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The Angel of Longbourn
Delayed on his way to Netherfield where his friend, Charles Bingley, awaits his arrival, Fitzwilliam Darcy decides to continue on horseback, only to be caught in a rainstorm. Later that day, Elizabeth Bennet finds him unconscious and suffering from a serious illness. The Bennets quickly return him to their house, where they care for him like he is one of their own, and he soon forms an attachment with the young woman he comes to view as his personal angel. But the course of true love cannot proceed smoothly, for others have an interest in Darcy for their own selfish reasons...
186 pages, Paperback
Published March 23, 2017
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Jann Rowland
87 books192 followersJann Rowland is a Canadian, born and bred. Other than a two-year span in which he lived in Japan, he has been a resident of the Great White North his entire life, though he professes to still hate the winters.
Though Jann did not start writing until his mid-twenties, writing has grown from a hobby to an all-consuming passion. His interests as a child were almost exclusively centered on the exotic fantasy worlds of Tolkien and Eddings, among a host of others. As an adult, his interests have grown to include historical fiction and romance, with a particular focus on the works of Jane Austen.
When Jann is not writing, he enjoys rooting for his favorite sports teams. He is also a master musician (in his own mind) who enjoys playing piano and singing as well as moonlighting as the choir director in his church’s congregation.
Jann lives in Alberta with his wife of more than twenty years, two grown sons, and one young daughter. He is convinced that whatever hair he has left will be entirely gone by the time his little girl hits her teenage years. Sadly, though he has told his daughter repeatedly that she is not allowed to grow up, she continues to ignore him.
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Though Jann did not start writing until his mid-twenties, writing has grown from a hobby to an all-consuming passion. His interests as a child were almost exclusively centered on the exotic fantasy worlds of Tolkien and Eddings, among a host of others. As an adult, his interests have grown to include historical fiction and romance, with a particular focus on the works of Jane Austen.
When Jann is not writing, he enjoys rooting for his favorite sports teams. He is also a master musician (in his own mind) who enjoys playing piano and singing as well as moonlighting as the choir director in his church’s congregation.
Jann lives in Alberta with his wife of more than twenty years, two grown sons, and one young daughter. He is convinced that whatever hair he has left will be entirely gone by the time his little girl hits her teenage years. Sadly, though he has told his daughter repeatedly that she is not allowed to grow up, she continues to ignore him.
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April 18, 2024
There is something in sickness that breaks down the pride of manhood. ~Charles Dickens
Pride and Prejudice has Jane occupying a sick bed at Netherfield.
The Angel of Longbourn has Darcy occupying a sick bed at Longbourn.
Diseases come a horsebacke, and returne on foot. ~French proverb quoted by Randle Cotgrave, A Dictionarie of the French and English Tongues, 1611 ('Maladie')
This is a low-angst love story without willful misunderstandings between ODC although the epilogue does acknowledge they quarrel more than the Bingleys.
I especially liked Kitty’s story. Caroline Bingley tries to create havoc but since almost all the story occurs at Longbourn her efforts are unable to succeed. The Bennets have enough on their hands with Collins and Lady Catherine.
Will Collins convince ANYONE to marry him?
Will Wickham tell his tales in Meryton?
Will the Bennets eventually throw the interlopers out of the house?
Jann Rowland is one of my favorites. I recommend this to anyone who likes JAFF.
The greatest wealth is health. ~Virgil
Pride and Prejudice has Jane occupying a sick bed at Netherfield.
The Angel of Longbourn has Darcy occupying a sick bed at Longbourn.
Diseases come a horsebacke, and returne on foot. ~French proverb quoted by Randle Cotgrave, A Dictionarie of the French and English Tongues, 1611 ('Maladie')
This is a low-angst love story without willful misunderstandings between ODC although the epilogue does acknowledge they quarrel more than the Bingleys.
I especially liked Kitty’s story. Caroline Bingley tries to create havoc but since almost all the story occurs at Longbourn her efforts are unable to succeed. The Bennets have enough on their hands with Collins and Lady Catherine.
Will Collins convince ANYONE to marry him?
Will Wickham tell his tales in Meryton?
Will the Bennets eventually throw the interlopers out of the house?
Jann Rowland is one of my favorites. I recommend this to anyone who likes JAFF.
The greatest wealth is health. ~Virgil
March 26, 2017
Can you imagine a variation in which Mr. Collins, Lady Catherine, Anne de Bourgh and Mr. Darcy reside at Longbourn together. Well not all at the same time. Lady Catherine shows up as the snake Mr. Collins has secretly sent an express to her stating disapprobation at the fact that her nephew is ill and residing at Longbourn. He smirks when she shows up and demands that Darcy be moved to Rosings as only there can he receive the proper care and medical attention. Then laugh, dear readers, as Mr. Snake-in-the-grass is himself thrown out of Longbourn when his patroness demands a room for herself and her daughter so that they might attend to Darcy's recovery.
How did Darcy come to reside there? The story description tells us that Elizabeth discovers him unconscious by the roadside and he is taken into Longbourn since they can't identify him. They do advertise in the neighborhood and learn he was on his way to visit their new neighbor, Mr. Bingley.
And the slitherer...he arrived uninvited, and, in fact, was told via letter to stay away due to there not being room at that time for the house to accommodate him. The Bennets move two girls in together so as to provide a room for him.
This story has little angst but the comedy of reading the interactions with all these players is priceless. Collins is over-the-top with ignoring hints much less outright rebuttals to his "intentions". The Colonel shows up and adds to the amusing interactions...one being with Wickham. Caroline Bingley has little time on stage as the doctor demands that Darcy stay where he is and she refuses to visit since Darcy is asleep for several days and then too weak to come down.
But the most explosive confrontation is between two "ladies"...one swinging her cane. Bedlam reigns!
This was short and an enjoyable different version on how our dear couple met...without all that Pride and Prejudice coming between them as in canon.
How did Darcy come to reside there? The story description tells us that Elizabeth discovers him unconscious by the roadside and he is taken into Longbourn since they can't identify him. They do advertise in the neighborhood and learn he was on his way to visit their new neighbor, Mr. Bingley.
And the slitherer...he arrived uninvited, and, in fact, was told via letter to stay away due to there not being room at that time for the house to accommodate him. The Bennets move two girls in together so as to provide a room for him.
This story has little angst but the comedy of reading the interactions with all these players is priceless. Collins is over-the-top with ignoring hints much less outright rebuttals to his "intentions". The Colonel shows up and adds to the amusing interactions...one being with Wickham. Caroline Bingley has little time on stage as the doctor demands that Darcy stay where he is and she refuses to visit since Darcy is asleep for several days and then too weak to come down.
But the most explosive confrontation is between two "ladies"...one swinging her cane. Bedlam reigns!
This was short and an enjoyable different version on how our dear couple met...without all that Pride and Prejudice coming between them as in canon.
April 12, 2017
4.5 rounded up to 5 stars
I believe this is the best of Mr. Rowland's books so far. It shows wonderful creativity in throwing so many Pride and Prejudice characters all together at Longbourn.
We have Mr. Collins at his most obtuse, most syncophantic, most socially inept as well as Lady Catherine at her most imperious, most unreasonable, and most ungrateful. Each becomes an uninvited guest of the Bennets. Anne de Bourgh tags along with her mother, of course. And Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mr. Bingley may be sleeping at Netherfield, but they spend most of their time at Longbourn.
Mr. Darcy is also an unexpected guest. Actually, he's the first in this series of surprise visitors. Elizabeth discovers him lying unconscious on the ground outside, and the Bennets take him in without having any idea of his identity. It doesn't take too long for Mr. Bingley to come in search of his overdue houseguest and solve that mystery. The apothecary and doctor diagnose Mr. Darcy as having typhoid fever and being much too ill to be moved. Since Elizabeth had it as a child and would not be susceptible to contacting it herself, it is determined that she should nurse him until he awakens.
Once Mr. Darcy revives, he immediately feels smitten by Elizabeth, and she has been attracted to him since she first found him. Their relationship slowly develops as restricted by the rules of propriety, and it's blessedly free of angst despite the bedlam swirling about Longbourn.
Yes, Mr. Wickham appears in the story, though not at Longbourn. I enjoyed Kitty getting a bit more character development than usual. Mary has a couple of nice moments displaying some personality, too. Jane and Mr. Bingley stay pretty far in the background, usually sitting in a corner conversing together and staying clear of everything else going on around them. Mr. Bennet proves himself to be a force to be reckoned with when push comes to shove, and he's generally more wise and involved than is often seen, though he does retreat to his book room whenever possible. Mrs. Bennet has a tough time here, so you can't help but feel sympathetic for her situation, even if she does have all these eligible single gentlemen in the house. It's nice that she displays a softer attitude toward Elizabeth, especially near the end. Lydia is, well, Lydia-- immature, boisterous and willful. It turns out she's no match for Lady Catherine, though!
Poor Anne de Bourgh is virtually invisible. My only disappointment with the story is that she isn't given the opportunity to escape from her horrible mother. I was hoping perhaps she'd be shown interacting with the Bennet sisters and perhaps even learning to dance and going to the Netherfield Ball, but she remains a silent, wan, pitiful creature throughout.
I appreciate that this is an event-driven story. The reader is given some insight into the characters' thoughts but never to such a degree that it slows down the book's momentum. Characters are developed convincingly within the context of this humorous tale, and the romance between Darcy and Elizabeth has a sweet, slow build. It's an entertaining, short book. Highly recommend!
I believe this is the best of Mr. Rowland's books so far. It shows wonderful creativity in throwing so many Pride and Prejudice characters all together at Longbourn.
We have Mr. Collins at his most obtuse, most syncophantic, most socially inept as well as Lady Catherine at her most imperious, most unreasonable, and most ungrateful. Each becomes an uninvited guest of the Bennets. Anne de Bourgh tags along with her mother, of course. And Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mr. Bingley may be sleeping at Netherfield, but they spend most of their time at Longbourn.
Mr. Darcy is also an unexpected guest. Actually, he's the first in this series of surprise visitors. Elizabeth discovers him lying unconscious on the ground outside, and the Bennets take him in without having any idea of his identity. It doesn't take too long for Mr. Bingley to come in search of his overdue houseguest and solve that mystery. The apothecary and doctor diagnose Mr. Darcy as having typhoid fever and being much too ill to be moved. Since Elizabeth had it as a child and would not be susceptible to contacting it herself, it is determined that she should nurse him until he awakens.
Once Mr. Darcy revives, he immediately feels smitten by Elizabeth, and she has been attracted to him since she first found him. Their relationship slowly develops as restricted by the rules of propriety, and it's blessedly free of angst despite the bedlam swirling about Longbourn.
Yes, Mr. Wickham appears in the story, though not at Longbourn. I enjoyed Kitty getting a bit more character development than usual. Mary has a couple of nice moments displaying some personality, too. Jane and Mr. Bingley stay pretty far in the background, usually sitting in a corner conversing together and staying clear of everything else going on around them. Mr. Bennet proves himself to be a force to be reckoned with when push comes to shove, and he's generally more wise and involved than is often seen, though he does retreat to his book room whenever possible. Mrs. Bennet has a tough time here, so you can't help but feel sympathetic for her situation, even if she does have all these eligible single gentlemen in the house. It's nice that she displays a softer attitude toward Elizabeth, especially near the end. Lydia is, well, Lydia-- immature, boisterous and willful. It turns out she's no match for Lady Catherine, though!
Poor Anne de Bourgh is virtually invisible. My only disappointment with the story is that she isn't given the opportunity to escape from her horrible mother. I was hoping perhaps she'd be shown interacting with the Bennet sisters and perhaps even learning to dance and going to the Netherfield Ball, but she remains a silent, wan, pitiful creature throughout.
I appreciate that this is an event-driven story. The reader is given some insight into the characters' thoughts but never to such a degree that it slows down the book's momentum. Characters are developed convincingly within the context of this humorous tale, and the romance between Darcy and Elizabeth has a sweet, slow build. It's an entertaining, short book. Highly recommend!
March 24, 2017
This is a P&P prequel (sort of) what if that asks what would happen if Mr. Darcy fell ill on his way to Netherfield and landed in the Bennet's guest room.
This is a clever, fast paced what if that is set almost entirely within the confines of Longbourn. Darcy has typhoid fever and Lizzy is the only Bennet to be immune; so she is tasked with sharing the care giving while the mystery man in unconscious. It isn't long before he is identified and Miss Bingley is the first among a long chain of people to demand Darcy be removed from Longbourn. Alas the apothecary and later the doctor both declare this to be impossible. As Lizzy sits with with a silent sleeping Darcy she is influenced by the blazing character given him by Bingley and finds herself having feelings for him.
Darcy will have a long line of visitors beginning with Col. Fitzwilliam (An Anthony not a Richard - can we please make a agreement that his name is Richard unless he is a Baddie). Then Mr. Collins will arrive, unbidden and uninvited and it doesn't take psychic powers to know who will be hot on Collin's heels once she learns that her nephew is ill and under the influence of the Bennets. Lady Catherine will turn Longbourn on its ear and create discord and chaos until she finally receives a set down from Darcy. Mr. Bennet (not Thomas) is much improved in this story, actually inserting himself into the fray as a homeowner should and Mrs. Bennet (not Fanny) is as well.
Once Darcy begins to recover he finds himself drawn to Lizzy; while Bingley has been inseparable from Jane since their first meeting. Lizzy gives Caroline two epic set downs, Wickham comes and goes without ever really troubling anyone.
and we soon get to HEA with little pride and little prejudice.
Contains a few typos and spelling errors. Mr Darcy Rode his horse not Road his horse.
This is a clever, fast paced what if that is set almost entirely within the confines of Longbourn. Darcy has typhoid fever and Lizzy is the only Bennet to be immune; so she is tasked with sharing the care giving while the mystery man in unconscious. It isn't long before he is identified and Miss Bingley is the first among a long chain of people to demand Darcy be removed from Longbourn. Alas the apothecary and later the doctor both declare this to be impossible. As Lizzy sits with with a silent sleeping Darcy she is influenced by the blazing character given him by Bingley and finds herself having feelings for him.
Darcy will have a long line of visitors beginning with Col. Fitzwilliam (An Anthony not a Richard - can we please make a agreement that his name is Richard unless he is a Baddie). Then Mr. Collins will arrive, unbidden and uninvited and it doesn't take psychic powers to know who will be hot on Collin's heels once she learns that her nephew is ill and under the influence of the Bennets. Lady Catherine will turn Longbourn on its ear and create discord and chaos until she finally receives a set down from Darcy. Mr. Bennet (not Thomas) is much improved in this story, actually inserting himself into the fray as a homeowner should and Mrs. Bennet (not Fanny) is as well.
Once Darcy begins to recover he finds himself drawn to Lizzy; while Bingley has been inseparable from Jane since their first meeting. Lizzy gives Caroline two epic set downs, Wickham comes and goes without ever really troubling anyone.
and we soon get to HEA with little pride and little prejudice.
Contains a few typos and spelling errors. Mr Darcy Rode his horse not Road his horse.
March 29, 2017
“Angels are like diamonds. They can’t be made, you have to find them. Each one is unique.” Jaclyn Smith
I loved this story. It was clean, funny and everything I love in a JAFF. Of course, it was off canon, and a bit OOC [out of character], but in a good way. The characters were an improved version of themselves.
Elizabeth found a horse standing by and guarding its owner that had fallen out of the saddle. Once they established him at Longbourn, the apothecary determined he could not be moved. Bingley came to visit and to claim Mr. Darcy as his missing friend and thus, began the recovery of Mr. Darcy at Longbourn. Our dear Colonel Fitzwilliam soon arrived after Bingley’s letter.
I loved the interaction between Elizabeth and Darcy as he regained consciousness. That first moment when he opened his eyes, as he recovered from his fever. Oh, man, be still my heart. I loved the wit of Mr. Bennet. I even liked this Mrs. Bennet a bit. It was like the author really had fun creating situations for our characters to endure. The touching moments were a delight. There was even a touching moment between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet that was so endearing.
“Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Alexander Pope
Mr. Collins arrived, silly man even after Mr. Bennet told him to not come. He then sent an express to Lady Catherine and she stormed Longbourn with Anne in tow demanding to take Darcy to Rosings.
This was a comedy of errors that was a mess from one end to another. Lady Catherine was outrageous [keep an eye out for her cane]. Our dear Colonel tried to run interference between her and the Bennet household. Mr. Collins tried to secure the hand of one of his cousins; however, instead he insulted her and infuriated his host. Miss Bingley tried to move Darcy to Netherfield [so she could secure him], but soon realized that she couldn’t get near him, as long as he was a Longbourn.
This was a delightful read and one to read again. It was so much fun. Yeah, there were crazy parts and several OMG moments; however, I loved it. I can’t even mention parts of it without giving something away.
I loved this story. It was clean, funny and everything I love in a JAFF. Of course, it was off canon, and a bit OOC [out of character], but in a good way. The characters were an improved version of themselves.
Elizabeth found a horse standing by and guarding its owner that had fallen out of the saddle. Once they established him at Longbourn, the apothecary determined he could not be moved. Bingley came to visit and to claim Mr. Darcy as his missing friend and thus, began the recovery of Mr. Darcy at Longbourn. Our dear Colonel Fitzwilliam soon arrived after Bingley’s letter.
I loved the interaction between Elizabeth and Darcy as he regained consciousness. That first moment when he opened his eyes, as he recovered from his fever. Oh, man, be still my heart. I loved the wit of Mr. Bennet. I even liked this Mrs. Bennet a bit. It was like the author really had fun creating situations for our characters to endure. The touching moments were a delight. There was even a touching moment between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet that was so endearing.
“Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Alexander Pope
Mr. Collins arrived, silly man even after Mr. Bennet told him to not come. He then sent an express to Lady Catherine and she stormed Longbourn with Anne in tow demanding to take Darcy to Rosings.
This was a comedy of errors that was a mess from one end to another. Lady Catherine was outrageous [keep an eye out for her cane]. Our dear Colonel tried to run interference between her and the Bennet household. Mr. Collins tried to secure the hand of one of his cousins; however, instead he insulted her and infuriated his host. Miss Bingley tried to move Darcy to Netherfield [so she could secure him], but soon realized that she couldn’t get near him, as long as he was a Longbourn.
This was a delightful read and one to read again. It was so much fun. Yeah, there were crazy parts and several OMG moments; however, I loved it. I can’t even mention parts of it without giving something away.
March 26, 2017
The Angel of Longbourn
Loved this story from start to finish. A very ill Darcy helps in changing the young man's proud demeanor to say the least. Depending on the Bennets for his comforts and care, Darcy's ideals swiftly take a one hundred-eighty degree turn and he realizes that character, not status and wealth, are truly what will make him happy. Recognizing that Elizabeth is the poor daughter of a humble country squire, Darcy sees that her wit, knowledge, and sweet caring heart are worth far more than money and prestige. In step the usual icky characters who are bent and determined to make their life a living nightmare. Forget Wickham. Colonel Fitzwilliam took care of him shortly after his appearance in Meryton. Caroline Bingley, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and William Collins fill the pain in the butt part of this story. Caroline is the least offensive throughout since she's put in her place by everybody else she comes in contact with. Lady Catherine is as always the person to be reckoned with, but eventually is set in her place, thrown out of Longbourn, and gone from their lives. William Collins is by far the dumbest idiot there is in this version of Pride and Prejudice. No really, more stupid than usual. Just about required his death to back off from his focus on Elizabeth. Following his, made up in his mind imaginary betrothal to Elizabeth, was both funny and sickening. Even after the removal of Lady Catherine from Longbourn, Collins wouldn't back off. Eventually, he left creating another breach worse than the one he came to mend between the Collins-Bennet family. Well, finally after the removal of Lady Catherine and Mr. Collins, ODC get their chance at their HEA. Comedic touches by others added much levity especially when Mrs. Bennet finally is pushed to her breaking point. Great story, good read, and especially fortuitous that Elizabeth already had the illness that inflicted Darcy so that she'd be the one to nurse Darcy throughout his sickness.
Loved this story from start to finish. A very ill Darcy helps in changing the young man's proud demeanor to say the least. Depending on the Bennets for his comforts and care, Darcy's ideals swiftly take a one hundred-eighty degree turn and he realizes that character, not status and wealth, are truly what will make him happy. Recognizing that Elizabeth is the poor daughter of a humble country squire, Darcy sees that her wit, knowledge, and sweet caring heart are worth far more than money and prestige. In step the usual icky characters who are bent and determined to make their life a living nightmare. Forget Wickham. Colonel Fitzwilliam took care of him shortly after his appearance in Meryton. Caroline Bingley, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and William Collins fill the pain in the butt part of this story. Caroline is the least offensive throughout since she's put in her place by everybody else she comes in contact with. Lady Catherine is as always the person to be reckoned with, but eventually is set in her place, thrown out of Longbourn, and gone from their lives. William Collins is by far the dumbest idiot there is in this version of Pride and Prejudice. No really, more stupid than usual. Just about required his death to back off from his focus on Elizabeth. Following his, made up in his mind imaginary betrothal to Elizabeth, was both funny and sickening. Even after the removal of Lady Catherine from Longbourn, Collins wouldn't back off. Eventually, he left creating another breach worse than the one he came to mend between the Collins-Bennet family. Well, finally after the removal of Lady Catherine and Mr. Collins, ODC get their chance at their HEA. Comedic touches by others added much levity especially when Mrs. Bennet finally is pushed to her breaking point. Great story, good read, and especially fortuitous that Elizabeth already had the illness that inflicted Darcy so that she'd be the one to nurse Darcy throughout his sickness.
April 5, 2017
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Darcy is found under his horse at Longbourn in the rain as he tries to make it to Netherfield. Luckily for him, Elizabeth had to escape the house and found him. He is unconscious with typhoid fever. Luckily for Elizabeth, she had the fever as a child and can tend the mystery man until he wakes up. His identity is soon discovered and as he wakes up he gets to know the Bennets as he recovers. Of course, everyone associated with him tries to remove him from the house including Miss Bingley and Lady Catherine. The most entertaining part of the book is Lady Catherine insisting that she stay at Longbourn since Darcy can't be moved. With added fun from Mr. Collins and Colonel Fitzwilliam, Elizabeth and Darcy eventually find their happily ever after.
March 28, 2017
Sheila and wosedwew have excellent reviews as always so mine will be brief. This variation was not what I was expecting. It's more comedy than romance which threw me off for a bit. Nevertheless, I highly enjoyed the situations the characters were in and the interactions between them. I did think there was a lack of true and real romance between Darcy and Elizabeth. There is not much pursuit on his side and she doesn't really have any misunderstandings which I love (and hate). But, I did enjoy the plot and was captured until the end wondering how it would work out. Mr. Rowland once again has written an enjoyable and well-done book. There were some slight grammatical issues but nothing to distract from the story. Also, plot wise, at one point I was confused as Mr. Darcy seemed to be interacting with the family and then all of a sudden he seems to disappear for a while and the explanation was very thin if there was any (fever returned briefly). Highly recommend this book as another great read from a well-established JAFF author.
April 19, 2017
So this was a pretty well written story and I enjoyed it. My only minor complaint is that the ending was wrapped up very quickly. One sentence Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth are at a ball and not even yet engaged and the next paragraph they're engaged, married and off to Pemerley. But I guess, it is not so unlike Jane Austen's own writing in that regard, so I can't complain too much :)
March 25, 2017
4.5 stars
I loved the premise of this book. Darcy and Elizabeth met under totally different circumstances. He was very sick and vulnerable, so he didn't show his famous pride. Lizzy had a chance to get to know the kind of man he was, without interference of his wealth and standing. Darcy saw the Bennets as they were, uncouth and boisterous, but kind and without pretense. My favorite part of the story are family like interactions with Darcy, Bingley and Colonel Fitzwilliam. Lady Catherine and Mr Collins were a source of constant amusement.
My only complaint is lack of Georgiana and the Gardiners. I would welcome a more substantial plot as well.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 for this sweet, low angst story.
I loved the premise of this book. Darcy and Elizabeth met under totally different circumstances. He was very sick and vulnerable, so he didn't show his famous pride. Lizzy had a chance to get to know the kind of man he was, without interference of his wealth and standing. Darcy saw the Bennets as they were, uncouth and boisterous, but kind and without pretense. My favorite part of the story are family like interactions with Darcy, Bingley and Colonel Fitzwilliam. Lady Catherine and Mr Collins were a source of constant amusement.
My only complaint is lack of Georgiana and the Gardiners. I would welcome a more substantial plot as well.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 for this sweet, low angst story.
May 1, 2023
Good book
Liked it lady Catherine was a tyrant. Glad she was dealt with,glad Wickham had a small mention. Lydia was tamed, no element. Wished for an epilogue
Liked it lady Catherine was a tyrant. Glad she was dealt with,glad Wickham had a small mention. Lydia was tamed, no element. Wished for an epilogue
October 27, 2021
Lizzy Nightingale!
In this P&P variation, Lizzy finds an unconscious Darcy on the paths near Longbourn. He has come down with typhoid fever. For the Bennetts, Lizzy is the only one to have had the disease so she has more resistance to catching it again, so it is decided that she will nurse Darcy while he is unconscious. Mayhem ensues when Lady Catherine learns of Darcy’s illness and forces the Bennetts to host her.
Darcy, of course, is falling in love with his saving angel, and Lady C doesn’t like it one bit.
This is a shorter story, only a novella. It is a delightful quick read especially when forced to stay inside during a nor’easter!
In this P&P variation, Lizzy finds an unconscious Darcy on the paths near Longbourn. He has come down with typhoid fever. For the Bennetts, Lizzy is the only one to have had the disease so she has more resistance to catching it again, so it is decided that she will nurse Darcy while he is unconscious. Mayhem ensues when Lady Catherine learns of Darcy’s illness and forces the Bennetts to host her.
Darcy, of course, is falling in love with his saving angel, and Lady C doesn’t like it one bit.
This is a shorter story, only a novella. It is a delightful quick read especially when forced to stay inside during a nor’easter!
April 7, 2020
Clean and beautiful
The reason I read all of Jann Rowland's books is that it captures your attention maintaining the story clean and beautiful. The right dose of romance, impertinence and intrigue, in other words, the right dose of Austen.
This book was funny and engaging, I didn't mind not hearing much from Wickham as Lady C was enough of a nuisance for ODC.
I do enjoy plots when they fall in love earlier on without being too cheesy about it.
Great read !
The reason I read all of Jann Rowland's books is that it captures your attention maintaining the story clean and beautiful. The right dose of romance, impertinence and intrigue, in other words, the right dose of Austen.
This book was funny and engaging, I didn't mind not hearing much from Wickham as Lady C was enough of a nuisance for ODC.
I do enjoy plots when they fall in love earlier on without being too cheesy about it.
Great read !
April 1, 2020
Interesting and sweet
I enjoyed reading this humorous and enlightening variation. I love how Elizabeth was initially with Darcy as he was with her. Lady Catherine was even worse, but put into her place after some time. Mr Bennet was more in control in this variation, which I also liked. Well written, highly recommended to read, and a well thought out story line.
I enjoyed reading this humorous and enlightening variation. I love how Elizabeth was initially with Darcy as he was with her. Lady Catherine was even worse, but put into her place after some time. Mr Bennet was more in control in this variation, which I also liked. Well written, highly recommended to read, and a well thought out story line.
May 15, 2020
This was a clean, sweet, romantic story where Darcy falls I'll on his way to Netherfield, before he meets Elizabeth. While on one of her rambles, following a heavy downpour, she finds the unconscious man in her path. After returning home, alerting her father, and having retrieved him, Darcy is obliged to stay with the Bennet's until his health returns. I found it very entertaining.
April 9, 2023
Worth a second read
I have read other variations where Darcy is ill and it brings he and Elizabeth together but this one is different. Truly quite unlike anything else I have read. I thought I would miss Caroline, I do love to hate her, but Collins filled in beautifully, what an oaf!
I have read other variations where Darcy is ill and it brings he and Elizabeth together but this one is different. Truly quite unlike anything else I have read. I thought I would miss Caroline, I do love to hate her, but Collins filled in beautifully, what an oaf!
April 16, 2020
This is a sweet and enjoyable P&P variation. It is also a quick read. I enjoy Jann Rowland's variations and read them whenever they are available to me. This one isn't crazy angst filled, and for that I'm thankful.
April 15, 2024
Another Fabulous Reading Gift!
As usual Jann Rowland has given us another fabulous gift for our reading pleasure. I am sure you will laugh as often as I did while enjoying this book. It's sure to become another favorite in my library.
As usual Jann Rowland has given us another fabulous gift for our reading pleasure. I am sure you will laugh as often as I did while enjoying this book. It's sure to become another favorite in my library.
February 28, 2018
great read
August 28, 2018
Lovely
Another wonderful retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice by Jann Rowland. Our timeline changes but we still get a happy ending
Another wonderful retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice by Jann Rowland. Our timeline changes but we still get a happy ending
December 3, 2018
Lovely
Jan always has a unique twist to his stories this one does not disappoint. Well worth the time to read. Enjoy fellow JAFF funs.
Jan always has a unique twist to his stories this one does not disappoint. Well worth the time to read. Enjoy fellow JAFF funs.
May 15, 2020
Brilliant
I loved this story ,but then again Jann Rowland's stories are always brilliant and really easy to read.😀😀😀😀😀
I would give this story a 6 stars love love love it.
I loved this story ,but then again Jann Rowland's stories are always brilliant and really easy to read.😀😀😀😀😀
I would give this story a 6 stars love love love it.
February 5, 2025
This is a good story. However, reading it was a challenge and I had to put it down several times to take a break. Picture this, Lady Catherine and Mr Collins are staying at and/or visiting Longbourn determined to protect their own interest, while Darcy recovers from an accident and an illness. The chaos, the angst and all the craziness you can imagine takes place NON STOP!
On the bright side, the good people are at their best.
On the bright side, the good people are at their best.
April 20, 2021
This is a sweet variation of Austen's Pride and Prejudice in which Darcy becomes ill with typhoid fever while riding horseback in the rain from London to Netherfield and falls from his horse. He is discovered by the intrepid Miss Elizabeth Bennet who was out walking in the rain and arranges for the handsome stranger's removal to Longbourn. Elizabeth begins to admire the gentleman whom she nurses until he regains consciousness as she is the only of the Bennet girls to have previously contracted typhoid fever.
Once Darcy awakes, he and Elizabeth find that they have much in common, and Darcy will have to regain his strength at Longbourn and not be removed to Netherfield, despite Miss Bingley's, and later, Lady Catherine's, objections. What will happen as Darcy's and Elizabeth's attachment continues to grow as he convalesces?
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It's nice to *not* have Darcy and Elizabeth at loggerheads; their relationship grows quite naturally, much like Bingley's with Jane. I rarely give 5 stars to non-classic novels, but I found this variation to be soothing and just what I needed at this time. A lovely story!!
Once Darcy awakes, he and Elizabeth find that they have much in common, and Darcy will have to regain his strength at Longbourn and not be removed to Netherfield, despite Miss Bingley's, and later, Lady Catherine's, objections. What will happen as Darcy's and Elizabeth's attachment continues to grow as he convalesces?
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It's nice to *not* have Darcy and Elizabeth at loggerheads; their relationship grows quite naturally, much like Bingley's with Jane. I rarely give 5 stars to non-classic novels, but I found this variation to be soothing and just what I needed at this time. A lovely story!!
March 29, 2017
This was a highly amusing what if scenario that had me laughing aloud. Mr Bennet and Colonel Fitzwilliam in particular were great!
It's decent to good writing! Only flinching point I had really was renaming Colonel Fitzwilliam (from Richard to Antony! )
Wickham is a side note practically. Lady Catherine and Mr Collins were ridiculous but it was diverting!
It's decent to good writing! Only flinching point I had really was renaming Colonel Fitzwilliam (from Richard to Antony! )
Wickham is a side note practically. Lady Catherine and Mr Collins were ridiculous but it was diverting!
April 5, 2017
Cute story
I enjoyed this story. Reading about what a pull Aunt Catherine was was very fun. This was actually more a story of her, rather than Darcy and Elizabeth.
I enjoyed this story. Reading about what a pull Aunt Catherine was was very fun. This was actually more a story of her, rather than Darcy and Elizabeth.
April 6, 2017
Wonderful book by Talented Author
I dearly loved this book by this very talented and professional author. The book is well edited, and Mr. Rowland's superb word choice is so colorful that it makes me feel that I am there. You are in for a treat if you read this and his other books, but this is the best of all.
Darcy slid off his horse, sick from Typhoid when it was raining. Lizzy found him and called for help from her father who has him taken to Longbourn where the doctor orders him to stay. Elizabeth was his nurse at first as she had once had typhoid unlike her sisters. Later Bingley was looking for his friend, and thus they learned of Mr. Darcy's identify and Jane and Bingley were attracted to one another. This Mr. Darcy is appreciative to his host and tolerant of the shortcomings of some of them.
The family has to deal with Mr. Darcy's visitors, some welcome like Mr. Bingley, Col. Fitzwilliam, and Darcy's valet. Others were a trial like Mr. Collins who was super stupid, meddling, and offensive. Another was Lady Catherine and heir daughter. They stress the limited resources and patience of those at Longbourn. Mrs. Bennet is not quite as dumb as in canon, but she is still herself. Mr. Bennet is more attentive of threats to his daughters, but still too prone to allow certain things for his amusement like disrupting his home to permit Lady Catherine to stay until she finally becomes too much for him. Mr. Wickham disposes of himself to not be much of a factor in this book. Caroline has to keep away from Longbourn to avoid exposure to. Typhoid.
Anyway, I highly recommend this book as a truly outstanding example of a book where Lizzy and Darcy are attracted to one another early, but the challenges arise from other factors, especially Lady Catherine. There's a lot of cause for laughter, but you also want to kick Lady Catherine out of Longbourn long before she is forced out when she committed one rude and threatening act too many. This Mr. Collins is truly obnoxious and Mrs. Bennet does not take to him as in cannon. Charlotte does not get a chance to be in his company. He is an annoying presence while Lady Catherine is even worse, if that is possible, and poor Elizabeth has the most to be annoyed about. Why would Mr. Bennet even let those disagreeable folks stay. At least, he made his position clear where Mr. Collins was concerned. Thank you for such a wonderful book.
I dearly loved this book by this very talented and professional author. The book is well edited, and Mr. Rowland's superb word choice is so colorful that it makes me feel that I am there. You are in for a treat if you read this and his other books, but this is the best of all.
Darcy slid off his horse, sick from Typhoid when it was raining. Lizzy found him and called for help from her father who has him taken to Longbourn where the doctor orders him to stay. Elizabeth was his nurse at first as she had once had typhoid unlike her sisters. Later Bingley was looking for his friend, and thus they learned of Mr. Darcy's identify and Jane and Bingley were attracted to one another. This Mr. Darcy is appreciative to his host and tolerant of the shortcomings of some of them.
The family has to deal with Mr. Darcy's visitors, some welcome like Mr. Bingley, Col. Fitzwilliam, and Darcy's valet. Others were a trial like Mr. Collins who was super stupid, meddling, and offensive. Another was Lady Catherine and heir daughter. They stress the limited resources and patience of those at Longbourn. Mrs. Bennet is not quite as dumb as in canon, but she is still herself. Mr. Bennet is more attentive of threats to his daughters, but still too prone to allow certain things for his amusement like disrupting his home to permit Lady Catherine to stay until she finally becomes too much for him. Mr. Wickham disposes of himself to not be much of a factor in this book. Caroline has to keep away from Longbourn to avoid exposure to. Typhoid.
Anyway, I highly recommend this book as a truly outstanding example of a book where Lizzy and Darcy are attracted to one another early, but the challenges arise from other factors, especially Lady Catherine. There's a lot of cause for laughter, but you also want to kick Lady Catherine out of Longbourn long before she is forced out when she committed one rude and threatening act too many. This Mr. Collins is truly obnoxious and Mrs. Bennet does not take to him as in cannon. Charlotte does not get a chance to be in his company. He is an annoying presence while Lady Catherine is even worse, if that is possible, and poor Elizabeth has the most to be annoyed about. Why would Mr. Bennet even let those disagreeable folks stay. At least, he made his position clear where Mr. Collins was concerned. Thank you for such a wonderful book.
April 6, 2017
Good until the end
I will say that I found quiet enjoyment in this P&P variation--until the end 're-cap.' Everything but the kitchen sink, I feel, was thrown into an awkward epilogue.
I will say that I found quiet enjoyment in this P&P variation--until the end 're-cap.' Everything but the kitchen sink, I feel, was thrown into an awkward epilogue.
April 15, 2017
Okay
I found it mildly interesting and completely forgettable. It's a shame, because I do love this author, but the last two I read weren't that great.
I found it mildly interesting and completely forgettable. It's a shame, because I do love this author, but the last two I read weren't that great.
May 3, 2017
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Darcy is found under his horse at Longbourn in the rain as he tries to make it to Netherfield. Luckily for him, Elizabeth had to escape the house and found him. He is unconscious with typhoid fever. Luckily for Elizabeth, she had the fever as a child and can tend the mystery man until he wakes up. His identity is soon discovered and as he wakes up he gets to know the Bennets as he recovers. Of course, everyone associated with him tries to remove him from the house including Miss Bingley and Lady Catherine. The most entertaining part of the book is Lady Catherine insisting that she stay at Longbourn since Darcy can't be moved. With added fun from Mr. Collins and Colonel Fitzwilliam, Elizabeth and Darcy eventually find their happily ever after.
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