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Her Final Wish: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
When a sickness burns its way through Hertfordshire, Darcy casts prudence aside to ensure Elizabeth reaches Longbourn in time to tend her ailing mother. Trapped by a quarantine and hastily made promises, the two find themselves bound by obligation and honor. With Longbourn in chaos and the Bennet family at odds, will good ever come from Mrs. Bennet's final wish? This Pride and Prejudice variation is approximately 55,000 words. Renata McMann and Summer Hanford began writing Pride and Prejudice Variations together in 2014 and have since become immersed in the amazing world Jane Austen created. Whether you’re a fan of Darcy and Elizabeth specifically or of clean Regency Romance in general, you will enjoy both McMann’s ability to imagine variations of this classic love story and Hanford’s skill in turning these variations of Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, and their enduring love into entertaining stories.
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Published January 23, 2017
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February 15, 2017
This is a sobering and disturbingly plausible Pride and Prejudice journey. Considering this era when contagious sickness could run rampant through a neighborhood, the idea that Elizabeth Bennet, Maria Lucas and Charlotte Collins are summoned from Kent because of an outbreak of fever in Meryton affecting the Bennet and Lucas households is very believable. This occurs just after Elizabeth has learned of Mr. Darcy's role in separating Mr. Bingley and her sister Jane, but it's before Darcy has had a chance to propose marriage to her.
Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam insist upon escorting the ladies to Hertfordshire in the Darcy carriage. Elizabeth and Darcy disembark at Longbourn, which is eerily silent when they arrive. They are greeted by an exhausted Mary, who explains the dire situation. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, Lydia, and Mrs. Hill are quite ill, and all the household servants except Becky, a kitchen maid, have either died or abandoned their posts. Jane has not been alerted, so she is still with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner in Cheapside.
Meanwhile, Colonel Fitzwilliam has brought the Lucas sisters to their household and, finding that Colonel Forster is also struck down with the illness, has continued on to the regiment. Upon learning the extent of the outbreak, Colonel Fitzwilliam assumes command of the militia and establishes a quarantine of all the affected areas until such time that there is no sign of fever for 14 days.
Elizabeth and Darcy quickly take charge at Longbourn, assessing what must be done and what resources are at hand. You can't help but love this Darcy who, as the only healthy man in the house, willingly performs whatever manual chores are necessary. He chops wood. He hauls water for laundry and cooking. He arranges for food and mail despite the quarantine in a way that ensures everyone's safety.
Mrs. Bennet's condition is the most critical, and she begs Elizabeth to do everything in her power to marry a rich man. Darcy, in the room at the time, steps forward and proposes to Elizabeth on the spot, and Mrs. Bennet extracts promises from them both that they will marry as soon as possible. Elizabeth believes this was a kindness on Darcy's part to ease her mother's mind on her deathbed and doesn't expect him to go through with it, while he believes Elizabeth was anticipating his proposal anyway and he certainly plans to wed her.
The fever continues to claim and change lives. When Colonel Forster succumbs to the fever, there is no appropriate lodging for his widow within the regiment, and so she joins the quarantined group at Longbourn. Rather than pitching in to help, she ends up creating all kinds of tension within the household. Thankfully, Mr. Bennet recovers, but his behavior upon reflection of his "wasted" life and desire to take advantage of his second chance to live is decidedly odd. Lady Catherine de Bourgh ends up at Longbourn as well, followed soon after by her daughter Anne, so the group quarantined there together gets even larger. The resulting dynamics provide some comedy relief. It's a bizarre mingling of personalities, but the circumstances requires them all to remain in the same household and to pitch in where necessary.
I love the way Mary's character is shown to improve during this situation with Darcy's positive influence. The surviving Bennets bond together in this shared crisis, although Mr. Bennet's deportment continues to disturb the others. The explanation for his strange decisions comes in the Epilogue, with a shocker of a Bennet family secret revealed only to Darcy.
I'm sure some readers find this too dark, but I found myself fascinated with the kinds of problems that had to be faced and dealt with in such a realistic life-or-death predicament. How WOULD these characters respond? It's a wonderful "what-if," even though it's not at all lighthearted. Darcy proves himself over and over again to be worthy of Elizabeth's love, and the reader's love, too!
Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam insist upon escorting the ladies to Hertfordshire in the Darcy carriage. Elizabeth and Darcy disembark at Longbourn, which is eerily silent when they arrive. They are greeted by an exhausted Mary, who explains the dire situation. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, Lydia, and Mrs. Hill are quite ill, and all the household servants except Becky, a kitchen maid, have either died or abandoned their posts. Jane has not been alerted, so she is still with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner in Cheapside.
Meanwhile, Colonel Fitzwilliam has brought the Lucas sisters to their household and, finding that Colonel Forster is also struck down with the illness, has continued on to the regiment. Upon learning the extent of the outbreak, Colonel Fitzwilliam assumes command of the militia and establishes a quarantine of all the affected areas until such time that there is no sign of fever for 14 days.
Elizabeth and Darcy quickly take charge at Longbourn, assessing what must be done and what resources are at hand. You can't help but love this Darcy who, as the only healthy man in the house, willingly performs whatever manual chores are necessary. He chops wood. He hauls water for laundry and cooking. He arranges for food and mail despite the quarantine in a way that ensures everyone's safety.
Mrs. Bennet's condition is the most critical, and she begs Elizabeth to do everything in her power to marry a rich man. Darcy, in the room at the time, steps forward and proposes to Elizabeth on the spot, and Mrs. Bennet extracts promises from them both that they will marry as soon as possible. Elizabeth believes this was a kindness on Darcy's part to ease her mother's mind on her deathbed and doesn't expect him to go through with it, while he believes Elizabeth was anticipating his proposal anyway and he certainly plans to wed her.
The fever continues to claim and change lives. When Colonel Forster succumbs to the fever, there is no appropriate lodging for his widow within the regiment, and so she joins the quarantined group at Longbourn. Rather than pitching in to help, she ends up creating all kinds of tension within the household. Thankfully, Mr. Bennet recovers, but his behavior upon reflection of his "wasted" life and desire to take advantage of his second chance to live is decidedly odd. Lady Catherine de Bourgh ends up at Longbourn as well, followed soon after by her daughter Anne, so the group quarantined there together gets even larger. The resulting dynamics provide some comedy relief. It's a bizarre mingling of personalities, but the circumstances requires them all to remain in the same household and to pitch in where necessary.
I love the way Mary's character is shown to improve during this situation with Darcy's positive influence. The surviving Bennets bond together in this shared crisis, although Mr. Bennet's deportment continues to disturb the others. The explanation for his strange decisions comes in the Epilogue, with a shocker of a Bennet family secret revealed only to Darcy.
I'm sure some readers find this too dark, but I found myself fascinated with the kinds of problems that had to be faced and dealt with in such a realistic life-or-death predicament. How WOULD these characters respond? It's a wonderful "what-if," even though it's not at all lighthearted. Darcy proves himself over and over again to be worthy of Elizabeth's love, and the reader's love, too!
February 16, 2017
4.5 stars
I was curious to read this book. First of all I have read other stories by this author and I have enjoyed them. But secondly I was also curious as two friends rated it differently. A big surprise was hinted at but then the review also said that there were clues along the way.
I was in tears at the end of chapter 2 with the one person's nearing demise. But I did guess the one surprise by 63% as there were signs galore. The epilogue's additional reveal...never guessed it BUT the same thing happened in the novel, Longbourn.
Darcy is such a good man in this story. Elizabeth could not help but love him just from the time spent together under a quarantine situation. He has absolutely no qualms about pitching in with menial work or with settling disputes or...with a little gentle persuasion/manipulation to get people to act as they should in the dire situation of illness and loss of manpower and shortage of supplies. Darcy thinks it all out wisely and carefully and obeys the rules of that quarantine. And he is generous to a fault: the servant, Mary is noticed and rewarded as she takes on the work of five.
Debbie Brown has posted a very complete review. I don't see that I can add much more. Briefly: a return to Longbourn from Rosings with no proposal occurs when letters are received announcing a contagion has swept into Hertfordshire with illnesses and deaths. Darcy, Elizabeth, Mariah, Charlotte and the Colonel hasten to give succor.
People in a crisis situation tend to show their true colors. And the way in which this author writes such, for me, Darcy and Elizabeth are perfect examples. The assigning of bedrooms was interesting and set up the one part of the premise. Mary: loved how she came into her own and spoke up in giving out directions. Anne and Lady Catherine, the hourglass timer and the art of cooking – ingenious; great way to settle a dispute.
This was not a long read for me and I can say it is one which has a unique twist in variations. I enjoyed it.
I was curious to read this book. First of all I have read other stories by this author and I have enjoyed them. But secondly I was also curious as two friends rated it differently. A big surprise was hinted at but then the review also said that there were clues along the way.
I was in tears at the end of chapter 2 with the one person's nearing demise. But I did guess the one surprise by 63% as there were signs galore. The epilogue's additional reveal...never guessed it BUT the same thing happened in the novel, Longbourn.
Darcy is such a good man in this story. Elizabeth could not help but love him just from the time spent together under a quarantine situation. He has absolutely no qualms about pitching in with menial work or with settling disputes or...with a little gentle persuasion/manipulation to get people to act as they should in the dire situation of illness and loss of manpower and shortage of supplies. Darcy thinks it all out wisely and carefully and obeys the rules of that quarantine. And he is generous to a fault: the servant, Mary is noticed and rewarded as she takes on the work of five.
Debbie Brown has posted a very complete review. I don't see that I can add much more. Briefly: a return to Longbourn from Rosings with no proposal occurs when letters are received announcing a contagion has swept into Hertfordshire with illnesses and deaths. Darcy, Elizabeth, Mariah, Charlotte and the Colonel hasten to give succor.
People in a crisis situation tend to show their true colors. And the way in which this author writes such, for me, Darcy and Elizabeth are perfect examples. The assigning of bedrooms was interesting and set up the one part of the premise. Mary: loved how she came into her own and spoke up in giving out directions. Anne and Lady Catherine, the hourglass timer and the art of cooking – ingenious; great way to settle a dispute.
This was not a long read for me and I can say it is one which has a unique twist in variations. I enjoyed it.
February 6, 2017
This is a serious, slightly dark and depressing P&P what if. Starting at Rosings Lizzy & Charlotte receive an express that an infectious illness is sweeping through Meryton and family members are very ill. Mr. Darcy offers his carriage and his assistance to the ladies. Once at Longbourn Lizzy comes to a new appreciation of the odious Mr. Darcy; which is a good thing.
What I liked: the way the characters came to appreciate their servants.
What I didn't like: The layered upon plot. The appearance of Lady Catherine and the behavior of a senior Bennet.
What I liked: the way the characters came to appreciate their servants.
What I didn't like: The layered upon plot. The appearance of Lady Catherine and the behavior of a senior Bennet.
April 9, 2018
4.5 rounded up to 5 stars
I read this as a kindle book borrowed from KU.
I was curious to read this book. First of all I have read other stories by this author and I have enjoyed them. But secondly I was also curious as two friends rated it differently. A big surprise was hinted at but then the review also said that there were clues along the way.
I was in tears at the end of chapter 2 with the one person's nearing demise. But I did guess the one surprise by 63% as there were signs galore. The epilogue's additional reveal...never guessed it BUT the same thing happened in the novel, Longbourn.
Darcy is such a good man in this story. Elizabeth could not help but love him just from the time spent together under a quarantine situation. He has absolutely no qualms about pitching in with menial work or with settling disputes or...with a little gentle persuasion/manipulation to get people to act as they should in the dire situation of illness and loss of manpower and shortage of supplies. Darcy thinks it all out wisely and carefully and obeys the rules of that quarantine. And he is generous to a fault: the servant, Mary is noticed and rewarded as she takes on the work of five.
Debbie Brown has posted a very complete review. I don't see that I can add much more. Briefly: a return to Longbourn from Rosings with no proposal occurs when letters are received announcing a contagion has swept into Hertfordshire with illnesses and deaths. Darcy, Elizabeth, Mariah, Charlotte and the Colonel hasten to give succor.
People in a crisis situation tend to show their true colors. And the way in which this author writes such, for me, Darcy and Elizabeth are perfect examples. The assigning of bedrooms was interesting and set up the one part of the premise. Mary: loved how she came into her own and spoke up in giving out directions. Anne and Lady Catherine, the hourglass timer and the art of cooking – ingenious; great way to settle a dispute.
This was not a long read for me and I can say it is one which has a unique twist in variations. I enjoyed it.
I read this as a kindle book borrowed from KU.
I was curious to read this book. First of all I have read other stories by this author and I have enjoyed them. But secondly I was also curious as two friends rated it differently. A big surprise was hinted at but then the review also said that there were clues along the way.
I was in tears at the end of chapter 2 with the one person's nearing demise. But I did guess the one surprise by 63% as there were signs galore. The epilogue's additional reveal...never guessed it BUT the same thing happened in the novel, Longbourn.
Darcy is such a good man in this story. Elizabeth could not help but love him just from the time spent together under a quarantine situation. He has absolutely no qualms about pitching in with menial work or with settling disputes or...with a little gentle persuasion/manipulation to get people to act as they should in the dire situation of illness and loss of manpower and shortage of supplies. Darcy thinks it all out wisely and carefully and obeys the rules of that quarantine. And he is generous to a fault: the servant, Mary is noticed and rewarded as she takes on the work of five.
Debbie Brown has posted a very complete review. I don't see that I can add much more. Briefly: a return to Longbourn from Rosings with no proposal occurs when letters are received announcing a contagion has swept into Hertfordshire with illnesses and deaths. Darcy, Elizabeth, Mariah, Charlotte and the Colonel hasten to give succor.
People in a crisis situation tend to show their true colors. And the way in which this author writes such, for me, Darcy and Elizabeth are perfect examples. The assigning of bedrooms was interesting and set up the one part of the premise. Mary: loved how she came into her own and spoke up in giving out directions. Anne and Lady Catherine, the hourglass timer and the art of cooking – ingenious; great way to settle a dispute.
This was not a long read for me and I can say it is one which has a unique twist in variations. I enjoyed it.
January 18, 2021
Promises are like babies: easy to make, hard to deliver. ~Author Unknown
An epidemic in Meryton – a promise to her Mother – and Elizabeth Bennet finds herself engaged to be married to the last man she would ever accept!
For a story dealing with the death of several characters, this tale is surprisingly humorous.
Loved the scene with Elizabeth and the de Bourg Mother-Daughter combo!
I also loved Lydia dealing with her friend’s situation.
Poor Lydia doesn’t know who to hate more – Mrs. Forester or Darcy!
Papa Bennet spends most of the story dealing with his life choices and seeing his time on earth as a loss.
In the end -- Carpe Diem!
Multiple elopements here – but not the one we are accustomed to seeing.
We begin here with Mama Bennet’s Final Wish and thus she is named in the title.
We end, however, with Papa Bennet’s Final Wish and his is the one we will remember.
Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. ~Norman Cousins
An epidemic in Meryton – a promise to her Mother – and Elizabeth Bennet finds herself engaged to be married to the last man she would ever accept!
For a story dealing with the death of several characters, this tale is surprisingly humorous.
Loved the scene with Elizabeth and the de Bourg Mother-Daughter combo!
I also loved Lydia dealing with her friend’s situation.
Poor Lydia doesn’t know who to hate more – Mrs. Forester or Darcy!
Papa Bennet spends most of the story dealing with his life choices and seeing his time on earth as a loss.
In the end -- Carpe Diem!
Multiple elopements here – but not the one we are accustomed to seeing.
We begin here with Mama Bennet’s Final Wish and thus she is named in the title.
We end, however, with Papa Bennet’s Final Wish and his is the one we will remember.
Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. ~Norman Cousins
February 5, 2017
“Life is for the living.
Death is for the dead.
Let life be like music.
And death a note unsaid.”
Langston Hughes, The collected Poems
Our story opens at Hunsford with Elizabeth trying to get out of going to Rosings. She tried to tell Mr. Collins she didn’t feel well, but he wasn’t buying it and coerced her into going. She was still upset after hearing Colonel Fitzwilliam’s account of how Darcy aided Bingley from a most imprudent marriage and wanted no part of his company.
While they were at Rosings, an express arrived with letters for Charlotte and Elizabeth advising that an illness had hit the Meryton community and their families were requesting they return home. When Lady Catherine refused to help, Darcy offered his carriage and the Colonel traveled with them.
When they arrived, they found things far worse than they thought. The Colonel went to check on the status of Colonel Forster and the militia, while Darcy attempted to aid the Bennet sisters at Longbourn. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet were ill along with Lydia. Many servants had either left or were dead and Mrs. Hill was ill herself. Darcy began making arrangements for the needs of the house. Water, food, firewood and candles were basics that needed to be met. Darcy drew water from the well [for drinking, cleaning, baths, laundry], then arranged for food to be delivered to the house by his men [who were not allowed to approach or enter the house], he chopped firewood then carried it in [for fireplaces, cooking fires and heating water], and made sure each room had candles.
This was a story about survival. What do you do in the midst of a crisis? Mrs. Bennet secured a promise from both Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy before she died and they tried to live up to their vow. Being as it was Elizabeth and Darcy, we knew we could expect a rocky road at best.
I loved at how everyone came to a different outlook once they started getting better. New understanding between the individuals was interesting to watch. Darcy received a whole new perspective on the work that he normally took for granted from his servants. He now understood the hard work behind what the servants did and appreciated how everything was done with efficiency.
The list of names, that had died, continued to grow, as did the list of those who were ill. Elizabeth tried to contain her grief as she knew so many on the list. Until everyone was on the mend, Colonel Fitzwilliam could not lift the quarantine.
Then, out of the blue, a grand carriage descended on Longbourn with Lady Catherine storming the house looking for Elizabeth and Darcy. When she wanted to leave and Darcy wouldn’t let her due to the quarantine. Let’s just say, she was seriously displeased to be trapped in the Bennet house. But, that was the least of the Bennet’s problems. They also had another guest that was creating a problem of a delicate nature.
What I didn’t like: I don’t know how to explain this story. It was strange and was a strange time for our dear couple, caught up with a rampant epidemic as it ravaged the community. I did not… I could not… like this Mr. Bennet. I’m sorry… even Elizabeth struggled when she was able to think more clearly. Her own bout with the illness was hard on her and on Darcy. But, to see her father in this new light was difficult.
What I did like: I like it when Darcy is able to have a conversation with Elizabeth and explains about Wickham, even if he doesn’t mention Georgiana. This ‘failure to inform’ really bothers me when Darcy just heads off to London and leaves Hertfordshire's ladies/girls and the community at the mercy of a bounder and rake. That simply does not set well with me.
Surprise ending: OMG!!! I was so surprised at the ending. I could not believe this went in the direction that it did. There were clues… subtle as they were, but I NEVER thought it would end this way. Oh-my-gosh…what a surprise.
Rating: PG-13: mild discussion of inappropriate behavior but nothing graphic. I liked this story, but I didn’t love it.
Death is for the dead.
Let life be like music.
And death a note unsaid.”
Langston Hughes, The collected Poems
Our story opens at Hunsford with Elizabeth trying to get out of going to Rosings. She tried to tell Mr. Collins she didn’t feel well, but he wasn’t buying it and coerced her into going. She was still upset after hearing Colonel Fitzwilliam’s account of how Darcy aided Bingley from a most imprudent marriage and wanted no part of his company.
While they were at Rosings, an express arrived with letters for Charlotte and Elizabeth advising that an illness had hit the Meryton community and their families were requesting they return home. When Lady Catherine refused to help, Darcy offered his carriage and the Colonel traveled with them.
When they arrived, they found things far worse than they thought. The Colonel went to check on the status of Colonel Forster and the militia, while Darcy attempted to aid the Bennet sisters at Longbourn. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet were ill along with Lydia. Many servants had either left or were dead and Mrs. Hill was ill herself. Darcy began making arrangements for the needs of the house. Water, food, firewood and candles were basics that needed to be met. Darcy drew water from the well [for drinking, cleaning, baths, laundry], then arranged for food to be delivered to the house by his men [who were not allowed to approach or enter the house], he chopped firewood then carried it in [for fireplaces, cooking fires and heating water], and made sure each room had candles.
This was a story about survival. What do you do in the midst of a crisis? Mrs. Bennet secured a promise from both Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy before she died and they tried to live up to their vow. Being as it was Elizabeth and Darcy, we knew we could expect a rocky road at best.
I loved at how everyone came to a different outlook once they started getting better. New understanding between the individuals was interesting to watch. Darcy received a whole new perspective on the work that he normally took for granted from his servants. He now understood the hard work behind what the servants did and appreciated how everything was done with efficiency.
The list of names, that had died, continued to grow, as did the list of those who were ill. Elizabeth tried to contain her grief as she knew so many on the list. Until everyone was on the mend, Colonel Fitzwilliam could not lift the quarantine.
Then, out of the blue, a grand carriage descended on Longbourn with Lady Catherine storming the house looking for Elizabeth and Darcy. When she wanted to leave and Darcy wouldn’t let her due to the quarantine. Let’s just say, she was seriously displeased to be trapped in the Bennet house. But, that was the least of the Bennet’s problems. They also had another guest that was creating a problem of a delicate nature.
What I didn’t like: I don’t know how to explain this story. It was strange and was a strange time for our dear couple, caught up with a rampant epidemic as it ravaged the community. I did not… I could not… like this Mr. Bennet. I’m sorry… even Elizabeth struggled when she was able to think more clearly. Her own bout with the illness was hard on her and on Darcy. But, to see her father in this new light was difficult.
What I did like: I like it when Darcy is able to have a conversation with Elizabeth and explains about Wickham, even if he doesn’t mention Georgiana. This ‘failure to inform’ really bothers me when Darcy just heads off to London and leaves Hertfordshire's ladies/girls and the community at the mercy of a bounder and rake. That simply does not set well with me.
Surprise ending: OMG!!! I was so surprised at the ending. I could not believe this went in the direction that it did. There were clues… subtle as they were, but I NEVER thought it would end this way. Oh-my-gosh…what a surprise.
Rating: PG-13: mild discussion of inappropriate behavior but nothing graphic. I liked this story, but I didn’t love it.
April 19, 2018
Brilliant and entertaining plot, a little more romance and it would have been perfect.
A lot of surprising twist and turns.
Elizabeth was escorted back to Longbourne by mr Darcy, after an express with the news of an epidemic had reached Rosings.
Suddenly engaged to the abominable mr Darcy in a house deserted by the servants. Elizabeth has her work cut out for her but mr Darcy shows some surprising qualities in the debacle.
An onslaught of uninvited guests and a quarantine later, mr Darcy seemed to improve upon acquaintance.
Although there was deaths of major characters, this was a very funny read with brilliant banter.
Mr Bennet has some kind of a midlife crisis and it was highly entertaining although I do not believe his daughters would agree...
Ends in an epilogue with another shocking revelation.
Heartily recommend this book!
A lot of surprising twist and turns.
Elizabeth was escorted back to Longbourne by mr Darcy, after an express with the news of an epidemic had reached Rosings.
Suddenly engaged to the abominable mr Darcy in a house deserted by the servants. Elizabeth has her work cut out for her but mr Darcy shows some surprising qualities in the debacle.
An onslaught of uninvited guests and a quarantine later, mr Darcy seemed to improve upon acquaintance.
Although there was deaths of major characters, this was a very funny read with brilliant banter.
Mr Bennet has some kind of a midlife crisis and it was highly entertaining although I do not believe his daughters would agree...
Ends in an epilogue with another shocking revelation.
Heartily recommend this book!
July 7, 2018
This story features Elizabeth falling in love with Darcy during a quarantine. There is very little angst in this tale and Mr Bennet is just odd. My favorite character in the story is Mary who evolves to take charge in the best way.
October 9, 2024
Status: Read January 30-February 1, 2017
Rating: 2.5 Stars ⭐⭐
Edition Read:
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Her Final Wish: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Renata McMann, Summer Hanford
Kindle Edition, First Edition, 172 pages
Published January 23, 2017
ASIN: B01N4R62L0
[ kindle unlimited ]
When a sickness burns its way through Hertfordshire, Darcy casts prudence aside to ensure Elizabeth reaches Longbourn in time to tend her ailing mother. Trapped by a quarantine and hastily made promises, the two find themselves bound by obligation and honor. With Longbourn in chaos and the Bennet family at odds, will good ever come from Mrs. Bennet's final wish?
This Pride and Prejudice variation is approximately 55,000 words.
Rating: 2.5 Stars ⭐⭐
Edition Read:
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Her Final Wish: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Renata McMann, Summer Hanford
Kindle Edition, First Edition, 172 pages
Published January 23, 2017
ASIN: B01N4R62L0
[ kindle unlimited ]
When a sickness burns its way through Hertfordshire, Darcy casts prudence aside to ensure Elizabeth reaches Longbourn in time to tend her ailing mother. Trapped by a quarantine and hastily made promises, the two find themselves bound by obligation and honor. With Longbourn in chaos and the Bennet family at odds, will good ever come from Mrs. Bennet's final wish?
This Pride and Prejudice variation is approximately 55,000 words.
October 30, 2019
Extremely interesting
With most of the action taking place inside Longbourn's walls, this is an excellent plot that keeps you turning pages. Thoroughly recommended and worthy.
With most of the action taking place inside Longbourn's walls, this is an excellent plot that keeps you turning pages. Thoroughly recommended and worthy.
November 21, 2022
Not for me.
This story had a promising start. I especially liked Darcy and Elizabeth clearing the air early in their engagement like mature adults.
- Darcy openly admits his love for Elizabeth. This was a nice change. I originally thought Darcy wouldn't speak those words until Elizabeth does. Kudos.
- Elizabeth questions Darcy about Wickham. Once again, I thought Elizabeth would have married Darcy carrying those doubts into her marriage.
So far, so good. Then...
Mrs. Harriet Forster arrives 🤦. Everything went down hill from there. Nothing made sense or I didn't care what was happening. I had a hard time finishing this book.
SPOILERS.
Mrs. Forster, a widow, quarantined with the Bennets at Longbourn.
-Why was she given the mistress' chambers with adjoining doors to Mr. Bennets chamber? Highly inappropriate. I would think one of the Bennets daughters would have occupied that room. Darcy would have made more sense than Mrs. Forster.
-Why was Mrs. Forster allowed to sit in Mrs. Bennet's old spot at the head of the table? It's like there was no respect for their recently departed mother.
-Why would Mrs. Forster tell Lydia she was pregnant with Wickham's child if she's planning on trapping Mr. Bennet?
Now we come to the keeper of secrets, Darcy.
-Lydia tells Darcy Mrs. Forster is carrying Wickham's child, and he doesn't tell his father-in-law Mr. Bennet. A heads up would be nice.
-Mr. Bennet reveals a family secret at the end of the book. Darcy is the only one who knows. Darcy decides to burn the evidence. I just wish I knew his thought process.
Mr. Bennet is still worthless.
-After Mrs. Bennet's death, Mr. Bennet decides he's going to enjoy life. I'm sorry, isn't that what he's been doing all these years. He'd never checked his family, spent majority of his time in the library with his books and port, and never did anything extra to see to the girls dowry. What is different? All he did was change one silly wife for another.
-How does running off with a silly girl bring about freedom when he was constantly complaining about the silly ones he had under roof?
-Mr. Bennet was loyal to Mr. Morgan till the very end. However, Mr. Morgan obviously doesn't hold that same regard for Mr. Bennet if Morgan is having an affair with his Mr. Bennet's wife. Half-brother or not, that's a no no.
Everything seemed forced to add drama, in my opinion.
As far as Anne... I was not interested in her cooking chicken in the kitchen. Anne and Lady Catherine didn't add anything to the story. Nor was I interested in how many servants Longbourn will keep. I just wanted to see more Darcy and Elizabeth.
This story had a promising start. I especially liked Darcy and Elizabeth clearing the air early in their engagement like mature adults.
- Darcy openly admits his love for Elizabeth. This was a nice change. I originally thought Darcy wouldn't speak those words until Elizabeth does. Kudos.
- Elizabeth questions Darcy about Wickham. Once again, I thought Elizabeth would have married Darcy carrying those doubts into her marriage.
So far, so good. Then...
Mrs. Harriet Forster arrives 🤦. Everything went down hill from there. Nothing made sense or I didn't care what was happening. I had a hard time finishing this book.
SPOILERS.
Mrs. Forster, a widow, quarantined with the Bennets at Longbourn.
-Why was she given the mistress' chambers with adjoining doors to Mr. Bennets chamber? Highly inappropriate. I would think one of the Bennets daughters would have occupied that room. Darcy would have made more sense than Mrs. Forster.
-Why was Mrs. Forster allowed to sit in Mrs. Bennet's old spot at the head of the table? It's like there was no respect for their recently departed mother.
-Why would Mrs. Forster tell Lydia she was pregnant with Wickham's child if she's planning on trapping Mr. Bennet?
Now we come to the keeper of secrets, Darcy.
-Lydia tells Darcy Mrs. Forster is carrying Wickham's child, and he doesn't tell his father-in-law Mr. Bennet. A heads up would be nice.
-Mr. Bennet reveals a family secret at the end of the book. Darcy is the only one who knows. Darcy decides to burn the evidence. I just wish I knew his thought process.
Mr. Bennet is still worthless.
-After Mrs. Bennet's death, Mr. Bennet decides he's going to enjoy life. I'm sorry, isn't that what he's been doing all these years. He'd never checked his family, spent majority of his time in the library with his books and port, and never did anything extra to see to the girls dowry. What is different? All he did was change one silly wife for another.
-How does running off with a silly girl bring about freedom when he was constantly complaining about the silly ones he had under roof?
-Mr. Bennet was loyal to Mr. Morgan till the very end. However, Mr. Morgan obviously doesn't hold that same regard for Mr. Bennet if Morgan is having an affair with his Mr. Bennet's wife. Half-brother or not, that's a no no.
Everything seemed forced to add drama, in my opinion.
As far as Anne... I was not interested in her cooking chicken in the kitchen. Anne and Lady Catherine didn't add anything to the story. Nor was I interested in how many servants Longbourn will keep. I just wanted to see more Darcy and Elizabeth.
January 16, 2021
Loved, loved, loved this book. Just perfect.
Reread: Still a good one. :)
Reread: A winner!
Reread: A winner!
Reread: Still a good one. :)
Reread: A winner!
Reread: A winner!
October 1, 2018
Such an interesting plot with an unexpected subplot twist that I didn’t care for. I didn’t like this Mr. Bennet. He was too reckless.
I did enjoy this Darcy as well as Mary. Loved how the Bennet sisters worked together.
I did enjoy this Darcy as well as Mary. Loved how the Bennet sisters worked together.
February 12, 2017
A Truly Different Variation
I can't figure what to say about this book without giving spoilers. There's a deadly epidemic in Meryton. People die. Having acknowledged that much, all I can say is that most parts, well many parts, of this story are absurd, bizarre, and somewhat, downright hysterical. This is JAFF run amuck and I loved it. You may not ROTFLMAO, but when you finish, you'll realize that almost everyone got their "just deserts" courtesy of the least probable characters.
I can't figure what to say about this book without giving spoilers. There's a deadly epidemic in Meryton. People die. Having acknowledged that much, all I can say is that most parts, well many parts, of this story are absurd, bizarre, and somewhat, downright hysterical. This is JAFF run amuck and I loved it. You may not ROTFLMAO, but when you finish, you'll realize that almost everyone got their "just deserts" courtesy of the least probable characters.
June 9, 2020
An interesting story. It takes a while for the married couple to become deeply in love. Mr. Bennet turns into a much different person.
I like the epilogue and even though it’s written in a serious voice, I found a couple of good chuckles in it.
I like the epilogue and even though it’s written in a serious voice, I found a couple of good chuckles in it.
January 17, 2021
A bit far fetched
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2019
This was a good story, but Mr. Bennet’s outcome was too much of a stretch for me. I did enjoy the roles of the three younger Miss Bennets. Jane barely makes an appearance.
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2019
This was a good story, but Mr. Bennet’s outcome was too much of a stretch for me. I did enjoy the roles of the three younger Miss Bennets. Jane barely makes an appearance.
February 15, 2017
P
This P&P short story starts out at Hunsford but never gets to the failed proposal. Elizabeth goes to tea but while there Charlotte and her receive an urgent message letting them know that Mr and Mrs Bennet and sir William Lucas were very sick as were many citizens of Meryton and Longbourn. Visibly upset Darcy offers to take them home. When they get there everything is dire, many are sick and some have passed. A quarantine is put in place and Darcy is staying at Longbourn. Mrs Bennet is very sick and in her delirium she makes Lizzy promise to marry the next rich guy. This is where the story takes off. As the story progresses it has sad events but also some diverting ones too. You will love Lady Cat. Very entertaining. Very much enjoyed this story.
This P&P short story starts out at Hunsford but never gets to the failed proposal. Elizabeth goes to tea but while there Charlotte and her receive an urgent message letting them know that Mr and Mrs Bennet and sir William Lucas were very sick as were many citizens of Meryton and Longbourn. Visibly upset Darcy offers to take them home. When they get there everything is dire, many are sick and some have passed. A quarantine is put in place and Darcy is staying at Longbourn. Mrs Bennet is very sick and in her delirium she makes Lizzy promise to marry the next rich guy. This is where the story takes off. As the story progresses it has sad events but also some diverting ones too. You will love Lady Cat. Very entertaining. Very much enjoyed this story.
February 19, 2017
Hmm. This book is a bit difficult for me to rate. There were some ridiculous and unbelievable parts, particularly with Lady Catherine, Anne, and Mr Bennet. However, I really enjoyed the backdrop of the illness and quarantine, which was quite unlike anything I've read in this sub-genre before. I liked seeing how the sisters dealt with things in their differing ways and changed because of it all. I liked watching how it changed Elizabeth's perception of Darcy, and seeing her falling in love in a new way. So despite the faults, I greatly enjoyed the story, and it averages out to 4 stars for me.
June 5, 2022
This was a second read. I did not like it as much this time.
I liked how helpful Mr Darcy was but Mr Bennet was a lot worse than usual. Also Longbourn seems way too small. We know from canon that it is big enough for all the Gardiners to visit; so it should be large enough for Darcy and everyone needed.
There was a truly terrible epilogue along with some distracting typos.
I liked how helpful Mr Darcy was but Mr Bennet was a lot worse than usual. Also Longbourn seems way too small. We know from canon that it is big enough for all the Gardiners to visit; so it should be large enough for Darcy and everyone needed.
There was a truly terrible epilogue along with some distracting typos.
October 23, 2023
All hell breaks loose
… this is a busy book with lots of drama tinged with humor.
I found it a bit incredulous that Mr. Bennet would marry the same woman twice- testifying to his horrible taste in women. But, whatever. Lady Catherine and Anne are also markedly OOC.
I enjoyed this book in spite of the lack of depth.
… this is a busy book with lots of drama tinged with humor.
I found it a bit incredulous that Mr. Bennet would marry the same woman twice- testifying to his horrible taste in women. But, whatever. Lady Catherine and Anne are also markedly OOC.
I enjoyed this book in spite of the lack of depth.
March 27, 2017
Her Final Wish: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
A wonderful story filled with shocking and more shocking happenings that floated around certain members the Bennet family. While visiting Charlotte at the Hunsford parsonage, Elizabeth is reacquainted with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and meets his illustrious relatives Lady Catherine, Anne, and Colonel Fitzwilliam. This story opens with Elizabeth trying to beg off going to dinner at Rosings that afternoon just having heard from Colonel Fitzwilliam that Darcy Darcy helped separate Jane from Bingley. While at dinner, an express arrives for both Elizabeth and Charlotte that they are needed back in Meryton because their parent (s) have taken sick and may not live. Darcy offers his carriage to take Elizabeth, Charlotte, and Maria home. Elizabeth finds both parents ill, but Mrs. Bennet has less chance of survival than Mr. Bennet. Mary, Kitty, and Becky, a young kitchen maid, are the only members of Longbourn house not ill. Mrs. Bennet encourages Elizabeth to accept the first rich man that offered for her. Telling her mother that she will, Darcy steps into Mrs. Bennet's viewing range, and proposes to Elizabeth. Just having promised her mother's dying wish to marry the first rich man that offered for her hand, Elizabeth accepts. Darcy not hanging on a room's mantle piece, hence no mirror above for him to glance into, one can envision the grin that would rival the Cheshire cat from Alice's Wonderland. As Mr. Bennet's health improves, Mrs. Bennet's health declines. When Mrs. Bennet passes, Darcy is there to handle everything. In fact, he's been doing most everything to aid the stricken family. After another one of Elizabeth's misunderstanding of Darcy's feelings and his real self, they marry. Since the entire town is in quarantine, her immediate family members, father and two sisters, are present. Elizabeth becomes sick herself and when she awakes and is cognizant two week later, the wedding hasn't been consummated, but she realizes that she's in love with Darcy. Then, before life could settle into something normal, the uninvited guests start arriving and because of the quarantine order, cannot leave. Life with Lady Catherine, Mrs. Forester, and eventually Anne. Living within Longbourn becomes a three-ringed circus. As the quarantine is lifted, Charles and Jane return to Netherfield, Mr. Bennet totally shocks everyone by running off, and all Darcy and Elizabeth want is to leave for Pemberley. Sixteen years later, Mr. Bennet is dying and Darcy once again is shocked speechless by his father-in-law. The skeletons long left at the back of a dark closet are let loose when he tells Darcy to choose from two written wills. One that will be shared and followed to the letter of the law, and the other one destroyed with the truths that would only hurt. Even the three youngest Bennet sisters proved if given guidance they could improve their behavior. Well written and loved this Darcy.
A wonderful story filled with shocking and more shocking happenings that floated around certain members the Bennet family. While visiting Charlotte at the Hunsford parsonage, Elizabeth is reacquainted with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and meets his illustrious relatives Lady Catherine, Anne, and Colonel Fitzwilliam. This story opens with Elizabeth trying to beg off going to dinner at Rosings that afternoon just having heard from Colonel Fitzwilliam that Darcy Darcy helped separate Jane from Bingley. While at dinner, an express arrives for both Elizabeth and Charlotte that they are needed back in Meryton because their parent (s) have taken sick and may not live. Darcy offers his carriage to take Elizabeth, Charlotte, and Maria home. Elizabeth finds both parents ill, but Mrs. Bennet has less chance of survival than Mr. Bennet. Mary, Kitty, and Becky, a young kitchen maid, are the only members of Longbourn house not ill. Mrs. Bennet encourages Elizabeth to accept the first rich man that offered for her. Telling her mother that she will, Darcy steps into Mrs. Bennet's viewing range, and proposes to Elizabeth. Just having promised her mother's dying wish to marry the first rich man that offered for her hand, Elizabeth accepts. Darcy not hanging on a room's mantle piece, hence no mirror above for him to glance into, one can envision the grin that would rival the Cheshire cat from Alice's Wonderland. As Mr. Bennet's health improves, Mrs. Bennet's health declines. When Mrs. Bennet passes, Darcy is there to handle everything. In fact, he's been doing most everything to aid the stricken family. After another one of Elizabeth's misunderstanding of Darcy's feelings and his real self, they marry. Since the entire town is in quarantine, her immediate family members, father and two sisters, are present. Elizabeth becomes sick herself and when she awakes and is cognizant two week later, the wedding hasn't been consummated, but she realizes that she's in love with Darcy. Then, before life could settle into something normal, the uninvited guests start arriving and because of the quarantine order, cannot leave. Life with Lady Catherine, Mrs. Forester, and eventually Anne. Living within Longbourn becomes a three-ringed circus. As the quarantine is lifted, Charles and Jane return to Netherfield, Mr. Bennet totally shocks everyone by running off, and all Darcy and Elizabeth want is to leave for Pemberley. Sixteen years later, Mr. Bennet is dying and Darcy once again is shocked speechless by his father-in-law. The skeletons long left at the back of a dark closet are let loose when he tells Darcy to choose from two written wills. One that will be shared and followed to the letter of the law, and the other one destroyed with the truths that would only hurt. Even the three youngest Bennet sisters proved if given guidance they could improve their behavior. Well written and loved this Darcy.
January 31, 2017
What a great book! Talk about a few surprises as well. {slight spoilers] The plot was interesting, having the area of Meryton struck with an epidemic. Elizabeth receives an express to return home, Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam offering services to her, Charlotte Collins, and Maria Lucas. Sad events occur as Mrs. Bennett passes but makes Elizabeth promise to marry so she may pass away, encouraging Mr. Darcy to speak up with a proposal.
I liked the turn of events, as the authors helped Darcy learn to deal with the younger Bennett sisters improve themselves. I have seen this in other novels and am a fan of betterment. Mr. Bennett nearly dies then recovers and has such an oddity to him; not my cup of tea but that's ok. I did LOVE how Catherine de Bourgh came to a house full of illness and somehow involved herself with the Bennetts. The romance of Elizabeth and Darcy was sweet, getting to know one another through trials of health. An overall wonderful book! I would highly recommend it.
I liked the turn of events, as the authors helped Darcy learn to deal with the younger Bennett sisters improve themselves. I have seen this in other novels and am a fan of betterment. Mr. Bennett nearly dies then recovers and has such an oddity to him; not my cup of tea but that's ok. I did LOVE how Catherine de Bourgh came to a house full of illness and somehow involved herself with the Bennetts. The romance of Elizabeth and Darcy was sweet, getting to know one another through trials of health. An overall wonderful book! I would highly recommend it.
August 22, 2024
There is an unnamed illness sweeping through Meryton and Darcy brings Elizabeth, Charlotte and Maria home to take care of their families. He stays to help at Longbourn. There is a quarantine so everyone is pretty much stuck in the house. Mrs. Bennet is dying and she gets Elizabeth to promise that she will marry the first rich man that asks her. And Darcy is the first man to ask. Both Charlotte and Elizabeth lost a family member to this illness but when Elizabeth gets married, despite being in mourning, and Charlotte attends her wedding, despite being in mourning, there are no mutual condolences, just Mr. Collins and his own self-interest. Darcy gets a chance to prove his mettle in taking care of Elizabeth, and everyone at Longbourn.
This had some interesting twists in this. Here and there I hoped for others that did not materialize.
This had some interesting twists in this. Here and there I hoped for others that did not materialize.
February 12, 2017
Impressive and wonderful
A very good and thorough story is contained in these under 200 pages, and better than many much longer at that! The story and character development is not like anything I have read before, and I have read literally hundreds of variations in the last year. I liked this very much, as I always do anything these 2 authors write together. Well done, again!
A very good and thorough story is contained in these under 200 pages, and better than many much longer at that! The story and character development is not like anything I have read before, and I have read literally hundreds of variations in the last year. I liked this very much, as I always do anything these 2 authors write together. Well done, again!
February 5, 2017
An Original Premise
I gave this story a high rating for its' originality. This was a different take on the forced marriage scenario and I enjoyed seeing how the forced situation affected not only ODC but the rest of the family as well. Throwing Lady Catherine and Ann into the mix was brilliant but felt their role was underutilized. The hilarity I expected to happen from the different families being forced to deal with one another never truly happened. This was my only complaint.
I gave this story a high rating for its' originality. This was a different take on the forced marriage scenario and I enjoyed seeing how the forced situation affected not only ODC but the rest of the family as well. Throwing Lady Catherine and Ann into the mix was brilliant but felt their role was underutilized. The hilarity I expected to happen from the different families being forced to deal with one another never truly happened. This was my only complaint.
August 10, 2025
I loved it!
Warning: Contains scenes of sickness and death.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This is a part of the A Pride and Prejudice Variation series.
When a sickness burns its way through Hertfordshire, Darcy casts prudence aside to ensure Elizabeth reaches Longbourn in time to tend her ailing mother. Trapped by a quarantine and hastily made promises, the two find themselves bound by obligation and honor. With Longbourn in chaos and the Bennet family at odds, will good ever come from Mrs. Bennet's final wish? So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
Warning: Contains scenes of sickness and death.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This is a part of the A Pride and Prejudice Variation series.
When a sickness burns its way through Hertfordshire, Darcy casts prudence aside to ensure Elizabeth reaches Longbourn in time to tend her ailing mother. Trapped by a quarantine and hastily made promises, the two find themselves bound by obligation and honor. With Longbourn in chaos and the Bennet family at odds, will good ever come from Mrs. Bennet's final wish? So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
February 2, 2021
Unique Twist - worth reading
I usually prefer variations that end with Jane married to anyone but Bingley but given the very slight narrative of her/Bingley, their short storyline was palpable. No Caroline Bingley helped; a sturdier Anne deBourgh welcomed; and, a deceased scoundrel Wickham thwarted possible angst. Past characterizations of Mr. Bennet have annoyed me where he’s not taken responsibility for his inaction/inattentiveness but I think this version of him tops all. What’s that saying “there’s no fool like an old fool”? It certainly applies in this characterization of Bennet. Although, still somewhat silly, I appreciated how the author forced Kitty, Mary and Lydia to grow up after their mother died of the virus (with help from Darcy).
I usually prefer variations that end with Jane married to anyone but Bingley but given the very slight narrative of her/Bingley, their short storyline was palpable. No Caroline Bingley helped; a sturdier Anne deBourgh welcomed; and, a deceased scoundrel Wickham thwarted possible angst. Past characterizations of Mr. Bennet have annoyed me where he’s not taken responsibility for his inaction/inattentiveness but I think this version of him tops all. What’s that saying “there’s no fool like an old fool”? It certainly applies in this characterization of Bennet. Although, still somewhat silly, I appreciated how the author forced Kitty, Mary and Lydia to grow up after their mother died of the virus (with help from Darcy).
March 16, 2024
This was a truly amazing story. Mr. Darcy happily comes to the aid of the Bennet family .
Promising a dying Mrs. Bennet that they will wed, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet still manage to misunderstand one another's true feelings. Being under quarantine requires the help of every able bodied member of the household, this means Miss Elizabeth, Miss Mary, Mr. Darcy, a housemaid named Becky and the Bennet's coachman, along with Mr. Darcy's staff, not in residence. To keep it interesting, let's throw in Lady Catherine Debourghe, Anne Sherman, nee Debourghe , and one Mrs. Foster, a recent widow. This was a real pageturner. Enjoy!
Promising a dying Mrs. Bennet that they will wed, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet still manage to misunderstand one another's true feelings. Being under quarantine requires the help of every able bodied member of the household, this means Miss Elizabeth, Miss Mary, Mr. Darcy, a housemaid named Becky and the Bennet's coachman, along with Mr. Darcy's staff, not in residence. To keep it interesting, let's throw in Lady Catherine Debourghe, Anne Sherman, nee Debourghe , and one Mrs. Foster, a recent widow. This was a real pageturner. Enjoy!
April 23, 2020
Not sure what I think
Might be worth 5 stars. Read during COVID-19 almost-quaratine, so found it more interesting than I may have otherwise? Somewhat believable with a very shocking ending! I guess my hesitation is that I don't like disliking Mr Bennet yet I do not find this version of him out of the realm of possibility. I like the lack of angst, which is not to say there isn't conflict. A good job, as I have come to expect from these authors. Still needs a bit of editing, though.
Might be worth 5 stars. Read during COVID-19 almost-quaratine, so found it more interesting than I may have otherwise? Somewhat believable with a very shocking ending! I guess my hesitation is that I don't like disliking Mr Bennet yet I do not find this version of him out of the realm of possibility. I like the lack of angst, which is not to say there isn't conflict. A good job, as I have come to expect from these authors. Still needs a bit of editing, though.
July 11, 2021
4 & 1/2 stars for Darcy being so loveable!
I loved the unique premise which brings memories of Covid-19 to the forefront. Darcy is amazing and seems to do no wrong, so nothing to complain about that. I liked the minimal angst in the story and falling in love with Darcy alongside Elizabeth.
The only thing I don't care for is Mr. Bennet's actions and the deBurg's invasion into the story as both characters were so unlike themselves the reader is left to wonder why they were inserted into a story when nothing of real value was added to the story.
I loved the unique premise which brings memories of Covid-19 to the forefront. Darcy is amazing and seems to do no wrong, so nothing to complain about that. I liked the minimal angst in the story and falling in love with Darcy alongside Elizabeth.
The only thing I don't care for is Mr. Bennet's actions and the deBurg's invasion into the story as both characters were so unlike themselves the reader is left to wonder why they were inserted into a story when nothing of real value was added to the story.
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