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Nothing but the Deepest Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
On holiday in Ramsgate with her aunt and uncle, and enjoying the delights of the seaside for the first time, Elizabeth Bennet meets Georgiana Darcy. The two strike up a friendship, but in the background, there is Mr. Wickham. His behavior gives Elizabeth suspicions and grave concerns, and she is greatly relieved when Mr. Darcy shows up. Without having met him, she has formed an impression of a responsible man and caring brother, whose arrival will take away all her worries, but he turns out to be so much more than the sensible but stuffy gentleman she expected, and soon she is losing her heart to him.
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Published November 3, 2016
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November 13, 2016
“My favorite place to vacation is anyplace by the ocean” Nina Arianda
This story was located at Ramsgate. The very name of the place makes one shudder as it represents a near tragic time in the life of Georgiana Darcy. It was the location of an elopement attempt on the part of George Wickham and Mrs. Younge. This variation had a different twist that changed the lives of everyone.
It was a fast read, so you have to expect events to happen and happen quickly. Elizabeth was at Ramsgate with the Gardiners and befriended Georgiana. Soon she could see through the pretense of Wickham. She became so alarmed that she informed her aunt and uncle. Mr. Gardiner immediately sent a letter to Darcy informing him of concerns regarding his sister. Unfortunately, Darcy did not receive the letter. However, he did arrive in time to talk to his sister and confront Wickham and Mrs. Younge.
The rest of the story was Darcy getting to know Elizabeth and her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner. It was cute and predictable. The language and behavior seemed a bit modern. In fact, at times I could not tell the time period. And then there were the editing problems, words left out, etc.
In all, it was cute. I enjoyed the interaction of Elizabeth, Georgiana and Fitzwilliam. The ending was cute with a different twist than canon, even though there was a HEA. And the pairings were amusing.
This story was located at Ramsgate. The very name of the place makes one shudder as it represents a near tragic time in the life of Georgiana Darcy. It was the location of an elopement attempt on the part of George Wickham and Mrs. Younge. This variation had a different twist that changed the lives of everyone.
It was a fast read, so you have to expect events to happen and happen quickly. Elizabeth was at Ramsgate with the Gardiners and befriended Georgiana. Soon she could see through the pretense of Wickham. She became so alarmed that she informed her aunt and uncle. Mr. Gardiner immediately sent a letter to Darcy informing him of concerns regarding his sister. Unfortunately, Darcy did not receive the letter. However, he did arrive in time to talk to his sister and confront Wickham and Mrs. Younge.
The rest of the story was Darcy getting to know Elizabeth and her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner. It was cute and predictable. The language and behavior seemed a bit modern. In fact, at times I could not tell the time period. And then there were the editing problems, words left out, etc.
In all, it was cute. I enjoyed the interaction of Elizabeth, Georgiana and Fitzwilliam. The ending was cute with a different twist than canon, even though there was a HEA. And the pairings were amusing.
January 31, 2017
This is my "someone-else-pick-it-for-me" book for February but, as you can see I could not resist reading it once I had it on my kindle.
This book had two main parts/premises and we read this author's take on what happened in Ramsgate in the first half of the book. The big difference here is that Elizabeth is vacationing with the Gardiner family in that seaside resort also and soon becomes BFF with Georgiana. Elizabeth, her aunt and uncle soon also meet Mrs. Young and Wickham and as the friendships deepen form their own opinions as to his relationship with Georgiana and his intents. They are also helped in the direction of their thought by overhearing remarks and observing furtive behaviors on the part of the villains.
At about 50% enter William Darcy. The day is saved but as he decides to now stay with Georgiana and hears and observes her friendship with Elizabeth, begins to make his own observations about this unique person, who romps in the waves, takes long walks and is not afraid to dunk under the water from the bathing machine.
This is a very sweet tale with no surprises and not really any angst. It is almost entirely set in Ramsgate until we get the a sort of epilogue at the end. So if you just love the tale of Darcy and Elizabeth told in another way then this is for you.
This book had two main parts/premises and we read this author's take on what happened in Ramsgate in the first half of the book. The big difference here is that Elizabeth is vacationing with the Gardiner family in that seaside resort also and soon becomes BFF with Georgiana. Elizabeth, her aunt and uncle soon also meet Mrs. Young and Wickham and as the friendships deepen form their own opinions as to his relationship with Georgiana and his intents. They are also helped in the direction of their thought by overhearing remarks and observing furtive behaviors on the part of the villains.
At about 50% enter William Darcy. The day is saved but as he decides to now stay with Georgiana and hears and observes her friendship with Elizabeth, begins to make his own observations about this unique person, who romps in the waves, takes long walks and is not afraid to dunk under the water from the bathing machine.
This is a very sweet tale with no surprises and not really any angst. It is almost entirely set in Ramsgate until we get the a sort of epilogue at the end. So if you just love the tale of Darcy and Elizabeth told in another way then this is for you.
December 24, 2016
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
The first part of this book emphasizes Elizabeth Bennet's relationship with Georgiana Darcy, although she hears a great deal about Georgiana's brother, who does not make an appearance until about halfway through. Both girls are on holiday in Ramsgate- Georgiana with her companion, Mrs. Younge, and Elizabeth with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner. George Wickham's plot to woo Georgiana and eventually elope with her is already underway when the two young ladies meet.
Georgiana is attracted to Elizabeth's playful fearlessness in the surf, and they become acquainted when a chance encounter reveals that Mrs. Gardiner grew up in Lambton and remembers Georgiana's mother well. Mrs. Younge recognizes that Elizabeth's friendship might inspire the boldness her young charge needs to run away with Wickham, so she and Wickham encourage the two to spend time together, and he works to achieve Elizabeth's approval. The tension builds as Elizabeth becomes aware of his excessive attentions to Georgiana. She wonders whether she should alert Mr. Darcy to the situation and prays that he will come to visit his sister soon.
Following the inevitable confrontation between Darcy and Wickham, the rest of the story describes the mutual attraction between Elizabeth and Darcy. Reading this is pleasant enough, but there's no further conflict to really drive the plot, and that's the biggest flaw in this book. Once Darcy shows up, there's no doubt that he and Elizabeth are going to get together. No surprises pop up in the direction the story goes. I admit that it IS very satisfying the way their relationship developing sooner than in canon affects the rest of the Bennet family, though, and this is plausibly explained.
The writing isn't bad, but there are a number of errors sprinkled about that should have been caught in the editing process.
Overall, the first half of the book is much more interesting than the second half, but Darcy is absent most of that time.
The first part of this book emphasizes Elizabeth Bennet's relationship with Georgiana Darcy, although she hears a great deal about Georgiana's brother, who does not make an appearance until about halfway through. Both girls are on holiday in Ramsgate- Georgiana with her companion, Mrs. Younge, and Elizabeth with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner. George Wickham's plot to woo Georgiana and eventually elope with her is already underway when the two young ladies meet.
Georgiana is attracted to Elizabeth's playful fearlessness in the surf, and they become acquainted when a chance encounter reveals that Mrs. Gardiner grew up in Lambton and remembers Georgiana's mother well. Mrs. Younge recognizes that Elizabeth's friendship might inspire the boldness her young charge needs to run away with Wickham, so she and Wickham encourage the two to spend time together, and he works to achieve Elizabeth's approval. The tension builds as Elizabeth becomes aware of his excessive attentions to Georgiana. She wonders whether she should alert Mr. Darcy to the situation and prays that he will come to visit his sister soon.
Following the inevitable confrontation between Darcy and Wickham, the rest of the story describes the mutual attraction between Elizabeth and Darcy. Reading this is pleasant enough, but there's no further conflict to really drive the plot, and that's the biggest flaw in this book. Once Darcy shows up, there's no doubt that he and Elizabeth are going to get together. No surprises pop up in the direction the story goes. I admit that it IS very satisfying the way their relationship developing sooner than in canon affects the rest of the Bennet family, though, and this is plausibly explained.
The writing isn't bad, but there are a number of errors sprinkled about that should have been caught in the editing process.
Overall, the first half of the book is much more interesting than the second half, but Darcy is absent most of that time.
December 25, 2016
A wonderful beach read! The story follows that Elizabeth meets Georgiana at Ramsgate and they become good friends. The added confidence and conversation leads her away from Wickham. The addition of Darcy makes things more interesting and brings our dear couple together.
This book has no real tension but real people. It wraps up the characters nicely even though the ending of the story was a bit abrupt.
This book has no real tension but real people. It wraps up the characters nicely even though the ending of the story was a bit abrupt.
November 5, 2016
Sunny Seaside for a Rainy Day Read
This is a gentle, well written version of a JAFF staple...the "what if Lizzie met Georgianna early on at Ramsgate and saved her from Wickham?" Wickham and Mrs. Younge are less venal and so Georgie is not scarred. The Darcy/Elizabeth romance grows conventionally but to a satisfactory ending. 3.5 stars.
This is a gentle, well written version of a JAFF staple...the "what if Lizzie met Georgianna early on at Ramsgate and saved her from Wickham?" Wickham and Mrs. Younge are less venal and so Georgie is not scarred. The Darcy/Elizabeth romance grows conventionally but to a satisfactory ending. 3.5 stars.
December 6, 2016
A pleasant beginning of the story in Ramsgate with the interactions between Georgiana and Elizabeth but then,during the second half, when Fitzwilliam Darcy arrived in Ramsgate, It became insipid and a bit boring.
March 22, 2017
Good writing quality. Too bad the premise and a number of key themes were taken from a very original recently published novel whose themes were copyright since 2011.
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January 20, 2017
A solid variation. I liked getting more of a glimpse into Georgiana more and watching the friendship between her and Elizabeth develop. I think the characters were pretty true to Austen's but the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy was almost too smooth. No misunderstandings or people coming between them. I hate to say it, but missed the drama. ;)
October 21, 2023
I believe I have read all of this author's published books now. Mostly short-ish, low angst, not a ton of humor, suspense or adventure either, and the steam level is pretty tame throughout the author's catalog. I rated them pretty consistently four stars, maybe three and a half. The writing style is pleasant with a few very minor editing misses here and there.
This story had an interesting start. Elizabeth meets Georgiana Darcy in the middle of considering an elopement and she gets some clues about Wickham's character. When Darcy arrives she's prepared to think well of him.
I liked the scenes that portray the differences between characters by their seaside activities. Wickham got a bit testy because of seagulls and children but Darcy is prepared to wade in, build sand castles and watch the clouds.
This story had an interesting start. Elizabeth meets Georgiana Darcy in the middle of considering an elopement and she gets some clues about Wickham's character. When Darcy arrives she's prepared to think well of him.
I liked the scenes that portray the differences between characters by their seaside activities. Wickham got a bit testy because of seagulls and children but Darcy is prepared to wade in, build sand castles and watch the clouds.
March 11, 2017
Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale. ~Author unknown
I liked this sweet love story very much!
Very little angst -- Wickham and Younge are present but Georgiana sees thru them with Elizabeth's counsel and she suffers no lasting embarrassment.
No mention of Lady C (other than a reference to aunts and uncles who were difficult).
The part of Miss Bingley was played by Miss Leavitt.
I liked this sweet love story very much!
Very little angst -- Wickham and Younge are present but Georgiana sees thru them with Elizabeth's counsel and she suffers no lasting embarrassment.
No mention of Lady C (other than a reference to aunts and uncles who were difficult).
The part of Miss Bingley was played by Miss Leavitt.
December 31, 2016
Nothing but the Deepest Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
This was a happy story with an even happier ending. The action takes place in Ramsgate with Mrs. Younge and Wickham working in cahoots to persuade Georgiana into an elopement. Unfortunately for these two despicable characters, Georgiana meets Elizabeth Bennet and the Gardiners. As she becomes more and more comfortable with Elizabeth, combined with her love for her brother plus her common good sense finally kicking in, Georgiana's obsession with George Wickham changes drastically. As Wickham pushes her towards the elopement, Darcy arrives from Brighton in response to Mr. Gardiner's letter. Seeing Georgiana's change in personality, Darcy attributes this exuberance to Elizabeth. Deciding to stay in Ramsgate until the Gardiners take their leave, Darcy comes to realize that Elizabeth is what he has been searching for in a wife. Loved this Darcy, because he had no qualms about Elizabeth's family's wealth nor lack of connections. To say that Mrs. Bennet's response to their engagement was subdued is stating the unbelievable. Their trip to HEA for ODC made this story well worth the read.
This was a happy story with an even happier ending. The action takes place in Ramsgate with Mrs. Younge and Wickham working in cahoots to persuade Georgiana into an elopement. Unfortunately for these two despicable characters, Georgiana meets Elizabeth Bennet and the Gardiners. As she becomes more and more comfortable with Elizabeth, combined with her love for her brother plus her common good sense finally kicking in, Georgiana's obsession with George Wickham changes drastically. As Wickham pushes her towards the elopement, Darcy arrives from Brighton in response to Mr. Gardiner's letter. Seeing Georgiana's change in personality, Darcy attributes this exuberance to Elizabeth. Deciding to stay in Ramsgate until the Gardiners take their leave, Darcy comes to realize that Elizabeth is what he has been searching for in a wife. Loved this Darcy, because he had no qualms about Elizabeth's family's wealth nor lack of connections. To say that Mrs. Bennet's response to their engagement was subdued is stating the unbelievable. Their trip to HEA for ODC made this story well worth the read.
December 9, 2016
Sometimes you feel like angst, sometimes you don't. This is a sweetness and light P&P what if. I may love it more than I should because it was the diametic opposite to the angsty Being Mrs. Darcy that I recently read.
Here again we have Lizzy meeting Georgiana in Ramsgate, but here they are friends frolicking on the beach with the Gardiner's children. As their friendship develops Georgiana hints to Lizzy about her plans to elope with Wickham and Lizzy convinces her uncle to write to Mr. Darcy. Until he arrives she and her family stay close to Georgiana and she tries to get Georgie to consider what she is really doing and how Wickham and Mrs. Younge are being inappropriate.
Lizzy is never taken in by Wickham's lies and Darcy is never prejudiced against Lizzy and they have a lovely courtship where they can fall in love with each other's revealed characters and all live happily every after.
Sometimes you just need a cuddly bundle of sweetness and light.
Here again we have Lizzy meeting Georgiana in Ramsgate, but here they are friends frolicking on the beach with the Gardiner's children. As their friendship develops Georgiana hints to Lizzy about her plans to elope with Wickham and Lizzy convinces her uncle to write to Mr. Darcy. Until he arrives she and her family stay close to Georgiana and she tries to get Georgie to consider what she is really doing and how Wickham and Mrs. Younge are being inappropriate.
Lizzy is never taken in by Wickham's lies and Darcy is never prejudiced against Lizzy and they have a lovely courtship where they can fall in love with each other's revealed characters and all live happily every after.
Sometimes you just need a cuddly bundle of sweetness and light.
December 7, 2016
Stilted. Emotionless
Miss Austen was a dynamic writer well able to communicate the turbulence emotions and motives of her characters. This author was so dry that marriage proposals were not acknowledge d by any expression of joy or hope it excitement. Dull.
Miss Austen was a dynamic writer well able to communicate the turbulence emotions and motives of her characters. This author was so dry that marriage proposals were not acknowledge d by any expression of joy or hope it excitement. Dull.
December 12, 2016
I almost didn't read this
But it really is very good and sweet. It is nice to see a less angsty courtship between Elizabeth and Darcy and it was also good to see Georgiana less melancholy than usual. A very pleasing, nice shorter read!
But it really is very good and sweet. It is nice to see a less angsty courtship between Elizabeth and Darcy and it was also good to see Georgiana less melancholy than usual. A very pleasing, nice shorter read!
November 15, 2019
I found this book to be a sweet, clean tale that centers on the friendship formed between Georgiana Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth is vacationing in Ramsgate with her favorite aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, and their children. She meets shy, young Georgiana and they develop a fast friendship. She and the Gardiners quickly become concerned for their new friend's well being, after becoming acquainted with a Mr. Wickham and a Mrs.Young.
This book has a somewhat predictable storyline and outcome, but is is still enjoyable as a light, quick read.
This book has a somewhat predictable storyline and outcome, but is is still enjoyable as a light, quick read.
February 11, 2018
Good
This book is very enjoyable to read. It just doesn’t have the same feel as pride and prejudice. This book you lose all the struggle Darcy goes through. The story is engaging but not enough depth.
This book is very enjoyable to read. It just doesn’t have the same feel as pride and prejudice. This book you lose all the struggle Darcy goes through. The story is engaging but not enough depth.
January 31, 2022
Until the end
I enjoyed this story. Until the end. I thought it was rushed and lacking. However, it did not turn me off to the author.
I enjoyed this story. Until the end. I thought it was rushed and lacking. However, it did not turn me off to the author.
March 16, 2017
A thoroughly enjoyable tale exploring how Elizabeth's presence in Ramsgate might have affected Miss Darcy and her plans.
Elizabeth is holidaying with the Gardiners when she meets Miss Darcy. They become friends and through Elizabeth's encouragement, Georgiana becomes a bit more bold and confident. Elizabeth is critical of Wickham's behaviour.
It is a well written book which portrays the characters well and is a sweet and engaging read.
Elizabeth is holidaying with the Gardiners when she meets Miss Darcy. They become friends and through Elizabeth's encouragement, Georgiana becomes a bit more bold and confident. Elizabeth is critical of Wickham's behaviour.
It is a well written book which portrays the characters well and is a sweet and engaging read.
January 1, 2017
This story was pretty good, but I did find it slow in places. A lot of the focus for the first half is on the friendship between Elizabeth and Georgiana. I always like seeing those two getting closer, but their interactions started to feel a bit tedious and drawn out as the conflict did not really escalate or even change much during the wait for Darcy to join the party and stop the elopement as per the original. Once he's on screen, the focus shifts away from Georgiana almost entirely. It was fine, because I liked his interactions with Elizabeth, but it made the second half feel almost like a completely separate story--which, considering the overall length, means that neither half really felt fully satisfying.
Elizabeth and Darcy's courtship was quick, but there were some quality conversations and interactions in there, so I could forgive its speed. Darcy had practically none of the faults from canon, for no other good reason than his gratitude toward Elizabeth's friendship with Georgiana. I like seeing that side of him, but I think it would have been better if it progressed to that after some effort on his part rather than immediately upon their introduction. There was very little conflict during the second half, as it was just a chronicle of the two falling in love. Nice enough on its own, but it didn't make for a particularly engaging story.
Elizabeth and Darcy's courtship was quick, but there were some quality conversations and interactions in there, so I could forgive its speed. Darcy had practically none of the faults from canon, for no other good reason than his gratitude toward Elizabeth's friendship with Georgiana. I like seeing that side of him, but I think it would have been better if it progressed to that after some effort on his part rather than immediately upon their introduction. There was very little conflict during the second half, as it was just a chronicle of the two falling in love. Nice enough on its own, but it didn't make for a particularly engaging story.
November 5, 2016
A Pleasant Story
This is an angst-free story where every thing goes right between ODC. Pride and prejudice is not an obstacle to be overcome and misunderstanding is nonexistent between Elizabeth and Darcy. One could argue I should have given this story a lower rating for its simplicity. However, I read this story right after reading a story inundated with angst (you know those type of stories where you want to pull your hair out because the Elizabeth in your head would never had acted as stupid as that!) and so I was in need some fluff to calm my frazzled nerves. : ) Ms Kenneth gave me a story that did just that.
This is an angst-free story where every thing goes right between ODC. Pride and prejudice is not an obstacle to be overcome and misunderstanding is nonexistent between Elizabeth and Darcy. One could argue I should have given this story a lower rating for its simplicity. However, I read this story right after reading a story inundated with angst (you know those type of stories where you want to pull your hair out because the Elizabeth in your head would never had acted as stupid as that!) and so I was in need some fluff to calm my frazzled nerves. : ) Ms Kenneth gave me a story that did just that.
November 29, 2016
No Pride, No Prejudice - Simple Romance
Enjoyable story with no misunderstandings and no struggles to bring them together. This does not make it a bad story, just different. I did enjoy the simplicity of the story and the ease of the relationship. I would recommend it if you do not mind the loss of struggles with Darcy's pride or Elizabeth's prejudice.
Enjoyable story with no misunderstandings and no struggles to bring them together. This does not make it a bad story, just different. I did enjoy the simplicity of the story and the ease of the relationship. I would recommend it if you do not mind the loss of struggles with Darcy's pride or Elizabeth's prejudice.
November 15, 2016
An excellent story
I love the concept of this delightful pride and prejudice variation.
While there are some grammatical errors and missing words in some paragraphs, I found the whole story rather charming and enjoyable to read.
Excellently rendered.
I love the concept of this delightful pride and prejudice variation.
While there are some grammatical errors and missing words in some paragraphs, I found the whole story rather charming and enjoyable to read.
Excellently rendered.
November 19, 2016
A surprisingly refreshing alternative to the conventional record around Ramsgate.
I enjoyed this close knit storyline and found myself pushing through the pages to find what happened next. Happily recommended!
I enjoyed this close knit storyline and found myself pushing through the pages to find what happened next. Happily recommended!
April 8, 2020
Sweet cute and clean
I thought this was a sweet, cute, and clean variation. Wickham lost out in a different kind of way. Thoughtfully the author wrote Darcy in a very docile way, which I liked. Elizabeth was even smarter in this version.
I thought this was a sweet, cute, and clean variation. Wickham lost out in a different kind of way. Thoughtfully the author wrote Darcy in a very docile way, which I liked. Elizabeth was even smarter in this version.
December 17, 2016
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December 29, 2016
Ok
It was ok, a little sappy. It was rich in character development or plot, but it was sweet and had a happy ending. Isn't that what we all wish for?
It was ok, a little sappy. It was rich in character development or plot, but it was sweet and had a happy ending. Isn't that what we all wish for?
December 29, 2016
Short, kind of choppy, not too much emotion.
February 18, 2019
2.5
Pure fluff!
Pure fluff!
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