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Dash of Darcy and Companions Collection #4
Discovering Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella
A wrong room, a locked door, and a final opportunity to understand one another
When Fitzwilliam Darcy left Netherfield, Elizabeth Bennet had yet to decipher his character and assumes she will never receive the opportunity to do so until he unexpectedly arrives in Kent where Elizabeth is visiting a friend. Upon their first meeting, Darcy seems different from the arrogant man Elizabeth remembers, and stories she hears from his cousin Anne further confuse her opinion until she overhears a conversation.
Arriving for his annual visit at Rosings, Darcy is both delighted and hopeful when he learns that his aunt's parson has a guest. Having been unable to rid his thoughts and heart of the lovely Miss Elizabeth, he has determined to press his suit. However, when his cousin Richard's attentions are more readily accepted by Elizabeth than his own, Darcy fears he will have to part with the lady he loves forever.
However, fate and scheming relations are not about to let this couple walk away from each other.
When Fitzwilliam Darcy left Netherfield, Elizabeth Bennet had yet to decipher his character and assumes she will never receive the opportunity to do so until he unexpectedly arrives in Kent where Elizabeth is visiting a friend. Upon their first meeting, Darcy seems different from the arrogant man Elizabeth remembers, and stories she hears from his cousin Anne further confuse her opinion until she overhears a conversation.
Arriving for his annual visit at Rosings, Darcy is both delighted and hopeful when he learns that his aunt's parson has a guest. Having been unable to rid his thoughts and heart of the lovely Miss Elizabeth, he has determined to press his suit. However, when his cousin Richard's attentions are more readily accepted by Elizabeth than his own, Darcy fears he will have to part with the lady he loves forever.
However, fate and scheming relations are not about to let this couple walk away from each other.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 18, 2017
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About the author
Leenie Brown
95 books112 followersLeenie Brown has always been a girl with an active imagination, which, while growing up, was both an asset, providing many hours of fun as she played out stories, and a liability, when her older sister and aunt would tell her frightening tales. At one time, they had her convinced Dracula lived in the trunk at the end of the bed she slept in when visiting her grandparents!
Although it has been years since she cowered in her bed in her grandparents’ basement, she still has an imagination which occasionally runs away with her, and she feeds it now as she did then ─ by reading!
Her heroes, when growing up, were authors, and the worlds they painted with words were (and still are) her favourite playgrounds! Now, as an adult, she spends much of her time in the Regency world, playing with the characters from her favourite Jane Austen novels and those of her own creation.
When she is not traipsing down a trail in an attempt to keep up with her imagination, Leenie resides in the beautiful province of Nova Scotia with her two sons and her very own Mr. Brown (a wonderful mix of all the best of Darcy, Bingley, and Edmund with a healthy dose of the teasing Mr. Tilney and just a dash of the scolding Mr. Knightley).
Although it has been years since she cowered in her bed in her grandparents’ basement, she still has an imagination which occasionally runs away with her, and she feeds it now as she did then ─ by reading!
Her heroes, when growing up, were authors, and the worlds they painted with words were (and still are) her favourite playgrounds! Now, as an adult, she spends much of her time in the Regency world, playing with the characters from her favourite Jane Austen novels and those of her own creation.
When she is not traipsing down a trail in an attempt to keep up with her imagination, Leenie resides in the beautiful province of Nova Scotia with her two sons and her very own Mr. Brown (a wonderful mix of all the best of Darcy, Bingley, and Edmund with a healthy dose of the teasing Mr. Tilney and just a dash of the scolding Mr. Knightley).
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April 13, 2018
This is a short, clean but complete story, and it gives us a Lady Catherine who is totally surprising and unique. We have a coerced marriage scenario but it isn't disturbing or unpleasant. We even get a preview of how Charlotte handles her moronic husband. We learn a great deal about some secondary characters.
This is a stand alone story but requires a familiarity with P&P as we jump in at Rosings
This is a stand alone story but requires a familiarity with P&P as we jump in at Rosings
September 24, 2024
Status: Read April 10, 2017
Rating: 3.5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐
Review:
I always enjoy Leenie Brown's stories, and this was no exception.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
My Library Notes:
Discovering Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella (Dash of Darcy, #4)
by Leenie Brown
ebook, Advance Review Copy, 176 pages
Expected publication April 18, 2017 by Leenie B Books
ASIN: B06Y4YYHJR
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A wrong room, a locked door, and a final opportunity to understand one another
When Fitzwilliam Darcy left Netherfield, Elizabeth Bennet had yet to decipher his character and assumes she will never receive the opportunity to do so until he unexpectedly arrives in Kent where Elizabeth is visiting a friend. Upon their first meeting, Darcy seems different from the arrogant man Elizabeth remembers, and stories she hears from his cousin Anne further confuse her opinion until she overhears a conversation.
Arriving for his annual visit at Rosings, Darcy is both delighted and hopeful when he learns that his aunt's parson has a guest. Having been unable to rid his thoughts and heart of the lovely Miss Elizabeth, he has determined to press his suit. However, when his cousin Richard's attentions are more readily accepted by Elizabeth than his own, Darcy fears he will have to part with the lady he loves forever.
However, fate and scheming relations are not about to let this couple walk away from each other.
Rating: 3.5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐
Review:
I always enjoy Leenie Brown's stories, and this was no exception.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
My Library Notes:
Discovering Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella (Dash of Darcy, #4)
by Leenie Brown
ebook, Advance Review Copy, 176 pages
Expected publication April 18, 2017 by Leenie B Books
ASIN: B06Y4YYHJR
[ kindle doc ]
A wrong room, a locked door, and a final opportunity to understand one another
When Fitzwilliam Darcy left Netherfield, Elizabeth Bennet had yet to decipher his character and assumes she will never receive the opportunity to do so until he unexpectedly arrives in Kent where Elizabeth is visiting a friend. Upon their first meeting, Darcy seems different from the arrogant man Elizabeth remembers, and stories she hears from his cousin Anne further confuse her opinion until she overhears a conversation.
Arriving for his annual visit at Rosings, Darcy is both delighted and hopeful when he learns that his aunt's parson has a guest. Having been unable to rid his thoughts and heart of the lovely Miss Elizabeth, he has determined to press his suit. However, when his cousin Richard's attentions are more readily accepted by Elizabeth than his own, Darcy fears he will have to part with the lady he loves forever.
However, fate and scheming relations are not about to let this couple walk away from each other.
April 12, 2017
Received an ARC from the author with no promise of a review, positive or otherwise.
This book has the most entertaining, diabolical characterization of Lady Catherine I've encountered. The first scene sets the stage as Colonel Fitzwilliam's aunt pulls him aside for a one-on-one conference and makes an amazing revelation. It would be cruel for me to disclose the content of their conversation and ruin your surprise, but it establishes the tone for the entire book.
Lady Catherine demands that Elizabeth practice the pianoforte at Rosings, and the young gentlewoman gets much more than she bargains for when she follows the imperious lady's directive. Elizabeth also hears more from Anne de Bourgh and Colonel Fitzwilliam to help her sketch Mr. Darcy's character during her days in Kent. And Mr. Darcy himself appears completely different than he did in Netherfield.
It's a fun, well-written tale that ends much the same way it begins with Lady Catherine plotting. Love it!
This book has the most entertaining, diabolical characterization of Lady Catherine I've encountered. The first scene sets the stage as Colonel Fitzwilliam's aunt pulls him aside for a one-on-one conference and makes an amazing revelation. It would be cruel for me to disclose the content of their conversation and ruin your surprise, but it establishes the tone for the entire book.
Lady Catherine demands that Elizabeth practice the pianoforte at Rosings, and the young gentlewoman gets much more than she bargains for when she follows the imperious lady's directive. Elizabeth also hears more from Anne de Bourgh and Colonel Fitzwilliam to help her sketch Mr. Darcy's character during her days in Kent. And Mr. Darcy himself appears completely different than he did in Netherfield.
It's a fun, well-written tale that ends much the same way it begins with Lady Catherine plotting. Love it!
March 9, 2019
“Mrs. Jennings was a widow, with an ample jointure. She had only two daughters, both of whom she had lived to see respectably married, and she had now, therefore, nothing to do but to marry all the rest of the world.” Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility
Adorable, clean, quick read that will just make your heart sing. There was no angst, other than the tension of lovers trying to find each other. Lady Catherine was a joy… wait… what??? I did say that and yet, it was true. I adored her. She was cunning, funny, a hoot and a consummate matchmaker. Mr. Darcy did not know what hit him.
It is Easter and we are at Kent and we all know what happens there… only it doesn’t. Everything was knocked off the rail by the machinations of the great lady herself. She had plans for her nephew and they did not include her daughter Anne… wait… WHAT???
“Find someone who loves you enough to forgive you for all of your mistakes.” Debasish Mridha
Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves in a locked room and that gives them time to clear up any and all misunderstandings. You have our dear Colonel, Anne and Lady Catherine combining their talents in order to change the circumstances and the destiny of our dear couple.
We then had a delightful epilogue and a quick sequel titled ‘Not an Heiress’ that let the reader know that Lady Catherine was at it again with her matchmaking. No one was safe. I simply adored her… I think I bit my tongue when I said that.
1st read: 4-21-17
2nd read: 3-5-19
Adorable, clean, quick read that will just make your heart sing. There was no angst, other than the tension of lovers trying to find each other. Lady Catherine was a joy… wait… what??? I did say that and yet, it was true. I adored her. She was cunning, funny, a hoot and a consummate matchmaker. Mr. Darcy did not know what hit him.
It is Easter and we are at Kent and we all know what happens there… only it doesn’t. Everything was knocked off the rail by the machinations of the great lady herself. She had plans for her nephew and they did not include her daughter Anne… wait… WHAT???
“Find someone who loves you enough to forgive you for all of your mistakes.” Debasish Mridha
Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves in a locked room and that gives them time to clear up any and all misunderstandings. You have our dear Colonel, Anne and Lady Catherine combining their talents in order to change the circumstances and the destiny of our dear couple.
We then had a delightful epilogue and a quick sequel titled ‘Not an Heiress’ that let the reader know that Lady Catherine was at it again with her matchmaking. No one was safe. I simply adored her… I think I bit my tongue when I said that.
1st read: 4-21-17
2nd read: 3-5-19
October 6, 2022
This is a fairly quick read. Because of the novella format things conclude pretty fast and so feels somewhat hurried. Elizabeth's change of heart seem extremely sudden. But I did like Lady Catherine and the Colonel.
April 5, 2018
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
This story takes place in Kent, mainly at the estate, Rosings and we open the story with plotting between Richard and his aunt, Lady Catherine. The lady has a change of character in this tale but she still thinks she knows what is best for those around her.
Our dear couple is maneuvered into a locked suite of rooms (Georgiana and Fitzwilliam Darcy's assigned rooms at Rosings). And the conspirators are making sure no one hears a bell calling nor a door knob rattling. All this so the couple is forced to talk it out. Mr. Collins is the one who comes upon them and he is quick to express his dismay at his cousin's behavior. So why did Lady C. send him to those rooms?
This short story was a sweet read. And at the end we are treated to an excerpt of the next tale, Not an Heiress, in which Lady Catherine continues to her matchmaking with another of the Bennet sisters.
This story takes place in Kent, mainly at the estate, Rosings and we open the story with plotting between Richard and his aunt, Lady Catherine. The lady has a change of character in this tale but she still thinks she knows what is best for those around her.
Our dear couple is maneuvered into a locked suite of rooms (Georgiana and Fitzwilliam Darcy's assigned rooms at Rosings). And the conspirators are making sure no one hears a bell calling nor a door knob rattling. All this so the couple is forced to talk it out. Mr. Collins is the one who comes upon them and he is quick to express his dismay at his cousin's behavior. So why did Lady C. send him to those rooms?
This short story was a sweet read. And at the end we are treated to an excerpt of the next tale, Not an Heiress, in which Lady Catherine continues to her matchmaking with another of the Bennet sisters.
May 9, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed this book!
Well written, sweet, romantic book with a lot of warmth. The colonel was particularly adorable, especially in the epilogue.
Enters when Darcy and the colonel arrived at Rosings. There was a twist to Lady Catherine that took me by surprise, love surprises though...
Darcy did perceive Elizabeth's dislike of him and he did put his foot in his mouth but meddling relatives saved the day...
Ends in a lovely epilogue and an excerpt from the sequel.
Heartily recommend this book!
Well written, sweet, romantic book with a lot of warmth. The colonel was particularly adorable, especially in the epilogue.
Enters when Darcy and the colonel arrived at Rosings. There was a twist to Lady Catherine that took me by surprise, love surprises though...
Darcy did perceive Elizabeth's dislike of him and he did put his foot in his mouth but meddling relatives saved the day...
Ends in a lovely epilogue and an excerpt from the sequel.
Heartily recommend this book!
June 11, 2019
Basically, I agree with Debbie’s review and can’t add anything better than she wrote.
September 27, 2023
In this Pride & Prejudice Variation Lady Catherine has a plan, in fact she has had this plan for many years. But can it succeed. She will need the help of the Colonel, but will he be a help or a hindrance. Can she make Darcy marry the women she has chosen. Loved this version of Lady Catherine.
An entertaining and well-written variation. I enjoyed re-reading the story again. And again.
An entertaining and well-written variation. I enjoyed re-reading the story again. And again.
June 8, 2017
Just a few words: cute, entertaining, sweet, and surprising! Lots of fun to read.
April 23, 2017
My Rating: 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 Stars
Lady Catherine, matchmaker extraordinaire? It is always fun to read a tale that gives another side to Lady Catherine. Yes, we love to hate her, but in this 'what if', she is just more meddlesome with surprising results!
So take a trip to Kent as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy try to determine what the other is all about. This is a quick surprising read that will have you laughing at the antics of Colonel Fitzwilliam and the surprising backbone of Anne de Bourgh...picture Mr. Collins floundering like a fish! You also get a sneak peek at 'The Heiress' and the further plans of Lady Catherine!
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Lady Catherine, matchmaker extraordinaire? It is always fun to read a tale that gives another side to Lady Catherine. Yes, we love to hate her, but in this 'what if', she is just more meddlesome with surprising results!
So take a trip to Kent as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy try to determine what the other is all about. This is a quick surprising read that will have you laughing at the antics of Colonel Fitzwilliam and the surprising backbone of Anne de Bourgh...picture Mr. Collins floundering like a fish! You also get a sneak peek at 'The Heiress' and the further plans of Lady Catherine!
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
July 24, 2018
Interesting...
Can you imagine Lady Catherine being a matchmaker? This story portrays her as such, and she definitively has the talent for it. Who would have thought?
Can you imagine Lady Catherine being a matchmaker? This story portrays her as such, and she definitively has the talent for it. Who would have thought?
May 12, 2021
What if Lady C was a meddling matchmaker and knew just who would be perfect for her favorite nephew. She'd see them together by any means necessary.
Totally adorable!
Totally adorable!
April 27, 2017
Clever, Sweet Romance (sligjt spoiler)
What a great twist, having Lady Catherine de Bojrgh as matchmaker. Her clever plot to bring Darcy and Elizabeth together was refreshingly different than canon. I enjoyed reading this happier version of the usually dour Lady Catherine. Wonderful book!
What a great twist, having Lady Catherine de Bojrgh as matchmaker. Her clever plot to bring Darcy and Elizabeth together was refreshingly different than canon. I enjoyed reading this happier version of the usually dour Lady Catherine. Wonderful book!
February 10, 2024
Super Cute!
A cute story that gives a fun spin on the Pride and Prejudice tale we all love. A quick and very worth it read. Would recommend.
A cute story that gives a fun spin on the Pride and Prejudice tale we all love. A quick and very worth it read. Would recommend.
April 13, 2020
This was another great Pride and Prejudice Novella by Leenie Brown and I loved Lady Catherine in this book! Her character is so fun and different than in most versions. Richard is also a really fun character in this book and it is fun to see him and Lady Catherine plotting together. The epilogue at the end of this story is also really cute. This book also contains a preview of the sequel for this book Not an Heiress: A Pride and Prejudice Novella which sounds like a lot of fun and I look forward to reading next.
September 15, 2017
I liked the idea of Lady Catherine changing her feathers and helping to bring Darcy and Elizabeth together. This is a delightful romp.
Check for these errors:
Split Infinitives: "to seemingly enjoy," "to be slightly amused," "to even look," "to not be able," "to not like,"
"Where not they betrothed?" should be "Were"
"under the robe as knelt"
"Mr. Collin's" should be "Mr. Collins"
"been more clear" should be "clearer"
"to the ladies honor" should be "lady's"
"I did bother to look" should be "did not"
"anything different than what I wished" should be "different from"
"forming to deep an" should be "forming too deep"
Check for these errors:
Split Infinitives: "to seemingly enjoy," "to be slightly amused," "to even look," "to not be able," "to not like,"
"Where not they betrothed?" should be "Were"
"under the robe as knelt"
"Mr. Collin's" should be "Mr. Collins"
"been more clear" should be "clearer"
"to the ladies honor" should be "lady's"
"I did bother to look" should be "did not"
"anything different than what I wished" should be "different from"
"forming to deep an" should be "forming too deep"
July 22, 2017
This was a cute, charming story. I loved how Lady Catherine became a much beloved character throughout the book - very different from her characterization in both the original and in the various other adaptations that I've read. It's always fun to read a new and different take, and this one certainly was. I really enjoyed it!
July 30, 2019
Sweet variation novella
In this novella we have a different Lady Catherine then who is usually portrayed. I love her like this. I even like how quickly Elizabeth starts changing her mind, but Darcy is more sweet and it's endearing. Give this a chance
In this novella we have a different Lady Catherine then who is usually portrayed. I love her like this. I even like how quickly Elizabeth starts changing her mind, but Darcy is more sweet and it's endearing. Give this a chance
August 11, 2021
A sweet short tale
It only takes a short time in a locked room for Darcy and Elizabeth to resolve their differences. I enjoyed this sweet novella in which Lady Catherine meddles with Darcy's love life in another manner.
It only takes a short time in a locked room for Darcy and Elizabeth to resolve their differences. I enjoyed this sweet novella in which Lady Catherine meddles with Darcy's love life in another manner.
February 15, 2023
Cute story but it didn't work for me.
These are canon characters acting in very non-canon ways. As I read this story, I kept thinking Elizabeth wouldn't say that or Mr. Darcy wouldn't do that or Col. Fitzwilliam would never do that! It was so distracting.
These are canon characters acting in very non-canon ways. As I read this story, I kept thinking Elizabeth wouldn't say that or Mr. Darcy wouldn't do that or Col. Fitzwilliam would never do that! It was so distracting.
July 17, 2017
Cute book
I'm in the minority on this, as I never read Pride and Prejudice so I was glad to read this mini version. This was a short, quick read and I enjoyed the matchmaking aunt,
I'm in the minority on this, as I never read Pride and Prejudice so I was glad to read this mini version. This was a short, quick read and I enjoyed the matchmaking aunt,
January 18, 2018
I loved Lady Catherine in this story!
March 14, 2019
Lovely
A rather interesting variation of author Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. Rather different than usual storyline and new characters but enjoyable.
A rather interesting variation of author Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. Rather different than usual storyline and new characters but enjoyable.
July 24, 2019
2.5
Very good start with Lady Catherine. Resolution was a little too quick though, would have like to see more depth.
Very good start with Lady Catherine. Resolution was a little too quick though, would have like to see more depth.
June 16, 2020
Gifted author
I am smiling and laughing as I read her books. She is probably someone with whom I could be friends.
I am smiling and laughing as I read her books. She is probably someone with whom I could be friends.
August 12, 2022
I enjoyed it. Well written.
August 15, 2023
Lovely story
ODC finds happily after with a little help from an unexpected quarter. I love the relationships in this version and enjoyed the sweet resolution.
ODC finds happily after with a little help from an unexpected quarter. I love the relationships in this version and enjoyed the sweet resolution.
May 1, 2024
I like a good LCdB. Love it when she’s sort of canon but with a heart and some sense. I really loved ODC in this one. Great read.
October 3, 2019
Not A Very Deep Story
This is a different take of Pride & Prejudice. It’s a short novel. My take away is that the story is interesting until Elizabeth Bennet suddenly decides she loves Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy. There really wasn’t much time for her to change her opinion. One minute she didn’t like him and the next she loved him. This story needed more development. In the end, it felt incomplete and unsatisfying.
This is a different take of Pride & Prejudice. It’s a short novel. My take away is that the story is interesting until Elizabeth Bennet suddenly decides she loves Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy. There really wasn’t much time for her to change her opinion. One minute she didn’t like him and the next she loved him. This story needed more development. In the end, it felt incomplete and unsatisfying.
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