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The 26th of November: A Pride and Prejudice Comedy of Farcical Proportions
Elizabeth Bennet has just lived through the most humiliating night of her life. Then by some strange twist of fate, she is forced to live it again. And again. If ever a night refused to end, why must it be that of the Netherfield Ball?The indignity of constantly reliving the same day forces her to question things she thought she knew. Things like the function of time. Her father’s qualities as a parent. Mr. Darcy’s disagreeable personality, and how proud and bad tempered he is.She does not know why this is happening, but she is sure of one thing. Somehow, it's all Mr. Darcy’s fault.
145 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 6, 2018
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Elizabeth Adams
27 books302 followersElizabeth Adams is a book-loving, tango-dancing, Austen enthusiast. She loves old houses and thinks birthdays should be celebrated with trips—as should most occasions. She can often be found by a sunny window with a cup of hot tea and a book in her hand.
She writes romantic comedy and comedic tragedy in both historic and modern settings.
You can find more information, short stories, and outtakes at eadamswrites.com
She writes romantic comedy and comedic tragedy in both historic and modern settings.
You can find more information, short stories, and outtakes at eadamswrites.com
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July 19, 2018
5 stars!
Review & Giveaway at Of Pens and Pages.
The 26th of November by Elizabeth Adams promised hilarity, and it delivered that and so much more! I wanted this book to go on forever, but I doubt Elizabeth Bennet would appreciate it. This Pride and Prejudice meets Groundhog Day is a wonderfully weaved story where we have Elizabeth as the poor victim, and November 26th, the night of the Netherfield ball, as the repeating day. It reminded me a lot of another favorite where Mr. Darcy experienced something similar.
If there’s a date Elizabeth would like to relive, it would not be the night of the Netherfield ball. Her family made a spectacle of themselves, and her encounter with the arrogant Mr. Darcy left a bitter taste in her mouth. She suspected that night convinced the Netherfield party to flee Meryton, breaking her dear sister’s heart.
Much to her bewilderment, she has no choice but to experience that night over and over again, no clue as to how she can break the loop. She thinks the party’s departure was the catalyst to her predicament, so she does everything in her power to make sure they stay.
As she goes through the dreaded day repeatedly and tries to find a way out, she sees things in a different light, the most shocking one Mr. Darcy. It’s not hard to get to know a person when you dance with them again and again.
In my opinion, Ms. Adams perfectly portrayed Elizabeth. Her thoughts and feelings were true to her character and reading this book felt like seeing the scenes through Elizabeth’s eyes. She acted just how I expected she would act when thrust into such a position; she showed her wit, sass, and determined attitude as she went about it. I felt her frustration and defeat, but knew she would prevail. And prevail, she did.
It was a hilarious and sweet way for Elizabeth to get to know Mr. Darcy, and I enjoyed every bit of it! And my dear Mr. Darcy. He never failed to make me smile and swoon in this book. You’d think we wouldn’t see much range of emotions and growth from a character stuck in an endless loop, but trust me on this, you would.
I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading this book. I sighed wistfully after finishing it and went back to my favorite scenes to enjoy it again. The 26th of November was witty, sweet, and satisfying. I highly recommend this to fans of Pride and Prejudice because this one is a treat!
POV:Third Person, Female POV
Standalone: Yes
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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Review & Giveaway at Of Pens and Pages.
The 26th of November by Elizabeth Adams promised hilarity, and it delivered that and so much more! I wanted this book to go on forever, but I doubt Elizabeth Bennet would appreciate it. This Pride and Prejudice meets Groundhog Day is a wonderfully weaved story where we have Elizabeth as the poor victim, and November 26th, the night of the Netherfield ball, as the repeating day. It reminded me a lot of another favorite where Mr. Darcy experienced something similar.
If there’s a date Elizabeth would like to relive, it would not be the night of the Netherfield ball. Her family made a spectacle of themselves, and her encounter with the arrogant Mr. Darcy left a bitter taste in her mouth. She suspected that night convinced the Netherfield party to flee Meryton, breaking her dear sister’s heart.
Much to her bewilderment, she has no choice but to experience that night over and over again, no clue as to how she can break the loop. She thinks the party’s departure was the catalyst to her predicament, so she does everything in her power to make sure they stay.
As she goes through the dreaded day repeatedly and tries to find a way out, she sees things in a different light, the most shocking one Mr. Darcy. It’s not hard to get to know a person when you dance with them again and again.
In my opinion, Ms. Adams perfectly portrayed Elizabeth. Her thoughts and feelings were true to her character and reading this book felt like seeing the scenes through Elizabeth’s eyes. She acted just how I expected she would act when thrust into such a position; she showed her wit, sass, and determined attitude as she went about it. I felt her frustration and defeat, but knew she would prevail. And prevail, she did.
It was a hilarious and sweet way for Elizabeth to get to know Mr. Darcy, and I enjoyed every bit of it! And my dear Mr. Darcy. He never failed to make me smile and swoon in this book. You’d think we wouldn’t see much range of emotions and growth from a character stuck in an endless loop, but trust me on this, you would.
I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading this book. I sighed wistfully after finishing it and went back to my favorite scenes to enjoy it again. The 26th of November was witty, sweet, and satisfying. I highly recommend this to fans of Pride and Prejudice because this one is a treat!
POV:Third Person, Female POV
Standalone: Yes
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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October 16, 2019
Just re-read this (10/16/19) and loved it just as much as I did the first time!
*****
I've read and enjoyed another story where Darcy was stuck in a Groundhog Day-type loop, so I'm delighted that Ms. Adams took up the gauntlet and has done the same, making Elizabeth the victim this time. The author shows a deft touch developing the premise.
Wednesday, November 26, is the day of the Netherfield ball. Elizabeth does get to experience that Thursday, so she knows the Netherfield residents will leave, possibly never to return, and that Mr. Collins will propose marriage to her. But she's stuck in a world of deja-vu-all-over-again, waking up time after time Wednesday morning to her mother's shrill voice.
It's fun to read as Elizabeth tries different tactics to break the chain. Perhaps she needs to nudge Bingley into proposing to Jane at the ball. Or convince Caroline that staying at Netherfield with Mr. Darcy in residence gives her more access to him than she would have in London. Maybe re-directing the actions of Bennet family members so they don't behave inappropriately at the ball will help.
The repetitive nature of Elizabeth's situation gives her ample opportunities to understand Mr. Darcy better, because she inevitably spends more time with him. Her feelings for him gradually build in a believable manner. The sweet romance evolves without seeming forced.
It's a delightful romp, though there's a pinch of angst mixed in, so it's not ALL light and breezy. I love the faux ending, with two subsequent chapters switching to Darcy's point of view. The writing is excellent, as the only error I found was a homonym misspelling. ("Bare" should have been "bear.)
Content is clean.
*****
I've read and enjoyed another story where Darcy was stuck in a Groundhog Day-type loop, so I'm delighted that Ms. Adams took up the gauntlet and has done the same, making Elizabeth the victim this time. The author shows a deft touch developing the premise.
Wednesday, November 26, is the day of the Netherfield ball. Elizabeth does get to experience that Thursday, so she knows the Netherfield residents will leave, possibly never to return, and that Mr. Collins will propose marriage to her. But she's stuck in a world of deja-vu-all-over-again, waking up time after time Wednesday morning to her mother's shrill voice.
It's fun to read as Elizabeth tries different tactics to break the chain. Perhaps she needs to nudge Bingley into proposing to Jane at the ball. Or convince Caroline that staying at Netherfield with Mr. Darcy in residence gives her more access to him than she would have in London. Maybe re-directing the actions of Bennet family members so they don't behave inappropriately at the ball will help.
The repetitive nature of Elizabeth's situation gives her ample opportunities to understand Mr. Darcy better, because she inevitably spends more time with him. Her feelings for him gradually build in a believable manner. The sweet romance evolves without seeming forced.
It's a delightful romp, though there's a pinch of angst mixed in, so it's not ALL light and breezy. I love the faux ending, with two subsequent chapters switching to Darcy's point of view. The writing is excellent, as the only error I found was a homonym misspelling. ("Bare" should have been "bear.)
Content is clean.
September 9, 2018
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars
As the story description and other reviews inform us this story is a type of "Groundhog Day" variation but this time with the day of the Netherfield Ball being repeated again and again for about a month of days for Elizabeth. No one else is experiencing this time warp. The author's creativity shone in that she was able to come up with so many ways Elizabeth tried to change the outcome every time the Netherfield Ball happens. At times she only changes or attempts to change one event. At other times she puts two or more changes into action and as time goes on even puts many significant changes together.
The significant point is that she gets to know Mr. Darcy better and better and on her own figures out what Wickham is all about. But she does try to redirect Mr. Collins' attentions, Lydia's and Kitty's outrageous flirting, her own mother's screeching proclamations about Jane's near engagement, and even tries to figure out ways to keep Bingley from leaving the next day. There are many other points which you may read and find amusing as did I. Truly a comedy.
The ending (which isn't an ending) gives us several more chapters of events now told from Darcy's POV. This was not a long read and is well done. I won this book in a raffle.
As the story description and other reviews inform us this story is a type of "Groundhog Day" variation but this time with the day of the Netherfield Ball being repeated again and again for about a month of days for Elizabeth. No one else is experiencing this time warp. The author's creativity shone in that she was able to come up with so many ways Elizabeth tried to change the outcome every time the Netherfield Ball happens. At times she only changes or attempts to change one event. At other times she puts two or more changes into action and as time goes on even puts many significant changes together.
The significant point is that she gets to know Mr. Darcy better and better and on her own figures out what Wickham is all about. But she does try to redirect Mr. Collins' attentions, Lydia's and Kitty's outrageous flirting, her own mother's screeching proclamations about Jane's near engagement, and even tries to figure out ways to keep Bingley from leaving the next day. There are many other points which you may read and find amusing as did I. Truly a comedy.
The ending (which isn't an ending) gives us several more chapters of events now told from Darcy's POV. This was not a long read and is well done. I won this book in a raffle.
July 8, 2018
Can you ever have too many P&P |Groundhog's Day Mash ups? No, no you cannot.
This one is unique because it features Elizabeth and the Netherfield ball as our trapped victim and repeated day. And let me just say it is wonderful.
The author gives Lizzy a chance to really get to know Mr. Darcy through repeated interactions and conversations that most likely will disappear down the memory hole... Some are sweet, some are saucy, all are clean. Sometimes Lizzy is a little silly, once or twice delightfully devilish and over all just trying to keep Mr. Bingley in Meryton, but along the way she loses her heart to the 'last man in the world' she would consider.
I didn't plan on buying this book but after reading the Kindle sample I simply had to know what was going to happen next.
This one is unique because it features Elizabeth and the Netherfield ball as our trapped victim and repeated day. And let me just say it is wonderful.
The author gives Lizzy a chance to really get to know Mr. Darcy through repeated interactions and conversations that most likely will disappear down the memory hole... Some are sweet, some are saucy, all are clean. Sometimes Lizzy is a little silly, once or twice delightfully devilish and over all just trying to keep Mr. Bingley in Meryton, but along the way she loses her heart to the 'last man in the world' she would consider.
I didn't plan on buying this book but after reading the Kindle sample I simply had to know what was going to happen next.
August 10, 2018
Absolutely enchanting! No wasted time or annoying repetition in this Groundhog Day experience for our dear girl. I loved watching her take out her frustrations and try to solve this dilemma of hers. And the solution! Oh, Lizzy, you daring girl! Don’t miss this one. 💕
November 21, 2019
It's November, it's gloomy and dull out. I thought this would be a good time to read this novel a week before the Netherfield ball to lighten my day. I certainly made the right decision!
"...she couldn't help but wish that her family had been a little less objectionable, at least in public." (quote from the book)
Oh Elizabeth, be careful what you wish for, ran through my mind as I chuckled my way through the beginning of this story. Elizabeth becomes very inventive in trying to break the 'spell' her life seems to be under ever since she attended Mr. Bingley's Netherfield ball on November 26th. For she was doomed to repeat (Groundhog Day effect) this day and the ball over, and over, and over again.
"Even time was not behaving as it always had! Her life had become a farce of immense proportions and she wished nothing more than to return to her usual existence." (quote from the book)
This was a fun quick read, but also, as the story progressed, it became more poignant as Elizabeth faces some hard truths about herself, her family, and especially Mr. Darcy. There were some delightful twists, turns and actions within the pages of this novel. But 'the letter' was the cherry on top!
"...she couldn't help but wish that her family had been a little less objectionable, at least in public." (quote from the book)
Oh Elizabeth, be careful what you wish for, ran through my mind as I chuckled my way through the beginning of this story. Elizabeth becomes very inventive in trying to break the 'spell' her life seems to be under ever since she attended Mr. Bingley's Netherfield ball on November 26th. For she was doomed to repeat (Groundhog Day effect) this day and the ball over, and over, and over again.
"Even time was not behaving as it always had! Her life had become a farce of immense proportions and she wished nothing more than to return to her usual existence." (quote from the book)
This was a fun quick read, but also, as the story progressed, it became more poignant as Elizabeth faces some hard truths about herself, her family, and especially Mr. Darcy. There were some delightful twists, turns and actions within the pages of this novel. But 'the letter' was the cherry on top!
November 23, 2018
“Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today.” Movie quote from ‘Groundhog Day’
Rating: clean with a bit of suggestive language [hey, we’re dealing with Lydia]. Someone had to check her and it would take strong, blunt language that would cut through her stubborn attitude.
I loved this story. I’ve read a ‘Groundhog Day’ experience where it was Darcy waking to the same day. This time it was Elizabeth’s turn to experience her day over and over again. And what day did Fate choose for her? The day of the Netherfield Ball. The most humiliating, embarrassing and stressful day of Elizabeth Bennet’s life.
The author Elizabeth Adams did an excellent job in carefully choosing Miss Elizabeth’s experiences. With each subsequent replay of the day’s events, our dear girl would change her attitude and her strategies to change Fate. Nothing seemed to work. As her distress increased, we could feel her resolve, and courage ebb as she approached the point of despair.
My heart went out to her as her attitude toward Mr. Darcy slowly changed over time. This was so well done. I loved it. My heart hurt as our dear couple worked through their feelings and emotions. It was swoon-worthy. I heartily recommend this story. I wanted to read this on 11-26 but couldn’t wait and so read it a few days early. I enjoyed it tremendously.
Rating: clean with a bit of suggestive language [hey, we’re dealing with Lydia]. Someone had to check her and it would take strong, blunt language that would cut through her stubborn attitude.
I loved this story. I’ve read a ‘Groundhog Day’ experience where it was Darcy waking to the same day. This time it was Elizabeth’s turn to experience her day over and over again. And what day did Fate choose for her? The day of the Netherfield Ball. The most humiliating, embarrassing and stressful day of Elizabeth Bennet’s life.
The author Elizabeth Adams did an excellent job in carefully choosing Miss Elizabeth’s experiences. With each subsequent replay of the day’s events, our dear girl would change her attitude and her strategies to change Fate. Nothing seemed to work. As her distress increased, we could feel her resolve, and courage ebb as she approached the point of despair.
My heart went out to her as her attitude toward Mr. Darcy slowly changed over time. This was so well done. I loved it. My heart hurt as our dear couple worked through their feelings and emotions. It was swoon-worthy. I heartily recommend this story. I wanted to read this on 11-26 but couldn’t wait and so read it a few days early. I enjoyed it tremendously.
June 14, 2024
A fun Groundhog day variation of the Netherfield Ball
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September 19, 2018Elizabeth Adams’ new Pride and Prejudice variation, The 26th of November, was an absolute delight from start to finish. It is subtitled “A Pride & Prejudice Comedy of Farcical Proportions,” and it definitely delivered! The novel is told from the point of view of Elizabeth Bennet, and when it opens, she has endured the Netherfield ball — her dances with Mr. Collins and Mr. Darcy, the embarrassment of her mother and sisters, her father’s indifference to it all — Collins’s proposal, and the Netherfield party’s departure from Hertfordshire. But then Elizabeth wakes up and realizes it’s the day of the Netherfield ball — again.
As Elizabeth relives the 26th of November over and over again, she tries to figure out how to break the cycle. Is she supposed to somehow convince Mr. Bingley to delay his trip to London? Is she supposed to somehow improve her family’s behavior? Elizabeth examines the situation from every angle and takes various actions to get the timeline moving forward again, to no avail.
Elizabeth soon finds herself looking forward to her nightly dance with Mr. Darcy for their talks and their banter. She enjoys teasing him, surprising him, getting information from him. While he doesn’t realize that they have danced the same dance countless times before, Elizabeth does, and she comes to understand him — and herself — as she relives the day again and again.
The 26th of November was such a refreshing read. I loved seeing Elizabeth do outlandish things to try to fix the time line, and I loved how she stood up for herself and said certain well-deserved things to certain obnoxious characters. There were so many funny moments and so many sweet moments that I just couldn’t put the book down. It was my first time reading something by Elizabeth Adams, but it definitely won’t be the last!
Review originally posted on Diary of an Eccentric
As Elizabeth relives the 26th of November over and over again, she tries to figure out how to break the cycle. Is she supposed to somehow convince Mr. Bingley to delay his trip to London? Is she supposed to somehow improve her family’s behavior? Elizabeth examines the situation from every angle and takes various actions to get the timeline moving forward again, to no avail.
Elizabeth soon finds herself looking forward to her nightly dance with Mr. Darcy for their talks and their banter. She enjoys teasing him, surprising him, getting information from him. While he doesn’t realize that they have danced the same dance countless times before, Elizabeth does, and she comes to understand him — and herself — as she relives the day again and again.
The 26th of November was such a refreshing read. I loved seeing Elizabeth do outlandish things to try to fix the time line, and I loved how she stood up for herself and said certain well-deserved things to certain obnoxious characters. There were so many funny moments and so many sweet moments that I just couldn’t put the book down. It was my first time reading something by Elizabeth Adams, but it definitely won’t be the last!
Review originally posted on Diary of an Eccentric
January 2, 2023
What a way to HEA for our couple! After a glimpse of the consequences of the Netherfield ball, Elizabeth is given a load of chances to fix things for her and her sister. Without any idea on what to fix she muddles through every strategy and poor thing shockingly realises that it's not just her sister's romance she's supposed to protect. Sweet!
August 29, 2018
I am not particularly fond of the groundhog day trope or so I thought...
As it turns out, the dreaded repetitiveness did not materialise. Although Elizabeth relived the day of the Netherfield ball many times, her creativeness in trying to get past the 26. November did not make it feel repetitive at all.
Loved the character development in her as she tried countless new schemes to make it to Wednesday. Especially how she slowly figured out Darcy, her epiphany of Wickham, her families antics and the maturity she gained. It was a joy to read and last but not least, funny.
When ODC eventually found an understanding it was deliciously emotional. I believe I actually swooned (or maybe I fell asleep, would advice you not start reading this late in the evening if you are not an exceptionally fast reader.)
After "the end", we are treated with a couple of chapters in Darcy's point if view.
Adore this portrait of ODC, I want more! A sequel or a vignette, anything would be heartily appreciated.
Heartily recommend this book!
As it turns out, the dreaded repetitiveness did not materialise. Although Elizabeth relived the day of the Netherfield ball many times, her creativeness in trying to get past the 26. November did not make it feel repetitive at all.
Loved the character development in her as she tried countless new schemes to make it to Wednesday. Especially how she slowly figured out Darcy, her epiphany of Wickham, her families antics and the maturity she gained. It was a joy to read and last but not least, funny.
When ODC eventually found an understanding it was deliciously emotional. I believe I actually swooned (or maybe I fell asleep, would advice you not start reading this late in the evening if you are not an exceptionally fast reader.)
After "the end", we are treated with a couple of chapters in Darcy's point if view.
Adore this portrait of ODC, I want more! A sequel or a vignette, anything would be heartily appreciated.
Heartily recommend this book!
July 17, 2018
Lovely, Humorous Variation
This was a fun look at what would happen if Lizzy repeated the day of the Netherfield ball over and over again. It was fun to see what Lizzy thought was important and how that changed over time. It was a very sweet story on the end and I truly enjoyed it. This will be one I read over and over again.
This was a fun look at what would happen if Lizzy repeated the day of the Netherfield ball over and over again. It was fun to see what Lizzy thought was important and how that changed over time. It was a very sweet story on the end and I truly enjoyed it. This will be one I read over and over again.
December 4, 2019
Pride and Prejudice and Groundhog Day
I couldn't help but read this book on the 26th of November. It seemed appropriate, and I was truly happy I did so no matter what the date. There's something about stories with people caught in time loops that amuse me to no end. Add in some of my favorite literary characters and it's a no brainier that I'd love this story. Who knows, I might even make it a tradition to read this book every 26th of November!
I also have to say that this Groundhog Day-esque Pride and Prejudice adaptation makes me want to re-read The Many Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy by Beau North and Brooke West, which is a time loop spin on P&P as well.
I couldn't help but read this book on the 26th of November. It seemed appropriate, and I was truly happy I did so no matter what the date. There's something about stories with people caught in time loops that amuse me to no end. Add in some of my favorite literary characters and it's a no brainier that I'd love this story. Who knows, I might even make it a tradition to read this book every 26th of November!
I also have to say that this Groundhog Day-esque Pride and Prejudice adaptation makes me want to re-read The Many Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy by Beau North and Brooke West, which is a time loop spin on P&P as well.
August 3, 2025
2025: wonderful book! Will reread it again and again, for sure.
4.5 stars.
I only read this book because I’m a fan of Elizabeth Adams. The blurb didn’t appeal to me and I feared it wouldn’t be funny. How wrong I was! This book is very well written, the pace is just right, the plot twists plausible, the characters true to Jane Austen’s. An excellent read!
Bonus: the cover is tasteful.
4.5 stars.
I only read this book because I’m a fan of Elizabeth Adams. The blurb didn’t appeal to me and I feared it wouldn’t be funny. How wrong I was! This book is very well written, the pace is just right, the plot twists plausible, the characters true to Jane Austen’s. An excellent read!
Bonus: the cover is tasteful.
September 9, 2025
Groundhog's Day meets Pride and Prejudice. Cute concept, but the characters seemed...well..a little too out of character for me to believe it was Mr. Darcy and Ms. Elizabeth Bennet.
June 12, 2019
This book is such good fun... Elizabeth relives the 26th November over and over... everyday is the day of the Netherfield ball. There is fun and mischief to be had while she is trying to work out what she needs to do to bring about a happy ever after for Jane and Bingley.
It's hilarious to see Elizabeth doing what she wants, asking questions she would never normally be able to ask, taking chances definitely not in accordance with propriety knowing that it will all be erased again when she wakes up tomorrow.
Her growing and changing relationship with Darcy is lovely.
Beau North wrote a very similar book from Darcy's point of view at a different point in time which was brilliant - this was every bit as good!
At the very end of this book we get a little rewind to see some of a Darcy's point of view. I really enjoyed this and thought it brought everything to a perfect close! This is a quite a short book but has everything we need for a real feel good story.
It's hilarious to see Elizabeth doing what she wants, asking questions she would never normally be able to ask, taking chances definitely not in accordance with propriety knowing that it will all be erased again when she wakes up tomorrow.
Her growing and changing relationship with Darcy is lovely.
Beau North wrote a very similar book from Darcy's point of view at a different point in time which was brilliant - this was every bit as good!
At the very end of this book we get a little rewind to see some of a Darcy's point of view. I really enjoyed this and thought it brought everything to a perfect close! This is a quite a short book but has everything we need for a real feel good story.
August 16, 2021
Slow Start
Book Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2019
I had a difficult time getting into this book, but it grew on me a little. I’ve read something similar in the past. It’s well written, just not a fan of the Ground Hog Day scenario.
August 16, 17, 2021 - Audiobook
Because I love this author so well, I decided to purchase the audiobook to make my Audible Elizabeth Adams collection complete, and to give this book another read/listen. While I appear to be in the minority about the Ground Hog Day/time loop trope, I did find I enjoyed the audiobook more than the book. In my own defense, I was a JAFF newbie back then, and still a bit of an Austen prude. My, how times have changed hundreds of books later.
The narration by Brigid Lohrey is excellent. It was very satisfying having Elizabeth actually speak to her family about matters that annoyed her concerning their conduct, and asking Darcy questions about things of which she had prior knowledge due to the loop.
Book Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2019
I had a difficult time getting into this book, but it grew on me a little. I’ve read something similar in the past. It’s well written, just not a fan of the Ground Hog Day scenario.
August 16, 17, 2021 - Audiobook
Because I love this author so well, I decided to purchase the audiobook to make my Audible Elizabeth Adams collection complete, and to give this book another read/listen. While I appear to be in the minority about the Ground Hog Day/time loop trope, I did find I enjoyed the audiobook more than the book. In my own defense, I was a JAFF newbie back then, and still a bit of an Austen prude. My, how times have changed hundreds of books later.
The narration by Brigid Lohrey is excellent. It was very satisfying having Elizabeth actually speak to her family about matters that annoyed her concerning their conduct, and asking Darcy questions about things of which she had prior knowledge due to the loop.
December 16, 2025
I really wanted to like this. The premise is interesting and I saw it recommended on social media.
Unfortunately, there are several glaring errors and it feels like an unpolished, unedited fanfiction. The story reads like a detailed summary of a book rather than like a book itself; very little space is devoted to dialogue, characterization, plotting, etc. and instead, most of each chapter is simply a summary of what Elizabeth did differently each day and/or a summary of her feelings about the situation. There's a lot of telling and very little showing.
For someone with an interest in Jane Austen and her characters and their world, it feels like the author couldn't be bothered to do much research on the Regency era and it's customs, manners, or social mores beyond maybe watching some Jane Austen movies, and the plotting feels lazy and nonsensical as a result. None of the major characters speak or behave in ways that reflect their original selves and they act in ways that are antithetical to the world they live in.
Elizabeth writing a letter to Mr. Darcy at all is laughable for the time period and culture this is set in, but then sneaking into his room? Touching his personal items? Leaving a letter confessing her feelings for him in his BED? It's the exact type of action that would ruin her reputation, ruin his good opinion of her, and guarantee he lost all the respect and admiration for her that he previously had.
Lizzy comes to terms with being caught in a time loop remarkably well (or again, we're TOLD she does, the author doesn't actually go to the trouble of showing us any of this, just sums it up in a paragraph). She almost immediately assumes that the time loop will reset if she fixes the right aspect of the night, which seems like a bizarrely modern thought to have for a woman from Regency England where science fiction hasn't been created yet and who has no prior conception of time loops. Why is a woman from the 1700s and steeped in the cultures, traditions, and religion of that time period using modern genre awareness to frame her situation? Answer: because it's poorly written. The author has genre awareness and knows that time loop genre comes with the expectation of having to fix it, and the author knows the audience also have genre awareness, so she skips the messy issue of Lizzy having to come to terms with her situation. But the problem is this breaks the immersion. Sure, Lizzy Bennet is famously an incredibly clever character....but so clever that she jumps straight to narrative logic from 200+ years in her future? Come on.
Lizzy and Darcy don't do any growing in this version. If anything, they both stagnate in this retelling because neither of them is ever forced to come to the realization of their own flaws the way they are in the original. Lizzy sure calls out every other person *except* Darcy on their flaws and they all magically change by the end, but Lizzy's prejudice and Darcy's pride are never pointed out by one another, they never are forced to reconcile with themselves, and they never experience any meaningful growth or change as a result. In fact, their flaws are watered down and waved away as being just misunderstandings.
An interesting concept, poor execution. It was a swing and a big miss for me.
Unfortunately, there are several glaring errors and it feels like an unpolished, unedited fanfiction. The story reads like a detailed summary of a book rather than like a book itself; very little space is devoted to dialogue, characterization, plotting, etc. and instead, most of each chapter is simply a summary of what Elizabeth did differently each day and/or a summary of her feelings about the situation. There's a lot of telling and very little showing.
For someone with an interest in Jane Austen and her characters and their world, it feels like the author couldn't be bothered to do much research on the Regency era and it's customs, manners, or social mores beyond maybe watching some Jane Austen movies, and the plotting feels lazy and nonsensical as a result. None of the major characters speak or behave in ways that reflect their original selves and they act in ways that are antithetical to the world they live in.
Elizabeth writing a letter to Mr. Darcy at all is laughable for the time period and culture this is set in, but then sneaking into his room? Touching his personal items? Leaving a letter confessing her feelings for him in his BED? It's the exact type of action that would ruin her reputation, ruin his good opinion of her, and guarantee he lost all the respect and admiration for her that he previously had.
Lizzy comes to terms with being caught in a time loop remarkably well (or again, we're TOLD she does, the author doesn't actually go to the trouble of showing us any of this, just sums it up in a paragraph). She almost immediately assumes that the time loop will reset if she fixes the right aspect of the night, which seems like a bizarrely modern thought to have for a woman from Regency England where science fiction hasn't been created yet and who has no prior conception of time loops. Why is a woman from the 1700s and steeped in the cultures, traditions, and religion of that time period using modern genre awareness to frame her situation? Answer: because it's poorly written. The author has genre awareness and knows that time loop genre comes with the expectation of having to fix it, and the author knows the audience also have genre awareness, so she skips the messy issue of Lizzy having to come to terms with her situation. But the problem is this breaks the immersion. Sure, Lizzy Bennet is famously an incredibly clever character....but so clever that she jumps straight to narrative logic from 200+ years in her future? Come on.
Lizzy and Darcy don't do any growing in this version. If anything, they both stagnate in this retelling because neither of them is ever forced to come to the realization of their own flaws the way they are in the original. Lizzy sure calls out every other person *except* Darcy on their flaws and they all magically change by the end, but Lizzy's prejudice and Darcy's pride are never pointed out by one another, they never are forced to reconcile with themselves, and they never experience any meaningful growth or change as a result. In fact, their flaws are watered down and waved away as being just misunderstandings.
An interesting concept, poor execution. It was a swing and a big miss for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 25, 2025
I enjoy time travel types of stories, especially in unusual genres. This was well done. It answered a lot of what-ifs as Elizabeth made different choices in different iterations. Sometimes, a bit out of character if in her normal circumstances perhaps, but justifiable with the uniqueness of the situation. And it was a fun read.
February 1, 2023
День бабака для Елізабет. День балу в Незерфілді. Більше романтично спрямований сюжет, але мило.
January 27, 2021
Synopsis:
'Pride and Prejudice' meets 'Groundhog Day'.
Aptly, the day is the Netherfield Ball, November 26th. The ideal date to choose as a turning point as so many characters are at play making for several interesting possibilities which Adams expertly capitalizes on.
Infinite Timelines
There isn't a dull moment or a dull character. It is a charming relatively quick read, with a clever protagonist in Lizzy, and an original approach to a P & P variation.
Adams craftily utilizes the groundhog day gimmick to not only flesh out scenarios, but also give us a greater insight into each characters in a three dimensional aspect, as well as shows us just what Lizzy is made of, putting her in difficult circumstances with no one but her wit and ingenuity to rely on.
This novel feels more akin to an ode to Lizzy Bennet as a strong protagonist which by no means uses a Mary Sue crutch to aide it, as some poorly done JAFF's do, than a heavily romantic Darcy x Lizzy led plot.
By this, I do not mean Darcy isn't romantic or that they don't have scenes. He is and they do, but as this is Lizzy's point of view (with an epilogue showing a one shot Darcy perspective), you will feel more satiated to character development than necessarily swooning.
Liked:
-Fresh
-Romantic
-Engaging
-Puts Lizzy through it and shows us what she's made of
-Lizzy tripping Lydia and drugging Mrs Bennet so they wouldn't embarrass her at the ball
-Lizzy behaving like Lydia to stop Collins proposal, GENIUS, and totally something Lizzy would have done
-Lizzy and Darcy making funny faces at each other over their bad dance partners was the flirty development I live for, and I found it one of my favorite romantic development scenes in all JAFF
-Had me laughing out loud a lot
-Couldn't put it down, read straight through
-Lizzy as she grew tired of the repeated ball started caring less and less what she did and grew bolder, and her attitude was so cash money
i.e. Quote from book;
“Just think, Lyddie, if you are not there, all the officers will ask after you, and everyone will wonder where you are. If we tell them you are injured, they shall call on you to see if you are better. You will be the topic of everyone’s conversation,” cajoled Elizabeth.
Lydia looked thoughtful at her sister’s suggestion. “There would be a great many callers in a few days,” she said slowly.
“Yes, I’m sure they will be very concerned for you,” said Elizabeth. It was manipulative and beneath her, but she did not care. If she saw Lydia running through the ball with an officer’s saber above her head one more time, she would scream."
"Lizzy doesn't care, Lizzy's lettin' loose..! "
Disliked:
I will say Darcy wasn't as swoon worthy as some other JAFF's but I cant hold it against the writing since of course he was not reliving the day as Lizzy, so her feelings likely advanced further than his were at that point. Darcy then liked her but felt he couldn't marry her. So this is very understandable. I just like swooning a tad more.
Conclusion:
Cute! I couldn't put it down, and I never felt indignant that a character was OOC which I believe is the greatest indicator of a good JAFF. I probably wouldn't reread, yet I enjoyed it very much.
I have also read this authors work The Houseguest: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary and thats a 5 star JAFF for me, it is reread worthy, highly recommend.
Elizabeth Adams as a JAFF author has yet to disappoint me, and thus far she has my explicit confidence in all her endeavors. Brava, Adams!
'Pride and Prejudice' meets 'Groundhog Day'.
Aptly, the day is the Netherfield Ball, November 26th. The ideal date to choose as a turning point as so many characters are at play making for several interesting possibilities which Adams expertly capitalizes on.
Infinite Timelines
There isn't a dull moment or a dull character. It is a charming relatively quick read, with a clever protagonist in Lizzy, and an original approach to a P & P variation.
Adams craftily utilizes the groundhog day gimmick to not only flesh out scenarios, but also give us a greater insight into each characters in a three dimensional aspect, as well as shows us just what Lizzy is made of, putting her in difficult circumstances with no one but her wit and ingenuity to rely on.
"Be a sadist. No matter how sweet and innocent your leading characters, make awful things happen to them, in order that the reader may see what they are made of."-Kurt Vonnegut
This novel feels more akin to an ode to Lizzy Bennet as a strong protagonist which by no means uses a Mary Sue crutch to aide it, as some poorly done JAFF's do, than a heavily romantic Darcy x Lizzy led plot.
By this, I do not mean Darcy isn't romantic or that they don't have scenes. He is and they do, but as this is Lizzy's point of view (with an epilogue showing a one shot Darcy perspective), you will feel more satiated to character development than necessarily swooning.
Liked:
-Fresh
-Romantic
-Engaging
-Puts Lizzy through it and shows us what she's made of
-Lizzy tripping Lydia and drugging Mrs Bennet so they wouldn't embarrass her at the ball
-Lizzy behaving like Lydia to stop Collins proposal, GENIUS, and totally something Lizzy would have done
-Lizzy and Darcy making funny faces at each other over their bad dance partners was the flirty development I live for, and I found it one of my favorite romantic development scenes in all JAFF
-Had me laughing out loud a lot
-Couldn't put it down, read straight through
-Lizzy as she grew tired of the repeated ball started caring less and less what she did and grew bolder, and her attitude was so cash money
i.e. Quote from book;
“Just think, Lyddie, if you are not there, all the officers will ask after you, and everyone will wonder where you are. If we tell them you are injured, they shall call on you to see if you are better. You will be the topic of everyone’s conversation,” cajoled Elizabeth.
Lydia looked thoughtful at her sister’s suggestion. “There would be a great many callers in a few days,” she said slowly.
“Yes, I’m sure they will be very concerned for you,” said Elizabeth. It was manipulative and beneath her, but she did not care. If she saw Lydia running through the ball with an officer’s saber above her head one more time, she would scream."
"Lizzy doesn't care, Lizzy's lettin' loose..! "
Disliked:
I will say Darcy wasn't as swoon worthy as some other JAFF's but I cant hold it against the writing since of course he was not reliving the day as Lizzy, so her feelings likely advanced further than his were at that point. Darcy then liked her but felt he couldn't marry her. So this is very understandable. I just like swooning a tad more.
Conclusion:
Cute! I couldn't put it down, and I never felt indignant that a character was OOC which I believe is the greatest indicator of a good JAFF. I probably wouldn't reread, yet I enjoyed it very much.
I have also read this authors work The Houseguest: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary and thats a 5 star JAFF for me, it is reread worthy, highly recommend.
Elizabeth Adams as a JAFF author has yet to disappoint me, and thus far she has my explicit confidence in all her endeavors. Brava, Adams!
May 5, 2019
Another Groundhog Day crossed with Pride and Prejudice, but this time it is Elizabeth's day that is repeating.
I have to admit that I found Elizabeth often unlikeable in this variation, especially in the way she lectures her sisters and parents and in her speech to Caroline Bingley about how Darcy isn't interested in her, which I thought was simply cruel and unnecessary. It made me dislike Lizzy.
She tells her mother she is vulgar and calls Lydia vain, idle, ignorant and a trollop. She tells her father he hides in his bookroom and is indolent and that he has failed to provide for them. Most people would have trouble speaking that way to their parents today, even if they thought the day would repeat and their words would be forgotten, but for someone in the 1800s to be so disrespectful was unbelievable.
This is not the only inaccurate period behaviour either. Asking Darcy to speak to her alone in the library at Netherfield... that would never happen! He'd be too worried about compromising her reputation if they were discovered alone, or if he did not trust her word that she 'meant him no harm' (and Darcy had every reason to believe women were constantly trying to trap him into matrimony) he might have thought it simply a ploy to force him to the altar.
Nor would a lady openly ask a man if he was going to propose to her sister.
Nor would a gentleman be happy to find a letter from an unmarried lady left on his pillow. It would hugely alter his opinion of her and make her seem fast. Darcy makes a big fuss about the way Elizabeth was willing to give him up and how she saw his affection for her but did nothing to try to get him to offer for her and how noble that is... But what would most people call leaving him a love letter on his pillow? To me that was entirely trying to get him to marry her. Why else write it?
I also could not imagine Elizabeth Bennet purposefully hurting Lydia by pushing her down stairs or dangerously tripping her while she carried a sword, no matter how provoked she felt.
I also didn't like Darcy so much in this variation. He entirely lacks resolve and requires advice from a relative before he can overcome his issues about Elizabeth's family and offer for her. Really? Hardly the love we all dream of and that Austen's Darcy offers Austen's Lizzy.
All told, it was mildly amusing and light, but not a terribly faithful portrayal of the time or of Austen's characters.
I have to admit that I found Elizabeth often unlikeable in this variation, especially in the way she lectures her sisters and parents and in her speech to Caroline Bingley about how Darcy isn't interested in her, which I thought was simply cruel and unnecessary. It made me dislike Lizzy.
She tells her mother she is vulgar and calls Lydia vain, idle, ignorant and a trollop. She tells her father he hides in his bookroom and is indolent and that he has failed to provide for them. Most people would have trouble speaking that way to their parents today, even if they thought the day would repeat and their words would be forgotten, but for someone in the 1800s to be so disrespectful was unbelievable.
This is not the only inaccurate period behaviour either. Asking Darcy to speak to her alone in the library at Netherfield... that would never happen! He'd be too worried about compromising her reputation if they were discovered alone, or if he did not trust her word that she 'meant him no harm' (and Darcy had every reason to believe women were constantly trying to trap him into matrimony) he might have thought it simply a ploy to force him to the altar.
Nor would a lady openly ask a man if he was going to propose to her sister.
Nor would a gentleman be happy to find a letter from an unmarried lady left on his pillow. It would hugely alter his opinion of her and make her seem fast. Darcy makes a big fuss about the way Elizabeth was willing to give him up and how she saw his affection for her but did nothing to try to get him to offer for her and how noble that is... But what would most people call leaving him a love letter on his pillow? To me that was entirely trying to get him to marry her. Why else write it?
I also could not imagine Elizabeth Bennet purposefully hurting Lydia by pushing her down stairs or dangerously tripping her while she carried a sword, no matter how provoked she felt.
I also didn't like Darcy so much in this variation. He entirely lacks resolve and requires advice from a relative before he can overcome his issues about Elizabeth's family and offer for her. Really? Hardly the love we all dream of and that Austen's Darcy offers Austen's Lizzy.
All told, it was mildly amusing and light, but not a terribly faithful portrayal of the time or of Austen's characters.
July 8, 2018
P&P meets Groundhog Day, the movie
The review must start with the obvious, the story is like Groundhog Day, the movie. Just call me Captain Obvious 😛
I’m not terribly fond of the reliving a day over and over again plot, generally speaking. It’s a trope over used. On top of that it uses up a lot of different plots without getting a story with each one.
Luckily E. Adams is a very good writer and has written a pretty good story. There is a nice HEA but that’s a given really. So the story is about the journey from point A to point B which everyone knows the destination.
Lizzy is very much like the Lizzy on P&P. She’s intelligent. She is vain. She believes in propriety. She is well mannered and not a shrew. She tries to puzzle out what’s happening and attacks the problem.
Pretty good book. Not one of her best but well worth reading.
I recommend this book.
The review must start with the obvious, the story is like Groundhog Day, the movie. Just call me Captain Obvious 😛
I’m not terribly fond of the reliving a day over and over again plot, generally speaking. It’s a trope over used. On top of that it uses up a lot of different plots without getting a story with each one.
Luckily E. Adams is a very good writer and has written a pretty good story. There is a nice HEA but that’s a given really. So the story is about the journey from point A to point B which everyone knows the destination.
Lizzy is very much like the Lizzy on P&P. She’s intelligent. She is vain. She believes in propriety. She is well mannered and not a shrew. She tries to puzzle out what’s happening and attacks the problem.
Pretty good book. Not one of her best but well worth reading.
I recommend this book.
December 27, 2019
Elizabeth Bennet finds herself reliving November 26th, the day of the Netherfield ball, over and over. She must figure out what needs to change in order to let her life move forward. Such time for introspection leads to interesting conclusions.
November 13, 2025
So much dancing and general shenanigans
As the title indicates this is a farce based on a Groundhog Day repeat of the Netherfield Ball again and again and again. Elizabeth tries sensible; Elizabeth tries angry; Elizabeth tries mad but nothing seems to work.
This was no end of fun.
As the title indicates this is a farce based on a Groundhog Day repeat of the Netherfield Ball again and again and again. Elizabeth tries sensible; Elizabeth tries angry; Elizabeth tries mad but nothing seems to work.
This was no end of fun.
May 10, 2023
Groundhog Day with a twist
I really love this author's work. This is a very interesting twist on the movie Groundhog Day. The story was funny, moving at times and maddening at others.
I really love this author's work. This is a very interesting twist on the movie Groundhog Day. The story was funny, moving at times and maddening at others.
November 19, 2018
This clever mash-up of Pride & Prejudice and Groundhog Day is a lot of fun but it's also immensely satisfying for fans of Pride & Prejudice because you follow Elizabeth as she says and does the things that YOU would like to do. The interactions with Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, Lydia, Mary, Mr. Collins, Miss Bingley and Wickham will have you pumping your fist and saying "yes! you go, girl!"
Although the ball repeats over and over again, Elizabeth Adams keeps things inventive, comical and moving at a brisk pace. The movie Groundhog Day was about a man who needed to learn a moral lesson. Here, Elizabeth has to overcome her prejudice against Darcy and also learn a lesson about selfless love. In a novel which breaks all the real-life rules of time and continuity, it shouldn't be surprising that it has a repeated ending -- one from Elizabeth's POV and the other from Darcy's.
The main focus of the book of course, is Darcy and Elizabeth and their attraction for one another. There are moments of tension, but the 26th of November is "light, bright and sparkling."
Although the ball repeats over and over again, Elizabeth Adams keeps things inventive, comical and moving at a brisk pace. The movie Groundhog Day was about a man who needed to learn a moral lesson. Here, Elizabeth has to overcome her prejudice against Darcy and also learn a lesson about selfless love. In a novel which breaks all the real-life rules of time and continuity, it shouldn't be surprising that it has a repeated ending -- one from Elizabeth's POV and the other from Darcy's.
The main focus of the book of course, is Darcy and Elizabeth and their attraction for one another. There are moments of tension, but the 26th of November is "light, bright and sparkling."
February 5, 2025
1.5 stars. If I didn’t have to finish this for a book club I would’ve DNFd after a couple chapters. The writing was almost unreadable and the storyline was so slow moving and repetitive. It took way too long to finish such a short book.
Essentially reads like P&P Fanfic, and it doesn’t seem to understand the original MCs at all.
Essentially reads like P&P Fanfic, and it doesn’t seem to understand the original MCs at all.
July 9, 2018
I loved this book, it's humor, cleverness, light style, but a lot of insight into characters. Lizzy's journey to self discovery and her growing closeness to Darcy was so sweet. Her letter always made me swoon. Great story, I couldn't put it down.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
October 16, 2018
Loved this. Ground hog day done Pride and Prejudice style. Very diverting
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