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A Pemberley Romance #4
The Darcy Plot: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
He needed to marry. But he would choose a lady who knew her place was at his side, not in his heart.
Then he would not suffer again the humiliation he had received at the hands of Miss Elizabeth Bennet.
Elizabeth Bennet hoped she would never have to see the arrogant, proud, disdainful Mr. Darcy ever again. But she was determined to plot to thwart him in his attempt to ruin her sister's happiness.
Meanwhile, some of Darcy’s friends decided that Miss Elizabeth Bennet would make him the perfect wife.
At every turn of their plots, he found himself in her presence, drawn to talk to her, to assist her, to ask for her help in a plot of his own.
Then his friends went too far.
Neither could see any way out.
Now how could they ever forgive and forget?
A sweet and clean full-length Regency novel
Then he would not suffer again the humiliation he had received at the hands of Miss Elizabeth Bennet.
Elizabeth Bennet hoped she would never have to see the arrogant, proud, disdainful Mr. Darcy ever again. But she was determined to plot to thwart him in his attempt to ruin her sister's happiness.
Meanwhile, some of Darcy’s friends decided that Miss Elizabeth Bennet would make him the perfect wife.
At every turn of their plots, he found himself in her presence, drawn to talk to her, to assist her, to ask for her help in a plot of his own.
Then his friends went too far.
Neither could see any way out.
Now how could they ever forgive and forget?
A sweet and clean full-length Regency novel
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2017
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October 4, 2017
If you asked me what was wrong with this book I would be hard pressed to find a specific fault; but if you asked me to praise the book I would be equally confounded.
Beginning immediately following Mr. Darcy's proposal at Hunsford, the situation is relayed via separate recollections of the other's speech by Darcy & Lizzy. After reading his letter Lizzy begins to regret her response, and it determined that Jane and Bingley must be reunited. She somehow manages to send an anonymous note to Bingley telling him to return to Netherfield and Col. Fitzwilliam is invited along.
The good Col. has figured out that Darcy likes Lizzy but is unaware that he had proposed or that she had refused him. So he begins conspiring with Bingley and Miss Darcy to force them into a situation that will require a proposal
In a subplot Lizzy encounters a neighbor's tenant who was a woman of the town but due to a terrible family situation is now married to a farmer. Darcy recognizes her as a younger sister of one of his friends and secretly works to restore her. [This substitutes for Lydia in this book]
When the idiots spring their trap on Darcy & Lizzy it backfires terribly with each blaming the other for the situation and Darcy taking his sister back to Pemberley while Lizzy mopes and weeps around Longbourn.
When Darcy finally learns the truth and returns to Netherfield Lizzy is long gone, away on her trip to the Lake district. There she writes Darcy a letter which eventually reaches him at Pemberley and he is again given hope.
Beginning immediately following Mr. Darcy's proposal at Hunsford, the situation is relayed via separate recollections of the other's speech by Darcy & Lizzy. After reading his letter Lizzy begins to regret her response, and it determined that Jane and Bingley must be reunited. She somehow manages to send an anonymous note to Bingley telling him to return to Netherfield and Col. Fitzwilliam is invited along.
The good Col. has figured out that Darcy likes Lizzy but is unaware that he had proposed or that she had refused him. So he begins conspiring with Bingley and Miss Darcy to force them into a situation that will require a proposal
In a subplot Lizzy encounters a neighbor's tenant who was a woman of the town but due to a terrible family situation is now married to a farmer. Darcy recognizes her as a younger sister of one of his friends and secretly works to restore her. [This substitutes for Lydia in this book]
When the idiots spring their trap on Darcy & Lizzy it backfires terribly with each blaming the other for the situation and Darcy taking his sister back to Pemberley while Lizzy mopes and weeps around Longbourn.
When Darcy finally learns the truth and returns to Netherfield Lizzy is long gone, away on her trip to the Lake district. There she writes Darcy a letter which eventually reaches him at Pemberley and he is again given hope.
April 22, 2022
The title is somewhat misleading as you may think it is all about either a plot against or by Darcy. It is not. Although Darcy has proposed and been rejected and now "plots" to show he has changed there are several other characters with their own plots. Bingley and the colonel plan to find ways to get Darcy and Elizabeth together, preferably alone. Elizabeth plots to get Jane and Bingley together also and as that succeeds realizes that she is not the only one trying to do that.
There is a Mrs. Munson who has lost her standing in society and with it her wealth. Elizabeth finds her lost daughter and when reuniting them gets to know and becomes friends with her. Darcy then also finds interest in that lady, suspecting she may be the sister of an old university classmate. His actions here help Elizabeth to see him in a different light.
The Elizabeth in this story seemed to hold onto her anger much more strongly that the lady in canon, IMHO. Of course there are some misunderstandings: especially one in which a compromise occurs and each blames the other for the event.
This was a pleasant story but the story line was not an unusual one.
There is a Mrs. Munson who has lost her standing in society and with it her wealth. Elizabeth finds her lost daughter and when reuniting them gets to know and becomes friends with her. Darcy then also finds interest in that lady, suspecting she may be the sister of an old university classmate. His actions here help Elizabeth to see him in a different light.
The Elizabeth in this story seemed to hold onto her anger much more strongly that the lady in canon, IMHO. Of course there are some misunderstandings: especially one in which a compromise occurs and each blames the other for the event.
This was a pleasant story but the story line was not an unusual one.
January 14, 2018
This book had well-constructed prose that was easy and pleasing to read. I enjoyed Colonel Fitzwilliam's enhanced involvement in the plot. I don't think I've ever seen one where he interacted with Bingley without Darcy. However, everything seemed to be driven by two plots that I found ridiculous and tacked on. I think I would have enjoyed this book a lot, based on the writing quality, if the plot quality had been up to par.
3.5 stars rounded down.
3.5 stars rounded down.
December 24, 2020
Hard to point any one thing that was great or awful about this. I don't think anyone would have hatched a plan that took so much control away from two other people. Georgiana definitely would not have gotten involved.
And it's hard to resolve a Miss Bingley who acts so horribly getting a happy ending in her own eyes.
And it's hard to resolve a Miss Bingley who acts so horribly getting a happy ending in her own eyes.
September 2, 2021
Loose ends
I would have liked to know how Darcy brought about Caroline Bingley's mariage. Also what Miss Bingley said about Elizabeth that irked Darcy so much.
Otherwise I truly enjoyed this book.
I would have liked to know how Darcy brought about Caroline Bingley's mariage. Also what Miss Bingley said about Elizabeth that irked Darcy so much.
Otherwise I truly enjoyed this book.
November 11, 2021
convoluted
A rather emotional and convoluted but enjoyable variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Harriet Knowles.
A rather emotional and convoluted but enjoyable variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Harriet Knowles.
January 23, 2024
Good idea, marred by a trite style and completely pointless little details I didn’t need or want to read about.
June 4, 2025
The Darcy Plot
Well written, very low angst. The plot for Miss Huntley was Elizabeth and Daddy's plot, the others plot for Darcy's love life...so more than one plot.
Well written, very low angst. The plot for Miss Huntley was Elizabeth and Daddy's plot, the others plot for Darcy's love life...so more than one plot.
January 26, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful and emotional read. Suspense kept the pages turning and it was entertaining and engaging.
Entering moments after the Hunsford proposal, the events soon deviate from canon as Elizabeth decides to take matter into her own hands to secure her sisters happiness. Unbeknownst to her, the colonel and Mr Bingley has their own plans set in motion, leading to an earlier understanding between Jane and Bingley. Darcy and Elizabeth are on the road to a better understanding when some well intended plans go awry...
Wickham was barely mentioned and Caroline is badly behaved but not evil, there is a funny twist to her faith near the end...
Loved the backbone of Elizabeth in this story. She takes control over her life and shows a strength I liked very much.
Heartily recommend this book.
Entering moments after the Hunsford proposal, the events soon deviate from canon as Elizabeth decides to take matter into her own hands to secure her sisters happiness. Unbeknownst to her, the colonel and Mr Bingley has their own plans set in motion, leading to an earlier understanding between Jane and Bingley. Darcy and Elizabeth are on the road to a better understanding when some well intended plans go awry...
Wickham was barely mentioned and Caroline is badly behaved but not evil, there is a funny twist to her faith near the end...
Loved the backbone of Elizabeth in this story. She takes control over her life and shows a strength I liked very much.
Heartily recommend this book.
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