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A Storm Over Netherfield: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Romance
After a week at Netherfield Park, Elizabeth Bennet is impatient to be home at Longbourn. While her sister Jane’s budding romance with Mr Bingley gives her joy, she has had enough of the proud Mr Darcy and Mr Bingley’s catty sisters. While waiting for her father to send the carriage to fetch them home, she decides to go for a walk in the woods around Netherfield Park to escape their company. A storm strikes earlier than expected, catching her unawares. In her rush to return to Netherfield, Elizabeth twists her ankle. Soaked through and in pain, she is mortified when she is found by Mr Darcy, the man she cannot stand.
With the roads flooded and Elizabeth unable to walk without aid, the Bennet girls have no choice but to spend another week at Netherfield Park
Darcy has been troubled by his attraction for the lively but unsuitable Elizabeth Bennet. After a week in her presence when she has bewitched him beyond his comfort, he is relieved that she is to go home.
But when the storm strikes and Elizabeth doesn’t return from her walk, he leaves at once to search for her. Now, he must spend another week under the same roof as this fascinating woman and he is uncertain whether he can continue to resist his powerful feelings for her.
As Elizabeth and Darcy spend more time together, they slowly let their guards down as they discover new things to admire about one another. Elizabeth wonders if she has misjudged Darcy while he finds he cares less and less about what the world might think if he was to choose Elizabeth as his bride.
But Miss Bingley is determined to have Mr Darcy for her husband. Forced to play hostess to the girl who is winning the heart of the man she desires, her jealousy gets the better of her and she is willing to do all she can to come between them.
Confusion and misunderstandings increase with the arrival of another unexpected visitor and Elizabeth and Darcy must decide if their feelings for one another are strong enough to conquer their own pride as well as the interference of others.
With the roads flooded and Elizabeth unable to walk without aid, the Bennet girls have no choice but to spend another week at Netherfield Park
Darcy has been troubled by his attraction for the lively but unsuitable Elizabeth Bennet. After a week in her presence when she has bewitched him beyond his comfort, he is relieved that she is to go home.
But when the storm strikes and Elizabeth doesn’t return from her walk, he leaves at once to search for her. Now, he must spend another week under the same roof as this fascinating woman and he is uncertain whether he can continue to resist his powerful feelings for her.
As Elizabeth and Darcy spend more time together, they slowly let their guards down as they discover new things to admire about one another. Elizabeth wonders if she has misjudged Darcy while he finds he cares less and less about what the world might think if he was to choose Elizabeth as his bride.
But Miss Bingley is determined to have Mr Darcy for her husband. Forced to play hostess to the girl who is winning the heart of the man she desires, her jealousy gets the better of her and she is willing to do all she can to come between them.
Confusion and misunderstandings increase with the arrival of another unexpected visitor and Elizabeth and Darcy must decide if their feelings for one another are strong enough to conquer their own pride as well as the interference of others.
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Published April 9, 2018
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July 14, 2018
This book is a very pleasant surprise. It's written by a new author, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm impressed. It's a thoroughly entertaining story that gives the reader lots of pages where Darcy and Elizabeth are together teasing and flirting with each other.
As the story begins, Jane and Elizabeth are anticipating leaving Netherfield soon, as Mr. Bennet is to send the carriage for them. Elizabeth has a serious case of cabin fever after having spent so much time inside, so she decides to take a walk. A violent storm erupts without warning before she returns, and it's Mr. Darcy who finds and rescues her. Elizabeth is injured, which extends the Bennet sisters' stay at Netherfield. Until this point, Darcy has been fighting his attraction to Elizabeth, but this finally overcomes his resistance.
Caroline Bingley can only watch helplessly as the two obviously start to fall in love. She's the only real villain in this piece, and she's a really nasty piece of work. Some of her machinations backfire. Elizabeth successfully deflects all Caroline's attempts to insult the country chit. However, Caroline is successful enough to derail things more than once when Darcy is gearing up to propose.
When Mr. Collins shows up, he's as idiotic as ever. He and Mrs. Bennet are convinced that Elizabeth will marry him. What's fun is that Collins is misled to think of himself as irresistible to the ladies.
Generally, the writing is quite good, although I have to mention there are a few appearances of the dreaded non-word "alright."
The plot is not overly convoluted, and it's well executed. I really enjoy the way the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth develops. The romance is sweet, believable and clean. For those who enjoy angst, there are chapters where they experience plenty of it, since (as in canon) they're both certain that the love of their life has slipped away. The payoff at the end is really satisfying.
As the story begins, Jane and Elizabeth are anticipating leaving Netherfield soon, as Mr. Bennet is to send the carriage for them. Elizabeth has a serious case of cabin fever after having spent so much time inside, so she decides to take a walk. A violent storm erupts without warning before she returns, and it's Mr. Darcy who finds and rescues her. Elizabeth is injured, which extends the Bennet sisters' stay at Netherfield. Until this point, Darcy has been fighting his attraction to Elizabeth, but this finally overcomes his resistance.
Caroline Bingley can only watch helplessly as the two obviously start to fall in love. She's the only real villain in this piece, and she's a really nasty piece of work. Some of her machinations backfire. Elizabeth successfully deflects all Caroline's attempts to insult the country chit. However, Caroline is successful enough to derail things more than once when Darcy is gearing up to propose.
When Mr. Collins shows up, he's as idiotic as ever. He and Mrs. Bennet are convinced that Elizabeth will marry him. What's fun is that Collins is misled to think of himself as irresistible to the ladies.
Generally, the writing is quite good, although I have to mention there are a few appearances of the dreaded non-word "alright."
The plot is not overly convoluted, and it's well executed. I really enjoy the way the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth develops. The romance is sweet, believable and clean. For those who enjoy angst, there are chapters where they experience plenty of it, since (as in canon) they're both certain that the love of their life has slipped away. The payoff at the end is really satisfying.
May 2, 2018
Envy lurks at the bottom of the human heart like a viper in its hole. ~ Honoré de Balzac
Caroline … how deep will your inner viper sink?
This is a story with only one villain but really who needs multiple villains when Caroline Bingley is at the top of her form?
Our story begins at Netherfield where an injury and a severe storm cause the Bennet sisters to remain an extra week. Two couples are formed. One couple merely becomes better acquainted and more sure of itself. The other couple must obliterate mistaken first impressions and build an entirely new love.
Anger and jealousy can no more bear to lose sight of their objects than love. ~ George Eliot
“Methinks the lady doth protest too much.” Gentlemen sometimes protest too much as well. A letter is written with a different purpose than in canon and is delivered via a different method.
The Bennets return to Longbourn to meet their cousin Collins who has made his delayed appearance. He begins what he believes is a courtship with a very distracted Elizabeth who appears to agree with him without listening to anything he says.
A Storm Over Netherfield is well-written and proofread. Miss Bingley’s plots are new to me and I have read hundreds of these stories.
Jealousy is always born with love, but does not always die with it. ~ François Duc de La Rochefoucauld
Caroline … how deep will your inner viper sink?
This is a story with only one villain but really who needs multiple villains when Caroline Bingley is at the top of her form?
Our story begins at Netherfield where an injury and a severe storm cause the Bennet sisters to remain an extra week. Two couples are formed. One couple merely becomes better acquainted and more sure of itself. The other couple must obliterate mistaken first impressions and build an entirely new love.
Anger and jealousy can no more bear to lose sight of their objects than love. ~ George Eliot
“Methinks the lady doth protest too much.” Gentlemen sometimes protest too much as well. A letter is written with a different purpose than in canon and is delivered via a different method.
The Bennets return to Longbourn to meet their cousin Collins who has made his delayed appearance. He begins what he believes is a courtship with a very distracted Elizabeth who appears to agree with him without listening to anything he says.
A Storm Over Netherfield is well-written and proofread. Miss Bingley’s plots are new to me and I have read hundreds of these stories.
Jealousy is always born with love, but does not always die with it. ~ François Duc de La Rochefoucauld
April 16, 2018
This story does not cover a long period of time and is even limited in place settings. Most of it happens at Netherfield and/or Longbourn. Although there are several periods when Darcy is in London. Wickham is barely mentioned and plays no part in this version nor does Lady Catherine. However the latter is mentioned repeatedly by her favorite syncopate, Collins.
As the story description tells us Elizabeth sprains her ankle and necessitates a longer stay at Netherfield. Darcy has found and rescued her and she begins to think of him differently.
Darcy, as per canon, is fighting his attraction to the totally unsuitable country Miss Elizabeth. But he, also, has a moment when he stops fighting that feeling and even decides to make an offer.
Now the trouble rears its head. Yes, our other true villain realizes what Elizabeth is questioning; Darcy is a gone man. So the angst in this story is how Caroline manipulates with implications and a smudge to a letter to convince ODG that Darcy is two-faced and not for her.
We are inside the minds of those three characters a lot. I loved Darcy's observations about Elizabeth's looks and character. His hesitations and even his bumbling have the reader wanting to give him a push.
You may find particularly amusing how Collins's self image changes due to Mrs. Bennet's observations about Elizabeth's distracted half replies to both of their conversations with her.
I enjoyed this story. It doesn't come up with a strange new path but expands on that part of canon in which "misunderstandings" had been more briefly written.
As the story description tells us Elizabeth sprains her ankle and necessitates a longer stay at Netherfield. Darcy has found and rescued her and she begins to think of him differently.
Darcy, as per canon, is fighting his attraction to the totally unsuitable country Miss Elizabeth. But he, also, has a moment when he stops fighting that feeling and even decides to make an offer.
Now the trouble rears its head. Yes, our other true villain realizes what Elizabeth is questioning; Darcy is a gone man. So the angst in this story is how Caroline manipulates with implications and a smudge to a letter to convince ODG that Darcy is two-faced and not for her.
We are inside the minds of those three characters a lot. I loved Darcy's observations about Elizabeth's looks and character. His hesitations and even his bumbling have the reader wanting to give him a push.
You may find particularly amusing how Collins's self image changes due to Mrs. Bennet's observations about Elizabeth's distracted half replies to both of their conversations with her.
I enjoyed this story. It doesn't come up with a strange new path but expands on that part of canon in which "misunderstandings" had been more briefly written.
May 3, 2018
I really liked this fast paced P&P what if... now despise me if you dare.
This is really several what-ifs in one
1] What if Lizzy was slightly injured on her next to last day at Netherfield and the weather was such that she and Jane were required to stay another week? And Lizzy and Darcy were able to get to know one another better
2]What if Lizzy never met Wickham?
3] What if Caroline Bingley was the most scheming, evil witch who ever lived? Ever.
We begin when Jane is well recovered and she and Lizzy have requested their carriage, tired of the indoors Lizzy slips out for a quick walk and is caught in a thunderstorm and rescued by Mr. Darcy.
Both she and Darcy let go of their prejudices and find a lot of common ground. Miss Bingley recognizes the danger to her plans quickly and tries her damnedest to put a stop to the relationship. She is so desperate she behaves stupidly and her actions are actually pushing Lizzy and Darcy closer together.
But Darcy still has doubts and takes a long time to over come his reservations. When he finally does he acts stupidly and storms off.
We will get to a HEA but there are several points along the way where I was in doubt. And that was what made the book so good. Too many authors can't handle drawn out angst but in several segments the author creates a road block and lets it play out. I believed that Lizzy might not forgive him, then she might make a terrible decision and that he might learn to really hate Rosings...
The only mistake I caught was alter for altar so a 1/10th deduction
This is really several what-ifs in one
1] What if Lizzy was slightly injured on her next to last day at Netherfield and the weather was such that she and Jane were required to stay another week? And Lizzy and Darcy were able to get to know one another better
2]What if Lizzy never met Wickham?
3] What if Caroline Bingley was the most scheming, evil witch who ever lived? Ever.
We begin when Jane is well recovered and she and Lizzy have requested their carriage, tired of the indoors Lizzy slips out for a quick walk and is caught in a thunderstorm and rescued by Mr. Darcy.
Both she and Darcy let go of their prejudices and find a lot of common ground. Miss Bingley recognizes the danger to her plans quickly and tries her damnedest to put a stop to the relationship. She is so desperate she behaves stupidly and her actions are actually pushing Lizzy and Darcy closer together.
But Darcy still has doubts and takes a long time to over come his reservations. When he finally does he acts stupidly and storms off.
We will get to a HEA but there are several points along the way where I was in doubt. And that was what made the book so good. Too many authors can't handle drawn out angst but in several segments the author creates a road block and lets it play out. I believed that Lizzy might not forgive him, then she might make a terrible decision and that he might learn to really hate Rosings...
The only mistake I caught was alter for altar so a 1/10th deduction
April 17, 2018
This book was good but part of the plot really galled me. Seriously, D and E end up staying in close proximity after Darcy rescues E on the day she and Jane were to go home after E sprains her ankle while walking to wait for the carriage and get caught in a storm (ok believeable). They quickly become friends and enjoy each others company. however Miss Bingley has other plans. She abandons Elizabeth in a rarely used part of the house for an hour on a bad ankle with no fires in the middle of winter. Darcy once again rescues her. Yet, CAROLINE IS NEVER PUNISHED. THis part of the story really irked me. Caroline does some additional horrible things (snooping) and while ODC eventually ocercomes them, there is no satisfying ending of her bad deeds coming to light or any confrontation etc. Also, at the point in which Miss B truly comes between them I found it unbelieveable that they did not talk to each other to figure out what was going on. They had become friends and then all of a sudden one person being "cold" to the other and they start to think the other doesn't care for them. SERIOSULY??!! That was a bit too much for me.
So, while I enjoyed watching D and E fall in love, part of it was unsatisfying and unbelieveable. There were some grammatical issues with missing words in sentences that was a bit annoying. But otherwise it is well written.
So, while I enjoyed watching D and E fall in love, part of it was unsatisfying and unbelieveable. There were some grammatical issues with missing words in sentences that was a bit annoying. But otherwise it is well written.
July 3, 2023
An amusing and frustrating story. The friendship Elizabeth and Darcy develop was endearing but all the misunderstandings, thanks largely to Caroline and a bit to the two of them will make you wish alternatively to pull your hair, strangle Caroline or slap some sense into ODC. The ending was sweet but for all the angst and indigestion the author caused, she could've added an epilogue.
July 31, 2018
I really really loved this book. As Jane and Elizabeth are about to leave Netherfield, Elizabeth falls and gets trapped in a storm. She is recovered by Mr Darcy and she and Jane are forced to stay another week at Netherfield. In this time, we see their feelings towards each other change as they spend significant amounts of time together. It's really sweet and clean.... They make such a cute couple with their private jokes and lovely understanding and appreciation of each other. But of course, there has to be a spanner in the works... enter Miss Bingley... spiteful, devious and jealous. There is some lovely humour as she tries to prevent this rapidly developing romance but it takes quite a sinister turn. I really enjoyed thoroughly disliking her!
On the return from Netherfield, Mr Collins has Elizabeth firmly in his sights... this is quite humourous.... he genuinely believes Elizabeth finds him irresistible and it was brilliant to see how their different perspectives developed.
There is lots of really sweet romance in this one.... some twists and turns that create some angst but it does not go on too long. We don't see Caroline get the comeuppance she deserves but I guess that's because although she plays a major role in the story, she matters not to Darcy and Elizabeth.
I was surprised to see this is the only book by this author. It is a really brilliant read. Thoroughly enjoyable and definitely one I'll read again.
On the return from Netherfield, Mr Collins has Elizabeth firmly in his sights... this is quite humourous.... he genuinely believes Elizabeth finds him irresistible and it was brilliant to see how their different perspectives developed.
There is lots of really sweet romance in this one.... some twists and turns that create some angst but it does not go on too long. We don't see Caroline get the comeuppance she deserves but I guess that's because although she plays a major role in the story, she matters not to Darcy and Elizabeth.
I was surprised to see this is the only book by this author. It is a really brilliant read. Thoroughly enjoyable and definitely one I'll read again.
May 8, 2018
Streamlined Romance on a Treacherous Wooded Path
A few too many tropes for five stars, but if you overlook the most obvious misconceptions between the star crossed lovers, this is a wonderful romance. Very well written, lots of dialog with some very winsome banter and a Caroline character that personifies a true social climbing harpie. If you haven't yet read a million versions, this book will be 5 star satisfaction. And no Wickham so that should count for much if you have already read a million variations. Very, very enjoyable.
A few too many tropes for five stars, but if you overlook the most obvious misconceptions between the star crossed lovers, this is a wonderful romance. Very well written, lots of dialog with some very winsome banter and a Caroline character that personifies a true social climbing harpie. If you haven't yet read a million versions, this book will be 5 star satisfaction. And no Wickham so that should count for much if you have already read a million variations. Very, very enjoyable.
May 28, 2018
I really liked this. Cute but I didn't swoon which we all like to do.
May 7, 2018
This Pride and Prejudice story centers on Caroline vs Elizabeth & Darcy - because of course she wants to be Mrs Darcy . .
April 28, 2018
There is something comforting about JAFF (Jane Austen Fan Fiction), like a hot cup of tea, for you always know what to expect in the ending: A happily in love Darcy and Elizabeth. So I devour JAFF merely for the sake of it being... JAFF. Good or okayish, let me finish it because all I want is to not be disappointed, I want to know the romance will end happily. So I keep coming back for more despite most of it being only okayish because it hits the spot of happily ever after without causing me intense anger at a story going wrong and staying wrong imo, ha.
But though I find 95% of JAFF to be that deliciously comforting hot cuppa, there are those particular stories that are like a hot cup of tea with a warm triple chocolate scone, it hits the spot for the afternoon pick me up. Now, the real Jane Austen P&P is like a hearty comfort meal, filling, and heavily satisfying.
And this JAFF happens to be the hot cup of tea with a warm triple chocolate scone. Just right. The basic premise is that Jane and Elizabeth were detained even longer at Netherfield and thus Darcy and Elizabeth were able to get over their stupidity faster, a short cut if you will. But oh don't worry, there is angst here, and there are misunderstandings. In my wonderfully heightened emotional post partum state I was very distraught at the misunderstanding intensely felt that angst almost forgetting that there MUST be a happily ever after. Which is probably why I didn't throw anything in book anger, I knew it MUST be resolved. And it did, of course.
I would read this book again. Some very sweet moments between ODC. Very rarely does JAFF deserve 4 stars. So there you have it. Thank you Kindle Unlimited.
But though I find 95% of JAFF to be that deliciously comforting hot cuppa, there are those particular stories that are like a hot cup of tea with a warm triple chocolate scone, it hits the spot for the afternoon pick me up. Now, the real Jane Austen P&P is like a hearty comfort meal, filling, and heavily satisfying.
And this JAFF happens to be the hot cup of tea with a warm triple chocolate scone. Just right. The basic premise is that Jane and Elizabeth were detained even longer at Netherfield and thus Darcy and Elizabeth were able to get over their stupidity faster, a short cut if you will. But oh don't worry, there is angst here, and there are misunderstandings. In my wonderfully heightened emotional post partum state I was very distraught at the misunderstanding intensely felt that angst almost forgetting that there MUST be a happily ever after. Which is probably why I didn't throw anything in book anger, I knew it MUST be resolved. And it did, of course.
I would read this book again. Some very sweet moments between ODC. Very rarely does JAFF deserve 4 stars. So there you have it. Thank you Kindle Unlimited.
August 10, 2018
This book was good, but there were things that made it drag for me that ultimately affected my enjoyment. All of Elizabeth and Darcy's interactions were great. I loved the build of their friendship and affection. I did not like the amount of time spent in Caroline's thoughts , and the same goes for the time dwelling with Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Collins. I would have been much happier if the story had focused on the time at Netherfield and not dragged so long past there. As it was, I ended up skimming much of the last 30-40% of the story.
I'd put this somewhere around a 3.5 for the good parts, but rounding down for the dragging parts.
I'd put this somewhere around a 3.5 for the good parts, but rounding down for the dragging parts.
February 4, 2019
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This book made me laugh, short in disgust,, and cringe as Caroline did everything that she could to separate Darcy and Elizabeth, Fortunately, it didn't work! Mr. Collins married the correct Bennett.
This book made me laugh, short in disgust,, and cringe as Caroline did everything that she could to separate Darcy and Elizabeth, Fortunately, it didn't work! Mr. Collins married the correct Bennett.
May 11, 2018
Enjoyable read
This was an enjoyable read. The relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth developed gently despite Miss Bingley's evil attempts to disrupt them. I enjoyed the writing style and would read another by this author.
This was an enjoyable read. The relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth developed gently despite Miss Bingley's evil attempts to disrupt them. I enjoyed the writing style and would read another by this author.
December 6, 2018
Let's just call this another book from the Jen's Darcy binge of 2018... stay tuned for my P&P binge if 2019... cause I can assure you it will happen lol
August 23, 2019
This book was really fun to read and I enjoyed seeing how Darcy and Elizabeth became closer during her time at Netherfield as well as all the problems Caroline Bingley threw in the way.
September 10, 2025
Had some issues but the first half was really fun. This has a Darcy and Elizabeth who are infatuated with each other and Darcy courting her. It was nice to read both of being happy, shy, being excited to each other etc and generally slowlt falling for each other. But then the drama by misunderstanding made it really tedious. Not just but we have one just after another was clarified. Isn't one enough? The letter Darcy wrote to Colonel Fitzwilliam was completely unrealistic, as its pages of Darcy criticising Elizabeth and her family. Why would he ever write something like that to his cousin? It would have been enough to just include some paragraph, as it'd have made the same impact in Elizabeth. Her believing that letter was idiotic as that letter actually very much looks like something that Darcy wrote in the start of their acquaintance but just because Miss B smudged the date its apparently beyond Elizabeth's capabilities. When Elizabeth suddenly goes from openly into him to distant, Darcy is also satisfied with keeping his distance from her. He had already planned to proposal, he'd actually have confronted her and proposed. These completely illogical and ooc behaviour in the later part ruined the fun of the book for me. Wish author had taken some care in the reasons for misunderstanding.
The dialogues between characters were often openly rude. Darcy, Elizabeth etc insult Miss B to her face several times, i don't think they'd ever so that. But even after all that, the Darcy / Elizabeth interactions were so good to read.. So sweet also, so 3 stars only for that
The dialogues between characters were often openly rude. Darcy, Elizabeth etc insult Miss B to her face several times, i don't think they'd ever so that. But even after all that, the Darcy / Elizabeth interactions were so good to read.. So sweet also, so 3 stars only for that
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January 2, 2019
Enjoyable and romantic
This story streamlines the courtship of Darcy and Elizabeth by doing away with everything except the stay at Netherfield Park during Jane's illness and the subsequent ball at Netherfield. The conversion from dislike to affection between the two happens steadily and quickly, in spite of an evil and conniving Caroline Bingley. She is full of mischief at every turn that is truly awful, even though the author threw in a couple of struggles with her conscience. Elizabeth turns her ankle while caught in a thunderstorm, which brings Darcy to her rescue and prolongs the stay of the two sisters at Netherfield by a couple of weeks. This provides the golden opportunity for ODC to come to know and understand each other, and to fall in love. Just when all seems clear, Mr. Collins enters the picture to muddle everything up. Confusion ensues, helped along by Ms. Bingley and Mrs. Bennett.
It's sometimes annoying that so many assumptions are made and second hand stories are believed in these books, and the central characters don't bother to ask questions straight out to each other, but I guess one has to accept that would have made it all too easy and where would be the fun in that? Eventually the deceptions are discovered and all true feelings become known. This is a nice, romantic tale, well written and enjoyable, with very few editing mistakes. I recommend it highly.
This story streamlines the courtship of Darcy and Elizabeth by doing away with everything except the stay at Netherfield Park during Jane's illness and the subsequent ball at Netherfield. The conversion from dislike to affection between the two happens steadily and quickly, in spite of an evil and conniving Caroline Bingley. She is full of mischief at every turn that is truly awful, even though the author threw in a couple of struggles with her conscience. Elizabeth turns her ankle while caught in a thunderstorm, which brings Darcy to her rescue and prolongs the stay of the two sisters at Netherfield by a couple of weeks. This provides the golden opportunity for ODC to come to know and understand each other, and to fall in love. Just when all seems clear, Mr. Collins enters the picture to muddle everything up. Confusion ensues, helped along by Ms. Bingley and Mrs. Bennett.
It's sometimes annoying that so many assumptions are made and second hand stories are believed in these books, and the central characters don't bother to ask questions straight out to each other, but I guess one has to accept that would have made it all too easy and where would be the fun in that? Eventually the deceptions are discovered and all true feelings become known. This is a nice, romantic tale, well written and enjoyable, with very few editing mistakes. I recommend it highly.
April 21, 2018
Once again Elizabeth is portrayed as a shrew
At the beginning of the story Elizabeth acts as immature as Lydia except with a remarkably bad temper. Seriously, if you replace her name with Lydia the scenes at Netherfield seem much more realistic.
And Darcy is supremely dense. He is shown to have no idea that he is hated by Elizabeth, even after Bingley mentions it is quite entertaining to listen to them constantly arguing.
There is no spark between the two of them and I would not have been surprised if this Elizabeth wouldn’t have fallen in love with a soldier, like Wickham, with good manners who stroked her vanity, like Lydia does in so many other variations.
I feel sorry for Darcy. Every woman of the ton is dull and uneducated and he always is drawn to an intelligent woman because of the novelty.
Irritating beginning of the book. I wish their personalities would have been closer to those found in the original P&P
At the beginning of the story Elizabeth acts as immature as Lydia except with a remarkably bad temper. Seriously, if you replace her name with Lydia the scenes at Netherfield seem much more realistic.
And Darcy is supremely dense. He is shown to have no idea that he is hated by Elizabeth, even after Bingley mentions it is quite entertaining to listen to them constantly arguing.
There is no spark between the two of them and I would not have been surprised if this Elizabeth wouldn’t have fallen in love with a soldier, like Wickham, with good manners who stroked her vanity, like Lydia does in so many other variations.
I feel sorry for Darcy. Every woman of the ton is dull and uneducated and he always is drawn to an intelligent woman because of the novelty.
Irritating beginning of the book. I wish their personalities would have been closer to those found in the original P&P
March 16, 2020
This was a great variation. During the end of Jane's recovery, Lizzy goes on one of her walks and gets stuck in a storm with a sprained ankle. Of course her Prince Darcy comes to her rescue and carries her back to safety. Due to the weather and Lizzy's new injury, the Bennet sisters end up staying longer at Netherfield. With Darcy and Lizzy being thrown together so often, they begin to get to really know each other and see each other's true character in such a sweet way. I loved their interactions and conversations, it was just delightful! Of course the path to true love never runs smooth and this is no exception thanks to dear Miss Bingley. I was reminded of the canon when Austen states that those who are angry are not wise. Miss Bingley's resentment and jealousy towards Elizabeth is some instances backfire only to strengthen the bond between ODC. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to fans of Pride and Prejudice.
May 11, 2018
Cute but became laborious
A cute story. This book is about half romance of EB and FD, and the other half devoted to the particular evils wrought by Caroline Bingley on the couple. I find that the more I read fan fiction, the less patience I have for the Caroline-is-evil trope. I would have been satisfied at the story concluding at the ball... the rest was really just gratuitous angst and what had been an enjoyable read became an irritating story that I needed to finish - I confess I skimmed through the rest of the novel until the very last few pages.
A cute story. This book is about half romance of EB and FD, and the other half devoted to the particular evils wrought by Caroline Bingley on the couple. I find that the more I read fan fiction, the less patience I have for the Caroline-is-evil trope. I would have been satisfied at the story concluding at the ball... the rest was really just gratuitous angst and what had been an enjoyable read became an irritating story that I needed to finish - I confess I skimmed through the rest of the novel until the very last few pages.
January 27, 2020
You’ll skip thru many paragraphs and roll your eyes too often
I don’t even understand why I read this boom through to the end. Although thats not really true considering I skipped soooooo many useless paragraphs that ket going on about the most useless and dumb things that were not needed for the storyline. Or it kept hammering the same damn point over and over again. This book could have been written in half as many chapters. And the story was “ok” at best (I’m being very generous here). Not interesting enough and was bored most of the time.
I don’t even understand why I read this boom through to the end. Although thats not really true considering I skipped soooooo many useless paragraphs that ket going on about the most useless and dumb things that were not needed for the storyline. Or it kept hammering the same damn point over and over again. This book could have been written in half as many chapters. And the story was “ok” at best (I’m being very generous here). Not interesting enough and was bored most of the time.
April 28, 2018
Author should use her own words
This book would be improved if only Caroline's words were not made out to be Darcy's. I think it would have been quite possible to get the point across, especially from such a talented author, if the words Darcy used to express his dislike were more subdued and gentlemanly. I do not understand why book variations insist on using the original authors words and find it especially irksome when they are in the wrong mouth.
This book would be improved if only Caroline's words were not made out to be Darcy's. I think it would have been quite possible to get the point across, especially from such a talented author, if the words Darcy used to express his dislike were more subdued and gentlemanly. I do not understand why book variations insist on using the original authors words and find it especially irksome when they are in the wrong mouth.
August 4, 2018
A refreshing variation
Story was well written and edited. I enjoyed the plot line and would have been grateful to the author for greater detail and depth over the supposed misunderstandings between our favourite couple. Conversations were delightful. I miss Wickham in this novel because we all require a villain, and who wouldn't enjoy Lady Catherine showing up to confront Elizabeth? Nevertheless it was a good read and quite enjoyable.
Story was well written and edited. I enjoyed the plot line and would have been grateful to the author for greater detail and depth over the supposed misunderstandings between our favourite couple. Conversations were delightful. I miss Wickham in this novel because we all require a villain, and who wouldn't enjoy Lady Catherine showing up to confront Elizabeth? Nevertheless it was a good read and quite enjoyable.
August 8, 2018
2 1/2 stars rounded up. The story felt mostly done by the halfway point and then the author kept throwing silly, petty, problems in their way which just made me annoyed with ODC and the author as it felt as though she was trying to reach a page count more then tell a story. But I really enjoyed the 1st half of the book really wish OCD had dealt with the villian in their midst and got their happy ending sooner.
October 31, 2019
Darcy and Elizabeth and a story of miscommunication, a delightfully evil Caroline Bingley (easily the best part of this book for me) and some angst thrown in, capped off with the ever reliable happy ever after.
I did enjoy this variation because it did not follow the original story closely, the characters were as equally fascinating, snarky and hilarious as in the original but not a copy paste of the same. It was a refreshing read. My only little niggle with it, was the rushed ending...
I did enjoy this variation because it did not follow the original story closely, the characters were as equally fascinating, snarky and hilarious as in the original but not a copy paste of the same. It was a refreshing read. My only little niggle with it, was the rushed ending...
November 27, 2022
This one was cute.
I liked the development of the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy. The only thing I loathed was .
The end was kind of abrupt.
I liked the development of the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy. The only thing I loathed was .
The end was kind of abrupt.
March 16, 2023
The first third was perfect, the relationship developing between Elizabeth and Darcy was believable and romantic and the way Darcy opened up and changed was so enchanting. Unfortunately, from the moment it becomes clear that Carolyn is the main antagonist the story loses its heights. ODC's behavior becomes childish and the saga of misunderstandings made me skim many chapters. I was disappointed.
The first third - 5 stars
The rest - 2 stars
The first third - 5 stars
The rest - 2 stars
April 27, 2018
Oh, how I loved this book! I loved reading the opportunities for Darcy and Elizabeth to get to know one another better. caroline was her usual terrible self. Mr. Collins, creepy as usual. I read this one straight through. I couldn't put it down until I discovered how the misunderstandings would be corrected.
July 14, 2018
3.5 Stars
This is an enjoyable variation with some fun plot twists. It sticks very close to canon. The number of typos and grammatical errors is a bit frustrating. One pass by a good editor would improve the reading experience, especially if the editor knows the difference between ‘breath’ and ‘breathe.’
This is an enjoyable variation with some fun plot twists. It sticks very close to canon. The number of typos and grammatical errors is a bit frustrating. One pass by a good editor would improve the reading experience, especially if the editor knows the difference between ‘breath’ and ‘breathe.’
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