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Friendship: Pride and Prejudice Variation
Having received word that Mr Bingley will not be returning to Netherfield, Jane Bennet accepts an invitation to return to town with Mr and Mrs Gardiner; her sister, Elizabeth, accompanies her. Although Jane would be welcomed back to Longbourn at any time, Elizabeth’s visit to their aunt and uncle is for an undetermined duration. Mrs Bennet has banished her ungrateful second daughter from Longbourn for refusing to marry Mr Collins. Mr Bennet, eager for peace and solitude after the previous months of mayhem, sanctions his wife's actions. On the first day after their arrival at Gracechurch Street, Jane and Elizabeth take three of their Gardiner cousins to Hyde Park; while there they meet a young lady walking with her companion. Unbeknown to the sisters the shy young lady is none other than the sister of Mr Bingley’s friend, the haughty Mr Darcy. As the friendship grows the sisters discover Georgiana's true identity, and, with that discovery, the realisation that Mr Wickham had lied; Miss Darcy was nothing like the young lady he had described to Elizabeth. The more she learns from Georgiana, the more Elizabeth realises that her sketch of Mr Darcy’s and Mr Wickham’s characters is faulty and she does not know the gentlemen at all. An invitation to Darcy House ensures Elizabeth and Darcy are once more in each other's company, and the sisters are introduced to the Darcys cousin, Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam. Can the Elizabeth and Jane find happiness in London?
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Published July 25, 2017
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March 13, 2018
“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow
Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead
Walk beside me… just be my friend.” Albert Camus
We open our story post Netherfield Ball, the Bingley group have left Hertfordshire, the house was closed up, Lizzy has refused Collins and Jane has received Caroline’s poison pen letters. Jane and Lizzy are sent to London to the Gardiners where they meet a lovely young lady while walking in the park. A friendship ensues and low and behold… she is sister to Fitzwilliam Darcy. Through Georgiana, Lizzy learns the true story about Wickham and man does she feel foolish.
Mr. Bennet: “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” Mark Twain
Man, I thought canon Mr. B was indolent. This guy takes the cake. I was so angry with him… after the Mr. Collins fiasco. Mrs. B was relentless and Mr. B, wanting his peace and quiet, sent Lizzy to London.
Mrs. Bennet: “Some carry the burden of bitterness and resentfulness for many years.” Joseph B. Wirthlin
I so resented Mrs. B in this story. She was horrid and held a grudge toward her second daughter that took on a life of its own. When Lizzy refused Collins, Mrs. B never forgave her for it. She simply could not understand why Lizzy wouldn’t accept Collins so she could provide Longbourn for her mother and sisters. We learn what happened to cause her to be this way. I was stunned. It went beyond reasonable. I was sorry for M/M Bennet; however, it was unacceptable for her to blame Lizzy.
Our dear Colonel Fitzwilliam: “A friend is a gift you give yourself.” Robert Louis Stevenson
I always love a good story with Darcy’s cousin/brother. When our Colonel was in Meryton he had to do damage control after Wickham had trashed his cousin’s reputation. He went to Colonel Forster but, Wickham had already left Meryton. Oh, this was a delightful story of our dear Colonel finding love. I adore him, and I liked this paring and HEA the author wrote for him.
Lady Catherine and Anne de Bourgh: This was the biggest surprise. We now know why Anne is so ill. I’ve never seen it done before and WOW! The creative factor was amazing. It was something else. I actually liked this Lady C. I know… my tongue didn’t fall out for saying it. I did. I can’t mention more without giving spoilers.
Mr. Collins… he was a slime. PG->13 in suggestions, hinted at but not discussed graphically. Yeah, he was a pig. We didn’t have to deal with him very long… OMG! Once again, very creative. Poor Charlotte, I liked her outcome.
Caroline Bingley was just there for comedic relief. She made a social faux pas with the wrong person. I would have liked to know what happened to her.
Mr. Bingley: well… I am not surprised. However, it was hard to read when it happened. I really wanted to know what happened to him. A little blurb in the epilogue would have been nice.
Wickham… With the Netherfield group gone, Wickham had free rein to spread the most malicious gossip about the rich and haughty Mr. Darcy. It turned the entire community against him. However, when Colonel Fitzwilliam arrived at Longbourn, Wickham was in the parlor speaking with Lydia. Man did the fur ever fly… or was that Wickham with his tail between his legs? I kept expecting the hammer to fall through most of the book and it totally fizzled out in the end. I kept saying … what???
Darcy and Elizabeth: “Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship.” Marilyn Monroe
The page time with ODC was so sweet. I love when they were able to actually talk to each other and express their true feelings. Our Darcy was so loving and protective of Elizabeth… it was totally swoon worthy. I loved it.
Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead
Walk beside me… just be my friend.” Albert Camus
We open our story post Netherfield Ball, the Bingley group have left Hertfordshire, the house was closed up, Lizzy has refused Collins and Jane has received Caroline’s poison pen letters. Jane and Lizzy are sent to London to the Gardiners where they meet a lovely young lady while walking in the park. A friendship ensues and low and behold… she is sister to Fitzwilliam Darcy. Through Georgiana, Lizzy learns the true story about Wickham and man does she feel foolish.
Mr. Bennet: “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” Mark Twain
Man, I thought canon Mr. B was indolent. This guy takes the cake. I was so angry with him… after the Mr. Collins fiasco. Mrs. B was relentless and Mr. B, wanting his peace and quiet, sent Lizzy to London.
Mrs. Bennet: “Some carry the burden of bitterness and resentfulness for many years.” Joseph B. Wirthlin
I so resented Mrs. B in this story. She was horrid and held a grudge toward her second daughter that took on a life of its own. When Lizzy refused Collins, Mrs. B never forgave her for it. She simply could not understand why Lizzy wouldn’t accept Collins so she could provide Longbourn for her mother and sisters. We learn what happened to cause her to be this way. I was stunned. It went beyond reasonable. I was sorry for M/M Bennet; however, it was unacceptable for her to blame Lizzy.
Our dear Colonel Fitzwilliam: “A friend is a gift you give yourself.” Robert Louis Stevenson
I always love a good story with Darcy’s cousin/brother. When our Colonel was in Meryton he had to do damage control after Wickham had trashed his cousin’s reputation. He went to Colonel Forster but, Wickham had already left Meryton. Oh, this was a delightful story of our dear Colonel finding love. I adore him, and I liked this paring and HEA the author wrote for him.
Lady Catherine and Anne de Bourgh: This was the biggest surprise. We now know why Anne is so ill. I’ve never seen it done before and WOW! The creative factor was amazing. It was something else. I actually liked this Lady C. I know… my tongue didn’t fall out for saying it. I did. I can’t mention more without giving spoilers.
Mr. Collins… he was a slime. PG->13 in suggestions, hinted at but not discussed graphically. Yeah, he was a pig. We didn’t have to deal with him very long… OMG! Once again, very creative. Poor Charlotte, I liked her outcome.
Caroline Bingley was just there for comedic relief. She made a social faux pas with the wrong person. I would have liked to know what happened to her.
Mr. Bingley: well… I am not surprised. However, it was hard to read when it happened. I really wanted to know what happened to him. A little blurb in the epilogue would have been nice.
Wickham… With the Netherfield group gone, Wickham had free rein to spread the most malicious gossip about the rich and haughty Mr. Darcy. It turned the entire community against him. However, when Colonel Fitzwilliam arrived at Longbourn, Wickham was in the parlor speaking with Lydia. Man did the fur ever fly… or was that Wickham with his tail between his legs? I kept expecting the hammer to fall through most of the book and it totally fizzled out in the end. I kept saying … what???
Darcy and Elizabeth: “Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship.” Marilyn Monroe
The page time with ODC was so sweet. I love when they were able to actually talk to each other and express their true feelings. Our Darcy was so loving and protective of Elizabeth… it was totally swoon worthy. I loved it.
July 24, 2024
A great variation
I love stories with Elizabeth and Georgiana's friendship, and it's a very good one. D&E resolve their misunderstanding much faster. I loved twists and turns in this book, with some non Canon pairing and unusual take on some characters. A couple of them were not they appeared to be (sexual abuse or laudanum addiction were some of the problems involved)
The Fitzwilliam family and the dynamics between the characters were one of my favorite part of the book. And Lady Catherine was a surprise.
Highly recommended.
I love stories with Elizabeth and Georgiana's friendship, and it's a very good one. D&E resolve their misunderstanding much faster. I loved twists and turns in this book, with some non Canon pairing and unusual take on some characters. A couple of them were not they appeared to be (sexual abuse or laudanum addiction were some of the problems involved)
The Fitzwilliam family and the dynamics between the characters were one of my favorite part of the book. And Lady Catherine was a surprise.
Highly recommended.
December 11, 2021
Too little of ODC in my opinion.
December 3, 2023
3.5 stars. I like stories with a caring Lady Catherine and this is one of them. There are many trivial details in the story which could've been edited out and that could've definitely improved the good storyline.
August 6, 2017
Friendship: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Basically an uplifting story of friendships lost and found. Possibly the most important friendship that occurs is the one between the two eldest Bennet sisters and Georgiana Darcy, especially her relationship with Elizabeth. The accidental meeting of Georgiana and Elizabeth in Hyde Park sets the stage for two friendships that turn to love. Caroline's acid tongue and her sneaky, deceitful attitudes that removed Bingley from Netherfield along with Charles Bingley's inconsistency towards his many "angels" create a break in the Darcy/Bingley friendship that did not survive the move back to London. But Bingley's lack of resolve brings happiness to Jane and Colonel Fitzwilliam with a friendship that turns to love. Darcy realizes that the drastic change in his sister is because of the friendship with Elizabeth and makes up his mind that he wants a friendship with Elizabeth and much more. He gets his second chance to change Elizabeth's impression of him when Georgiana tells her about Ramsgate. Once misconceptions between them are resolved, their friendship grows into love. Hard to accept was Mrs. Bennet's hatred towards her second daughter. Even when Bennet explains it to Darcy, her hater remarks and attitude towards Elizabeth is not easy to forgive. Both Darcy and Bennet fear for her with Mrs. Bennet around so Darcy removes her to Netherfield which he now owns the lease. After Jane's wedding, Elizabeth is removed from Longbourn forever. With Anne de Bourgh at death's door, Lady Catherine accepts Darcy's engagement to Elizabeth and grows rather fond of her. Cousin Collins turns out to be as wicked as Wickham and his loss is not mourned by anyone especially Charlotte. Wickham tries once more to gain from Darcy and when caught is headed on a one way cruise to the penal colony in Australia. Interference from the Darcys enables the other Bennet daughters to marry well including Lydia who marries the next heir to Longbourn. It was enjoyable to watch Darcy's realizations toward Elizabeth develop.
Basically an uplifting story of friendships lost and found. Possibly the most important friendship that occurs is the one between the two eldest Bennet sisters and Georgiana Darcy, especially her relationship with Elizabeth. The accidental meeting of Georgiana and Elizabeth in Hyde Park sets the stage for two friendships that turn to love. Caroline's acid tongue and her sneaky, deceitful attitudes that removed Bingley from Netherfield along with Charles Bingley's inconsistency towards his many "angels" create a break in the Darcy/Bingley friendship that did not survive the move back to London. But Bingley's lack of resolve brings happiness to Jane and Colonel Fitzwilliam with a friendship that turns to love. Darcy realizes that the drastic change in his sister is because of the friendship with Elizabeth and makes up his mind that he wants a friendship with Elizabeth and much more. He gets his second chance to change Elizabeth's impression of him when Georgiana tells her about Ramsgate. Once misconceptions between them are resolved, their friendship grows into love. Hard to accept was Mrs. Bennet's hatred towards her second daughter. Even when Bennet explains it to Darcy, her hater remarks and attitude towards Elizabeth is not easy to forgive. Both Darcy and Bennet fear for her with Mrs. Bennet around so Darcy removes her to Netherfield which he now owns the lease. After Jane's wedding, Elizabeth is removed from Longbourn forever. With Anne de Bourgh at death's door, Lady Catherine accepts Darcy's engagement to Elizabeth and grows rather fond of her. Cousin Collins turns out to be as wicked as Wickham and his loss is not mourned by anyone especially Charlotte. Wickham tries once more to gain from Darcy and when caught is headed on a one way cruise to the penal colony in Australia. Interference from the Darcys enables the other Bennet daughters to marry well including Lydia who marries the next heir to Longbourn. It was enjoyable to watch Darcy's realizations toward Elizabeth develop.
January 23, 2018
Captivating from the first page. Angst-free with a lovely story.
To give it 5 stars it needed more romance.
Mrs Bennet is not happy that Elizabeth rejected Mr Collins offer of marriage therfore Elizabeth joins Jane on her visit to the Gardiners in London after Christmas.
In Hyde Park they run into Georgiana and a friendship quickly develops. Elizabeth can see that Georgiana is not the proud and haughty girl Wickham had described and starts to question her previous judgement of both him and Darcy. Darcy, when he realises who has been the means of his sister improvement of spirit, decides to court Elizabeth in the attempt to win her hand.
Visiting the Darcys, Jane and Elizabeth overhears Bingley pronounce his adoration for his new angel and leaves Jane devastated. Colonel Fitzwilliam is back from the war and the two cousins is much in the Bennet sisters company. Cannot reveal more because I would spoil your read...
There are brief encounters with Caroline and Wickham but they play small parts in this story. Unusual is the redemption of Lady Catherine in this story, she is often portraited as vile. The villain is Mrs Bennet who has evicted Elizabeth for not marrying Mr Collins.
Heartily recommend this book.
To give it 5 stars it needed more romance.
Mrs Bennet is not happy that Elizabeth rejected Mr Collins offer of marriage therfore Elizabeth joins Jane on her visit to the Gardiners in London after Christmas.
In Hyde Park they run into Georgiana and a friendship quickly develops. Elizabeth can see that Georgiana is not the proud and haughty girl Wickham had described and starts to question her previous judgement of both him and Darcy. Darcy, when he realises who has been the means of his sister improvement of spirit, decides to court Elizabeth in the attempt to win her hand.
Visiting the Darcys, Jane and Elizabeth overhears Bingley pronounce his adoration for his new angel and leaves Jane devastated. Colonel Fitzwilliam is back from the war and the two cousins is much in the Bennet sisters company. Cannot reveal more because I would spoil your read...
There are brief encounters with Caroline and Wickham but they play small parts in this story. Unusual is the redemption of Lady Catherine in this story, she is often portraited as vile. The villain is Mrs Bennet who has evicted Elizabeth for not marrying Mr Collins.
Heartily recommend this book.
January 10, 2018
Not what I expected
I didn’t care for this book. I try to make myself finish it but I give up. This book had to much about Jane and not enough about Elizabeth and Darcy. Which is why I read so many pride and prejudice variations. This book had potential but it never got there. To much what happening and not enough of emotion.
I didn’t care for this book. I try to make myself finish it but I give up. This book had to much about Jane and not enough about Elizabeth and Darcy. Which is why I read so many pride and prejudice variations. This book had potential but it never got there. To much what happening and not enough of emotion.
June 19, 2024
A well written and enjoyable read.
This is a well written easy flowing story without excessive drama, the angst and draw coming from the impact of behaviours rather than the over dramatic. A well edited story.
This is a well written easy flowing story without excessive drama, the angst and draw coming from the impact of behaviours rather than the over dramatic. A well edited story.
September 5, 2017
Loved it! The plot was fresh and different. I absolutely loved to see Jane with Colonel Fitzwilliam rather than Bingley. Mrs. Bennett needed a major chill pill. I've read other P&P variables where Mrs. Bennett was rude, but she's rude and annoying in this book. Other than her, a wonderful book!
August 24, 2022
Good story, needs an editor. The best thing about this version (IMO) is Lady Catherine--so many variations which alter LC for the better go way too far and make her a shining angel of light and love, but this one made her an opinionated, somewhat domineering woman who nevertheless loved her family and could be made to see reason. So kudos for that.
May 4, 2020
Entertaining
After the Netherfield ball, all the occupants of Netherfield leave for London, Elizabeth refuses the proposal from Mr Collins, and Jane is depressed by Bingley's disappearance. Jane goes to London to stay with the Gardiners, and Elizabeth goes there also because she's been banished from the house by her mother, angry at her refusal of Mr Collins. Elizabeth and Jane meet Georgiana in Hyde Park, and eventually there's a reunion with Darcy, who still is fighting his attraction to Elizabeth.
The story goes along as you might expect, except for a twist regarding Jane. There's some nice surprises with certain characters. However, I 'm not fond of variations in which Mrs Bennett is an even worse mother than in the original, as well as Mr Bennett being even more phlegmatic. The situation with Elizabeth and her parents borders on child abuse, and that idea just creeps me out.
Because of the uncomfortable situation with Elizabeth's parents, there seems to be an overall feeling of anxiety and melancholy that detracts from the story for me. I wasn't satisfied with the outcome for Mrs Bennett. I felt she should have faced more consequences for her despicable actions.
The romance is nice, although the relationship of ODC doesn't necessarily take center stage for most of the story. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it.
After the Netherfield ball, all the occupants of Netherfield leave for London, Elizabeth refuses the proposal from Mr Collins, and Jane is depressed by Bingley's disappearance. Jane goes to London to stay with the Gardiners, and Elizabeth goes there also because she's been banished from the house by her mother, angry at her refusal of Mr Collins. Elizabeth and Jane meet Georgiana in Hyde Park, and eventually there's a reunion with Darcy, who still is fighting his attraction to Elizabeth.
The story goes along as you might expect, except for a twist regarding Jane. There's some nice surprises with certain characters. However, I 'm not fond of variations in which Mrs Bennett is an even worse mother than in the original, as well as Mr Bennett being even more phlegmatic. The situation with Elizabeth and her parents borders on child abuse, and that idea just creeps me out.
Because of the uncomfortable situation with Elizabeth's parents, there seems to be an overall feeling of anxiety and melancholy that detracts from the story for me. I wasn't satisfied with the outcome for Mrs Bennett. I felt she should have faced more consequences for her despicable actions.
The romance is nice, although the relationship of ODC doesn't necessarily take center stage for most of the story. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it.
January 27, 2021
Low angst, high joy.
Overall a great read. With just a few small tweaks to actions and characters, you get a story where banishment leads to friendship which leads to new understandings that lead to love.
I am a big fan of an improved Lady Catherine, so that character tweak was a definite bonus for me. In fact, this book checked off a lot of the boxes for my favorite things:
Improved Lady C.
Mrs B being a bit more of "the worst", leading Lizzy down a new path.
Jane finding a worthy love with his own backbone.
Mr B learning that his indolence and apathy has cost him and finally righting some wrongs.
Improved younger Bennet girls.
Happily Ever After.
10/10, would recommend.
I've had this book for a while now, and this review comes from a reread of it, which shows how much I enjoyed it.
Overall a great read. With just a few small tweaks to actions and characters, you get a story where banishment leads to friendship which leads to new understandings that lead to love.
I am a big fan of an improved Lady Catherine, so that character tweak was a definite bonus for me. In fact, this book checked off a lot of the boxes for my favorite things:
Improved Lady C.
Mrs B being a bit more of "the worst", leading Lizzy down a new path.
Jane finding a worthy love with his own backbone.
Mr B learning that his indolence and apathy has cost him and finally righting some wrongs.
Improved younger Bennet girls.
Happily Ever After.
10/10, would recommend.
I've had this book for a while now, and this review comes from a reread of it, which shows how much I enjoyed it.
August 5, 2017
Sweet but Not Too Sweet
This variation contains much that should have been in the original. Darcy taking time to actually court Elizabeth, good riddens to Mr Bingley, and hello to a suitor for Jane worthy of her! Yes, her heart has a shock, but Bingley's vacillating personality is replaced by one who steadfastly loves and protects her. Wonderful!
As for the poor relationship between Mrs Bennet and Elizabeth, this variation has her prove true to her threat to 'never see her again if/because she does not marry Mr Collins'. This seems harsh but no one ever said Mrs Bennet had sense. Mr Collins has a strange end but does anyone care? Not really. All in all this is a very satisfying variation. Thoroughly enjoyable.
This variation contains much that should have been in the original. Darcy taking time to actually court Elizabeth, good riddens to Mr Bingley, and hello to a suitor for Jane worthy of her! Yes, her heart has a shock, but Bingley's vacillating personality is replaced by one who steadfastly loves and protects her. Wonderful!
As for the poor relationship between Mrs Bennet and Elizabeth, this variation has her prove true to her threat to 'never see her again if/because she does not marry Mr Collins'. This seems harsh but no one ever said Mrs Bennet had sense. Mr Collins has a strange end but does anyone care? Not really. All in all this is a very satisfying variation. Thoroughly enjoyable.
January 3, 2025
re-read - I think that I liked this more the first time around if memory serves. I skimmed a bit on the re-read as there was more telling than showing than I would have liked. None the less Darcy made a good showing. I do like a bad Bingley story (although he more of a flake than anything and soon departed the story). Darcy, as always (IIRC) in EA Batten's story's is a gem and Elizabeth shakes some sense into her head early on.
August 15, 2022
Sweet, with low angst
An alternate universe where Elizabeth and Jane end up in London after the Netherfield Ball and find their happiness with Darcy and the Colonel. Some interesting villainy from Wickham and a truly nasty Collins and Mrs. Bennet add to the fun, along with an interesting Lady Catherine.
An alternate universe where Elizabeth and Jane end up in London after the Netherfield Ball and find their happiness with Darcy and the Colonel. Some interesting villainy from Wickham and a truly nasty Collins and Mrs. Bennet add to the fun, along with an interesting Lady Catherine.
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September 4, 2023DNF. I knew right from the first page that this book was not for me. I still gave it a go but unfortunately had to DNF before the end of the Kindle sample. It’s full of good intentions but not subtle enough for me. And there’s too much tell not enough show.
May 3, 2024
Lacking personally
While I liked the plots and scenes, it felt like all the characters lacked personalities. The whole book had a sad tone for many reasons.
SPOILER...
It felt like it was mostly centered around waiting for Anne's death. Very gloomy.
While I liked the plots and scenes, it felt like all the characters lacked personalities. The whole book had a sad tone for many reasons.
SPOILER...
It felt like it was mostly centered around waiting for Anne's death. Very gloomy.
November 6, 2017
This one wasn't too bad either.
January 4, 2018
Love it
Thoroughly enjoyed this variation and how different outcomes can bring about happiness. Have reread it several times now and each time liked it more.
Thoroughly enjoyed this variation and how different outcomes can bring about happiness. Have reread it several times now and each time liked it more.
April 17, 2018
I Recommend
The only negative I have is the relationship between Mrs Bennet & Elizabeth. I really didn’t sound very plausible to me. But the Epilogue was wonderful!
The only negative I have is the relationship between Mrs Bennet & Elizabeth. I really didn’t sound very plausible to me. But the Epilogue was wonderful!
December 25, 2024
Really thought the rating would be different, but CAWPILE disagrees.
September 27, 2017
Glossed Over
I was disappointed by this book. It was interesting that it told Jane and Lizzy's story concurrently, but it wasn't executed well. The reader is presented with way more of Jane's romance than Lizzy's. There aren't many sweet scenes between Darcy and Lizzy. We are told more than shown that they are falling in love. Important moments like Darcy's proposal are skipped over. Darcy seems to instantly decide that his reasons for not pursuing Lizzy are stupid, so there isn't really a conflict that needs to be resolved. Why bother reading a Pride and Prejudice variation if all of the good parts are going to be skipped! In the last chapter we are told about Darcy and Elizabeth's wedding, but the next paragraph skips three months ahead! It was an ok book, but I can only rate it two stars. There are better variations out there.
I was disappointed by this book. It was interesting that it told Jane and Lizzy's story concurrently, but it wasn't executed well. The reader is presented with way more of Jane's romance than Lizzy's. There aren't many sweet scenes between Darcy and Lizzy. We are told more than shown that they are falling in love. Important moments like Darcy's proposal are skipped over. Darcy seems to instantly decide that his reasons for not pursuing Lizzy are stupid, so there isn't really a conflict that needs to be resolved. Why bother reading a Pride and Prejudice variation if all of the good parts are going to be skipped! In the last chapter we are told about Darcy and Elizabeth's wedding, but the next paragraph skips three months ahead! It was an ok book, but I can only rate it two stars. There are better variations out there.
March 23, 2020
Friends and enemies
I enjoyed reading this totally different variation. Mrs Bennet was completely an ignorant mother. What she blamed on Elizabeth was horrible. Mr Bennet had no backbone. Bingley and Miss Bingley ruined themselves. Loved Richard and Darcy completely in this story. Lady Catherine was incredible as was Mr and Mrs Gardiner. Storyline was incredible and highly recommended to read.
I enjoyed reading this totally different variation. Mrs Bennet was completely an ignorant mother. What she blamed on Elizabeth was horrible. Mr Bennet had no backbone. Bingley and Miss Bingley ruined themselves. Loved Richard and Darcy completely in this story. Lady Catherine was incredible as was Mr and Mrs Gardiner. Storyline was incredible and highly recommended to read.
August 13, 2017
Engaging, but a bit rambling. Should have been edited a bit more.
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