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Smoky Dreams: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
When dreams and a guilty conscience prompt Fitzwilliam Darcy to return with Bingley to Netherfield only a few weeks after the ball, he thinks showing up and having George Wickham imprisoned for debt will solve all his problems. Now is his chance to be the hero and get the girl by helping his friend to his own romantic happily-ever-after. Or is it? Darcy soon learns that showing up is only the first step in the battle when his true enemy is his own pride and arrogance. Now he must change his own ways and undo the harm he has unwittingly done. Only then can he hope to win the hand and heart of the woman he loves. As he overcomes the flaws in his own nature and the opposition of a prideful aunt, he is helped along by family and friends in ways he would never have expected. Will his smoky dreams of sorrow and guilt turn to a living dream of happiness? Read on and find out...
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 29, 2018
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August 21, 2021
If you had asked me at about the half way point of this book I would have happily said “5 Stars” Brilliant, love it, wonderful. But then something goes wrong on the way to ending. This story puts several decent twists into P&P but somehow the author gets over confident and creates a complicated mess.
Our story opens in mid December when Fitzwilliam Darcy awakens in London following a very vivid dream where his sins of omission were coming back to punish him. In very unDarcy like fashion he orders his household packed, heads to Bingley's and within moments are off to Netherfield. Hindsight being 20/20 vision I should have realized this author might get bogged down in minutia when she explains the elaborate plans Darcy makes to slip into Bingley's townhouse without alerting Caroline.
So Darcy, Bingley, Georgiana and Mrs. Annesley return to an understaffed Netherfield, discover the neighbors think ill of them and that even their reception at Longbourn is strained. Bingley and Darcy have a lot of work to do to get back in the good graces of the good people of Meryton and having charming Mr. Wickham hauled off to a debtors prison.... But work they do and work they will and soon both Miss Bennet and Miss Elizabeth are respecting their gentlemen callers.
When an accident leads to the Netherfield party staying at Longbourn things can progress rather quickly with Lizzy and Darcy forgiving one another and agreeing to start over. This gives Darcy a chance to get to know the Bennets as human beings and in general he likes them all.
But then the author starts to just go wrong... by adding more and more plot twists. In a what if set only 3 weeks after the Netherfield ball the author could have made some other subtle changes but she instead uses a sledge hammer
I was really aggravated by the endings and seriously the last 8% turned into endless oversharing too much conversation and a lesson in logistics. Even the always loathed epilogue was a mess.
I really can't figure the whole book out. The second half had so many useless plot points.. I like what the author did with Anne but we certainly didn't need to virtually go to the solicitors office with her, I don't need to know about her finances or how she appointed a replacement cleric.
This is three stars because while the first half was 5 the last was a 1
Updated 1/10/19:
So I was reading another work by this author on FF.net and she was taken to task by her readers there for having things happen off stage or off page and I have to think that this criticism had a terrible effect on this book.
So dear author here is my response to your ff readers
"are you so deficient in understanding that you are incapable of imagining something? Then perhaps you should return to
"see jane"
"See John"
"See Jane and John"
Run Jane, run John...." and leave complex books and Ideas to the ADULTS"
Now despise me if you dare.
Our story opens in mid December when Fitzwilliam Darcy awakens in London following a very vivid dream where his sins of omission were coming back to punish him. In very unDarcy like fashion he orders his household packed, heads to Bingley's and within moments are off to Netherfield. Hindsight being 20/20 vision I should have realized this author might get bogged down in minutia when she explains the elaborate plans Darcy makes to slip into Bingley's townhouse without alerting Caroline.
So Darcy, Bingley, Georgiana and Mrs. Annesley return to an understaffed Netherfield, discover the neighbors think ill of them and that even their reception at Longbourn is strained. Bingley and Darcy have a lot of work to do to get back in the good graces of the good people of Meryton and having charming Mr. Wickham hauled off to a debtors prison.... But work they do and work they will and soon both Miss Bennet and Miss Elizabeth are respecting their gentlemen callers.
When an accident leads to the Netherfield party staying at Longbourn things can progress rather quickly with Lizzy and Darcy forgiving one another and agreeing to start over. This gives Darcy a chance to get to know the Bennets as human beings and in general he likes them all.
But then the author starts to just go wrong... by adding more and more plot twists. In a what if set only 3 weeks after the Netherfield ball the author could have made some other subtle changes but she instead uses a sledge hammer
I was really aggravated by the endings and seriously the last 8% turned into endless oversharing too much conversation and a lesson in logistics. Even the always loathed epilogue was a mess.
I really can't figure the whole book out. The second half had so many useless plot points.. I like what the author did with Anne but we certainly didn't need to virtually go to the solicitors office with her, I don't need to know about her finances or how she appointed a replacement cleric.
This is three stars because while the first half was 5 the last was a 1
Updated 1/10/19:
So I was reading another work by this author on FF.net and she was taken to task by her readers there for having things happen off stage or off page and I have to think that this criticism had a terrible effect on this book.
So dear author here is my response to your ff readers
"are you so deficient in understanding that you are incapable of imagining something? Then perhaps you should return to
"see jane"
"See John"
"See Jane and John"
Run Jane, run John...." and leave complex books and Ideas to the ADULTS"
Now despise me if you dare.
February 4, 2019
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars
This is a pleasant story with just about zero angst. Half way through the story Darcy and Elizabeth have come to an understanding while the Wickham problem was taken care of very early. Lady Catherine's continuing control and brow beating of her own daughter as well as Darcy remains an issue for most of the book.
There are several romances going on during this tale while others are told us in the epilogue. Richard resigns from the army. Collins is engaged to Charlotte when the story begins but that engagement meets a fate not told of in canon or even in most other variations. Lydia again acts to scandalize everyone and ruin her family but I applaud how she is "reeducated" as to how a young lady should act.
The author makes many uses of dreams as Darcy receives hints from those or even as he dreams of possible happiness IF...and so Darcy also changes his behaviors as well as how he looks upon those around him.
This is a pleasant story with just about zero angst. Half way through the story Darcy and Elizabeth have come to an understanding while the Wickham problem was taken care of very early. Lady Catherine's continuing control and brow beating of her own daughter as well as Darcy remains an issue for most of the book.
There are several romances going on during this tale while others are told us in the epilogue. Richard resigns from the army. Collins is engaged to Charlotte when the story begins but that engagement meets a fate not told of in canon or even in most other variations. Lydia again acts to scandalize everyone and ruin her family but I applaud how she is "reeducated" as to how a young lady should act.
The author makes many uses of dreams as Darcy receives hints from those or even as he dreams of possible happiness IF...and so Darcy also changes his behaviors as well as how he looks upon those around him.
January 1, 2019
Dreams often surprise us into the strangest self-knowledge ... Dreaming is the truest confessional, and often the sharpest penance. ~ Alexander Smith (1829–1867), "On Dreams and Dreaming"
Three weeks after leaving Netherfield Hall; three weeks after influencing Bingley to abandon Jane Bennet; three weeks after dancing with Elizabeth Bennet – Darcy spends a restless night.
He sees Jane Bennet; Bingley; Georgiana; Elizabeth and Wickham.
He sees himself and his flaws.
Who needs a Hunsford moment when a dream will suffice?
The first chapter was originally posted as a short story at a Fan Fiction site; then the author expanded it to book length. The Lady is one of my favorites and I am happy she has ventured into publishing. I look forward to publication of more of her stories.
Pay attention to your dreams — God's angels often speak directly to our hearts when we are asleep. ~ Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994
Three weeks after leaving Netherfield Hall; three weeks after influencing Bingley to abandon Jane Bennet; three weeks after dancing with Elizabeth Bennet – Darcy spends a restless night.
He sees Jane Bennet; Bingley; Georgiana; Elizabeth and Wickham.
He sees himself and his flaws.
Who needs a Hunsford moment when a dream will suffice?
The first chapter was originally posted as a short story at a Fan Fiction site; then the author expanded it to book length. The Lady is one of my favorites and I am happy she has ventured into publishing. I look forward to publication of more of her stories.
Pay attention to your dreams — God's angels often speak directly to our hearts when we are asleep. ~ Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994
August 23, 2021
Certainly a new group of what-ifs
What if Darcy took care of the Wickham problem, the Bingley problem of having left Netherfield and Jane, and decided to comeback to Longbourn and the neighborhood and that the residents with respect? What a low angst and pleasant story that would be. 😂
But instead it a jumping off point for a whole slew of new problems and adventures. I enjoyed this new plot line in The P&P world a great deal. All our old familiar characters are here and a few new ones added in.
A great story by an author new to me. I recommend this book highly.
What if Darcy took care of the Wickham problem, the Bingley problem of having left Netherfield and Jane, and decided to comeback to Longbourn and the neighborhood and that the residents with respect? What a low angst and pleasant story that would be. 😂
But instead it a jumping off point for a whole slew of new problems and adventures. I enjoyed this new plot line in The P&P world a great deal. All our old familiar characters are here and a few new ones added in.
A great story by an author new to me. I recommend this book highly.
January 1, 2019
Loved this story!
I read this originally on a ff site and loved it! This author is very talented. As soon as I saw it published on Amazon I bought it for my library. It will be read many times over and over
I read this originally on a ff site and loved it! This author is very talented. As soon as I saw it published on Amazon I bought it for my library. It will be read many times over and over
February 6, 2019
This Pride and Prejudice variation leads Darcy back to Meryton to correct his wrongs based on a very vivid dream. He has a significant battle to fight to become the person that he wants to be in the eyes of the town and especially the Bennet family. He eventually wins the love of his life. From there the story changes to one of dealing with the evil that is Lady Catherine - with the help of Elizabeth and his relatives. All live happily ever after of course.
October 17, 2020
DNF 70%. First half was okay, next little bit dragged too much.
Kinda corny, kinda dragged.
Kinda corny, kinda dragged.
July 12, 2024
Dreams from the beyond
Darcy's dreams assist him in making the choices which will lead him to his happiness.
His choices have a positive effect on many others along the way.
A wonderful story, if at times it got a bit sidetracked along the way.
Darcy's dreams assist him in making the choices which will lead him to his happiness.
His choices have a positive effect on many others along the way.
A wonderful story, if at times it got a bit sidetracked along the way.
September 27, 2021
This is my first experience with this author and, unfortunately, this book just didn’t impress me. First of all, It was very very long and wordy and repetitive. Next, this is a book where the rules of conversational etiquette for this time period were completely disregarded and everyone says everything that pops in their minds. Darcy has a dream that prompts him to make his confession to Bingley and then impulsively return with Bingley to Netherfield. Over the next few chapters, I didn’t even recognize this man calling himself Fitzwilliam Darcy. He wears his heart on his sleeve and becomes a Chatty Cathy and remains such for the rest of the book. He is apologizing and explaining himself to everyone he comes in contact with including servants and near strangers. When he explains his actions to Bingley’s housekeeper and then not only allows his employee, Mrs. Annesley, to call him out, but then he apologizes to her and tries to justify himself to her, I almost walked away. Next, the man who originally doesn’t say a word against the scoundrel who almost ruined his little sister and is blackening his name, goes on to question Charlotte Lucas about her choice to marry Mr. Collins during their first or second conversation. He then takes up matchmaking. There was a quote later in the book where DARCY, not Bingley or Richard, but Darcy says this, "I can tell you it helps to put everything out in the open so neither side must guess what the other is thinking. I do not know why society frowns on that kind of openness between men and women. To that point, I must admit I had already discussed Miss Lucas with Richard, putting her forward as a potential match." Who is this man?!?
I also thought the whole Lydia story was just ridiculous and then when she marries and her husband sends her to her room and pretty much locks her there and she has to earn chances to leave her room for dinner or anything else like she was 2 year old seemed way over the top no matter how poor her behavior was.
Over all, I had to do a lot of skimming to make it through this one and didn’t find much that I enjoyed. Fortunately for the author, there are many readers who enjoyed this story.
I also thought the whole Lydia story was just ridiculous and then when she marries and her husband sends her to her room and pretty much locks her there and she has to earn chances to leave her room for dinner or anything else like she was 2 year old seemed way over the top no matter how poor her behavior was.
Over all, I had to do a lot of skimming to make it through this one and didn’t find much that I enjoyed. Fortunately for the author, there are many readers who enjoyed this story.
August 31, 2019
It’s like reading a high school student’s composition.
February 26, 2019
A dreamy Darcy
My first time reading a book by this author, and I'm ready for another by her. I liked Darcy in this variation. His dreams figure largely into his moods and actions, acting as a kind of voice of his conscience. The dreams are vivid enough and disturbing enough to motivate him to change his attitudes and his choices. The whole story takes place a few weeks after the Netherfield ball, so Darcy's epiphany about Elizabeth takes place much earlier than in the original version. Darcy and Bingley return to Netherfield, and Darcy is immediately faced with the full extent of his unpopularity in the town of Meryton, along with the discovery of Caroline's treachery when she closed the house up in November. The two men face an uphill battle to win back the good graces of the neighborhood and the women they love.
This is a humble and contrite Darcy, and a Bingley with a backbone, which is nice to see. After their initial troubles are overcome, Lady Catherine steps up as the chief evil villain, and she is a doozy. Many of the most troublesome characters get satisfying comeuppances.
I have only two issues with the book. First, there are quite a few missing words throughout, and some other general editing errors, enough to interrupt the flow and enjoyment. Second, the book could have been shorter. There is a lot of repetition of ideas and dialogue, and a lot of unnecessary descriptions of details and gestures and thoughts that don't really contribute meaningfully to the story. It seemed like filler to bulk up the number of pages. Still, I recommend the book.
My first time reading a book by this author, and I'm ready for another by her. I liked Darcy in this variation. His dreams figure largely into his moods and actions, acting as a kind of voice of his conscience. The dreams are vivid enough and disturbing enough to motivate him to change his attitudes and his choices. The whole story takes place a few weeks after the Netherfield ball, so Darcy's epiphany about Elizabeth takes place much earlier than in the original version. Darcy and Bingley return to Netherfield, and Darcy is immediately faced with the full extent of his unpopularity in the town of Meryton, along with the discovery of Caroline's treachery when she closed the house up in November. The two men face an uphill battle to win back the good graces of the neighborhood and the women they love.
This is a humble and contrite Darcy, and a Bingley with a backbone, which is nice to see. After their initial troubles are overcome, Lady Catherine steps up as the chief evil villain, and she is a doozy. Many of the most troublesome characters get satisfying comeuppances.
I have only two issues with the book. First, there are quite a few missing words throughout, and some other general editing errors, enough to interrupt the flow and enjoyment. Second, the book could have been shorter. There is a lot of repetition of ideas and dialogue, and a lot of unnecessary descriptions of details and gestures and thoughts that don't really contribute meaningfully to the story. It seemed like filler to bulk up the number of pages. Still, I recommend the book.
April 25, 2022
When the smoke clears, clarity follows ……
This is the first I have read by this author, and I loved it! It was especially interesting to have a book written mostly from Darcy’s POV. The integration of weather events provided the inspiration for the setting of the dreams and important events in the storyline. This reader is neither a student of history nor a purist with respect to etiquette of the time, so any imperfections of that type are simply not identified and/or ignored. Likewise I found the repeated descriptions of Darcy’s dreams in conversation with various other characters to be the vehicle for Darcy to understand himself or others to understand him.
** Potential Spoiler Alert **
Among the things I really enjoyed are the following: the humor and teasing of more than Elizabeth and Mr. B; the portrayal of Mrs. B: appropriate consequences for Lydia that still allow her to eventually mature; the ways that Mr. C, Wickham and Caroline B. are treated without occupying substantial portions of the book; the way problems are introduced and resolved; and the involvement of Georgiana and Anne as well as the usual supporting characters. This was the perfect book for me to read (and laugh) on a cloudy afternoon.
Very highly recommended. I will read this again.
This is the first I have read by this author, and I loved it! It was especially interesting to have a book written mostly from Darcy’s POV. The integration of weather events provided the inspiration for the setting of the dreams and important events in the storyline. This reader is neither a student of history nor a purist with respect to etiquette of the time, so any imperfections of that type are simply not identified and/or ignored. Likewise I found the repeated descriptions of Darcy’s dreams in conversation with various other characters to be the vehicle for Darcy to understand himself or others to understand him.
** Potential Spoiler Alert **
Among the things I really enjoyed are the following: the humor and teasing of more than Elizabeth and Mr. B; the portrayal of Mrs. B: appropriate consequences for Lydia that still allow her to eventually mature; the ways that Mr. C, Wickham and Caroline B. are treated without occupying substantial portions of the book; the way problems are introduced and resolved; and the involvement of Georgiana and Anne as well as the usual supporting characters. This was the perfect book for me to read (and laugh) on a cloudy afternoon.
Very highly recommended. I will read this again.
January 18, 2019
Avid Reader
Loved this book and this Darcy! Dreams forced Darcy to finally stop being complacent and deal with Wickham, Caroline Bingley, and Lady Catherine. Darcy finally realized that he needed to talk to her, not at her. Mrs. Bennett was much better as a mother in spite of her embarrassing behavior.I loved the way she life into Lady Catherine concerning her attitude towards Anne. Lady Catherine was left speechless! Lydia met her match when she compromised Captain Denny and forced him to marry her because she wanted to be the first to marry. Her mother was appalled and could not get Lydia to understand that what she did was wrong. As a result, Lydia had a very small wedding and wedding breakfast. Afterwards she was locked in her room at Longbourn as per her husband 's directions. Captain Denny made her realize that life as she knew at Longbourn was over. Three couples wed. Mr. Collins did not make it to the alter. Bingley finally stood up to Caroline and got her out of his life along with Mr. and Mrs. Hurst. Darcy and Elizabeth had a more than Ricky beginning, and it took the magistrate to tell him how much of a jackals he was. Darcy, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Charles, and Colonel Fitzwilliam learned much about life as well as themselves.
Loved this book and this Darcy! Dreams forced Darcy to finally stop being complacent and deal with Wickham, Caroline Bingley, and Lady Catherine. Darcy finally realized that he needed to talk to her, not at her. Mrs. Bennett was much better as a mother in spite of her embarrassing behavior.I loved the way she life into Lady Catherine concerning her attitude towards Anne. Lady Catherine was left speechless! Lydia met her match when she compromised Captain Denny and forced him to marry her because she wanted to be the first to marry. Her mother was appalled and could not get Lydia to understand that what she did was wrong. As a result, Lydia had a very small wedding and wedding breakfast. Afterwards she was locked in her room at Longbourn as per her husband 's directions. Captain Denny made her realize that life as she knew at Longbourn was over. Three couples wed. Mr. Collins did not make it to the alter. Bingley finally stood up to Caroline and got her out of his life along with Mr. and Mrs. Hurst. Darcy and Elizabeth had a more than Ricky beginning, and it took the magistrate to tell him how much of a jackals he was. Darcy, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Charles, and Colonel Fitzwilliam learned much about life as well as themselves.
January 24, 2019
Satisfying read...
I really enjoyed this original plot line. There are several typos and an amateur retouching of the title theme that is a bit cringe worthy, but the characterizations are great. The pacing and introduction of conflict are also well done. I would recommend this one!
I really enjoyed this original plot line. There are several typos and an amateur retouching of the title theme that is a bit cringe worthy, but the characterizations are great. The pacing and introduction of conflict are also well done. I would recommend this one!
March 20, 2019
Some of the other reviews are spot on.
Far too much repetition from one character to several others through letters, recounting of letters, and re-recounting of letters describing events. The author seems allergic to dialogue and to conflict. Just when one expects a nice, tight, tense exchange between characters, she (or he) gets another (wait for it): letter.
Far too much repetition from one character to several others through letters, recounting of letters, and re-recounting of letters describing events. The author seems allergic to dialogue and to conflict. Just when one expects a nice, tight, tense exchange between characters, she (or he) gets another (wait for it): letter.
January 23, 2022
Very enjoyable
I thoroughly enjoyed this variation of Pride and Prejudice. I love the journey the author took all of the characters on. This characterization of Anne was especially enjoyable. I very much liked the set down that Lady Catherine got and who she got it from.I totally recommend this variation.
I thoroughly enjoyed this variation of Pride and Prejudice. I love the journey the author took all of the characters on. This characterization of Anne was especially enjoyable. I very much liked the set down that Lady Catherine got and who she got it from.I totally recommend this variation.
January 10, 2019
A pleasant read
For those of us who are not find of angst in a novel, this book fits the bill. It is an original rendering and does not depend upon the original for quotes or sequences but is entirely believable. I enjoyed it very much.
For those of us who are not find of angst in a novel, this book fits the bill. It is an original rendering and does not depend upon the original for quotes or sequences but is entirely believable. I enjoyed it very much.
February 1, 2019
Enjoyment of the best kind
Even with some predictable events, I enjoyed reading this JAFF. Well written, and no where near Cannon. Characters are true, with mostly pleasant interactions.
Even with some predictable events, I enjoyed reading this JAFF. Well written, and no where near Cannon. Characters are true, with mostly pleasant interactions.
February 10, 2019
The Bennets redeemed
Not perfect editing, but relatively clean. Enjoyable imaginative story. The Bennets, especially Mrs. Bennet, are redeemed. Interesting dreams, seemed dreamy, not too real. Well done, thank you.
Not perfect editing, but relatively clean. Enjoyable imaginative story. The Bennets, especially Mrs. Bennet, are redeemed. Interesting dreams, seemed dreamy, not too real. Well done, thank you.
March 27, 2019
Excellent
Very wonderful variation. All of our villains were taken care of over time to everyone's satisfaction. I cringed in the first few chapters, going through Darcy’s troubles. So put your seatbelts on....just hang in there and keep reading
Very wonderful variation. All of our villains were taken care of over time to everyone's satisfaction. I cringed in the first few chapters, going through Darcy’s troubles. So put your seatbelts on....just hang in there and keep reading
April 24, 2019
Completely fresh and new
I’ve read this book and “Found in the Snow.” Both stories were different, fresh and new, adding new depth and twists to canon characters and adding interesting story twists. I truly enjoyed both books and will likely read them again. Good stuff, these!
I’ve read this book and “Found in the Snow.” Both stories were different, fresh and new, adding new depth and twists to canon characters and adding interesting story twists. I truly enjoyed both books and will likely read them again. Good stuff, these!
May 15, 2019
Such a treat! A long, lovely story.
I liked the author's latest book so much, I searched for whatever else she has written. This story definitely did not disappoint, and it resolved slowly and pleasantly.
I liked the author's latest book so much, I searched for whatever else she has written. This story definitely did not disappoint, and it resolved slowly and pleasantly.
May 21, 2019
Long
Okay but long
I loved that Catherine was bad (1st star) I loved that we got to look at their lives during there engagement (2nd star) I loved more happening to Lydia because of her behavior( 3rd star)
I liked that I saw more of Anne but it was too unrealistic. They por
Okay but long
I loved that Catherine was bad (1st star) I loved that we got to look at their lives during there engagement (2nd star) I loved more happening to Lydia because of her behavior( 3rd star)
I liked that I saw more of Anne but it was too unrealistic. They por
January 8, 2019
Lovely
A rather interesting variation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. Veers wildly from the usual storyline but was very enjoyable
A rather interesting variation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. Veers wildly from the usual storyline but was very enjoyable
January 21, 2019
Very interesting story
An interesting storyline and side plots. Enough action to hold my interest. Enjoyed the development of Anne Mary and Kifty
An interesting storyline and side plots. Enough action to hold my interest. Enjoyed the development of Anne Mary and Kifty
January 31, 2019
Delightful
Interesting flow of beloved people. Enjoyed the solutions regarding Catherine and lydia. Well done. Well developed cast of characters.
Thanks
Interesting flow of beloved people. Enjoyed the solutions regarding Catherine and lydia. Well done. Well developed cast of characters.
Thanks
February 19, 2019
I love reading Pride and Prejudice variations
This is a good Lite read it's very well written and I would recommend it to anyone who loves Pride and Prejudice
This is a good Lite read it's very well written and I would recommend it to anyone who loves Pride and Prejudice
March 24, 2019
The Importance of Dreams
This story is interesting. Darcy and Bingley return to Netherfield after Darcy has a dream in which Jane Bennet is crying. He knows she is crying over Bingley and realizes he was wrong to advise him of her indifference. Darcy has dreams throughout this story but none as important as the first one.
Darcy’s character deviates from canon and even from acceptable regency era behavior, We know from the original story, Darcy is not Comfortable in group settings and he is not likely to discuss his personal issues with an outsider. He discusses his personal history and his feelings for Elizabeth Bennet with an outsider. This seemed very odd to me and did not fit him at all. This took away from the story. Despite this the remainder of the story is interesting. I really liked the way the story handles Lydia, Wickham and Lady Catherine De Bourgh.
This story is interesting. Darcy and Bingley return to Netherfield after Darcy has a dream in which Jane Bennet is crying. He knows she is crying over Bingley and realizes he was wrong to advise him of her indifference. Darcy has dreams throughout this story but none as important as the first one.
Darcy’s character deviates from canon and even from acceptable regency era behavior, We know from the original story, Darcy is not Comfortable in group settings and he is not likely to discuss his personal issues with an outsider. He discusses his personal history and his feelings for Elizabeth Bennet with an outsider. This seemed very odd to me and did not fit him at all. This took away from the story. Despite this the remainder of the story is interesting. I really liked the way the story handles Lydia, Wickham and Lady Catherine De Bourgh.
March 24, 2019
Clever, Different and Unique
I especially liked the use of dreams as a theme to introduce coming segments of the story. Good reading, a new approach that is well worth the read!
I especially liked the use of dreams as a theme to introduce coming segments of the story. Good reading, a new approach that is well worth the read!
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