was an abrupt conclusion. But overall this was a story which kept my attention and gave me a satisfactory tale.
Set in Kent, we enter the story as Darcy is handing Elizabeth the letter which is a response to her accusations. But now the tale varies.
Several other reviews tell us that both Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy have a relative who, in this story, seem to have the forces of evil push them to act ignoble, even cruel and murderous. And, part of what is a grievous secondary concern (The first being physical injuries.) is that due to social proprieties the ladies’ reputation would be in ruins rather than the blame being placed where it belongs or the scandal simply being kept quiet. So how to help the one lady heal, get back her memory (or should we hope she never remembers the assault) and identify the perpetrator. And keep it all hush-hush!
The few who know what has happened are divided in their tasks. Without knowledge of the criminal’s identity the young lady must continue to be protected and her injuries attended to. So there is a mystery to be solved and certain family members cannot be kept in the dark. Mr. Bennet is summoned from Longbourn; while Jane is notified at Gracechurch Street. Bingley also arrives but not necessarily for the same reasons. And the Colonel is there with Darcy for the annual visit to Rosings, so he is in on what is happening.
You have to love the scene when Jane is in the Hunsford Parsonage and Darcy arrives. Yes, she steps up and slaps him as hard as she can and…then, she slaps him again. The reader knows this is a misunderstanding but you have to love the Colonel’s mental take on observing this. To him Jane is a reminder of the Norse Goddess, Freyja, a goddess who also makes an appearance as a valkyrie in mythology. Jane later teams up with the Colonel as a sleuth and, in addition, makes headway in determining the underlying truths of both hers and Elizabeth’s history with certain men. Perceptive and sage Jane!!!
Mr. Bennet in this tale makes some changes in his parenting choices and even in his reaction to the men in his daughters’ lives. We additionally read of an Anne who in sitting quiet as a mouse is actually taking it all in and making her own decisions and judgments about what she hears and sees. Dr. Trent, having been hired by Darcy to treat Anne, lives next to the parsonage and is on call and at the front in diagnosing what has happened. Dr. Trent is one of the good guys so keep an eye on him.
The author gives us very satisfying consequences to bad acts in her story but at the end I felt sold short. I wanted more than what I thought was an abrupt conclusion. But overall this was a story which kept my attention and gave me a satisfactory tale.
July 10, 2018
This is an engrossing story, and the author is proving herself to be an engaging storyteller. It's absolutely a page-turner. Infamous Relations, indeed! Poor Elizabeth has her cousin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Darcy has his aunt, Lady Catherine, who are both pretty darn awful in this Pride and Prejudice variation that begins in Kent with Darcy handing Elizabeth his letter of explanation the morning after his botched proposal.
Over the course of the story there are two attacks. By the end, there are three deaths. While the reader knows who the culprit is, it's fascinating to read how the characters in the book are trying to trace clues to figure out exactly who is responsible. Elizabeth is grievously injured, but Lady C. insists that Mr. Collins get her out of his parsonage immediately. Thanks to Mr. Collins, Lady C. also learns what happened to Georgiana at Ramsgate, and she plans to use that information to blackmail Darcy to marry her daughter Anne. But the BEST scene is when Jane shows up at Hunsford to tend to Elizabeth, sees Darcy, and immediately steps up and slaps him hard. Go, Jane!
There are obviously many departures from canon, and they all work beautifully with characters behaving believably in these new situations. Charlotte Collins stands up to her husband on Lizzy's behalf, and her sister Maria is a helpful nurse. Colonel Fitzwilliam gets more ink here and has a bit of romance going of his own. Dr. Trent lives next door to the parsonage and tends to Ann de Bourgh's care, and he has a significant role. Mr. Bennet and Bingley also make their appearances. Elizabeth sees how devoted and honorable Darcy is throughout all these trials, and the two gradually make their way to their HEA.
I gave Ms. Bilson's other P&P variation (The Best Of Relations: A Pride And Prejudice Variation) 5 stars, too, and I hope she continues writing more excellent contributions to JAFF.
Over the course of the story there are two attacks. By the end, there are three deaths. While the reader knows who the culprit is, it's fascinating to read how the characters in the book are trying to trace clues to figure out exactly who is responsible. Elizabeth is grievously injured, but Lady C. insists that Mr. Collins get her out of his parsonage immediately. Thanks to Mr. Collins, Lady C. also learns what happened to Georgiana at Ramsgate, and she plans to use that information to blackmail Darcy to marry her daughter Anne. But the BEST scene is when Jane shows up at Hunsford to tend to Elizabeth, sees Darcy, and immediately steps up and slaps him hard. Go, Jane!
There are obviously many departures from canon, and they all work beautifully with characters behaving believably in these new situations. Charlotte Collins stands up to her husband on Lizzy's behalf, and her sister Maria is a helpful nurse. Colonel Fitzwilliam gets more ink here and has a bit of romance going of his own. Dr. Trent lives next door to the parsonage and tends to Ann de Bourgh's care, and he has a significant role. Mr. Bennet and Bingley also make their appearances. Elizabeth sees how devoted and honorable Darcy is throughout all these trials, and the two gradually make their way to their HEA.
I gave Ms. Bilson's other P&P variation (The Best Of Relations: A Pride And Prejudice Variation) 5 stars, too, and I hope she continues writing more excellent contributions to JAFF.
February 23, 2020
updated 2/2020
Trigger warning this story contains violence against women. Specifically Lizzy and Charlotte so if that will disturb you be aware. I am only spelling this out because while it disturbs me on a societal level but not personal I had forgotten about it and the cover disarmed me, so when I realized which book it was I was surprised.
Beginning at Hunsford the morning following Mr. Darcy's officious proposal Lizzy accepts his letter and heads to the Parsonage. There she is subjected to an attack upon her body by her odious cousin who has been harboring impure thoughts toward his cousin since October. She escapes and flees into a storm where she slips down a hill and strikes her head. Luckily she is rescued by Col. Fitzwilliam however Mr. Collins is busy trying to poison the residents of Rosings to Miss Elizabeth and Lady Catherine is all set to cast Miss Bennet off her lands as well as using Mr. Darcy's letter as leverage to enforce her will.
As the story unfolds secrets are revealed, Bennets and others arrive at the parsonage. While the friends of Lizzy try to solve the mystery of her attack while keeping it from the public knowledge. Hunsford's doctor shines and Jane has an epiphany regarding Bingley.
This is a very fast read it only took me an hour and a half or so to re-read it. It is high melodrama at points almost a Regency soap opera.
Trigger warning this story contains violence against women. Specifically Lizzy and Charlotte so if that will disturb you be aware. I am only spelling this out because while it disturbs me on a societal level but not personal I had forgotten about it and the cover disarmed me, so when I realized which book it was I was surprised.
Beginning at Hunsford the morning following Mr. Darcy's officious proposal Lizzy accepts his letter and heads to the Parsonage. There she is subjected to an attack upon her body by her odious cousin who has been harboring impure thoughts toward his cousin since October. She escapes and flees into a storm where she slips down a hill and strikes her head. Luckily she is rescued by Col. Fitzwilliam however Mr. Collins is busy trying to poison the residents of Rosings to Miss Elizabeth and Lady Catherine is all set to cast Miss Bennet off her lands as well as using Mr. Darcy's letter as leverage to enforce her will.
As the story unfolds secrets are revealed, Bennets and others arrive at the parsonage. While the friends of Lizzy try to solve the mystery of her attack while keeping it from the public knowledge. Hunsford's doctor shines and Jane has an epiphany regarding Bingley.
This is a very fast read it only took me an hour and a half or so to re-read it. It is high melodrama at points almost a Regency soap opera.
February 16, 2025
I loved it! Made my heart pound, and my hands tremble. The angst level is rather high and is not for the faint-hearted.
Hunsford, where this story unfolds, after receiving Darcy's letter, Elizabeth hasten to the parsonage to escape the rain. Mr Collins finds Mr Darcy's letter and attacks Elizabeth, running away from Mr Collins Elizabeth has an accident. Meanwhile, Mr Collins runs to Lady C with Darcy's letter...
Mr Darcy and the Colonel remain at Rosings to follow Elizabeth progress when they start to suspect foul play.
There are major character deaths, but a couple of them well deserved.
I removed a half star because I thought the ending was lacking in romance. 4.5*
It is a thrilling, captivating read I recommend
Hunsford, where this story unfolds, after receiving Darcy's letter, Elizabeth hasten to the parsonage to escape the rain. Mr Collins finds Mr Darcy's letter and attacks Elizabeth, running away from Mr Collins Elizabeth has an accident. Meanwhile, Mr Collins runs to Lady C with Darcy's letter...
Mr Darcy and the Colonel remain at Rosings to follow Elizabeth progress when they start to suspect foul play.
There are major character deaths, but a couple of them well deserved.
I removed a half star because I thought the ending was lacking in romance. 4.5*
It is a thrilling, captivating read I recommend
August 25, 2016
A cute what if P&P story involving rain!!
I have to first say that Catherine Bilson is a fresh voice in the P&P world. I read her first story, The Best of Relations awhile ago and loved it. It was with excitement and anticipation that I snapped this story up once I saw it released!!! I just love her imagination, and how even though there is some angst, it isn't over the top.
In Infamous Relations, Mr C is absolutely despicable!!! I still think that his end desserts don't completely pay for his misbehavior. Lady C de B is as always just so unrealistic that it's head shake worthy!!! Though I have to say that it's lovely that she does not get her final say against Elizabeth, and that Mr D was a formidable foe along with Col F and Miss de B!!! Miss de B is a breath of fresh air, she has perfect timing, yet still has enough Lady C de B in her!!!
This story starts after the disastrous proposal and henceforth scandalous letter. Where the what if plays in is that Mother Nature "must have her say!!!" LOL What would happen if just after receiving the letter, a sudden storm was encroaching and E had to make a run for the parsonage? What if Mr C was so conceited that he still hadn't gotten over her refusal, and with the presence of a wet gown, heaving bosom, and evidence of E receiving a correspondence with a man out of her station did something so despicable it is almost throw up worthy??? How does our beloved couple fare???
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE JANE IN THIS STORY!!!!!!! I will not spoil it for the rest of you, but I believe I'll be in good company after you've read Infamous Relations!!!!
I just put a follow on Miss Bilson on Amazon so I can be alerted to more books being published. I will thoroughly recommend this story to all JAFFers!!! The only issue I have with Infamous Relations is that it was too short, I wanted a bit more closure with the end couples, and I wanted to see Jane set down Mrs B (see Mrs B's end comments and you will understand).
I have to first say that Catherine Bilson is a fresh voice in the P&P world. I read her first story, The Best of Relations awhile ago and loved it. It was with excitement and anticipation that I snapped this story up once I saw it released!!! I just love her imagination, and how even though there is some angst, it isn't over the top.
In Infamous Relations, Mr C is absolutely despicable!!! I still think that his end desserts don't completely pay for his misbehavior. Lady C de B is as always just so unrealistic that it's head shake worthy!!! Though I have to say that it's lovely that she does not get her final say against Elizabeth, and that Mr D was a formidable foe along with Col F and Miss de B!!! Miss de B is a breath of fresh air, she has perfect timing, yet still has enough Lady C de B in her!!!
This story starts after the disastrous proposal and henceforth scandalous letter. Where the what if plays in is that Mother Nature "must have her say!!!" LOL What would happen if just after receiving the letter, a sudden storm was encroaching and E had to make a run for the parsonage? What if Mr C was so conceited that he still hadn't gotten over her refusal, and with the presence of a wet gown, heaving bosom, and evidence of E receiving a correspondence with a man out of her station did something so despicable it is almost throw up worthy??? How does our beloved couple fare???
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE JANE IN THIS STORY!!!!!!! I will not spoil it for the rest of you, but I believe I'll be in good company after you've read Infamous Relations!!!!
I just put a follow on Miss Bilson on Amazon so I can be alerted to more books being published. I will thoroughly recommend this story to all JAFFers!!! The only issue I have with Infamous Relations is that it was too short, I wanted a bit more closure with the end couples, and I wanted to see Jane set down Mrs B (see Mrs B's end comments and you will understand).
December 11, 2016
Wow. I've never seen a story where Mr. Collins was quite this bad. Whether or not it's believable for him to suddenly show this despicable side of himself...well, that's debatable. I wanted to see where the story was going and so just went with it. There are quite a few instances of things falling into place a little too conveniently (such as the quick succession in which each person seems to arrive in Hunsford), and often tension was not held quite long enough to make the story as engaging as it could have been (it might have been nice to worry for at least a couple of pages that Darcy might hesitate to marry Elizabeth about what happens), but ultimately I did enjoy this story a great deal.
Jane had more spunk than usual, and likewise Charlotte did an admirable job of standing up to her husband. I liked their supporting force around Elizabeth, and I think I actually enjoyed seeing Jane plotting with Colonel Fitzwilliam even more than I enjoyed seeing Darcy and Elizabeth together. (I think Elizabeth came around to Darcy rather too quickly, given how much power one talk with Jane had versus the letter itself in canon...but I can usually forgive that in stories.) The doctor was a nice addition to the cast of characters and to the investigative plot. Maybe I just need to read more JAFF mysteries....
Jane had more spunk than usual, and likewise Charlotte did an admirable job of standing up to her husband. I liked their supporting force around Elizabeth, and I think I actually enjoyed seeing Jane plotting with Colonel Fitzwilliam even more than I enjoyed seeing Darcy and Elizabeth together. (I think Elizabeth came around to Darcy rather too quickly, given how much power one talk with Jane had versus the letter itself in canon...but I can usually forgive that in stories.) The doctor was a nice addition to the cast of characters and to the investigative plot. Maybe I just need to read more JAFF mysteries....
February 8, 2025
A letter, a thunderstorm, an attack, and an injury highlight the dramatic opening of Infamous Relations. Last year, I discovered Catherine Bilson and determined to read more of her Pride & Prejudice variations. I perused the title list and this title leaped to my notice. Without a glance at the blurb or other reviews, I dove right in.
In this 'what if' variation story on Austen's classic, Catherine Bilson speculates what would happen if Mr. Collins wasn't just an obsequious chatterbox, but was a more darker character who sets in motion some very dramatic events.
Infamous Relations picks up where the original P&P story plot arrives at Hunsford and Darcy has just given Lizzy a letter defending his previous actions and his history with Wickham after their terrible acrimonious encounter when she hurled accusations and doubted his character. A thunderstorm drives her back inside the Hunsford Parsonage and right into the path of someone eager to exact revenge against her. Collins actions forced the party at Hunsford and Rosings along with the arrival of Mr. Bennet and Jane Bennet, Mr. Gardiner, and Mr. Bingley to remain and sort out the situation. In the meantime, a certain letter fell into the wrong hands and causes a great deal of mischief.
I enjoyed this blend of mild suspense and sweet romance from the start. As reader, I knew who attacked Lizzy from the opening pages, but had to wait to see if the story characters would work it out even while the one behind it all attempted to distract them from the truth and put the blame elsewhere. Lizzy is at the center, but her injuries along with Darcy's emotional struggles feeling responsible for so much that is happening also allow for others who are usually side characters to share the limelight. The guests and residents of Hunsford and Rosings are joined by Lizzy's oldest sister, father, and uncle plus Mr. Bingley to help care for Lizzy, discover what happened, and deal with it. Relationships are tangled and reformed as a result. Jane was superb. I cracked up when she first arrived and went on record she was not a woman to be trifled with when one of her nearest and dearest was in danger.
All around satisfying variation romance and for those who enjoy sweet romance and relatively low-angst plots.
In this 'what if' variation story on Austen's classic, Catherine Bilson speculates what would happen if Mr. Collins wasn't just an obsequious chatterbox, but was a more darker character who sets in motion some very dramatic events.
Infamous Relations picks up where the original P&P story plot arrives at Hunsford and Darcy has just given Lizzy a letter defending his previous actions and his history with Wickham after their terrible acrimonious encounter when she hurled accusations and doubted his character. A thunderstorm drives her back inside the Hunsford Parsonage and right into the path of someone eager to exact revenge against her. Collins actions forced the party at Hunsford and Rosings along with the arrival of Mr. Bennet and Jane Bennet, Mr. Gardiner, and Mr. Bingley to remain and sort out the situation. In the meantime, a certain letter fell into the wrong hands and causes a great deal of mischief.
I enjoyed this blend of mild suspense and sweet romance from the start. As reader, I knew who attacked Lizzy from the opening pages, but had to wait to see if the story characters would work it out even while the one behind it all attempted to distract them from the truth and put the blame elsewhere. Lizzy is at the center, but her injuries along with Darcy's emotional struggles feeling responsible for so much that is happening also allow for others who are usually side characters to share the limelight. The guests and residents of Hunsford and Rosings are joined by Lizzy's oldest sister, father, and uncle plus Mr. Bingley to help care for Lizzy, discover what happened, and deal with it. Relationships are tangled and reformed as a result. Jane was superb. I cracked up when she first arrived and went on record she was not a woman to be trifled with when one of her nearest and dearest was in danger.
All around satisfying variation romance and for those who enjoy sweet romance and relatively low-angst plots.
September 9, 2016
Infamous Relations had me from the beginning. It has several things going for it. This author just plain writes well. Although we as readers know the answer to the mystery, the author allows us to see how the characters resolve it and this is done very well.
However, to make this an interesting variation from canon, readers are always looking for something to make the story different from the original without straying too far. We see this in Infamous Relations in spades. We have always known Mr. Collins was a weak, toad of a man, but here we see just how low he can go given the right incentive. Lady Catherine is greedy, we know, but here we see just how quickly she will jump on a misfortune to make her wishes come true. And, from a positive standpoint, we have always been told what a good person Jane Bennet is. In this story she shows just how kind, strong and intelligent she can be if given a bit more stage time and has a beloved sister to protect. And, when shocked, Mr. Darcy can reveal just how strong his feelings are for Elizabeth.
After Elizabeth receives the letter from Mr. Darcy at Hunsford, she is attacked, but escapes. She heads for Rosings knowing Mr. Darcy will come to her rescue. But, a terrible storm has left her wet, she is distraught, and the path is wet and muddy. She takes a fall and is knocked unconscious. She is found by Colonel Fitzwilliam who returns with her to the parsonage. To the shock of Charlotte, the doctor examining Elizabeth discovers evidence of bruising from the attack. Dr. Trent, Charlotte and Colonel Fitzwilliam keep to themselves this last piece thinking they will both preserve Elizabeth's reputation and investigate quietly to bring the attacker to justice.
The story now centers around who should be told what and how the mystery is solved. This is very finely expressed by the author and we see how the characters work out the solution. In addition, Darcy is so totally devastated by Elizabeth's accident that he reveals how much he cares about her to pretty much everyone, including Lady Catherine and Anne. But, the letter was found and read by Lady Catherine, adding another twist to the story.
I love to use the word satisfying to describe a book. To me this is a great compliment. It indicates the story raised expectations in the reader, created enough tension to keep the reader engaged, and then finished off the story in a manner that meets or exceeds those expectations. This was a very satisfying Pride and Prejudice variation. I can hardly wait to read more by Catherine Bilson. Highly recommended, particularly to purists who want to see their characters true to canon, but are happy to see circumstances cause them to become greater versions of themselves.
However, to make this an interesting variation from canon, readers are always looking for something to make the story different from the original without straying too far. We see this in Infamous Relations in spades. We have always known Mr. Collins was a weak, toad of a man, but here we see just how low he can go given the right incentive. Lady Catherine is greedy, we know, but here we see just how quickly she will jump on a misfortune to make her wishes come true. And, from a positive standpoint, we have always been told what a good person Jane Bennet is. In this story she shows just how kind, strong and intelligent she can be if given a bit more stage time and has a beloved sister to protect. And, when shocked, Mr. Darcy can reveal just how strong his feelings are for Elizabeth.
After Elizabeth receives the letter from Mr. Darcy at Hunsford, she is attacked, but escapes. She heads for Rosings knowing Mr. Darcy will come to her rescue. But, a terrible storm has left her wet, she is distraught, and the path is wet and muddy. She takes a fall and is knocked unconscious. She is found by Colonel Fitzwilliam who returns with her to the parsonage. To the shock of Charlotte, the doctor examining Elizabeth discovers evidence of bruising from the attack. Dr. Trent, Charlotte and Colonel Fitzwilliam keep to themselves this last piece thinking they will both preserve Elizabeth's reputation and investigate quietly to bring the attacker to justice.
The story now centers around who should be told what and how the mystery is solved. This is very finely expressed by the author and we see how the characters work out the solution. In addition, Darcy is so totally devastated by Elizabeth's accident that he reveals how much he cares about her to pretty much everyone, including Lady Catherine and Anne. But, the letter was found and read by Lady Catherine, adding another twist to the story.
I love to use the word satisfying to describe a book. To me this is a great compliment. It indicates the story raised expectations in the reader, created enough tension to keep the reader engaged, and then finished off the story in a manner that meets or exceeds those expectations. This was a very satisfying Pride and Prejudice variation. I can hardly wait to read more by Catherine Bilson. Highly recommended, particularly to purists who want to see their characters true to canon, but are happy to see circumstances cause them to become greater versions of themselves.
February 25, 2025
Status: Read September 9, 2016
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
An exciting variation that you will not be able to put down. Would liked to have more of a conclusion for Jane though - loved her in this and the direction I assumed it was heading!
Edition Read:
Infamous Relations: A Pride And Prejudice "What If?" Tale
by Catherine Bilson
Kindle Edition, First Edition, 162 pages
Published August 20, 2016 by Catherine Bilson
ASIN: B01K18DII6
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A Pride And Prejudice What If...? story.
What if... Mr Collins had been even more despicable than in Jane Austen's original tale?
Would such an infamous relation destroy Elizabeth and Darcy's chance of happiness forever, or would his actions set in motion an entirely different sequence of events?
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
An exciting variation that you will not be able to put down. Would liked to have more of a conclusion for Jane though - loved her in this and the direction I assumed it was heading!
Edition Read:
Infamous Relations: A Pride And Prejudice "What If?" Tale
by Catherine Bilson
Kindle Edition, First Edition, 162 pages
Published August 20, 2016 by Catherine Bilson
ASIN: B01K18DII6
[ kindle unlimited ]
A Pride And Prejudice What If...? story.
What if... Mr Collins had been even more despicable than in Jane Austen's original tale?
Would such an infamous relation destroy Elizabeth and Darcy's chance of happiness forever, or would his actions set in motion an entirely different sequence of events?
July 9, 2020
Crazy Relatives!
NOTE: Involves Violence against women.
This book is definitely a page turner and surrounds events that take place following Darcy’s handing his letter to Elizabeth at Hunsford that especially involve Elizabeth, Collins, Charlotte and Jane. An evil and violent Collins, and Lady Catherine try to keep our dear couple apart, with consequences. I loved Jane in this book and I wish an epilogue would have provided more about her and a certain Colonel. Nevertheless, it’s well written and I I recommend it.
NOTE: Involves Violence against women.
This book is definitely a page turner and surrounds events that take place following Darcy’s handing his letter to Elizabeth at Hunsford that especially involve Elizabeth, Collins, Charlotte and Jane. An evil and violent Collins, and Lady Catherine try to keep our dear couple apart, with consequences. I loved Jane in this book and I wish an epilogue would have provided more about her and a certain Colonel. Nevertheless, it’s well written and I I recommend it.
July 28, 2020
7/26/2020 I received the audiobook & had not realized I had already read this until I started listening. Since it is fairly short, I decided to give it another chance. My thoughts are about the same as my original review.
This book was okay. I did enjoy parts of it and finished it, but some events and behaviors were just a little too over the top for it to be believable to me.
This book was okay. I did enjoy parts of it and finished it, but some events and behaviors were just a little too over the top for it to be believable to me.
July 31, 2024
I loved Jane in this book along with the Colonel. Though there were disturbing events, the story, the connection, the friendship and the warmth of love made it very sweet.
May 3, 2018
4.25 ⭐️ actions packed and fast paced. The ending came up too fast. I wouldn’t mind some more page time to wrap up some under answered endings for some people.
In addition the tensions were also resolved a bit too quickly.
In addition the tensions were also resolved a bit too quickly.
July 25, 2020
This variation gets off to a really explosive start. When Elizabeth returns to the parsonage she encounters Collins who sees the letter from Mr Darcy. He sees this as an opportunity for himself as this can only mean Elizabeth has no morals - afterall Mr Darcy would never make an offer for her. This leads to a sexual assault and Elizabeth flees the scene before falling and injuring herself. She is unconscious for a time and in that period the Colonel, Darcy and others look to piece together to find out who assaulted Elizabeth. In the meantime time Collins has Lady Catherine's ear - and gives her Darcys letter.
This book has a real pace and there are some brilliant moments. Collins is horrible - but his behaviour is not beyond the realm of possibility. Lady Catherine is vile and her showdown with Darcy is brilliant. The colonel is lovely and poor old Darcy soon discovers everyone knows he is in live with Elizabeth and he makes no effort to hide it! The biggest surprise is Jane. I didnt quite like the explanation of her feelings about Bingley - I don't think Elizabeth would have got this wrong - but it allows Jane's story to go in a different direction which i really liked.
The only complaint I really have about this book is that the end was too fast. A lot had to happen to bring Darcy and Elizabeth - and some other couples - together. It just felt a bit quick and I don't think there was enough about Jane's story to bring her tale to a close in a way that felt satisfying.
I was given an audio copy this book from the author with no promise if a favourable review. Unusually, the audio version is narrated by the author. She has a nice style and pace and it's more if a reading than a performance - although some if the character 'voices' are different from each other, they aren't particularly distinct. I quite like this style as it's quite difficult to get the voices right - especially women doing male voices and vice versa, so this style solves that problem! It's an easy listen and it's not too long - just less than 4 and a half hours so it's not too difficult to find the time to listen either!
This book has a real pace and there are some brilliant moments. Collins is horrible - but his behaviour is not beyond the realm of possibility. Lady Catherine is vile and her showdown with Darcy is brilliant. The colonel is lovely and poor old Darcy soon discovers everyone knows he is in live with Elizabeth and he makes no effort to hide it! The biggest surprise is Jane. I didnt quite like the explanation of her feelings about Bingley - I don't think Elizabeth would have got this wrong - but it allows Jane's story to go in a different direction which i really liked.
The only complaint I really have about this book is that the end was too fast. A lot had to happen to bring Darcy and Elizabeth - and some other couples - together. It just felt a bit quick and I don't think there was enough about Jane's story to bring her tale to a close in a way that felt satisfying.
I was given an audio copy this book from the author with no promise if a favourable review. Unusually, the audio version is narrated by the author. She has a nice style and pace and it's more if a reading than a performance - although some if the character 'voices' are different from each other, they aren't particularly distinct. I quite like this style as it's quite difficult to get the voices right - especially women doing male voices and vice versa, so this style solves that problem! It's an easy listen and it's not too long - just less than 4 and a half hours so it's not too difficult to find the time to listen either!
September 5, 2016
Black sheep with a cleric's collar
A well written variation that switches up the story immediately following an unseen Hunsford. Some clever and convincing changes make this a fast and inviting read. To the author, I would have enjoyed a more thorough epilogue chapter, but I suppose I can fill in most the leftover spaces. Good dialogue and a brisk pace.
A well written variation that switches up the story immediately following an unseen Hunsford. Some clever and convincing changes make this a fast and inviting read. To the author, I would have enjoyed a more thorough epilogue chapter, but I suppose I can fill in most the leftover spaces. Good dialogue and a brisk pace.
October 10, 2019
Good book
I won’t summarize the book, many others have done a good job giving Cliff notes of the story.
I will describe the feel of the story. All emotions are felt by the readers. All the horrible horrifying events, all the care of others, all the happiness and love feels real.
There are times where urgency is needed and the reader feels the urgency of the characters. There are times where thins proceed slowing and the characters and the story reflects those times and lets us feel the pace.
Good read.
I won’t summarize the book, many others have done a good job giving Cliff notes of the story.
I will describe the feel of the story. All emotions are felt by the readers. All the horrible horrifying events, all the care of others, all the happiness and love feels real.
There are times where urgency is needed and the reader feels the urgency of the characters. There are times where thins proceed slowing and the characters and the story reflects those times and lets us feel the pace.
Good read.
January 10, 2023
Boooo!!! I may have given this 4 stars, but the ending was so unsatisfying!! No wedding, no epilogue- nothing!! What happened to Jane? What of the entail? How can you leave so many loose ends open?!?!? Otherwise, it was such a good story! Kept my interest, didn’t drag. Though sometimes there were perhaps too many characters doing too many things simultaneously that it got a bit convoluted.
February 23, 2025
Trigger warning:
Mr. Collins is violent, and a r*pist. So if you do not like this premise, the book might not be your cup of tea. However everyone gets their HEA.
The story is mostly set in Kent and starts with the letter, however Elizabeth has no oppurtunity to read Mr. Darcy‘s letter due to Mr. Collins. She ran away and has an accident which resulted in bad injuries.
Now let me tell you, Jane is a force of nature!! D*mn I loved her. She slapped Darcy twice (Due to a misunderstanding), and then you have Colonel Fitzwilliam, he was even more enchanted with her after this.😂
As for Elizabeth and Darcy, honestley they should have had more time together because their love came off too abrupt. Maybe not for Darcy but certainly for Elizabeth. He proposed,she said those horrible things, next day she has the accident without reading the letter. Unconscious for days. And suddenly after a lengthy talk she‘s like ‚I really care about him or love him‘.
Even Jane and the Colonel‘s story was expanded to make it believable.
But anyway, still a very good book!!
Catherine Bilson also narrated it very well. I listened to it on Youtube 😊
Mr. Collins is violent, and a r*pist. So if you do not like this premise, the book might not be your cup of tea. However everyone gets their HEA.
The story is mostly set in Kent and starts with the letter, however Elizabeth has no oppurtunity to read Mr. Darcy‘s letter due to Mr. Collins. She ran away and has an accident which resulted in bad injuries.
Now let me tell you, Jane is a force of nature!! D*mn I loved her. She slapped Darcy twice (Due to a misunderstanding), and then you have Colonel Fitzwilliam, he was even more enchanted with her after this.😂
As for Elizabeth and Darcy, honestley they should have had more time together because their love came off too abrupt. Maybe not for Darcy but certainly for Elizabeth. He proposed,she said those horrible things, next day she has the accident without reading the letter. Unconscious for days. And suddenly after a lengthy talk she‘s like ‚I really care about him or love him‘.
Even Jane and the Colonel‘s story was expanded to make it believable.
But anyway, still a very good book!!
Catherine Bilson also narrated it very well. I listened to it on Youtube 😊
October 27, 2016
A wonderful follow-up to one of my favorite variations of Pride and Prejudice, Infamous Relations is the backwards follow-up to The Best of Relations in which Elizabeth's Aunt Gardiner was portrayed as a distant cousin to Mr. Darcy but one which he respected. However, in Infamous Relations, we see both Mr. Collins and Lady Catherine at their very worst, causing Elizabeth great harm.
I very much enjoyed this different story which is set mostly at Hunsford in Kent when Elizabeth visits Charlotte Collins. After Mr. Darcy's regrettable proposal, he seeks to give Elizabeth his letter of explanation, and there the story veers into an alternate reality in which we see the worst of both Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's relations.
Definitely suspenseful, sometimes angsty, and an absolute page-turner, Infamous Relations is one of the most intriguing Pride and Prejudice "What If?" tales I've read.
I very much enjoyed this different story which is set mostly at Hunsford in Kent when Elizabeth visits Charlotte Collins. After Mr. Darcy's regrettable proposal, he seeks to give Elizabeth his letter of explanation, and there the story veers into an alternate reality in which we see the worst of both Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's relations.
Definitely suspenseful, sometimes angsty, and an absolute page-turner, Infamous Relations is one of the most intriguing Pride and Prejudice "What If?" tales I've read.
March 20, 2022
Before she is able to read Darcy's letter, Elizabeth gets interrupted by rain and hurries back to the parsonage. Mr. Collins perceives the letter, jumps into conclusions and attacks her. What happened is never a mystery to the reader but as Elizabeth is unconscious the other characters have to act as detectives in order to find the culprit. In the process, Mr. Darcy's distress for Elizabeth becomes evident for all, Jane makes a new acquaintance, and the lives of Charlotte and Anne are changed too. I loved the way the author plots everything together and there is some lovely dialogue. The descriptions of violence and death are not overly graphic. Some chapters feel a bit short, especially the grand romantic finale for our dear couple, although they had a few moments earlier. Steam level: Barely-kissing. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 22, 2016
An evil Mr Collins, a mystery, some unexpected backbone, and a man so afraid he is brought to tears make this a great read. There were a few points were I thought, that's all? However, the rest of the book more than made up for it.
October 20, 2016
Really great!
This story flows flawlessly and wraps up in a neat, tidy, happy package. I enjoyed it very much and would love to read more from Ms. Bilson!
This story flows flawlessly and wraps up in a neat, tidy, happy package. I enjoyed it very much and would love to read more from Ms. Bilson!
January 20, 2025
I loved it!
TRIGGER WARNINGS APPLY: Please be advised that this book does include an attempted assault of a graphic nature, serious injury, attempted murder and character deaths.
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. In this riveting story filled with heartbreak and hope, the paths of passion and propriety cross in dangerous ways. Elizabeth and Darcy must overcome bitter misunderstandings to find their way to each other at last. With courage, humour and an indomitable spirit, this story dares to take Jane Austen's beloved novel into radically new territory. In this haunting story, the unthinkable happens.
Elizabeth Bennet's visit to Hunsford takes a dark turn when she is viciously attacked by the last person she would ever suspect, her own cousin, Mr. Collins. As the shocking truth about Mr. Collins' depraved nature comes to light, Elizabeth must struggle to reclaim her life and her standing in society. Fortunately, she is not alone. Mr. Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Charlotte and Jane band together to uncover the full story and protect Elizabeth at all costs, but can Elizabeth let go of her prejudice against the proud Mr. Darcy long enough to accept his help and his love? 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.
TRIGGER WARNINGS APPLY: Please be advised that this book does include an attempted assault of a graphic nature, serious injury, attempted murder and character deaths.
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. In this riveting story filled with heartbreak and hope, the paths of passion and propriety cross in dangerous ways. Elizabeth and Darcy must overcome bitter misunderstandings to find their way to each other at last. With courage, humour and an indomitable spirit, this story dares to take Jane Austen's beloved novel into radically new territory. In this haunting story, the unthinkable happens.
Elizabeth Bennet's visit to Hunsford takes a dark turn when she is viciously attacked by the last person she would ever suspect, her own cousin, Mr. Collins. As the shocking truth about Mr. Collins' depraved nature comes to light, Elizabeth must struggle to reclaim her life and her standing in society. Fortunately, she is not alone. Mr. Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Charlotte and Jane band together to uncover the full story and protect Elizabeth at all costs, but can Elizabeth let go of her prejudice against the proud Mr. Darcy long enough to accept his help and his love? 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.
December 27, 2018
In this P&P variation, the change is that Mr Collins is more despicable than in the original book. Mr Collins is out of character in this variation compared to the main novel but since that is the turning point of this variation, I'm not going to mention it here.
A sudden storm soaks Elizabeth on her way back from receiving the letter from Darcy and she runs into Mr Collins. He isn't over Lizzie's rejection of him so when she turns up soaking wet, with a letter directly from Mr Darcy in her hand, he snaps. She flees and events kick off from there.
Most of this book is about Darcy, considering Lizzie is taken out of the story for most of it as he tries to find out what happened to Lizzie. Jane and Charlotte are also heavily involved as they try to figure out who attacked Lizzie, all while trying not to reveal what had truly happened in order to protect Lizzie's reputation. This isn't so much a romance book as it is a mystery book, which I did enjoy, especially since Jane and Charlotte seem to come into their own for this.
However, the romance suffers in my view, partly because Lizzie is unconscious through most of it and she doesn't have the growth that she has in the novel. Darcy gets over his pride but she never has a real chance to grow as a person. Yes, she finds out what happens in the letter and she falls in love with Darcy, getting over her initial first impression, but it was more of a quick insta-love rather than anything else.
3 stars!
A sudden storm soaks Elizabeth on her way back from receiving the letter from Darcy and she runs into Mr Collins. He isn't over Lizzie's rejection of him so when she turns up soaking wet, with a letter directly from Mr Darcy in her hand, he snaps. She flees and events kick off from there.
Most of this book is about Darcy, considering Lizzie is taken out of the story for most of it as he tries to find out what happened to Lizzie. Jane and Charlotte are also heavily involved as they try to figure out who attacked Lizzie, all while trying not to reveal what had truly happened in order to protect Lizzie's reputation. This isn't so much a romance book as it is a mystery book, which I did enjoy, especially since Jane and Charlotte seem to come into their own for this.
However, the romance suffers in my view, partly because Lizzie is unconscious through most of it and she doesn't have the growth that she has in the novel. Darcy gets over his pride but she never has a real chance to grow as a person. Yes, she finds out what happens in the letter and she falls in love with Darcy, getting over her initial first impression, but it was more of a quick insta-love rather than anything else.
3 stars!
April 3, 2025
Interesting take on P&P variations. Mr. Collins is bad and of course, Lady Catherine is horrible. I did like this Mr. Darcy, who is severely affected by Elizabeth's accident. Jane and Mrs. Collins are great, as is Anne de Bourgh, though she plays a very small part.
I don't like it when the story ends as soon as Darcy and Elizabeth get engaged - it's a bit of a pet peeve of mine. We see all the hassle, sadness, angst, etc., but we see almost nothing of the felicity of ODC. At the end of the book, Georgiana is visiting Netherfield with Darcy, but she hasn't even met Elizabeth yet.
I also did not like that there are many loose ends. We can guess some of what might happen, but I would like a bit more information of the rest of the story. Will Jane marry Colonel Fitzwilliam? Will Bingley marry Kitty? After Lady Catherine dies, Colonel Fitzwilliam talks to Anne and is worried that she is vulnerable to fortune hunters when she says she has no plans to marry. She makes some comment about how she has plans for that, but we don't find out what her plans are.
However the book itself is fairly well-written and I did enjoy it.
I don't like it when the story ends as soon as Darcy and Elizabeth get engaged - it's a bit of a pet peeve of mine. We see all the hassle, sadness, angst, etc., but we see almost nothing of the felicity of ODC. At the end of the book, Georgiana is visiting Netherfield with Darcy, but she hasn't even met Elizabeth yet.
I also did not like that there are many loose ends. We can guess some of what might happen, but I would like a bit more information of the rest of the story. Will Jane marry Colonel Fitzwilliam? Will Bingley marry Kitty? After Lady Catherine dies, Colonel Fitzwilliam talks to Anne and is worried that she is vulnerable to fortune hunters when she says she has no plans to marry. She makes some comment about how she has plans for that, but we don't find out what her plans are.
However the book itself is fairly well-written and I did enjoy it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 30, 2022
Very busy, but good.
There's a lot going on in this story.
-Collins and Lady Catherine are wicked. The afteraffects of their deeds fill the storyline rather than the individuals.
-Jane is a vigilante out for justice- I like this Jane.
-Charlotte has her time in the spotlight. She, like Jane, showed strength during a crisis.
-Jane, Mr. Gardiner, and Mr. Bennet make their way to the parsonage.
-You can't go wrong with Colonel Fitzwilliam.
-Bingley's character seemed unnecessary.
-No Caroline, Wickham, and only a pinch of the other Bennets.
If you're looking for page after page of Darcy and Elizabeth, this story isn't for you. D&E had a few seconds of screen time in the very beginning of the story. It wasn't until around the 75% mark that they were in the same room again- a little after that, is when they talk things out.
The story is still worth the read, but I know sometimes these things matter when choosing a book- depending on your mood.
There's a lot going on in this story.
-Collins and Lady Catherine are wicked. The afteraffects of their deeds fill the storyline rather than the individuals.
-Jane is a vigilante out for justice- I like this Jane.
-Charlotte has her time in the spotlight. She, like Jane, showed strength during a crisis.
-Jane, Mr. Gardiner, and Mr. Bennet make their way to the parsonage.
-You can't go wrong with Colonel Fitzwilliam.
-Bingley's character seemed unnecessary.
-No Caroline, Wickham, and only a pinch of the other Bennets.
If you're looking for page after page of Darcy and Elizabeth, this story isn't for you. D&E had a few seconds of screen time in the very beginning of the story. It wasn't until around the 75% mark that they were in the same room again- a little after that, is when they talk things out.
The story is still worth the read, but I know sometimes these things matter when choosing a book- depending on your mood.
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