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Mr Darcy's Resolve
‘Mr Darcy’s Resolve’ is a variation of Jane Austen’s much loved novel, ‘Pride and Prejudice’.
After a fierce argument with her mother, Elizabeth flees from Longbourn in a state of tearful rage. She faces a troubling dilemma and is trapped by her feelings of obligation to her family, whilst her rebellious, independent spirit is determined not to be subjugated into a loveless marriage. Just as she is at her lowest ebb, when all hope seems to have fled, she is surprised by the arrival of none-other than Mr Darcy. She knows very well that he views her and all her family with complete derision, and so she cannot understand why he is so kind and gentlemanly towards her that day.
It is the first time that she sees a different side to Mr Darcy, and she starts to develop a new insight into his character – and to realise that he is not as arrogant and unfeeling as she always previously assumed him to be.
From that day a new understanding grows between them, and Elizabeth begins to view him in a better light. Their relationship grows from that day forwards – though their path to happiness is by no means an easy one. Along the way they must face opposition from their families, clear up a damaging misapprehension, and overcome a scandal which could destroy all their hopes for their future. Nevertheless, through it all, Mr Darcy is absolutely resolved and utterly set upon a future with his beloved Elizabeth.
After a fierce argument with her mother, Elizabeth flees from Longbourn in a state of tearful rage. She faces a troubling dilemma and is trapped by her feelings of obligation to her family, whilst her rebellious, independent spirit is determined not to be subjugated into a loveless marriage. Just as she is at her lowest ebb, when all hope seems to have fled, she is surprised by the arrival of none-other than Mr Darcy. She knows very well that he views her and all her family with complete derision, and so she cannot understand why he is so kind and gentlemanly towards her that day.
It is the first time that she sees a different side to Mr Darcy, and she starts to develop a new insight into his character – and to realise that he is not as arrogant and unfeeling as she always previously assumed him to be.
From that day a new understanding grows between them, and Elizabeth begins to view him in a better light. Their relationship grows from that day forwards – though their path to happiness is by no means an easy one. Along the way they must face opposition from their families, clear up a damaging misapprehension, and overcome a scandal which could destroy all their hopes for their future. Nevertheless, through it all, Mr Darcy is absolutely resolved and utterly set upon a future with his beloved Elizabeth.
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293 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2017
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February 5, 2017
3.5 rounded to 4 stars
Great plot here, and a very plausible one. It begins the morning after the Netherfield Ball. Elizabeth Bennet has refused the ridiculous Mr. Collins and must listen to Mrs. Bennet's harangue about what an ungrateful daughter she is and insisting that she accept him. Mr. Bennet, rather than assertively backing her up, remains wishy-washy on the subject and allows his wife to continue to berate her. Ordered by her mother to leave the house, Elizabeth stalks out in tears.
Events take a different trajectory when Mr. Darcy, out riding his horse before leaving for London, comes across Elizabeth venting her anger with her frustrating parents. The encounter leads them to a conversation that surprises Elizabeth, as she finds herself confiding in him when he is uncharacteristically kind and gentle with her. He gives her emphatic advice to stay strong in her resolve to avoid becoming Mr. Collins' bride, and further suggests that she go live with relatives for a time in order to escape the poisonous atmosphere at Longbourn.
Finding Darcy's advice sound, Elizabeth joins her sister Jane in visiting the Gardiners in London. Jane experiences the usual snub by the Bingley sisters and suffers the heartache of believing Mr. Bingley doesn't care for her. Darcy learns the address of the Gardiners from them and comes alone to see Elizabeth, which leads, ironically, to his attendance at an assembly in Cheapside.
There are additional plot points at work here, but at this point the astute Mr. Gardiner recognizes Darcy's interest and also understands the expectations that society and Darcy's family have for him. Consequently, Mr. Gardiner cautions Darcy not to toy with his niece and raise her expectations unless he is certain he wants to follow through honorably. Perceiving the wisdom in this, Darcy essentially disappears in order to give himself time to think things through. (Hence the book cover with a crossroads symbolizing Darcy's choices of directions he can take.) Too late, though! Elizabeth has developed feelings for him, and she's even more disappointed with him when she overhears gossip that he is engaged to Anne de Bourgh.
Much of the rest of the story has echoes of the original but with a decidedly unique spin. Elizabeth still goes to Hunsford with events there playing out differently, as both the Colonel and Darcy have trouble fighting their attraction to her. Lady Catherine is her usual annoying self, and she takes steps to make sure there's no future for Elizabeth with Darcy. Mr. Bennet is just as bamboozled by Mr. Wickham's charm as everyone else in Meryton and refuses to believe the truth until Lydia's disappearance with the scoundrel forces him to admit his error. To some extent, he redeems himself later when he and Mr. Gardiner join forces.
I really do love the sequence of events in this plot and the strong character development. Generally, the writing itself is very good with an absence of significant grammatical errors. However, the story suffers from two elements that bothered me.
First, there are sections that drag because characters' reactions, thoughts and feelings are described at length and often repetitively. There's nothing wrong with describing a bit of introspection, but this gets loaded down with it at times.
I also felt that the HEA was too drawn out. I might have reacted differently if much of it had been an Epilogue, but the obstacles were resolved, Darcy and Elizabeth were happily united, and then the story just kept going on to describe the preparations for the wedding, the wedding day itself and Darcy's eagerness to leave the celebration to be alone with his new wife. I don't care for abrupt endings, either, but this went much longer than necessary once their difficulties had been overcome.
While there are no graphic descriptions of the couple making love, there is one scene in particular where their passion overcomes their reason and there's a good deal of foreplay until they are interrupted. In another scene, Darcy is so frustrated as he and Elizabeth argue that he forcefully grabs and kisses her. I felt these situations worked in the context of the rest of the story so they didn't bother me, but I suspect some readers might be uncomfortable with them.
Having stated my reservations, I must come back to the wonderful plot. It's refreshing that this has different twists that don't strain credibility. Looking back at my own reviews of other books I've read by this author, I see they mention the same issues with repetitiveness and over-explanation. This author has the potential to put out 5-star books with better editing to prune out the excesses.
Great plot here, and a very plausible one. It begins the morning after the Netherfield Ball. Elizabeth Bennet has refused the ridiculous Mr. Collins and must listen to Mrs. Bennet's harangue about what an ungrateful daughter she is and insisting that she accept him. Mr. Bennet, rather than assertively backing her up, remains wishy-washy on the subject and allows his wife to continue to berate her. Ordered by her mother to leave the house, Elizabeth stalks out in tears.
Events take a different trajectory when Mr. Darcy, out riding his horse before leaving for London, comes across Elizabeth venting her anger with her frustrating parents. The encounter leads them to a conversation that surprises Elizabeth, as she finds herself confiding in him when he is uncharacteristically kind and gentle with her. He gives her emphatic advice to stay strong in her resolve to avoid becoming Mr. Collins' bride, and further suggests that she go live with relatives for a time in order to escape the poisonous atmosphere at Longbourn.
Finding Darcy's advice sound, Elizabeth joins her sister Jane in visiting the Gardiners in London. Jane experiences the usual snub by the Bingley sisters and suffers the heartache of believing Mr. Bingley doesn't care for her. Darcy learns the address of the Gardiners from them and comes alone to see Elizabeth, which leads, ironically, to his attendance at an assembly in Cheapside.
There are additional plot points at work here, but at this point the astute Mr. Gardiner recognizes Darcy's interest and also understands the expectations that society and Darcy's family have for him. Consequently, Mr. Gardiner cautions Darcy not to toy with his niece and raise her expectations unless he is certain he wants to follow through honorably. Perceiving the wisdom in this, Darcy essentially disappears in order to give himself time to think things through. (Hence the book cover with a crossroads symbolizing Darcy's choices of directions he can take.) Too late, though! Elizabeth has developed feelings for him, and she's even more disappointed with him when she overhears gossip that he is engaged to Anne de Bourgh.
Much of the rest of the story has echoes of the original but with a decidedly unique spin. Elizabeth still goes to Hunsford with events there playing out differently, as both the Colonel and Darcy have trouble fighting their attraction to her. Lady Catherine is her usual annoying self, and she takes steps to make sure there's no future for Elizabeth with Darcy. Mr. Bennet is just as bamboozled by Mr. Wickham's charm as everyone else in Meryton and refuses to believe the truth until Lydia's disappearance with the scoundrel forces him to admit his error. To some extent, he redeems himself later when he and Mr. Gardiner join forces.
I really do love the sequence of events in this plot and the strong character development. Generally, the writing itself is very good with an absence of significant grammatical errors. However, the story suffers from two elements that bothered me.
First, there are sections that drag because characters' reactions, thoughts and feelings are described at length and often repetitively. There's nothing wrong with describing a bit of introspection, but this gets loaded down with it at times.
I also felt that the HEA was too drawn out. I might have reacted differently if much of it had been an Epilogue, but the obstacles were resolved, Darcy and Elizabeth were happily united, and then the story just kept going on to describe the preparations for the wedding, the wedding day itself and Darcy's eagerness to leave the celebration to be alone with his new wife. I don't care for abrupt endings, either, but this went much longer than necessary once their difficulties had been overcome.
While there are no graphic descriptions of the couple making love, there is one scene in particular where their passion overcomes their reason and there's a good deal of foreplay until they are interrupted. In another scene, Darcy is so frustrated as he and Elizabeth argue that he forcefully grabs and kisses her. I felt these situations worked in the context of the rest of the story so they didn't bother me, but I suspect some readers might be uncomfortable with them.
Having stated my reservations, I must come back to the wonderful plot. It's refreshing that this has different twists that don't strain credibility. Looking back at my own reviews of other books I've read by this author, I see they mention the same issues with repetitiveness and over-explanation. This author has the potential to put out 5-star books with better editing to prune out the excesses.
May 20, 2022
Another book I started out loving, then I really got lost with total OOC behavior by both Col. F and Darcy!
I got back involved with Elizabeth's conviction, but my interest kind of petered out by the end and I found myself skimming many of the rumination pages.
I got back involved with Elizabeth's conviction, but my interest kind of petered out by the end and I found myself skimming many of the rumination pages.
February 6, 2017
As usual, Debbie B. gives us a good and thorough review and it is her words which persuaded me to borrow this book from Kindle Unlimited's library.
I have read several of the author's other books and enjoyed them. There are few surprises in this variation but the manner in which the author writes the tale still manages to give us a bit of angst and some details of romance.
Elizabeth's confrontation with her mother after turning down Mr. Collins' proposal is more dramatic in that instead of just threatening not to speak to Elizabeth ever again, Mrs. Bennet tells Elizabeth to leave the house. Elizabeth runs until she can run no more and then attacks some nettles with a branch, cursing at them while trying to mow them down. And thus Mr. Darcy comes upon her. Give the man this - he does provide a good listening post and even comes up with several good responses: don't ever accept Mr. Collins and maybe now would be a good time to find some relative to visit to give yourself space from your mother.
Thus Jane (having received Caroline's "note") and Elizabeth are only too glad to visit Aunt and Uncle Gardiner in London when mama's wrath falls on both of them daily. While in London Mr. Darcy shows up for a visit and subsequently he and his friend, Charles Bingley, make an appearance at the local assembly at which the Bennet sisters and the Gardiner are in attendance.
Here Uncle Gardiner makes some observations and while Jane in the days that follow, has her heart's delight come true, Elizabeth is confounded when Mr. Darcy leaves the dance without so much as a farewell. Was he only making up for his interference with Bingley and Jane? Rumors are that he is engaged to his cousin.
This story does follow canon in that Elizabeth meets the man in Kent but it deviates when the Colonel's attentions draw Darcy's jealousy and Lady Catherine pushes Anne and Darcy at each other with more insistence. Lady Catherine also makes some waves with revenge when Darcy refuses to yield.
Mr. Bennet is even a bit more neglectful of his parental duties and also taken in by Wickham's charming lies. First he gave her no support against Collins and now turns a deaf ear to her explanations about her feelings.
This author does give us more detailed insight into the thoughts and ponderings of ODC and also a slightly different handling of "the situation" dealing with Lydia. I liked how Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Bennet worked together.
I enjoyed this story and do plan to read the one other book by this author which I have not yet read.
I have read several of the author's other books and enjoyed them. There are few surprises in this variation but the manner in which the author writes the tale still manages to give us a bit of angst and some details of romance.
Elizabeth's confrontation with her mother after turning down Mr. Collins' proposal is more dramatic in that instead of just threatening not to speak to Elizabeth ever again, Mrs. Bennet tells Elizabeth to leave the house. Elizabeth runs until she can run no more and then attacks some nettles with a branch, cursing at them while trying to mow them down. And thus Mr. Darcy comes upon her. Give the man this - he does provide a good listening post and even comes up with several good responses: don't ever accept Mr. Collins and maybe now would be a good time to find some relative to visit to give yourself space from your mother.
Thus Jane (having received Caroline's "note") and Elizabeth are only too glad to visit Aunt and Uncle Gardiner in London when mama's wrath falls on both of them daily. While in London Mr. Darcy shows up for a visit and subsequently he and his friend, Charles Bingley, make an appearance at the local assembly at which the Bennet sisters and the Gardiner are in attendance.
Here Uncle Gardiner makes some observations and while Jane in the days that follow, has her heart's delight come true, Elizabeth is confounded when Mr. Darcy leaves the dance without so much as a farewell. Was he only making up for his interference with Bingley and Jane? Rumors are that he is engaged to his cousin.
This story does follow canon in that Elizabeth meets the man in Kent but it deviates when the Colonel's attentions draw Darcy's jealousy and Lady Catherine pushes Anne and Darcy at each other with more insistence. Lady Catherine also makes some waves with revenge when Darcy refuses to yield.
Mr. Bennet is even a bit more neglectful of his parental duties and also taken in by Wickham's charming lies. First he gave her no support against Collins and now turns a deaf ear to her explanations about her feelings.
This author does give us more detailed insight into the thoughts and ponderings of ODC and also a slightly different handling of "the situation" dealing with Lydia. I liked how Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Bennet worked together.
I enjoyed this story and do plan to read the one other book by this author which I have not yet read.
February 5, 2017
Some might say when you have read 497 Austenesque mostly P&P variations well you have read them all. However when you, or in this case me, read two books back to back that have almost identical plots you become confused and disturbed. And it makes it difficult to judge the books on their own merits.
This is a P&P what if that begins with Lizzy fleeing her home following her rejection of Mr. Collins proposal and encountering Mr. Darcy on horseback. [As opposed to Before a Fall: A Pride and Prejudice Reimagining https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... where Lizzy runs into Wickham opportuning Georgianna Darcy after escaping Longbourn and Mr. Collins.]
She and Darcy have a moment of true friendship and conversation and he encourages her to go to London to escape the pressure and attitude at Longbourn. He leaves for London and few days later Jane and Lizzy head for the Gardiners. There they are slighted by Bingley's sisters but soon Mr. Darcy pays a call and the Bennets sisters are surprised to meet Bingley and Darcy at a public ball. This gives Mr. Gardiner; who may be one of my favorite characters in this story, a chance to explain the lay of the land to our gentlemen ... in a little 'you hurt my nieces I'll hurt you' speech. And Darcy decides that he will pass on Miss Elizabeth.
Now the book just jumps and I mean just, there isn't even a new chapter, to Lizzy going to visit Charlotte in Hunsford. There things mostly play out like in P&P except Lizzy gets kissed by 2 different gentlemen and flees Kent.
The proposal and letter at Hunsford are omitted. Darcy follows Lizzy to Longbourn things don't go as planned and there are many obstacles to overcome. It is all very busy and a bit confusing... I did like Mr. Gardiner. And ODC get to their happily ever after which leads to them discussing all the misunderstandings of their friendship and courtship in the carriage on the way to London. What ever happened to "Remember the past only as it brings you pleasure"
Also you get married at a altar and are damned while creeks are dammed.
This is a P&P what if that begins with Lizzy fleeing her home following her rejection of Mr. Collins proposal and encountering Mr. Darcy on horseback. [As opposed to Before a Fall: A Pride and Prejudice Reimagining https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... where Lizzy runs into Wickham opportuning Georgianna Darcy after escaping Longbourn and Mr. Collins.]
She and Darcy have a moment of true friendship and conversation and he encourages her to go to London to escape the pressure and attitude at Longbourn. He leaves for London and few days later Jane and Lizzy head for the Gardiners. There they are slighted by Bingley's sisters but soon Mr. Darcy pays a call and the Bennets sisters are surprised to meet Bingley and Darcy at a public ball. This gives Mr. Gardiner; who may be one of my favorite characters in this story, a chance to explain the lay of the land to our gentlemen ... in a little 'you hurt my nieces I'll hurt you' speech. And Darcy decides that he will pass on Miss Elizabeth.
Now the book just jumps and I mean just, there isn't even a new chapter, to Lizzy going to visit Charlotte in Hunsford. There things mostly play out like in P&P except Lizzy gets kissed by 2 different gentlemen and flees Kent.
The proposal and letter at Hunsford are omitted. Darcy follows Lizzy to Longbourn things don't go as planned and there are many obstacles to overcome. It is all very busy and a bit confusing... I did like Mr. Gardiner. And ODC get to their happily ever after which leads to them discussing all the misunderstandings of their friendship and courtship in the carriage on the way to London. What ever happened to "Remember the past only as it brings you pleasure"
Also you get married at a altar and are damned while creeks are dammed.
February 1, 2017
Comfortable Variation on Accepted Themes
Bradshaw brings a story which begins just after the Meter field ball to our attention. Her Elizabeth has fled the House after rejecting Colin's but not before having her mother's angry exclamations fall on her shoulders. Darcy comes across the frustrated girl and his latent feelings already engaged acts with great concern and tenderness. This starts the crack in Lizzy's resolve. Yet the love is only units Earl sparks stage. As for the others... Bingley does vacate his Meryton's home and repairs to London. In a non-canonical moment, Lizzy accompanied Jane to Town with Darcy learning that both girls are there from Caroline and Louisa. He visits and observes Jane's ennui. That along with Lizzy's rebuke leading to rush to Bingley and then, later, to reveal to Elizabeth his role. This pulls the stinger somewhat. To avoid a book report, I will forgo any more plot discussions leaving it to the readers to arrive at their own conclusions. The actions a variation, so some characters see their outcomes changed. What reduces my rating to 3.5 stars is the lack of a more satisfying resolution for Lady Catherine and for the question of Wickham's birthright. Really could have given your readers a cathartic splash! And, no epilogue?
Bradshaw brings a story which begins just after the Meter field ball to our attention. Her Elizabeth has fled the House after rejecting Colin's but not before having her mother's angry exclamations fall on her shoulders. Darcy comes across the frustrated girl and his latent feelings already engaged acts with great concern and tenderness. This starts the crack in Lizzy's resolve. Yet the love is only units Earl sparks stage. As for the others... Bingley does vacate his Meryton's home and repairs to London. In a non-canonical moment, Lizzy accompanied Jane to Town with Darcy learning that both girls are there from Caroline and Louisa. He visits and observes Jane's ennui. That along with Lizzy's rebuke leading to rush to Bingley and then, later, to reveal to Elizabeth his role. This pulls the stinger somewhat. To avoid a book report, I will forgo any more plot discussions leaving it to the readers to arrive at their own conclusions. The actions a variation, so some characters see their outcomes changed. What reduces my rating to 3.5 stars is the lack of a more satisfying resolution for Lady Catherine and for the question of Wickham's birthright. Really could have given your readers a cathartic splash! And, no epilogue?
February 1, 2017
Mr Darcy's Resolve: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Darcy took his time coming around in this variation, but when he did he went full throttle. Loved Elizabeth Bennet from the very beginning, but his heart fought with duty to family. When he discovers Elizabeth Bennet crying, taking her frustrations out on the nettles along the roadside, he encourages her to visit her relatives in London if her parents hassle her to marry Collins. Little does he realize that not only is she in London at Gracechurch Street, but so is Jane. Seeing Jane looking so forlorn, pale, and thin since they left Netherfield, Darcy puts two and two together based on Elizabeth's statements about her sister, that she's in about the same shape as his once happy friend, Bingley. He recognizes the lost look in both of their eyes and decides to right the wrong he helped devise. Returning home to confront Bingley, he admits that he made a mistake about Jane's feelings for him. Down in the dumps, Bingley refuses to go out until Darcy tells him the Bennet sisters will be at the Assembly in Cheapside. When they arrive, both Jane and Elizabeth are totally shocked to see them. Mr Gardiner approaches both young men to have a heart to heart talk. Bingley hangs in and eventually Jane warms up to him again, but Darcy leaves trying to figure out what his heart is telling him. Was not impressed with Charlotte in this version. She was almost as sanctimonious as her husband warning Elizabeth that Darcy will never marry her because of his duty to his family. She also chides her behavior with Colonel Fitzwilliam because of their laughter and flirtatious conversations. I think it is her jealousy showing, because her husband is such a buffoon and is still angry for Elizabeth's rejection of his proposal. Turns out that Darcy is the one that asked his Aunt Catherine to have Mrs Collins invite Elizabeth to Hunsford for friendship with Anne. Lady Catherine still is spouting ridiculous notions that Anne and Darcy will marry. Elizabeth spends her last night at Rosings more miserable than she's been since refusing Collins. During the night she decides that she is leaving for London in the morning. When Darcy finds out that she has left, he is one day behind her. Colonel Fitzwilliam has apologized for his indiscretion, but Darcy needs to not only apologize for his lack of gentlemanly behavior as well as admit his love and intentions to Elizabeth. Mr Bennet has anger issues from listening to Wickham and Collins about Darcy's intentions. Elizabeth has accepted his proposal, but her father refuses his permission and blessings. Darcy tries to convince Bennet that Wickham cannot be trusted, but until tragedy descends upon Longbourn, Mr Bennet remains unconvinced about Darcy. Too little, too late Mr Bennet learns the hard way that he should have listened to his favorite daughter and Darcy. Diabolical forces are at work with Lydia's elopement with Wickham from Longbourn, but the shrewd business sense of Mr Gardiner plus the determination of Mr Bennet, Wickham met his match and is married to Lydia, because once again Lydia couldn't keep her mouth closed and the whole nefarious plan was exposed. The Fitzwilliams and Georgiana accept Elizabeth during their dinner at Darcy House. Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Darcy House and has yet to see Pemberley. Mr Bennet gets lost in the library during Darcy's tour before dinner and Darcy cannot wait to see his reaction to Pemberley's Library. Elizabeth and Darcy are married in a double ceremony with Jane and Charles. Lady Catherine was evil in this story, Collins was hellish, Charlotte was a disappointment as a friend, and luckily Caroline Bingley was not much in this story. HEA for ODC after taking care of their families' problems.
Darcy took his time coming around in this variation, but when he did he went full throttle. Loved Elizabeth Bennet from the very beginning, but his heart fought with duty to family. When he discovers Elizabeth Bennet crying, taking her frustrations out on the nettles along the roadside, he encourages her to visit her relatives in London if her parents hassle her to marry Collins. Little does he realize that not only is she in London at Gracechurch Street, but so is Jane. Seeing Jane looking so forlorn, pale, and thin since they left Netherfield, Darcy puts two and two together based on Elizabeth's statements about her sister, that she's in about the same shape as his once happy friend, Bingley. He recognizes the lost look in both of their eyes and decides to right the wrong he helped devise. Returning home to confront Bingley, he admits that he made a mistake about Jane's feelings for him. Down in the dumps, Bingley refuses to go out until Darcy tells him the Bennet sisters will be at the Assembly in Cheapside. When they arrive, both Jane and Elizabeth are totally shocked to see them. Mr Gardiner approaches both young men to have a heart to heart talk. Bingley hangs in and eventually Jane warms up to him again, but Darcy leaves trying to figure out what his heart is telling him. Was not impressed with Charlotte in this version. She was almost as sanctimonious as her husband warning Elizabeth that Darcy will never marry her because of his duty to his family. She also chides her behavior with Colonel Fitzwilliam because of their laughter and flirtatious conversations. I think it is her jealousy showing, because her husband is such a buffoon and is still angry for Elizabeth's rejection of his proposal. Turns out that Darcy is the one that asked his Aunt Catherine to have Mrs Collins invite Elizabeth to Hunsford for friendship with Anne. Lady Catherine still is spouting ridiculous notions that Anne and Darcy will marry. Elizabeth spends her last night at Rosings more miserable than she's been since refusing Collins. During the night she decides that she is leaving for London in the morning. When Darcy finds out that she has left, he is one day behind her. Colonel Fitzwilliam has apologized for his indiscretion, but Darcy needs to not only apologize for his lack of gentlemanly behavior as well as admit his love and intentions to Elizabeth. Mr Bennet has anger issues from listening to Wickham and Collins about Darcy's intentions. Elizabeth has accepted his proposal, but her father refuses his permission and blessings. Darcy tries to convince Bennet that Wickham cannot be trusted, but until tragedy descends upon Longbourn, Mr Bennet remains unconvinced about Darcy. Too little, too late Mr Bennet learns the hard way that he should have listened to his favorite daughter and Darcy. Diabolical forces are at work with Lydia's elopement with Wickham from Longbourn, but the shrewd business sense of Mr Gardiner plus the determination of Mr Bennet, Wickham met his match and is married to Lydia, because once again Lydia couldn't keep her mouth closed and the whole nefarious plan was exposed. The Fitzwilliams and Georgiana accept Elizabeth during their dinner at Darcy House. Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Darcy House and has yet to see Pemberley. Mr Bennet gets lost in the library during Darcy's tour before dinner and Darcy cannot wait to see his reaction to Pemberley's Library. Elizabeth and Darcy are married in a double ceremony with Jane and Charles. Lady Catherine was evil in this story, Collins was hellish, Charlotte was a disappointment as a friend, and luckily Caroline Bingley was not much in this story. HEA for ODC after taking care of their families' problems.
March 28, 2022
Numerous proofreading errors, but a good story, and otherwise well written. Mr. Bennet’s fierce opposition at first was quite a surprise. The Colonel gave me quite a surprise as well.
January 24, 2018
After a thorough scolding from her Mother after rejecting mr Collins, Elizabeth is running angry away and meeting a surpriseingly caring mr Darcy. He urges her to not relent and move to her family in London. Elizabeth and a heartbroken Jane removes to London and gets a surprise call from mr Darcy. He is unsure of his feelings and backs out. Reunited in Kent as in Canon Darcy is jelous of the colonel and Elisabeth of Anne D B. Misunderstandings an a couple of kisses makes Elizabeth flee home but Darcy follows. Mr Bennet however is not impressed with mr Darcy after he catches him kissing Elizabeth in the garden... Wickham runs away with Lydia from Longbourne in this variation. And of course there is a HEA.
I liked the book but it is not a favourite. I tend to like a bit more interaction between ODC and more tender moments that I feel this book is lacking. The level of angst is not espessially high but it is captivating and makes a good start from page one.
I think some will not like the kisses at Rosings but it will spoil the book to tell why...
I liked the book but it is not a favourite. I tend to like a bit more interaction between ODC and more tender moments that I feel this book is lacking. The level of angst is not espessially high but it is captivating and makes a good start from page one.
I think some will not like the kisses at Rosings but it will spoil the book to tell why...
February 4, 2017
I think my addiction to JAFF is an illness. What is wrong with me? I can't get enough! This one is 3.75 stars rounded up.
January 30, 2021
Maybe a 2.5. The first half of this book was enjoyable, even though it was very wordy. I liked the thought of Darcy coming to Elizabeth’s aid and trying to comfort and support her in her time of distress over the whole Mr. Collins proposal/Mrs. Bennet’s anger. It’s nice to have a glimpse of the more tender side of Darcy early on. I also really loved Mr. Gardiner in this variation. He was my favorite character and was portrayed in a way that was fabulous!
I feel that after the “London” portion of the story, the story started taking some strange turns that didn’t seem right to me. Some of the events and behaviors in Kent were very out of character and lacked believability IMO. This course continued as the story moved back to Hertfordshire and I didn’t even recognize Mr. Bennet. His character seemed to be the complete opposite of what we had learned about him from early in the book, not to mention how Jane Austen wrote him. I just could never in a million years see Mr. Bennet taking anything Mr. Collins said seriously, let alone putting his faith and trust in Collins over his own favorite daughter and someone like Mr. Darcy. It was just ridiculous and his behavior made no sense. These things may have been easier to overlook if there wasn’t so much introspection. I grew so very tired of reading every single thought and feeling every character had over and over again, especially since the thought patterns repeated. I honestly don’t know how you get through this much page time in people’s thoughts without doing a significant amount of skimming.
This book had potential, but unfortunately, in my opinion, it fell short and I don’t think I would recommend it.
I feel that after the “London” portion of the story, the story started taking some strange turns that didn’t seem right to me. Some of the events and behaviors in Kent were very out of character and lacked believability IMO. This course continued as the story moved back to Hertfordshire and I didn’t even recognize Mr. Bennet. His character seemed to be the complete opposite of what we had learned about him from early in the book, not to mention how Jane Austen wrote him. I just could never in a million years see Mr. Bennet taking anything Mr. Collins said seriously, let alone putting his faith and trust in Collins over his own favorite daughter and someone like Mr. Darcy. It was just ridiculous and his behavior made no sense. These things may have been easier to overlook if there wasn’t so much introspection. I grew so very tired of reading every single thought and feeling every character had over and over again, especially since the thought patterns repeated. I honestly don’t know how you get through this much page time in people’s thoughts without doing a significant amount of skimming.
This book had potential, but unfortunately, in my opinion, it fell short and I don’t think I would recommend it.
January 5, 2019
I liked the way this book began. It grabbed my interest and held it from beginning to end. In this variation, Elizabeth sees Darcy's kindness earlier in the story, so begins to have feelings for him before they meet in Kent. But when she sees him in Kent, she learns of his engagement and struggles to hide the fact that she has fallen for Darcy. There is plenty of angst, as family and friends try to thwart a romance between Darcy and Elizabeth. But, Darcy is determined to find a way to win Elizabeth. Definitely a good storyline and read.
August 21, 2017
I love these variations on P&P and E Bradshaw is definitely one of my favourite authors for this genre. This time the book goes different when Mr Collins proposes to Elizabeth and her subsequent refusal. We still get to meet Catherine de Bourgh, Colonel Fitzwilliam, the Gardiners, Bingleys and definitely the rogue Mr Wickham but the story revolves around Mr Darcy and Elizabeth's courtship in a different setting. One to read if you're a P&P fan.
June 29, 2018
Moments of understanding
There were moments of discovery and understanding that many of us have thought of, in this story.
How awful the Bennet parents really are.
Does Wickham have Darcy blood in him.
If it wasn’t miscarriages what might be the reason for so few Darcy children to have been sired.
Would Lady Catherine ever suffer for her awfulness.
How could Wickham be controlled without using violence.
Pretty good story.
There were moments of discovery and understanding that many of us have thought of, in this story.
How awful the Bennet parents really are.
Does Wickham have Darcy blood in him.
If it wasn’t miscarriages what might be the reason for so few Darcy children to have been sired.
Would Lady Catherine ever suffer for her awfulness.
How could Wickham be controlled without using violence.
Pretty good story.
January 21, 2017
Enjoyable
I liked the storyline. It was different but true to the essence of Lizzy and Darcy's romance. Very highly recommend.
I liked the storyline. It was different but true to the essence of Lizzy and Darcy's romance. Very highly recommend.
December 28, 2021
I read this story some time ago, I ill put it now because I can't remember when, but I remember it. Well, I liked this story very much, but more than 50% of the story should be called “Mr Darcy’s indecision”
He took a long time to decide that he wanted to pursue Elizabeth. he was showing affection but then unexpectedly retreating and it was very confusing for Elizabeth. And when he finally had decided that he couldn’t follow his duty and would instead follow his heart, he had made some big mistakes and had unknowingly broken her heart.
Mr Darcy found Lizzy on the edge of the road the day after the Netherfield ball when he was going back to London. She just had run out of her house after her mother had been very insulting to her for having refused Mr Collins’ marriage proposal. She was ‘beating the bush’ literally and swearing her anger. He dismounted, came to her and comforted her.
Elizabeth found that she was seeing a new side to Mr Darcy and started to think better of him. He sided with her (predictably) against Mr Collins and Mrs Bennet and advised her to go to London to stay with her family there to avoid her mother’s displeasure, and helped her back home on his horse.
Mr Bennet sided with her but did nothing to prevent her mother to insult her, and when it became unbearable she and Jane left Longbourn for London, like in canon, but both of them.
Mr Darcy visited them in Cheapside and Lizzy had a conversation with him where they cleared some of their misunderstanding.
Mr Darcy then decided to show up with Mr Bingley at a ball that Lizzy and Jane were at. They caused a bit of a scene and they explained themselves, but Mr Gardiner warned Mr Darcy that if he was not decided, he should not toy with Lizzy, so he left without even saying goodbye to her. That’s why it should be called indecision instead of resolve, IMO.
Lizzy goes to Rosings. Then, unexpected things happened there. Mr Darcy got carried away with his feelings and acted in a shocking way…
Anyway, after some more difficulties and Lady Catherine’s plotting, all is well. I don’t want to spoil too much. Just to say Lady Catherine is appalling.
Mr Darcy is a very passionate man in this story. If it would not have been for his foolish clinging to his duty, things would have been resolved so much faster because Lizzy already had some affection for him.
Especially considering his childhood in this story, it is strange he wanted to perpetuate his parents’ mistakes.
Spoiler alert: .
All the prejudice of Lizzy in canon is expressed by Mr Bennet who is very stubborn about not giving consent for Darcy to marry Lizzy.
No epilogue though but a nice sweet and slightly spicy story. 4.5 stars. Recommended!
He took a long time to decide that he wanted to pursue Elizabeth. he was showing affection but then unexpectedly retreating and it was very confusing for Elizabeth. And when he finally had decided that he couldn’t follow his duty and would instead follow his heart, he had made some big mistakes and had unknowingly broken her heart.
Mr Darcy found Lizzy on the edge of the road the day after the Netherfield ball when he was going back to London. She just had run out of her house after her mother had been very insulting to her for having refused Mr Collins’ marriage proposal. She was ‘beating the bush’ literally and swearing her anger. He dismounted, came to her and comforted her.
Elizabeth found that she was seeing a new side to Mr Darcy and started to think better of him. He sided with her (predictably) against Mr Collins and Mrs Bennet and advised her to go to London to stay with her family there to avoid her mother’s displeasure, and helped her back home on his horse.
Mr Bennet sided with her but did nothing to prevent her mother to insult her, and when it became unbearable she and Jane left Longbourn for London, like in canon, but both of them.
Mr Darcy visited them in Cheapside and Lizzy had a conversation with him where they cleared some of their misunderstanding.
Mr Darcy then decided to show up with Mr Bingley at a ball that Lizzy and Jane were at. They caused a bit of a scene and they explained themselves, but Mr Gardiner warned Mr Darcy that if he was not decided, he should not toy with Lizzy, so he left without even saying goodbye to her. That’s why it should be called indecision instead of resolve, IMO.
Lizzy goes to Rosings. Then, unexpected things happened there. Mr Darcy got carried away with his feelings and acted in a shocking way…
Anyway, after some more difficulties and Lady Catherine’s plotting, all is well. I don’t want to spoil too much. Just to say Lady Catherine is appalling.
Mr Darcy is a very passionate man in this story. If it would not have been for his foolish clinging to his duty, things would have been resolved so much faster because Lizzy already had some affection for him.
Especially considering his childhood in this story, it is strange he wanted to perpetuate his parents’ mistakes.
Spoiler alert: .
All the prejudice of Lizzy in canon is expressed by Mr Bennet who is very stubborn about not giving consent for Darcy to marry Lizzy.
No epilogue though but a nice sweet and slightly spicy story. 4.5 stars. Recommended!
August 17, 2020
My good opinion once lost is lost forever
I had a hard time finishing this story. I was willing to ignore the heavy narration early in the book and give it chance. With that being said, it seemed like the author jumped from one storyline to the next. Early in the book our main storyline involved Darcy, Elizabeth, Jane, Bingley and the Gardiners. Once Jane and Bingley worked out their issue they were never heard from again.
The next plot deals with Darcy, Elizabeth and Richard. I'm this storyline Darcy is jealous of Richard and Elizabeth's interactions. Both gentlemen kissed Elizabeth and felt awful. There are misunderstandings during this time (Darcy supposedly engaged to Anne.)
Once Elizabeth leaves Kent and travels to Longbourn we have a new storyline with Darcy, Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet. I'm sorry but Mr. Bennet killed the story for me and there was no going back (sigh.) I just couldn't wrap my head around Mr. Bennet's character. In the beginning of the book Mr. Bennet was portrayed as too lazy to care about Elizabeth being sent away to her aunt in uncle because she refused Mr. Collins. Mr. Bennet decided that his "favorite daughter" removal was the only way he would be able to get peace from Mrs. Bennet's nerves. According to the author, Elizabeth is disappointed in her father and has an eye opening experience and is forming a cynical view of the world (btw, that storyline didn't go anywhere.) When Elizabeth unexpectedly returns to Longbourn after being away for 5 months, I am introduced to Mr. Bennet, the fierce protector of everything Elizabeth...uh, what!? Mr. Bennet refuse to give his consent to Darcy and Elizabeth because Mr. Collins and Wickham said Darcy is a scoundrel, cheat, you name it. Instead Mr. Bennet goes off on Darcy, wagging his finger at him and yelling. Gosh, I didn't know how much more I can take be wise this Mr. Bennet didn't match the early one. I had to put my tablet down so many times during this scene and after (my good opinion lost.)
Well after Wickham runs off with Lydia (there should be a vote about that storyline being excluded from.all P&Ps) and Darcy steps.in to help,.now.we have friendly, light hearted Mr. Bennet. That's only after he tells Mr. Darcy he know how to run his house, etc...really?
Anyway, after the Wickham storyline was over I had to listen to Darcy apologize for all that went wrong in the world. The author never said what justice was served to Lady Catherine. To be honest, once I got to chapter 11 (Mr. Bennet) I was through. I only finished it because I don't like leaving a book unfinished.
2stars instead of 1, because I liked where I thought the story was going while Elizabeth and Jane was in London, but nothing ever and of it.
I had a hard time finishing this story. I was willing to ignore the heavy narration early in the book and give it chance. With that being said, it seemed like the author jumped from one storyline to the next. Early in the book our main storyline involved Darcy, Elizabeth, Jane, Bingley and the Gardiners. Once Jane and Bingley worked out their issue they were never heard from again.
The next plot deals with Darcy, Elizabeth and Richard. I'm this storyline Darcy is jealous of Richard and Elizabeth's interactions. Both gentlemen kissed Elizabeth and felt awful. There are misunderstandings during this time (Darcy supposedly engaged to Anne.)
Once Elizabeth leaves Kent and travels to Longbourn we have a new storyline with Darcy, Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet. I'm sorry but Mr. Bennet killed the story for me and there was no going back (sigh.) I just couldn't wrap my head around Mr. Bennet's character. In the beginning of the book Mr. Bennet was portrayed as too lazy to care about Elizabeth being sent away to her aunt in uncle because she refused Mr. Collins. Mr. Bennet decided that his "favorite daughter" removal was the only way he would be able to get peace from Mrs. Bennet's nerves. According to the author, Elizabeth is disappointed in her father and has an eye opening experience and is forming a cynical view of the world (btw, that storyline didn't go anywhere.) When Elizabeth unexpectedly returns to Longbourn after being away for 5 months, I am introduced to Mr. Bennet, the fierce protector of everything Elizabeth...uh, what!? Mr. Bennet refuse to give his consent to Darcy and Elizabeth because Mr. Collins and Wickham said Darcy is a scoundrel, cheat, you name it. Instead Mr. Bennet goes off on Darcy, wagging his finger at him and yelling. Gosh, I didn't know how much more I can take be wise this Mr. Bennet didn't match the early one. I had to put my tablet down so many times during this scene and after (my good opinion lost.)
Well after Wickham runs off with Lydia (there should be a vote about that storyline being excluded from.all P&Ps) and Darcy steps.in to help,.now.we have friendly, light hearted Mr. Bennet. That's only after he tells Mr. Darcy he know how to run his house, etc...really?
Anyway, after the Wickham storyline was over I had to listen to Darcy apologize for all that went wrong in the world. The author never said what justice was served to Lady Catherine. To be honest, once I got to chapter 11 (Mr. Bennet) I was through. I only finished it because I don't like leaving a book unfinished.
2stars instead of 1, because I liked where I thought the story was going while Elizabeth and Jane was in London, but nothing ever and of it.
March 15, 2019
I enjoyed this plot once it got started -
as always this author, a little too much repetitive introspection, especially at beginning. The story felt quite fresh, though I have read similar plots, and while people acted slightly differently, it usually appeared to be due to circumstance and thus relatively in character. Lady C is the only one who becomes a little extreme & one failing was that the book glossed over her role and didn’t address the issue.
I enjoyed this Lizzy and her interactions with D. She felt more thoughtful and less wilfully blind; her uncle was a good influence. I also liked that Darcy righted his wrong early on, long before he had hopes for Lizzy. I liked how much influence she had early on and how he wanted to be a better man for her before she even really told him to. I’m not sure about the glade scene as it didn’t feel totally true to character, though it’s is explained well and his reaction is certainly *him*.
I wasn’t a fan of Col F’s behaviour. He was really inappropriate and dishonourable, and I don’t think that it’s true to character nor do I know if D really would have forgiven him that easily. At least D wanted marriage, Col F wanted a bit of fun - so how is he different to Wickham?! Lizzy’s feeling that it was her fault was true to era, but annoyed me as I felt she would be more spirited (though I do realise it’s because she was guilty for flirting to annoy Darcy). I also didn’t feel like it was necessary to the plot. I think D could have been jealous of her flirting and that his kiss alone would have been concerning to Charlotte without an offer & in light of their belief of his engagement to Anne. Col F later perving on Lizzy sleeping makes it even worse - he’s just being a creep, and I don’t like to dislike Col F.
There were some instances of inappropriate behaviour for the era, and the author doesn’t seem to know the difference between the militia and the regulars. I also dislike, as always, the use of “William” for Darcy.
as always this author, a little too much repetitive introspection, especially at beginning. The story felt quite fresh, though I have read similar plots, and while people acted slightly differently, it usually appeared to be due to circumstance and thus relatively in character. Lady C is the only one who becomes a little extreme & one failing was that the book glossed over her role and didn’t address the issue.
I enjoyed this Lizzy and her interactions with D. She felt more thoughtful and less wilfully blind; her uncle was a good influence. I also liked that Darcy righted his wrong early on, long before he had hopes for Lizzy. I liked how much influence she had early on and how he wanted to be a better man for her before she even really told him to. I’m not sure about the glade scene as it didn’t feel totally true to character, though it’s is explained well and his reaction is certainly *him*.
I wasn’t a fan of Col F’s behaviour. He was really inappropriate and dishonourable, and I don’t think that it’s true to character nor do I know if D really would have forgiven him that easily. At least D wanted marriage, Col F wanted a bit of fun - so how is he different to Wickham?! Lizzy’s feeling that it was her fault was true to era, but annoyed me as I felt she would be more spirited (though I do realise it’s because she was guilty for flirting to annoy Darcy). I also didn’t feel like it was necessary to the plot. I think D could have been jealous of her flirting and that his kiss alone would have been concerning to Charlotte without an offer & in light of their belief of his engagement to Anne. Col F later perving on Lizzy sleeping makes it even worse - he’s just being a creep, and I don’t like to dislike Col F.
There were some instances of inappropriate behaviour for the era, and the author doesn’t seem to know the difference between the militia and the regulars. I also dislike, as always, the use of “William” for Darcy.
January 29, 2017
I really enjoyed watching Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship develop and was happy to see their relationship grow from misunderstanding each other, to some version of respect and then love. However there are a few major character flaws that I could not overlook which is the reason I give this rating.
Firstly, even though we have always known Mr. Bennet to be somewhat apathetic to the events occurring under his own roof, I was hugely disappointed to see him not stand up for lizzy when she refuses to marry mr.collins. The book makes him out to be a terrible father for the most part. It's is even more infuriating for the reader since he wilfully disbelieves mr.darcy and chooses to believe mr.wickham's account of Darcy's character until wickham elopes with Lydia. As a result, mr.bennett is portrayed as foolish rather than the astute character we know him to be from the original.
Secondly, I was extremely disappointed in both Darcy and fitzwilliam's actions at Kent. They both essentially force themselves on Elizabeth and kiss her without truly knowing what she feels for them. While Darcy says he at least had honourable intentions and wished to marry Elizabeth, the colonel cannot even claim to have the same motive and thus all he has done is to take advantage of Elizabeth. In any case, I was hugely disappointed in both their actions since they were both so out of character and I hated watching them take advantage of Elizabeth. The latter even feels ashamed enough to apologise since she thinks she has encouraged fitzwilliam somehow and the whole thing seems like the victim blaming women have to go through even today. It is these glaring faults that have forced me to give this rating
Firstly, even though we have always known Mr. Bennet to be somewhat apathetic to the events occurring under his own roof, I was hugely disappointed to see him not stand up for lizzy when she refuses to marry mr.collins. The book makes him out to be a terrible father for the most part. It's is even more infuriating for the reader since he wilfully disbelieves mr.darcy and chooses to believe mr.wickham's account of Darcy's character until wickham elopes with Lydia. As a result, mr.bennett is portrayed as foolish rather than the astute character we know him to be from the original.
Secondly, I was extremely disappointed in both Darcy and fitzwilliam's actions at Kent. They both essentially force themselves on Elizabeth and kiss her without truly knowing what she feels for them. While Darcy says he at least had honourable intentions and wished to marry Elizabeth, the colonel cannot even claim to have the same motive and thus all he has done is to take advantage of Elizabeth. In any case, I was hugely disappointed in both their actions since they were both so out of character and I hated watching them take advantage of Elizabeth. The latter even feels ashamed enough to apologise since she thinks she has encouraged fitzwilliam somehow and the whole thing seems like the victim blaming women have to go through even today. It is these glaring faults that have forced me to give this rating
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 27, 2020
Two and a half stars
After Elizabeth refuses the proposal of Mr Collins, she is berated by her mother and flees Longbourn in tears. She's discovered by Darcy, and he surprises her by being sympathetic and kind, and strongly supportive of her decision to refuse the proposal. This begins a slow process of changing Elizabeth's attitude towards Darcy, and he also undergoes a change in his attitude about her family.
This is a nice story, and the romance is wonderful, but the length of the book could have been cut in half. Every scene, every thought, every action is described, described again, and then described one more time. There's so much repetition of the same ideas that I found myself skimming every paragraph, and skipping entire groups of sentences. I started to wonder if the author was required to have a certain number of pages, and just needed filled content.
This isn't great literature, but it's a sweet story.
After Elizabeth refuses the proposal of Mr Collins, she is berated by her mother and flees Longbourn in tears. She's discovered by Darcy, and he surprises her by being sympathetic and kind, and strongly supportive of her decision to refuse the proposal. This begins a slow process of changing Elizabeth's attitude towards Darcy, and he also undergoes a change in his attitude about her family.
This is a nice story, and the romance is wonderful, but the length of the book could have been cut in half. Every scene, every thought, every action is described, described again, and then described one more time. There's so much repetition of the same ideas that I found myself skimming every paragraph, and skipping entire groups of sentences. I started to wonder if the author was required to have a certain number of pages, and just needed filled content.
This isn't great literature, but it's a sweet story.
May 4, 2020
Excellent filler story to Pride & Prejudice
Excellent rendition of a filler background for Mr. Darcy and lovely spirited Elizabeth. The details you longed to have been privey too, but were left out because of the original time it was written in. The author captures the feel of all the members of pride and prejudice and turns the tale into further deepening enchantment. Truly this author seems to have a descent feel for the era and the language and yet brings to light a more modern telling in that the intimate details you wished for in the original are brought to a head and tastefully done in a non-debased way. Both Darcy and Elizabeth are captured so well, that it is a delight to get to know them better. This was a delicious read, I was hungry for more telling.
Excellent rendition of a filler background for Mr. Darcy and lovely spirited Elizabeth. The details you longed to have been privey too, but were left out because of the original time it was written in. The author captures the feel of all the members of pride and prejudice and turns the tale into further deepening enchantment. Truly this author seems to have a descent feel for the era and the language and yet brings to light a more modern telling in that the intimate details you wished for in the original are brought to a head and tastefully done in a non-debased way. Both Darcy and Elizabeth are captured so well, that it is a delight to get to know them better. This was a delicious read, I was hungry for more telling.
August 12, 2022
Will he or won't he come to his senses and admit he's in love and wishes to marry her?
There's a lot going on in the mind and heart of Fitzwilliam Darcy. He's enlightened by his friend Charles Bingley that love triumphs over rank and connections. He's challenged by his best friend and cousin Richard as well as Miss Elizabeth Bennet's uncle Mr. Gardiner and father Mr. Bennet to " make up his mind" about his feelings for Elizabeth and what he's going to do about them. As if that's not enough, Lady Catherine goes to far in a bid to get her way. This story was frustrating and insightful . Enjoy!
There's a lot going on in the mind and heart of Fitzwilliam Darcy. He's enlightened by his friend Charles Bingley that love triumphs over rank and connections. He's challenged by his best friend and cousin Richard as well as Miss Elizabeth Bennet's uncle Mr. Gardiner and father Mr. Bennet to " make up his mind" about his feelings for Elizabeth and what he's going to do about them. As if that's not enough, Lady Catherine goes to far in a bid to get her way. This story was frustrating and insightful . Enjoy!
April 10, 2023
Another great pride and prejudice variation.
This is my third variation of Pride and Prejudice I have read by this author, and they never disappoint. I enjoyed the love triangle you added, even if it was quickly dealt with, I felt it was done just right. Also I loved what you hinted at about Wickham, and thought it would definitely explain Darcy's father's motivation in regards to him, and am surprised that I haven't before read a variation that also suggested it. It just seems to add up. I hope I haven't given too much away for those who still haven't read this, but I would definitely recommend this book.
This is my third variation of Pride and Prejudice I have read by this author, and they never disappoint. I enjoyed the love triangle you added, even if it was quickly dealt with, I felt it was done just right. Also I loved what you hinted at about Wickham, and thought it would definitely explain Darcy's father's motivation in regards to him, and am surprised that I haven't before read a variation that also suggested it. It just seems to add up. I hope I haven't given too much away for those who still haven't read this, but I would definitely recommend this book.
October 29, 2020
4.5 stars rounded up to 5.
It’s a well written story, very romantic, lots of D&E moments. Grabbed my attention and kept it!
I took half a star away simply because the length of the book could be cut by like 30-40% if the author just simply described things ONCE.... rather than describe the same thing 5 different way (see book highlight/note for an example). I found myself skimming thru some paragraphs that had so much repetition. I noticed this in one of the authors other book too. DEFINITELY can use an editor to help with this!
It’s a well written story, very romantic, lots of D&E moments. Grabbed my attention and kept it!
I took half a star away simply because the length of the book could be cut by like 30-40% if the author just simply described things ONCE.... rather than describe the same thing 5 different way (see book highlight/note for an example). I found myself skimming thru some paragraphs that had so much repetition. I noticed this in one of the authors other book too. DEFINITELY can use an editor to help with this!
December 3, 2023
It started out well. Interesting plot and good writing and dialog. I loved the emotion shown by Elizabeth after the Collins proposal. I even liked the slight twist on the Wickham/elopement part. I feel like it started to decline about halfway. By 75%I really wasn't interested anymore but finished it since I was so far in.
August 12, 2019
I struggled to finish it
It started with a good idea, but then I felt I was reading an entire different story with just the characters names that we know. The story felt too long, though in reality it shouldn't have felt so. I struggled to get to the end.
It started with a good idea, but then I felt I was reading an entire different story with just the characters names that we know. The story felt too long, though in reality it shouldn't have felt so. I struggled to get to the end.
September 4, 2021
His resolve takes awhile to make an appearance
His resolve takes awhile to make an appearance. Halfway through the book, to be precise. Finished it and could not think of anything to say. Now, 1 day as nd 1 book later, I don't even remember the story.
His resolve takes awhile to make an appearance. Halfway through the book, to be precise. Finished it and could not think of anything to say. Now, 1 day as nd 1 book later, I don't even remember the story.
November 20, 2022
An enjoyable, sweet read
The plot is engaging and manages to stay somewhat true to the characters while introducing novel twists in circumstances. The work could use some additional editing as several portions of the narration repeat, but it's not enough to draw from the story.
The plot is engaging and manages to stay somewhat true to the characters while introducing novel twists in circumstances. The work could use some additional editing as several portions of the narration repeat, but it's not enough to draw from the story.
December 3, 2022
Pretty decent P&P variation. What I liked most was that Lizzy develops feelings for Darcy pretty early on, but she's convinced he's betrothed to Anne. That causes a lot of turmoil for our heroine. Lady Catherine is also in fine form (she's a really nasty thing).
April 1, 2023
I liked this
Darcy meets Elizabeth when she is very upset after her cousin's proposal and her mother's reaction. Mr Gardiner tells him to stay away unless he has resolved to have honorable intentions. He ends up needing his resolve.
Steam level: kissing and embracing
Darcy meets Elizabeth when she is very upset after her cousin's proposal and her mother's reaction. Mr Gardiner tells him to stay away unless he has resolved to have honorable intentions. He ends up needing his resolve.
Steam level: kissing and embracing
January 25, 2017
Lovely story
Such a lovely story in keeping with the characters as written in PnP. I especially enjoyed the expansion of Edward Gardeners character.
Such a lovely story in keeping with the characters as written in PnP. I especially enjoyed the expansion of Edward Gardeners character.
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