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The Unforgettable Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
A Pride and Prejudice VariationMr. Darcy arrives at Longbourn, intending to correct the mistakes he made during his disastrous proposal in Hunsford. To his horror, he learns that Elizabeth Bennet was killed in a ship’s explosion off the coast of France—in an apparent act of sabotage. Deep in despair, he travels in disguise to wartime France to seek out the spy responsible for her death. But a surprise awaits Darcy in the French town of Elizabeth is alive! Recovering from a blow to the head, Elizabeth has no memory of her previous life, and a series of mistakes lead her to believe that Darcy is her husband. However, they have even bigger problems. As they travel through a hostile country, the saboteur mobilizes Napoleon’s network of spies to capture them and prevent them from returning home. Elizabeth slowly regains her memories, but they often leave her more confused. Darcy will do anything to help Elizabeth reach England safely, but what will she think of him when she learns the truth of their relationship?
202 pages, Paperback
Published July 19, 2018
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Victoria Kincaid
20 books205 followersVictoria has a Ph.D. in English literature and has taught composition to unwilling college students. Today she teaches business writing to willing office professionals and tries to give voice to the demanding cast of characters in her head.
She lives in Virginia with an overly affectionate cat, two children who are learning how much fun Austen’s characters can be, and a husband who fortunately is not jealous of Mr. Darcy. A lifelong Austen fan, Victoria has read more Jane Austen variations and sequels than she can count – and confesses to an extreme partiality for the Colin Firth miniseries version of Pride and Prejudice.
Visit her at www. victoriakincaid. com
She lives in Virginia with an overly affectionate cat, two children who are learning how much fun Austen’s characters can be, and a husband who fortunately is not jealous of Mr. Darcy. A lifelong Austen fan, Victoria has read more Jane Austen variations and sequels than she can count – and confesses to an extreme partiality for the Colin Firth miniseries version of Pride and Prejudice.
Visit her at www. victoriakincaid. com
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August 3, 2025
A half-truth is a whole lie. ~ Yiddish Proverb
“… disguise of every sort is my abhorrence.”
So why does the man who made that statement spend almost the entirety of this book living a lie?
The Unforgettable Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation begins with a tragic situation: Elizabeth Bennet has been killed in an explosion created by a French spy. Her body is not recovered from the sea.
Fitzwilliam Darcy vows to avenge her death. He will become a spy for the British Crown and root out the murderer. In disguise, he travels to the coast of France where the ship was attacked. The first thing he discovers is: Elizabeth is alive! In his joy and relief he embraces the comatose woman. To cover this impropriety, he tells the doctor they are married.
Thus, the creation of the lie he must live during their escape from France.
Somewhere between the honest truth and the deceptive lie is the deceptive truth and the honest lie. ~ Robert Brault
Elizabeth’s injuries include a severe head wound and memory loss. Her relief is great that her “husband” has found her! Darcy cannot reveal the truth due to their need to evade their pursuers. As a married couple, they must travel across France.
I loved Darcy mentally berating himself for making mistakes as a spy. A trained agent would uncover the ruse easily and Darcy doesn’t consider himself much of an actor or believably disguised. The first Frenchman to aid the couple easily discerns something is amiss with Darcy’s story.
When I read the premise to this story, I had wondered if it was merely a re-hash of Victoria Kincaid’s earlier book The Secrets of Darcy and Elizabeth: A Pride and Prejudice Variation which also re-counts the couple’s escape from war in France. I was worried for nothing. This is a great little adventure with a similar premise but definitely its own story. Darcy’s struggle with living the lie and the consequences when Elizabeth discovers the truth is the crux of this work. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys JAFF.
With lies you may get ahead in the world — but you can never go back. ~ Russian Proverb
“… disguise of every sort is my abhorrence.”
So why does the man who made that statement spend almost the entirety of this book living a lie?
The Unforgettable Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation begins with a tragic situation: Elizabeth Bennet has been killed in an explosion created by a French spy. Her body is not recovered from the sea.
Fitzwilliam Darcy vows to avenge her death. He will become a spy for the British Crown and root out the murderer. In disguise, he travels to the coast of France where the ship was attacked. The first thing he discovers is: Elizabeth is alive! In his joy and relief he embraces the comatose woman. To cover this impropriety, he tells the doctor they are married.
Thus, the creation of the lie he must live during their escape from France.
Somewhere between the honest truth and the deceptive lie is the deceptive truth and the honest lie. ~ Robert Brault
Elizabeth’s injuries include a severe head wound and memory loss. Her relief is great that her “husband” has found her! Darcy cannot reveal the truth due to their need to evade their pursuers. As a married couple, they must travel across France.
I loved Darcy mentally berating himself for making mistakes as a spy. A trained agent would uncover the ruse easily and Darcy doesn’t consider himself much of an actor or believably disguised. The first Frenchman to aid the couple easily discerns something is amiss with Darcy’s story.
When I read the premise to this story, I had wondered if it was merely a re-hash of Victoria Kincaid’s earlier book The Secrets of Darcy and Elizabeth: A Pride and Prejudice Variation which also re-counts the couple’s escape from war in France. I was worried for nothing. This is a great little adventure with a similar premise but definitely its own story. Darcy’s struggle with living the lie and the consequences when Elizabeth discovers the truth is the crux of this work. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys JAFF.
With lies you may get ahead in the world — but you can never go back. ~ Russian Proverb
July 25, 2018
This story had me in tears more than once - unforgettable! Darcy has traveled to France to avenge Elizabeth's death at the hands of a spy named "Black Cobra". He finds her alive but with amnesia.
The story description gives a more detailed outline for this tale.
However the interactions between Elizabeth and William are so endearing as he attempts to escort her from war torn France back home - to England. I was on the edge of my seat waiting for a final compromise or for the fatal return of the worst of memories...Hunsford.
Elizabeth's amnesia combined with William's incredible shock in finding her alive when he had gone to France to avenge her death leads him to say words to allow him to remain by her side as she recovers and allows her to accept his protection. It is not at all difficult for him to play the role of her husband and she, with only her immediate memories, finds that she desires all the benefits the role of wife ensure. William's honor prevents him from crossing the last line...even when she is challenging his position.
Balancing the deception against the need to depart from France and to do so safely against the demand that he reveal his real role in her life is a tight-rope walk. A word, a miscue to strangers, her lack of skill in speaking French and the search for spies or by spies can end it all.
I LOVED this Darcy. Upon reaching safety and even after all is revealed his words to her, his offer of "whenever, however" are so poignant. Keep a dry eye - I think not!
The story description gives a more detailed outline for this tale.
However the interactions between Elizabeth and William are so endearing as he attempts to escort her from war torn France back home - to England. I was on the edge of my seat waiting for a final compromise or for the fatal return of the worst of memories...Hunsford.
Elizabeth's amnesia combined with William's incredible shock in finding her alive when he had gone to France to avenge her death leads him to say words to allow him to remain by her side as she recovers and allows her to accept his protection. It is not at all difficult for him to play the role of her husband and she, with only her immediate memories, finds that she desires all the benefits the role of wife ensure. William's honor prevents him from crossing the last line...even when she is challenging his position.
Balancing the deception against the need to depart from France and to do so safely against the demand that he reveal his real role in her life is a tight-rope walk. A word, a miscue to strangers, her lack of skill in speaking French and the search for spies or by spies can end it all.
I LOVED this Darcy. Upon reaching safety and even after all is revealed his words to her, his offer of "whenever, however" are so poignant. Keep a dry eye - I think not!
July 31, 2018
England and France are in the throes of the Napoleonic War. And Elizabeth Bennet is presumed dead, having been on board a boat that exploded while traveling from Brighton to the isle of Jersey, sabatoged by a French spy, the Black Cobra. Darcy, in his grief, vows to bring the man responsible to justice and sneaks into France for that purpose.
Instead, he finds an Elizabeth who is alive but, at first, unconscious and ill with lung fever. When she awakens, she has amnesia. That turns out to be a good thing, though, because in order to watch over Elizabeth in her bedchamber during her recovery, Darcy has identified her as his wife, and the lie proves strategically helpful as the two eventually make their way through enemy territory back to England.
No spoilers in there--it's all right in the book description, and the book itself doesn't take long to get the reader to this point.
Unfortunately, Darcy is afraid to confess the truth to Elizabeth because their last interaction before he found her in France was at Hunsford. Knowing how awkward things would get between them once she realizes they're not married, and enjoying having Elizabeth's attention and admiration for the present, Darcy decides he won't tell her until they get on British soil. It becomes a beat-the-clock situation when flashes of her memory start to return with more and more complete details coming back to her every day.
It's an interesting premise, especially with the inherent danger of being in enemy territory coupled with the French saboteur leading an exhaustive search for them.
Ms. Kincaid finds a nice balance between intrigue and romance. Poor Darcy tries his best to behave honorably. They do share a bed and some passionate kisses, but Elizabeth doesn't understand why her husband stops and won't go any further.
There are a number of ridiculous coincidences. For example, Darcy finds Elizabeth way too easily, and they discover the identity of the Black Cobra without even looking for him. I'm used to authors using coincidence to drive a story and/or merge plot elements, but usually they're less blatant than I find here.
I'm also disappointed with Elizabeth's reaction when she discovers she and Darcy aren't actually married, which isn't credible. It just seems like the author's excuse to stretch the story out for a bit.
I did enjoy this, despite my reservations. The best part of the story for me is the cat-and-mouse chase from the French authorities, as Darcy tries to determine the safest routes to take in this unfamiliar country.
Instead, he finds an Elizabeth who is alive but, at first, unconscious and ill with lung fever. When she awakens, she has amnesia. That turns out to be a good thing, though, because in order to watch over Elizabeth in her bedchamber during her recovery, Darcy has identified her as his wife, and the lie proves strategically helpful as the two eventually make their way through enemy territory back to England.
No spoilers in there--it's all right in the book description, and the book itself doesn't take long to get the reader to this point.
Unfortunately, Darcy is afraid to confess the truth to Elizabeth because their last interaction before he found her in France was at Hunsford. Knowing how awkward things would get between them once she realizes they're not married, and enjoying having Elizabeth's attention and admiration for the present, Darcy decides he won't tell her until they get on British soil. It becomes a beat-the-clock situation when flashes of her memory start to return with more and more complete details coming back to her every day.
It's an interesting premise, especially with the inherent danger of being in enemy territory coupled with the French saboteur leading an exhaustive search for them.
Ms. Kincaid finds a nice balance between intrigue and romance. Poor Darcy tries his best to behave honorably. They do share a bed and some passionate kisses, but Elizabeth doesn't understand why her husband stops and won't go any further.
There are a number of ridiculous coincidences. For example, Darcy finds Elizabeth way too easily, and they discover the identity of the Black Cobra without even looking for him. I'm used to authors using coincidence to drive a story and/or merge plot elements, but usually they're less blatant than I find here.
I'm also disappointed with Elizabeth's reaction when she discovers she and Darcy aren't actually married, which isn't credible. It just seems like the author's excuse to stretch the story out for a bit.
I did enjoy this, despite my reservations. The best part of the story for me is the cat-and-mouse chase from the French authorities, as Darcy tries to determine the safest routes to take in this unfamiliar country.
November 17, 2025
Very neat and tidy story but terrific despite that. Looking forward to reading it again.
Reread: loved it.
Reread: loved it.
October 30, 2023
Loved it!
Stevie Zimmerman’s narration and performance of characters excels, as always, in this multi-trope variation. There’s a little bit of everything involved in this story. Darcy believes Elizabeth has died at the hand of French spies and when he goes to seek the culprit, he discovers her alive, but injured and without her memories. To protect her and in order to stay with her, he claims to be her husband.
I wept during the very emotional first and last chapters. Poor dear Darcy. I highly recommend this well-written book and audiobook narrated by the incomparable Stevie Zimmerman. I listened without pause until the end.
Stevie Zimmerman’s narration and performance of characters excels, as always, in this multi-trope variation. There’s a little bit of everything involved in this story. Darcy believes Elizabeth has died at the hand of French spies and when he goes to seek the culprit, he discovers her alive, but injured and without her memories. To protect her and in order to stay with her, he claims to be her husband.
I wept during the very emotional first and last chapters. Poor dear Darcy. I highly recommend this well-written book and audiobook narrated by the incomparable Stevie Zimmerman. I listened without pause until the end.
June 30, 2019
Trust and Truthfulness
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Source: Review Copy from Author
TYPE OF NOVEL: Pride and Prejudice Variation
TIME FRAME: Begins several months after Darcy’s disastrous proposal at Hunsford Parsonage
SYNOPSIS: Mr. Darcy returns to Longbourn to once again attempt to win the heart Elizabeth Bennet, but before he ever has a chance at succeeding he learns the most horrifying news – Elizabeth Bennet is dead. Consumed with guilt and abject misery, Mr. Darcy travels to France to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding Elizabeth’s death and hopefully assist the crown by apprehending her murderer, who is an assumed French spy working under the code name ‘Black Cobra.’ Ill-equipped for telling falsehoods and acting like a spy, Darcy finds himself even more unprepared for the truth…the woman he is seeking to avenge is alive!
WHAT I LOVED:
- The Amnesia Trope: Some might feel amnesia is an over-used plot device, but I really enjoyed how Victoria Kincaid employs it in this variation (especially since I haven’t read that many Austenesque stories with amnesia to make it feel overdone). It didn’t feel forced or contrived, it felt like a plausible result of Elizabeth’s trauma and head injury. It was interesting to witness the progress of Elizabeth’s amnesia – how she would make realizations about her proclivities and personality before any shadows of memories came back to her. I also enjoyed observing the range of emotions she experienced – her perplexity over her memory loss, her fear that she has lost her memories forever, her feelings of disorientation, her sense of being without anchor, and her later questions of trust all felt authentic and understandable.
- Adventures in France: I’m always ready for a trip abroad! And I loved the fresh and exciting setting of this story – especially since so many Austenesque stories take place in either England or the United States. I also enjoyed the fact that Darcy and Elizabeth travel to various destinations in France, even though it wasn’t by choice!
- An Adorable Actor: Even though “disguise of every sort is his abhorrence,” Mr. Darcy is forced to employ disguise…repeatedly! And what an adorable actor he is! I thought Mr. Darcy was remarkably quick on his feet to fabricate the characters and lies he did! I especially enjoyed his convincing portrayal of his tenant’s son named Robert! But even with his passable acting skills, it is difficult for the Master of Pemberley to fully disguise the nature and manner of man he really is.
- Trust is Key: The relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth compelling and believable in this tale – his actions, his risks, her feelings, her hesitation – it was quite a tumultuous journey and I found it easy to relate to and understand Darcy’s and Elizabeth’s emotions through it all! Well done, Ms. Kincaid, no unreasonable stubbornness or succession of misunderstandings here!
- In Peril and Predicament: This tale is an exhilarating adventure because Darcy and Elizabeth are constantly surrounded by danger. Being in enemy territory during the war is risky enough, but since Darcy is already suspected as a spy and French agents are on the hunt for a man of his description, these two are in grave peril! Ms. Kincaid created such a gripping and action-packed series of events for this tale, and the unexpected twists she threw in always caught me unawares!
Supporting Characters: I loved encountering some engaging and likable new characters in this novel and was so happy to see that they were not forgotten in the end!
WHAT I WASN’T TOO FOND OF:
Rapidly Paced: My only wish for this otherwise brilliant novel would be for the beginning and ending to be drawn out a little more. The story picks up and wraps up a little too swiftly for my preference.
CONCLUSION:
Filled with danger, deception, and daring this is one Pride and Prejudice variation that will be sure to captivate and enthrall any Darcy and Elizabeth fans who are looking for new adventures to explore! If you haven’t read this stirring and romantic tale yet, I urge you to do so tout suite!
Austenesque Reviews
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Source: Review Copy from Author
TYPE OF NOVEL: Pride and Prejudice Variation
TIME FRAME: Begins several months after Darcy’s disastrous proposal at Hunsford Parsonage
SYNOPSIS: Mr. Darcy returns to Longbourn to once again attempt to win the heart Elizabeth Bennet, but before he ever has a chance at succeeding he learns the most horrifying news – Elizabeth Bennet is dead. Consumed with guilt and abject misery, Mr. Darcy travels to France to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding Elizabeth’s death and hopefully assist the crown by apprehending her murderer, who is an assumed French spy working under the code name ‘Black Cobra.’ Ill-equipped for telling falsehoods and acting like a spy, Darcy finds himself even more unprepared for the truth…the woman he is seeking to avenge is alive!
WHAT I LOVED:
- The Amnesia Trope: Some might feel amnesia is an over-used plot device, but I really enjoyed how Victoria Kincaid employs it in this variation (especially since I haven’t read that many Austenesque stories with amnesia to make it feel overdone). It didn’t feel forced or contrived, it felt like a plausible result of Elizabeth’s trauma and head injury. It was interesting to witness the progress of Elizabeth’s amnesia – how she would make realizations about her proclivities and personality before any shadows of memories came back to her. I also enjoyed observing the range of emotions she experienced – her perplexity over her memory loss, her fear that she has lost her memories forever, her feelings of disorientation, her sense of being without anchor, and her later questions of trust all felt authentic and understandable.
- Adventures in France: I’m always ready for a trip abroad! And I loved the fresh and exciting setting of this story – especially since so many Austenesque stories take place in either England or the United States. I also enjoyed the fact that Darcy and Elizabeth travel to various destinations in France, even though it wasn’t by choice!
- An Adorable Actor: Even though “disguise of every sort is his abhorrence,” Mr. Darcy is forced to employ disguise…repeatedly! And what an adorable actor he is! I thought Mr. Darcy was remarkably quick on his feet to fabricate the characters and lies he did! I especially enjoyed his convincing portrayal of his tenant’s son named Robert! But even with his passable acting skills, it is difficult for the Master of Pemberley to fully disguise the nature and manner of man he really is.
- Trust is Key: The relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth compelling and believable in this tale – his actions, his risks, her feelings, her hesitation – it was quite a tumultuous journey and I found it easy to relate to and understand Darcy’s and Elizabeth’s emotions through it all! Well done, Ms. Kincaid, no unreasonable stubbornness or succession of misunderstandings here!
- In Peril and Predicament: This tale is an exhilarating adventure because Darcy and Elizabeth are constantly surrounded by danger. Being in enemy territory during the war is risky enough, but since Darcy is already suspected as a spy and French agents are on the hunt for a man of his description, these two are in grave peril! Ms. Kincaid created such a gripping and action-packed series of events for this tale, and the unexpected twists she threw in always caught me unawares!
Supporting Characters: I loved encountering some engaging and likable new characters in this novel and was so happy to see that they were not forgotten in the end!
WHAT I WASN’T TOO FOND OF:
Rapidly Paced: My only wish for this otherwise brilliant novel would be for the beginning and ending to be drawn out a little more. The story picks up and wraps up a little too swiftly for my preference.
CONCLUSION:
Filled with danger, deception, and daring this is one Pride and Prejudice variation that will be sure to captivate and enthrall any Darcy and Elizabeth fans who are looking for new adventures to explore! If you haven’t read this stirring and romantic tale yet, I urge you to do so tout suite!
Austenesque Reviews
August 11, 2018
I finished this book last night, and I LOVED it! I practically read it in one sitting! That doesn't happen much for me.
February 2, 2019
Unputdownable! I loved following the relationship of Darcy and Elizabeth through their journey in a France in war. This caring and lovesick Darcy had my heart in shreds. But also this daring and lustful Elizabeth!
Highly recommend it
Highly recommend it
April 16, 2019
Dear Reader,
This was an interesting variation,centred on the necessary pretence that Darcy and Lizzy are married,done to secure her health and well-being,while on foreign soil.
I loved this story,especially the lengths Darcy went to to ensure Lizzy’s safety. He is such a darling gentleman!! When Lizzy realises she has been lied to,I must admit to being very surprised at how upset and furious she was!
I,given a similar situation,would have been besotted with a man who endeavoured,at every point along the treacherous journey,to act the perfect gent,never overstepping the mark,irrespective of how tempting the situations we found themselves were!!
This is an enjoyable,intriguing read,one that I think Austen fans would enjoy.
This was an interesting variation,centred on the necessary pretence that Darcy and Lizzy are married,done to secure her health and well-being,while on foreign soil.
I loved this story,especially the lengths Darcy went to to ensure Lizzy’s safety. He is such a darling gentleman!! When Lizzy realises she has been lied to,I must admit to being very surprised at how upset and furious she was!
I,given a similar situation,would have been besotted with a man who endeavoured,at every point along the treacherous journey,to act the perfect gent,never overstepping the mark,irrespective of how tempting the situations we found themselves were!!
This is an enjoyable,intriguing read,one that I think Austen fans would enjoy.
December 9, 2020
As amnesia themes go, this book has a specifically different take on it than most. I won't include a spoiler, as you can read half a dozen other reviews to get the synopsis. I will say that the canon characterizations of Darcy and Elizabeth ring true throughout the distress created by the amnesia and the subsequent adventure that takes them into danger. Therefore, both aspects create the necessary conflict and tension within this book. And it's masterfully done, with visual, olfactory, and auditory cues to put the reader right into the story better than most authors can claim to write. Victoria Kincaid has truly emerged as one of my favourite writers in JAFF for the dual aspects of her application of drama and scene-setting as well as her original plots, and I will continue to seek out her books as a result.
Editing was near perfect, with one modern phrase, two non-Regency words (including the ubiquitous "mesmerize"), and some redundancies.
The cover is not particularly engaging: it could be for any JAFF novel. It's one of those cookie-cutter him-and-her JAFF covers that I'm seeing too much of these days, even using the same models! Many authors, including top-rated ones, seem to think they need to have a cover like this to sell books. I disagree. I believe you need a cover that stands out from the others, that POPS. Put a unique design in amongst ten of these and see which the readers migrate towards!
My biggest peeve with the Kindle version of this book is that it looked as if there had been no effort whatsoever at formatting, and it wasn't just a matter of making the book more attractive, it was a matter of making the book readable. The convention of changing chapters on a new page was eschewed, and often, line breaks occurred in the middle of the text, causing the reader to have to go back and figure out what was going on. In the case of the break within dialogue, they had to try to figure out if it was a speaker change or not. These breaks occurred every half dozen or so pages, so they were common. The rule of thumb is that if for any reason the reader's attention is not being driven forward by the story, the author has failed in their purpose of providing a good book. That's what happened here. Loss of one star.
So it goes to show that even a near-perfect book can be spoiled by one overlooked detail.
Disclaimer: I am a JAFF author and my review could be considered to be a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are honest and impartial.
Editing was near perfect, with one modern phrase, two non-Regency words (including the ubiquitous "mesmerize"), and some redundancies.
The cover is not particularly engaging: it could be for any JAFF novel. It's one of those cookie-cutter him-and-her JAFF covers that I'm seeing too much of these days, even using the same models! Many authors, including top-rated ones, seem to think they need to have a cover like this to sell books. I disagree. I believe you need a cover that stands out from the others, that POPS. Put a unique design in amongst ten of these and see which the readers migrate towards!
My biggest peeve with the Kindle version of this book is that it looked as if there had been no effort whatsoever at formatting, and it wasn't just a matter of making the book more attractive, it was a matter of making the book readable. The convention of changing chapters on a new page was eschewed, and often, line breaks occurred in the middle of the text, causing the reader to have to go back and figure out what was going on. In the case of the break within dialogue, they had to try to figure out if it was a speaker change or not. These breaks occurred every half dozen or so pages, so they were common. The rule of thumb is that if for any reason the reader's attention is not being driven forward by the story, the author has failed in their purpose of providing a good book. That's what happened here. Loss of one star.
So it goes to show that even a near-perfect book can be spoiled by one overlooked detail.
Disclaimer: I am a JAFF author and my review could be considered to be a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are honest and impartial.
July 24, 2018
I couldn’t put the book down
I couldn’t book the book down and ended up reading until late in the night to finish it, I haven’t done that in a while. The storyline sucked me and I had to find out how it ended. As you already know, Elizabeth is presumably dead and Darcy finds her by accident while trying to avenge her death. He claims she is his wife to keep her close and continues to keep her safe. The mystery behind her supposed death along with the setting in France bring a different side of the characters out. The sleeping arrangements are just one example. As I read, I wondered how Elizabeth would react when she learned she was not married. Of course, there is a happy ending. The one part I was let down with was the epilogue. It was too short. I spend hours and hours with the couple as the work towards their happy ending and get let down with the end.
I couldn’t book the book down and ended up reading until late in the night to finish it, I haven’t done that in a while. The storyline sucked me and I had to find out how it ended. As you already know, Elizabeth is presumably dead and Darcy finds her by accident while trying to avenge her death. He claims she is his wife to keep her close and continues to keep her safe. The mystery behind her supposed death along with the setting in France bring a different side of the characters out. The sleeping arrangements are just one example. As I read, I wondered how Elizabeth would react when she learned she was not married. Of course, there is a happy ending. The one part I was let down with was the epilogue. It was too short. I spend hours and hours with the couple as the work towards their happy ending and get let down with the end.
February 5, 2019
An exquisitely written love story. A tale of selfless and unconditional love that tugged severely on my heart strings and brought tears to my eyes. Brilliant!
April 13, 2022
Unforgettable Mr Darcy? More like Forgettable Mr Darcy. After the disastrous Hunsford proposal, Darcy eventually accompanies Bingley to Longborn to re-acquaint with the Bennets, only to find out Elizabeth is dead after a boat explosion that was likely targeted on purpose. Grief-stricken, Darcy goes to France to avenge her death as they think it was a French spy that goes by the name Black Cobra that caused the explosion. While in France, he discovers Elizabeth there but she has amnesia and remembers nothing and no one from her past. From there, the adventure begins! Elizabeth slowly starts to regain some memories back. She sees her necklace, a pianoforte, Colonel Fitzwilliam… all trigger immediate memories back. But seeing Darcy does not bring back immediate memories and therefore she continues to believe he is her husband (a lie he has told).
It was a great and promising premise, but execution fell short sadly. It was simply not very believable and Darcy was too incompetent as an undercover “French laborer” to pull it off well. I had a very hard time with his excuse of pretending to be her husband but not actually telling her the truth, leading her to believe they truly are married and allowing liberties that are only for married couples (no sex, but LOTS of kissing, sharing a bed, seeing each other in their nightclothes, etc). It is dishonest and OOC for Darcy… very ungentlemanly! Lots of scenarios that happened that didn’t feel realistic or would jeopardize the people they relied on but somehow this didn’t cross Darcy or Elizabeth’s mind (like with Adele, she would be screweddddd after they left!!)…
It was a great and promising premise, but execution fell short sadly. It was simply not very believable and Darcy was too incompetent as an undercover “French laborer” to pull it off well. I had a very hard time with his excuse of pretending to be her husband but not actually telling her the truth, leading her to believe they truly are married and allowing liberties that are only for married couples (no sex, but LOTS of kissing, sharing a bed, seeing each other in their nightclothes, etc). It is dishonest and OOC for Darcy… very ungentlemanly! Lots of scenarios that happened that didn’t feel realistic or would jeopardize the people they relied on but somehow this didn’t cross Darcy or Elizabeth’s mind (like with Adele, she would be screweddddd after they left!!)…
August 2, 2018
Mr. Darcy IS Unforgettable Indeed
A tale of intrigue, adventure, and romance for Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in this Pride and Prejudice variation. The story had a different setting, New characters, but still contained the amazing chemistry between Darcy and Elizabeth.
A tale of intrigue, adventure, and romance for Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in this Pride and Prejudice variation. The story had a different setting, New characters, but still contained the amazing chemistry between Darcy and Elizabeth.
February 3, 2022
This moved from the top of my wish list to my TBR list this week, after Meredith's review on Austenesque was the straw that broke....whatever, I couldn't stand it any longer. I loved the premise of Darcy seeking revenge for Elizabeth's death and then finding her clinging to life in a Doctor's home in France. The inner dialogue that Kincaid writes in this book especially, really pulled at the heartstrings. The plot was executed wonderfully, the danger easy to believe with much of the time with the reader looking over her shoulder to see what/who was following whether or not the characters voiced those fears. They just had to keep moving and dealing with each obstacle as it came up.
Darcy's love and care for Elizabeth was heroic, and romantic and you were frustrated along with him as he tried to be honorable and still protective. And, ah Lizzy. What a load of frustration she heaped upon him as she just went along with the story she had been told (the cover story to protect her) of them being married. Hey Will, I'm feeling lots better, um, let's be 'marital' NOW. A little comic relief before the next angsty bit.
However brief, I enjoyed Colonel Fitzwilliam's participation in the rescue near the end. The separation between Elizabeth and Darcy after escaping France, which was inevitable, was mercifully short. But the Epilogue was way too short. I wanted to see more of the HEA.
This book is in the top couple of my fave's of Kincaid's so far. Definitely a reread keeper.
Darcy's love and care for Elizabeth was heroic, and romantic and you were frustrated along with him as he tried to be honorable and still protective. And, ah Lizzy. What a load of frustration she heaped upon him as she just went along with the story she had been told (the cover story to protect her) of them being married. Hey Will, I'm feeling lots better, um, let's be 'marital' NOW. A little comic relief before the next angsty bit.
However brief, I enjoyed Colonel Fitzwilliam's participation in the rescue near the end. The separation between Elizabeth and Darcy after escaping France, which was inevitable, was mercifully short. But the Epilogue was way too short. I wanted to see more of the HEA.
This book is in the top couple of my fave's of Kincaid's so far. Definitely a reread keeper.
September 15, 2019
To similar to an older book of the author’s
As another reviewer mentioned, the plot was very reminiscent of an older book of her. Not the end of the world really. But this was much less believable so I gave it 3 stars
As another reviewer mentioned, the plot was very reminiscent of an older book of her. Not the end of the world really. But this was much less believable so I gave it 3 stars
December 31, 2021
Good
I enjoyed this book glad no Wickham prominent in the story just on the edges. Liked the France part , oh spies, smugglers and Darcy.
I enjoyed this book glad no Wickham prominent in the story just on the edges. Liked the France part , oh spies, smugglers and Darcy.
April 4, 2025
I enjoyed this, a different variation.
July 31, 2018
Five star read!!! This book is a definite MUST read!!! This is one of the most well-written stories that I have ever had the pleasure to read!! The characters are well-developed, the plot flows effortlessly and is very engaging, and the prose paints a vivid image of the events as they unfold!!! Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down....I had to read it straight through. I will definitely read this book over and over again. Through the excellent writing talent of Ms. Kincaid, I could feel the depth of Darcy's despair, his pain, and his anguish at learning that his beloved Elizabeth was presumed dead. The weight of her death weighed heavily on him and he sought to avenge those responsible for causing her demise. He quickly learns that she is alive, but is injured and suffering from amnesia. His utter joy, happiness and the depth of his love at finding his beloved alive was beautifully written.This Darcy is truly a knight in shining armor!! He is kind, loving, compassionate, passionate, and caring. Believing his claim that they are married, Elizabeth comes to trust and desire him. Darcy moves heaven and earth to keep her safe and ultimately returns her home. When Elizabeth regains her memory, she feels hurt and betrayed by his lie that they are married....and struggles with her feelings for Darcy. Their path to their HEA is angst-filled and heartwarming. When Elizabeth finally acknowledges her love for Darcy at Pemberley, my heart sang with joy! I won a copy of this novel via Austen Authors, but my review is not biased by that fact. This is truly a novel that I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend!! Ms. Kincaid's talent continues to soar even higher!!! GREAT book!!!
September 12, 2021
3.5 stars for this Pride and Prejudice variation.
The story begins at the point when Darcy and Bingley arrive at Longbourne (after Darcy's disastrous first proposal to Elizabeth), but immediately veers into a very different storyline. Elizabeth is believed to be dead after the boat she was traveling on has been blown up by a French spy. Darcy goes to France to see if he can catch the spy and avenge Elizabeth's death. But once there he finds her alive, only ill and a victim of amnesia.
It's an interesting variation and quite well written. The author does a nice job of keeping the characters true to their Austen origins.
I just had a few issues with the author's treatment of the story. Several elements in the plot happened too easily and quickly: Darcy finding Elizabeth, Darcy finding the spy, and them coming upon Col. Fitzwilliam in their time of need. The author also brought up their sexuality, which is certainly a more modern interpretation of Austen.
The story begins at the point when Darcy and Bingley arrive at Longbourne (after Darcy's disastrous first proposal to Elizabeth), but immediately veers into a very different storyline. Elizabeth is believed to be dead after the boat she was traveling on has been blown up by a French spy. Darcy goes to France to see if he can catch the spy and avenge Elizabeth's death. But once there he finds her alive, only ill and a victim of amnesia.
It's an interesting variation and quite well written. The author does a nice job of keeping the characters true to their Austen origins.
I just had a few issues with the author's treatment of the story. Several elements in the plot happened too easily and quickly: Darcy finding Elizabeth, Darcy finding the spy, and them coming upon Col. Fitzwilliam in their time of need. The author also brought up their sexuality, which is certainly a more modern interpretation of Austen.
July 19, 2018
Another great read from Victoria Kincaid
This is a very entertaining read. The premise is that Darcy goes back to Longbourne with Bingley to court Lzzy and finds out that she has died in a boat blast. He determines to go to France to find the traitor who set up the boat blast. When he gets to France he finds Elizabeth alive but very ill and in the surprise of the moment indicates Lizzy is his bride. When Lizzy awakes she has amnesia and so Darcy is thrown into a series of events that don't allow him to tell her the truth. I found it very interesting how Lizzy had no memories, yet her personality remained. It allows the story to flow so naturally between them. This story has danger and intrigue as well as humour and lightness. I couldn't stop reading until I finished it. One more to add to my favourites file.
This is a very entertaining read. The premise is that Darcy goes back to Longbourne with Bingley to court Lzzy and finds out that she has died in a boat blast. He determines to go to France to find the traitor who set up the boat blast. When he gets to France he finds Elizabeth alive but very ill and in the surprise of the moment indicates Lizzy is his bride. When Lizzy awakes she has amnesia and so Darcy is thrown into a series of events that don't allow him to tell her the truth. I found it very interesting how Lizzy had no memories, yet her personality remained. It allows the story to flow so naturally between them. This story has danger and intrigue as well as humour and lightness. I couldn't stop reading until I finished it. One more to add to my favourites file.
July 19, 2018
I went into this book knowing absolutely nothing about it. That just goes to show you how much I love Victoria Kincaid's books and I will read anything she releases. This is such a sweet book and I didn't want it to end. Darcy was so protective of Lizzy once he found her alive and so gentlemanly towards her. I enjoyed the avenge Elizabeth turned escape France plot this book had. This book was just perfect and has helped to get me out of my reading slump. I can't wait for any new book that Ms. Kincaid releases in the future. I definitely recommend this book if you love adventure, spies, and romance in your life.
Rating: 4½ stars out of 5
* I received a copy of the book from the author. All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4½ stars out of 5
* I received a copy of the book from the author. All opinions are my own.
April 11, 2022
Notes - not a review.
This is another one of those memory loss tropes - while it’s well written this is not my jam.
This is another one of those memory loss tropes - while it’s well written this is not my jam.
September 30, 2023
This story starts at the point where Darcy and Bingley are on their way back to Hertfordshire from London. Darcy has already been turned down by Elizabeth and he’s determined to make amends. As the book description says, Elizabeth is on a boat, the boat blows up and she is presumed dead. So when Darcy gets to Longbourn he see that they’re a house in mourning and is devastated after hearing that Lizzy is dead. He feels he needs to avenge her death and enlists Colonel Fitzwilliam to assist. Since the boat had been near France at the time it is assumed that it was not an accident but, instead, that the boat was blown up by the French (due to France and England being at war). So Darcy sets off with fake papers and an fake persona, that of a peasant, in order to find the infamous Frenchman the British war office believes to have done the deed, and bring him to justice. Thus avenging the murder of the woman he loves. It is noted that Darcy speaks perfect French as the result of having a French nanny whom he has stayed in touch with and who is currently living in France. Darcy is given the names and locations of some British spies living throughout France. The first one he's supposed to contact is named Dreyfuss. But Dreyfuss isn’t home so he decides to wander the streets and return later. He encounters a thief, there’s a minor brawl and his hand gets a nasty slice that needs to be stitched up. The inhabitants of this town are very friendly and make it clear that they’re no fans of Napoleon’s. One of them takes him to the local doctor’s house and he is stitched up. The doctor and his wife are very nice people who can see right away that he’s no peasant and that he’s probably not a Frenchman but British. They ask for his help because there is a women in one of their bedrooms who was found ashore, unconscious and sick. She has been in and out consciousness and they’ve been able to only communicate with her the basics because they speak little English and she speaks very little French. So up they go with Darcy as the translator, only to find that the woman in the room is his Elizabeth. What are the odds?!! He pulls her into an embrace, he’s floored, he’s crying and then notices that the Dr and his wife are staring. So he does the only logical thing, he says that they’re married. Hmm. An odd choice. He could have said they were brother and sister, or that they were engaged or just tell the truth. But he chooses to say they’re married.
Elizabeth wakes up and doesn’t know who she is or who Darcy is. And here starts the crux of the story. He has to get her out of France but she doesn’t remember anything. To make things worse, Darcy, with Elizabeth en tow, eventually goes back to Dreyfuss’ home to get help getting out the country, only to find out that he’s a double spy! Tum, tum, tuuuum! Dreyfuss is actually the infamous French spy who blew up the boat and who Darcy was supposed to be looking for. But Elizabeth recognizes him as the man who took her hostage from the ship she was on, onto a little boat, and rowed them away from the sail boat which then blew up. He then hit her over the head with his gun and threw her over board. They get away from him and after that they’re on the run. The doctor and his wife give them their wagon and supplies and Darcy heads to his former nanny’s house. He gets more help from her and they’re headed to a seaside encampment where smugglers do their business, taking French products to and from England. During this whole affair Darcy and Elizabeth are sleeping in the same bed. Why? Because Darcy started with this lie and now he can’t tell Elizabeth the truth because she still has huge gaps in her memory. If he tells her she’s likely to bolt, not knowing if she can trust him. But eventually she’s going to remember that she doesn’t like him and that she turned down his offer of marriage and then she’ll hate him for lying to her. Throughout the book Darcy is in agony (which gets tiresome very early in the book) having deceived her and having to continue with the ruse.
They get to the smuggler’s encampment, Darcy starts looking for someone who will take them back to England and then Darcy sees Colonel Fitzwilliam. Apparently, not having heard back from Darcy or any of the British spies he was supposed to contact, Fitz got worried and headed for France. When Elizabeth sees Fitz all her memories come flooding back. She remembers everything and is enraged with Darcy. They end up finding someone who will allow them passage on his ship and just as they’re heading toward the ship Dreyfuss and two Gendarme see them and start running at them. A melé ensues, Darcy pushes Elizabeth at Fitzwilliam and tells him to get her to the boat, Darcy and Dreyfuss fight and just as all seems lost, Elizabeth takes a pistol and fires it. It hits Dreyfuss in the shoulder, Darcy drags him to the boat and throws him in it and they all get to the smuggler’s ship.
Once back in England Fitz and Darcy travel with Elizabeth and she decides to travel the last leg of the trip that will take her to Longbourn on her own. Darcy is dejected but allows her to go. She gets home, everyone is in shock and then overjoyed. Bingley, who is still at Netherfield eventually gets engaged to Jane. Elizabeth eventually realizes that she loves Darcy. And decides to travel, by herself, all the way to Pemberly. A very odd choice and one that was not very believable. But so be it. She arrives, he’s happy, Georgiana is happy and they get married.
I liked this book, it was decent. Unfortunately there were many times where the actions or decisions of the characters simply weren't believable. When a character does something that is so uncharacteristic to the timeline of the story, then it pulls me out of that timeline and I'm no longer immersed in the book. It's very annoying and it happens throughout the book. Too many times when I was thinking, What? Huh? That doesn't make sense. But, overall, it was a decent read.
Elizabeth wakes up and doesn’t know who she is or who Darcy is. And here starts the crux of the story. He has to get her out of France but she doesn’t remember anything. To make things worse, Darcy, with Elizabeth en tow, eventually goes back to Dreyfuss’ home to get help getting out the country, only to find out that he’s a double spy! Tum, tum, tuuuum! Dreyfuss is actually the infamous French spy who blew up the boat and who Darcy was supposed to be looking for. But Elizabeth recognizes him as the man who took her hostage from the ship she was on, onto a little boat, and rowed them away from the sail boat which then blew up. He then hit her over the head with his gun and threw her over board. They get away from him and after that they’re on the run. The doctor and his wife give them their wagon and supplies and Darcy heads to his former nanny’s house. He gets more help from her and they’re headed to a seaside encampment where smugglers do their business, taking French products to and from England. During this whole affair Darcy and Elizabeth are sleeping in the same bed. Why? Because Darcy started with this lie and now he can’t tell Elizabeth the truth because she still has huge gaps in her memory. If he tells her she’s likely to bolt, not knowing if she can trust him. But eventually she’s going to remember that she doesn’t like him and that she turned down his offer of marriage and then she’ll hate him for lying to her. Throughout the book Darcy is in agony (which gets tiresome very early in the book) having deceived her and having to continue with the ruse.
They get to the smuggler’s encampment, Darcy starts looking for someone who will take them back to England and then Darcy sees Colonel Fitzwilliam. Apparently, not having heard back from Darcy or any of the British spies he was supposed to contact, Fitz got worried and headed for France. When Elizabeth sees Fitz all her memories come flooding back. She remembers everything and is enraged with Darcy. They end up finding someone who will allow them passage on his ship and just as they’re heading toward the ship Dreyfuss and two Gendarme see them and start running at them. A melé ensues, Darcy pushes Elizabeth at Fitzwilliam and tells him to get her to the boat, Darcy and Dreyfuss fight and just as all seems lost, Elizabeth takes a pistol and fires it. It hits Dreyfuss in the shoulder, Darcy drags him to the boat and throws him in it and they all get to the smuggler’s ship.
Once back in England Fitz and Darcy travel with Elizabeth and she decides to travel the last leg of the trip that will take her to Longbourn on her own. Darcy is dejected but allows her to go. She gets home, everyone is in shock and then overjoyed. Bingley, who is still at Netherfield eventually gets engaged to Jane. Elizabeth eventually realizes that she loves Darcy. And decides to travel, by herself, all the way to Pemberly. A very odd choice and one that was not very believable. But so be it. She arrives, he’s happy, Georgiana is happy and they get married.
I liked this book, it was decent. Unfortunately there were many times where the actions or decisions of the characters simply weren't believable. When a character does something that is so uncharacteristic to the timeline of the story, then it pulls me out of that timeline and I'm no longer immersed in the book. It's very annoying and it happens throughout the book. Too many times when I was thinking, What? Huh? That doesn't make sense. But, overall, it was a decent read.
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January 9, 2020
Had the potential to be a great book with a novel storyline.. But several things throughout the read were very jarring.
- Very Americanised story-telling.
- Use of modern phrases and behaviours
- Uncharacteristic / unrealistic behaviours and reactions
- Inappropriate sexualisation (for example Darcy heartedly snogs Elizabeth and nuzzles her neck on front of all the guests at the their wedding breakfast and continues in similar vein until he is told off - Lizzy soothes his disappointment of being forced to stop PDA by publically insinuating that there will be plenty of sexual activity later).
If you are a bit of a Georgian purest then this Author is probably not for you..
- Very Americanised story-telling.
- Use of modern phrases and behaviours
- Uncharacteristic / unrealistic behaviours and reactions
- Inappropriate sexualisation (for example Darcy heartedly snogs Elizabeth and nuzzles her neck on front of all the guests at the their wedding breakfast and continues in similar vein until he is told off - Lizzy soothes his disappointment of being forced to stop PDA by publically insinuating that there will be plenty of sexual activity later).
If you are a bit of a Georgian purest then this Author is probably not for you..
March 20, 2022
A month or so after Hundsford, Darcy returns with Bingley to Longbourn to apologize to Elizabeth for his awful proposal, only to be told that she has been killed. She had gone to Brighton with the Gardiners, instead of the Lakes, and from there had taken a boat to Jersey to visit a friend. Exactly why she would get on a boat taking supplies to the garrison there, during wartime, with no other women aboard, is not explained. She could not have put herself in a more dangerous situation. In fact, a spy was on board.
Darcy, in turmoil, vows to go to France to find her killer and see him punished. He conspires with Colonel Fitzwilliam to make arrangements. Upon reaching Saint-Malo, he finds Elizabeth being cared for in the home of a doctor and his wife. She was found on the beach unconscious, and has not yet regained consciousness, and she suffers from lung fever. Darcy tells the doctor that she is his wife, in order to be able to stay by her side. When she emerges from her coma, she has amnesia.
Then begins the long and dangerous journey through France to return to England. He maintains the myth of marriage and spends many a night sleeping in her bed, although they do no more than kiss. As her memory returns in stages, she tries to reconcile the Darcy of her dreams with the Darcy who has saved her.
I enjoyed this variation. It was unputdownable.
Darcy, in turmoil, vows to go to France to find her killer and see him punished. He conspires with Colonel Fitzwilliam to make arrangements. Upon reaching Saint-Malo, he finds Elizabeth being cared for in the home of a doctor and his wife. She was found on the beach unconscious, and has not yet regained consciousness, and she suffers from lung fever. Darcy tells the doctor that she is his wife, in order to be able to stay by her side. When she emerges from her coma, she has amnesia.
Then begins the long and dangerous journey through France to return to England. He maintains the myth of marriage and spends many a night sleeping in her bed, although they do no more than kiss. As her memory returns in stages, she tries to reconcile the Darcy of her dreams with the Darcy who has saved her.
I enjoyed this variation. It was unputdownable.
June 1, 2019
Poor grief stricken Darcy... *sob*
Darcy returns to Longbourn following his failed Hunsford proposal, determined to improve his relationship with Elizabeth Bennet, only to discover she died en route to Jersey.
Grieving and desperate to do something, he determines to avenge her death whilst attempting to retrieve her body and bring it home to her family.
He sets off for France to find the French agent who tampered with the ship and killed the love of his life, only to find an amnesiac Elizabeth very much alive and recovering from a lung disorder brought on by nearly drowning. To protect her and to cover his overly familiar reaction to discovering her alive he claims to be her husband.
The development of their relationship is very sweet and endearing, if a little unlike canon Darcy (I cannot imagine him ever really sharing a bed with a woman he was not married to, regardless of situation) although I was pleased that the author kept the no-sex-before-(real)-marriage rule intact at least.
The depiction of a France at war was okay, although it seemed that the entire country (outside of the army and gendarme) was incredibly sympathetic with the English and all seemed to hate Napoleon, which seemed a little unlikely, even at a time when the poor were desperate for an end to the fighting.
Some historical inaccuracies, for example, why would Mr Bennet allow his daughter to travel unchaperoned and by post on a journey that would have taken a minimum of two days?
Overall though, a very enjoyable P&P adaptation I am glad I added to my collection.
Darcy returns to Longbourn following his failed Hunsford proposal, determined to improve his relationship with Elizabeth Bennet, only to discover she died en route to Jersey.
Grieving and desperate to do something, he determines to avenge her death whilst attempting to retrieve her body and bring it home to her family.
He sets off for France to find the French agent who tampered with the ship and killed the love of his life, only to find an amnesiac Elizabeth very much alive and recovering from a lung disorder brought on by nearly drowning. To protect her and to cover his overly familiar reaction to discovering her alive he claims to be her husband.
The development of their relationship is very sweet and endearing, if a little unlike canon Darcy (I cannot imagine him ever really sharing a bed with a woman he was not married to, regardless of situation) although I was pleased that the author kept the no-sex-before-(real)-marriage rule intact at least.
The depiction of a France at war was okay, although it seemed that the entire country (outside of the army and gendarme) was incredibly sympathetic with the English and all seemed to hate Napoleon, which seemed a little unlikely, even at a time when the poor were desperate for an end to the fighting.
Some historical inaccuracies, for example, why would Mr Bennet allow his daughter to travel unchaperoned and by post on a journey that would have taken a minimum of two days?
Overall though, a very enjoyable P&P adaptation I am glad I added to my collection.
July 12, 2022
This story is a post Hunsford variation. Darcy is bringing Bingley back to Jane, in the hopes of seeing Elizabeth again. But to his great shock, he finds out that Elizabeth is thought dead. However, Darcy finds her with amnesia on the coast of France. He tells the doctor he's her husband so he'd be allowed to take care of her while she's recovering but of course the lie comes back to bite him later. When Elizabeth recovers her memories she has to reconcile the dour and aloof Darcy she remembers with the tender man who risked his safety for her several times. I enjoyed the adventure and Darcy's great grief and love that led him to seek for answers and find Elizabeth in the middle of the war. But I can't help wondering how Adele was able to sort things out with the gendarmes afterwards, seems like she'd have been screwed for helping them escape. The way Elizabeth remembers things doesn't seem totally credible. She dreams of canon conversations and recalls them verbatim. Generally we only remember the gist of conversations even without head injury, not the exact wordings of lengthy dialogues. But I liked the way she found it comfortable to think of Darcy as her husband, even though there was something in his manner that was bothering her.
Steam level: they kissed and touched and he is tempted indeed but manages to remember they are not married for real.
Steam level: they kissed and touched and he is tempted indeed but manages to remember they are not married for real.
March 5, 2020
This was a great story. What happens when a man is so distraught over the death of the woman he loves? Why he decides to go find the person responsible for her death. Mr. Darcy who has no idea how to be a spy, goes to France while England is at war with France to find the agent responsible for the death of his beloved. However Darcy is injured right after getting to France and is goes to a doctor who heals him up and knows that he is not French like Darcy is pretending to be. Mr Darcy is asked to help him translate for a patient that he has since she speaks English. Here Darcy finds Elizabeth who is unconscious and very ill. Darcy forgets himself and tells a pretty big lie to be able to stay by Elizabeth's side. Elizabeth wakes up and since she has amnesia believes the lie, because obviously she doesn't remember anything. Darcy does try to answer all her questions with out revealing the lie, he decides that the lie needs to stay in place until they return to England, to keep Elizabeth safe.
What happens when Elizabeth remembers it all, will she ever forgive Darcy?
I really would have liked to have more of them in England after the reveal and Jane & Bingley's wedding.
What happens when Elizabeth remembers it all, will she ever forgive Darcy?
I really would have liked to have more of them in England after the reveal and Jane & Bingley's wedding.
August 27, 2018
Another great story by Victoria Kincaid
E read several books by this author and none have disappointed. This story starts with the Hunsford proposal it, like several other stories by this author, we head to the continent here our dear couple face the danger of being caught in enemy territory during war.
I really enjoyed the Darcy in this story who was caught in a difficult place where he either has to lie to Elizabeth to keep her safe or tell her the truth and ave her in even more danger than she already was. The author did a really good job of allowing a reader to feel his pain and the tremendous angst he felt due to this dilemma.
My only critique is that he ending felt a bit rushed. While I don’t like a lot of angst, the author seemed to hurry through to penultimate confrontation with the villain and the ultimate HEA.
E read several books by this author and none have disappointed. This story starts with the Hunsford proposal it, like several other stories by this author, we head to the continent here our dear couple face the danger of being caught in enemy territory during war.
I really enjoyed the Darcy in this story who was caught in a difficult place where he either has to lie to Elizabeth to keep her safe or tell her the truth and ave her in even more danger than she already was. The author did a really good job of allowing a reader to feel his pain and the tremendous angst he felt due to this dilemma.
My only critique is that he ending felt a bit rushed. While I don’t like a lot of angst, the author seemed to hurry through to penultimate confrontation with the villain and the ultimate HEA.
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