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Darcy and Elizabeth Sweet Variations
Darcy and Elizabeth: Love Blooms at Pemberley: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation
Escape to the polite society of Pride & Prejudice in this sweet, funny variation.
In the aftermath of Elizabeth's rejection of Mr Darcy, the worst possible outcome has befallen the Bennet family. Mr Bennet has died unexpectedly, leaving his widow and unmarried daughters at the mercy of Mr Collins.
In this time of hardship and sorrow, Mr Darcy shows his true nature through his kindness, generosity, and friendship. But will Darcy and Elizabeth be able to put aside their hurt pride and stubborn natures to find the Happilly Ever After they both seek?
A Darcy and Elizabeth P&P variation bubbling with spirit, humor, and romance. Pour yourself a cup of your favorite tea, find a comfy sofa, and settle in for an afternoon of love, laughs, and manners with Love Blooms at Pemberley.
In the aftermath of Elizabeth's rejection of Mr Darcy, the worst possible outcome has befallen the Bennet family. Mr Bennet has died unexpectedly, leaving his widow and unmarried daughters at the mercy of Mr Collins.
In this time of hardship and sorrow, Mr Darcy shows his true nature through his kindness, generosity, and friendship. But will Darcy and Elizabeth be able to put aside their hurt pride and stubborn natures to find the Happilly Ever After they both seek?
A Darcy and Elizabeth P&P variation bubbling with spirit, humor, and romance. Pour yourself a cup of your favorite tea, find a comfy sofa, and settle in for an afternoon of love, laughs, and manners with Love Blooms at Pemberley.
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First published June 11, 2017
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July 14, 2017
GRRRRRR!!!!!!! The first 50% of this book was lovely. So lovely that I was fully prepared to praise it to the high heavens and give it high marks. But the second 1/2 goes so ridiculously off the rails it is as if a different person wrote it.
The premise is simple, the morning after the disastrous proposal at Rosings while Lizzy is walking she learns of the sudden death of her dear father. Mr. Darcy waltzes in like a real hero and gets her back to Longbourn to deal with her problems, bring Charlotte along as a chaperon and comfort for Lizzy. Then she and her family are offered a cottage on the Rosings estate and they are off to Kent. Eventually the Darcys show up and she meets and befriends Georgiana. She realizes that it is unlikely that Darcy will offer for her again and her intuition is proven when he seeks her to ask her to accompany Georgiana back to Pemberley and she heart-brokenly agrees.
And here were my thoughts about the first half
When the second half of the story started off with a Regency Manners error. Yes Lizzy & Georgiana go to Pemberley - but they go alone (not counting staff). Two young Unmarried woman could not have been running around the country unaccompanied. Let alone with several nights spent in an Inn.
When they get to Pemberley Darcy; who is supposed to be away on business, is with them. Since there is no companion or older woman it wouldn't be appropriate for Lizzy to stay . there.
Geography and transportation issues.
Darcy decides to have a dinner party, at Pemberley, and invite the Bennets (from Kent) and the Bingleys (from London?) In 2017 I could drive from London or Kent to Derbyshire for dinner - but I wouldn't want to. These are in 1812 trips of several days, the Bennets no longer have a carriage and barely any money. Regency Manners Also the Bennets are still in full or half mourning. This wouldn't be appropriate.
Bingley and Jane seem to be reunited and Darcy tells Lizzy that his feelings are unchanged. Then the author, perhaps following a head injury, writes a scene where Darcy takes Miss Bingley into the woods to talk to her. Okay maybe Darcy suffered the head injury because he would never be alone with Miss Bingley like that. But Lizzy misunderstands and he chases her and they get engaged and THE END. Seriously the end.
I may be being harsher on this story than it deserves. However, I was so utterly crushed by the mess of the second half that it made me so angry that I had to write this review immediately (3:34am EDT)
The premise is simple, the morning after the disastrous proposal at Rosings while Lizzy is walking she learns of the sudden death of her dear father. Mr. Darcy waltzes in like a real hero and gets her back to Longbourn to deal with her problems, bring Charlotte along as a chaperon and comfort for Lizzy. Then she and her family are offered a cottage on the Rosings estate and they are off to Kent. Eventually the Darcys show up and she meets and befriends Georgiana. She realizes that it is unlikely that Darcy will offer for her again and her intuition is proven when he seeks her to ask her to accompany Georgiana back to Pemberley and she heart-brokenly agrees.
And here were my thoughts about the first half
This author does her job with excellence. We have a short story which is compelling, unique, clever and correctly paced. We do not have an excess of introspection or over thinking. We do not have people sitting about moping over their decisions. We do not have menus, shopping list and other extraneous filler. What we do have it a well written story that was a joy to read. Because the author lets things happen off page. We know things are going to happen and that they have happened without knowing every detail. We don't have excessive description. We have a concentration of action upon the primary characters.
When the second half of the story started off with a Regency Manners error. Yes Lizzy & Georgiana go to Pemberley - but they go alone (not counting staff). Two young Unmarried woman could not have been running around the country unaccompanied. Let alone with several nights spent in an Inn.
When they get to Pemberley Darcy; who is supposed to be away on business, is with them. Since there is no companion or older woman it wouldn't be appropriate for Lizzy to stay . there.
Geography and transportation issues.
Darcy decides to have a dinner party, at Pemberley, and invite the Bennets (from Kent) and the Bingleys (from London?) In 2017 I could drive from London or Kent to Derbyshire for dinner - but I wouldn't want to. These are in 1812 trips of several days, the Bennets no longer have a carriage and barely any money. Regency Manners Also the Bennets are still in full or half mourning. This wouldn't be appropriate.
Bingley and Jane seem to be reunited and Darcy tells Lizzy that his feelings are unchanged. Then the author, perhaps following a head injury, writes a scene where Darcy takes Miss Bingley into the woods to talk to her. Okay maybe Darcy suffered the head injury because he would never be alone with Miss Bingley like that. But Lizzy misunderstands and he chases her and they get engaged and THE END. Seriously the end.
I may be being harsher on this story than it deserves. However, I was so utterly crushed by the mess of the second half that it made me so angry that I had to write this review immediately (3:34am EDT)
August 3, 2017
Leslie's review pretty much nails it. I found the very un-Regency-like behavior as distracting as she did. And the first half or so was better than the second.
June 20, 2017
Such a sweet build up
Though a lessening of the Bennet's circumstances is not new, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Elizabeth had just said no to Darcy's proposal and got an express from home prior to walking out the next morning. The letter was in all this distressing news. So you can imagine the situation Darcy came upon when looking for her to give his letter. To see Darcy's instincts just take over was breathtaking.
There were only two points that confused/didn't sit well with me. First, the fact that the Bennet ladies were given a small cottage just off Rosings Park? I guess it could have been Darcy's influence, but still confused. Secondly, at the end, why the heck would Darcy be walking with Miss Bingley with a smile on his face with the conversation that was taking place?!?! I will not spoil this for anyone, I just find that it would be OOC for Darcy to be having this particular conversation with Miss Bingley.
I found this story to be altogether enjoyable and entertaining. I would recommend this sweet story to all JAFFers.
Though a lessening of the Bennet's circumstances is not new, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Elizabeth had just said no to Darcy's proposal and got an express from home prior to walking out the next morning. The letter was in all this distressing news. So you can imagine the situation Darcy came upon when looking for her to give his letter. To see Darcy's instincts just take over was breathtaking.
There were only two points that confused/didn't sit well with me. First, the fact that the Bennet ladies were given a small cottage just off Rosings Park? I guess it could have been Darcy's influence, but still confused. Secondly, at the end, why the heck would Darcy be walking with Miss Bingley with a smile on his face with the conversation that was taking place?!?! I will not spoil this for anyone, I just find that it would be OOC for Darcy to be having this particular conversation with Miss Bingley.
I found this story to be altogether enjoyable and entertaining. I would recommend this sweet story to all JAFFers.
May 9, 2018
A fun story of romance!
A fun, romantic story! I enjoyed the story, especially a different variation of Mrs. Bennet. She was unrecognizable! An overall wonderful book.
A fun, romantic story! I enjoyed the story, especially a different variation of Mrs. Bennet. She was unrecognizable! An overall wonderful book.
July 12, 2017
At times in the reading of this short variation I wondered just how well the author read and remembered canon. We have Meryton spelled as Meriton and we have Georgiana saying that her brother was sorry he had already bestowed the living on someone else when George Wickham came seeking it. Then Mrs. Bennet and the other four sister are invited for dinner one night at Pemberley when they are living on the Rosings estate...when it is not as if they are living in the same neighborhood and can just come on over for dinner.
Then the most ghastly misunderstanding is when near the very end we read of Elizabeth overhearing "Caroline’s eyes swam as she looked up longingly Mr. Darcy. 'But, my love, are you sure?' She said."
Mrs. Bennet is written as having gained some sense with Mr. Bennet's death, which was as if his death made her into a new character. She overhears that Mr. Darcy had proposed and says that Elizabeth would have been unhappy and that she does not want that for her? I could not find a way to believe such a concept.
Oh, the story does have some sweet parts: Darcy comes upon Elizabeth the morning after his proposal and finds her reading a letter and in tears so he stuffs his letter (of explanation?) back into his pocket and takes her in his arms to comfort her, carries her to the parsonage then escorts her home to Longbourn the next day. No one makes it out to be a compromise due to the impropriety of his actions although Mr. Collins does argue with Darcy some.
Then Lady Catherine provide a cottage to the Bennets? This was another out-of-character behavior for those we know from Jane Austen's story of P&P. We read here how Mary gets up earlier than any of her sisters to practice on the pianoforte which Mr. Collins allowed them to take with them. What happened to Elizabeth's practice of getting up before her sisters and taking a long walk?
Elizabeth and Darcy do finally have their HEA but I found this variation came short on using canon to take a different path. Sometimes there are those of us who can't be completely pleased in how the twists and turns are written.
FYI: 'sort' = 'sought' in this story.
Then the most ghastly misunderstanding is when near the very end we read of Elizabeth overhearing "Caroline’s eyes swam as she looked up longingly Mr. Darcy. 'But, my love, are you sure?' She said."
Mrs. Bennet is written as having gained some sense with Mr. Bennet's death, which was as if his death made her into a new character. She overhears that Mr. Darcy had proposed and says that Elizabeth would have been unhappy and that she does not want that for her? I could not find a way to believe such a concept.
Oh, the story does have some sweet parts: Darcy comes upon Elizabeth the morning after his proposal and finds her reading a letter and in tears so he stuffs his letter (of explanation?) back into his pocket and takes her in his arms to comfort her, carries her to the parsonage then escorts her home to Longbourn the next day. No one makes it out to be a compromise due to the impropriety of his actions although Mr. Collins does argue with Darcy some.
Then Lady Catherine provide a cottage to the Bennets? This was another out-of-character behavior for those we know from Jane Austen's story of P&P. We read here how Mary gets up earlier than any of her sisters to practice on the pianoforte which Mr. Collins allowed them to take with them. What happened to Elizabeth's practice of getting up before her sisters and taking a long walk?
Elizabeth and Darcy do finally have their HEA but I found this variation came short on using canon to take a different path. Sometimes there are those of us who can't be completely pleased in how the twists and turns are written.
FYI: 'sort' = 'sought' in this story.
August 13, 2017
Very short but as promised sweet with a few endearing scenes. Enjoyed it very much.
December 20, 2018
Ahh!
Cassandra Knightley has written an absolutely adorable story here, and while I hope in the future she will allow herself to write longer tales, I truly adore not only this book, but also her other, Mischief and Misunderstandings. There is a warmth and joy to her writing of our dear characters that makes reading them so satisfying and fun! I laughed out loud more than once while reading both novels, and was pleased to see some usually questionable characters become more endearing. I look forward, very much, to reading more from Ms. Knightley in the future!
Cassandra Knightley has written an absolutely adorable story here, and while I hope in the future she will allow herself to write longer tales, I truly adore not only this book, but also her other, Mischief and Misunderstandings. There is a warmth and joy to her writing of our dear characters that makes reading them so satisfying and fun! I laughed out loud more than once while reading both novels, and was pleased to see some usually questionable characters become more endearing. I look forward, very much, to reading more from Ms. Knightley in the future!
January 12, 2019
4.5 stars
A lovely and quick read.
The day after the first proposal, Darcy finds Elizabeth almost in shock, she has received a letter saying that her dad has passed away. Darcy takes her home with Charlotte and takes care of her.
When Collins arrives to take Longbourn, the Bennet ladies go to live in a cottage by Rosings Park. There, Elizabeth meets Georgiana and accompanies her to Pemberley...
In this story you may even like Caroline Bingley and Lydia!
A lovely and quick read.
The day after the first proposal, Darcy finds Elizabeth almost in shock, she has received a letter saying that her dad has passed away. Darcy takes her home with Charlotte and takes care of her.
When Collins arrives to take Longbourn, the Bennet ladies go to live in a cottage by Rosings Park. There, Elizabeth meets Georgiana and accompanies her to Pemberley...
In this story you may even like Caroline Bingley and Lydia!
October 5, 2017
The story just didn't work for me. It fell flat. Also, it was weird to hear the characters calling each other "my love" like why would Caroline say that to Darcy or Darcy to his sister. Just felt wrong. There were also some grammatical issues where it was the wrong word used (bear not bare) etc. So, for those reason's this book is a 2.5 bumped up to 3. It was just "meh." Not as romantic as I was hoping.
September 27, 2017
A nice little P&P fix. Loved Caroline in this one.
August 23, 2017
T'is a Sweet Something
3.5 stars rounded down to 3. Ms Knightley offers up a frothy serving that does not diverge from the expected personality constructs with which we have become familiar. There are the appropriate levels of misunderstanding. There is a little angst... and some of it seems forced. An opportunity is missed by not employing Wickham's appearance in Lambton to greater effect. A few unfortunate grammatical errors once again demonstrate that spell check is not your friend.
3.5 stars rounded down to 3. Ms Knightley offers up a frothy serving that does not diverge from the expected personality constructs with which we have become familiar. There are the appropriate levels of misunderstanding. There is a little angst... and some of it seems forced. An opportunity is missed by not employing Wickham's appearance in Lambton to greater effect. A few unfortunate grammatical errors once again demonstrate that spell check is not your friend.
November 1, 2019
Not new
I read this book a. Outlet of years ago. Not sure where all the reviews went. I stopped reading after 20 pages. I didn’t enjoy it then, I still don’t.
The copyright still says 2017 and it still doesn’t have a table of contents.
I read this book a. Outlet of years ago. Not sure where all the reviews went. I stopped reading after 20 pages. I didn’t enjoy it then, I still don’t.
The copyright still says 2017 and it still doesn’t have a table of contents.
September 21, 2017
In this short Pride and Prejudice variation, the news of Mr Bennet's death reaches Elizabeth in the woods and Hunsford before she receives Darcy's letter. He ensures that she makes it home to Longbourn through her emotional shock. He then stays in touch as the Bennet ladies are removed to a small cottage and become visitors for tea at Rosings. Elizabeth meets Georgiana there and they become good friends. The friendship leads to an invitation to Pemberley. Planning by Georgiana brings everyone together so that they can find their happily ever after.
The story was short and a bit implausible given accepted knowledge of distances and Regency period manners/behaviors. However, it was an enjoyable read.
The story was short and a bit implausible given accepted knowledge of distances and Regency period manners/behaviors. However, it was an enjoyable read.
July 19, 2019
So so story
There is no usable table of contents for me. I use the Kindle reading app on an iPad.
I’m not sure why this story showed up as newly published. It has a 2017 copyright and I remember reading it before.
Not terribly interesting. No mention of the Gardiners and how they might have helped the family. No mention why Lady Catherine would have let them use a cottage.
Meh.
There is no usable table of contents for me. I use the Kindle reading app on an iPad.
I’m not sure why this story showed up as newly published. It has a 2017 copyright and I remember reading it before.
Not terribly interesting. No mention of the Gardiners and how they might have helped the family. No mention why Lady Catherine would have let them use a cottage.
Meh.
July 24, 2019
What the hell with that ending?!
Story begins quite nicely, a few things aren’t quite explained properly but the relationship between Darcy and Lizzy is sweet. Slight issue about why they would live in a 2 up 2 down with no servants when Mrs Bennet had £250 a year and have a rich tradesman relation; they are poor for gentlewomen, not properly poor. Darcy then asks Lizzy to escort Georgiana to Pemberley, for a week’s stay: firstly it would take most of a week to get there from Kent so she would have stayed longer (they stayed at Netherfield a week for a cold!), and secondly 2 unmarried girls couldn’t travel alone (servants don’t count). He keeps calling her a companion which is a paid position, but he seems to mean friend. Lizzy immediately falls in love with Darcy with very little reason or interaction, so it doesn’t feel real. Lizzy spends more time with Georgianna. There is a love interest introduced for G but he immediately disappears and that’s it. Meanwhile Darcy decides to have a dinner party with a 1 night stay for the Bennets (from KENT! The travel alone would be at least 4 days each way! Not to mention they are poor and don’t have a carriage) and the Bingleys from London (3 days though not poor). Darcy does this to bring Jane and Bingley back together for Elizabeth’s sake, even though a few chapters before Lizzy said she didn’t think Bingley good enough for her sister since he left. And Lizzy is overcome with happiness when it happens. Then Lizzy comes across Darcy holding Miss B alone in the woods, Miss B calls him “my love”, but apparently she’s just happy he’s going to propose to Lizzy... not sure which of these is the most ridiculous... and that’s the end.
Quite a few spelling and editorial mistakes. The most amusing was, regarding Pemberley’s decor; “it is not at all Gordy”.
Story begins quite nicely, a few things aren’t quite explained properly but the relationship between Darcy and Lizzy is sweet. Slight issue about why they would live in a 2 up 2 down with no servants when Mrs Bennet had £250 a year and have a rich tradesman relation; they are poor for gentlewomen, not properly poor. Darcy then asks Lizzy to escort Georgiana to Pemberley, for a week’s stay: firstly it would take most of a week to get there from Kent so she would have stayed longer (they stayed at Netherfield a week for a cold!), and secondly 2 unmarried girls couldn’t travel alone (servants don’t count). He keeps calling her a companion which is a paid position, but he seems to mean friend. Lizzy immediately falls in love with Darcy with very little reason or interaction, so it doesn’t feel real. Lizzy spends more time with Georgianna. There is a love interest introduced for G but he immediately disappears and that’s it. Meanwhile Darcy decides to have a dinner party with a 1 night stay for the Bennets (from KENT! The travel alone would be at least 4 days each way! Not to mention they are poor and don’t have a carriage) and the Bingleys from London (3 days though not poor). Darcy does this to bring Jane and Bingley back together for Elizabeth’s sake, even though a few chapters before Lizzy said she didn’t think Bingley good enough for her sister since he left. And Lizzy is overcome with happiness when it happens. Then Lizzy comes across Darcy holding Miss B alone in the woods, Miss B calls him “my love”, but apparently she’s just happy he’s going to propose to Lizzy... not sure which of these is the most ridiculous... and that’s the end.
Quite a few spelling and editorial mistakes. The most amusing was, regarding Pemberley’s decor; “it is not at all Gordy”.
October 25, 2020
Mr. Bennet dies in this one, and the Bennet ladies move to the Rosings estate. We see a new and improved Mrs. Bennet and Elizabeth has second thoughts about refusing Mr. Darcy.
This is a short and sweet read that takes a few liberties with the canon and geography. Pemberley must be much closer to Rosings as you can just drop in for a dinner party, and Caroline seems a little out of character.
Quite nice and readable in one sitting. There are a few minor typos in it but mostly well edited.
My favourite line: "I believe Jane would have found a way to be happy, regardless of the an or his pride. It is in her nature. But you, my dear Lizzy, you would have been unhappy on principle and continued to be miserable out of pure spite."
Mr. Bennet dies and the Bennet women move to the Rosings estate afterwards. We see a new and improved Mrs. Bennet, and Elizabeth has second thoughts about refusing Darcy.
This is a short and sweet JAFF that takes a few creative liberties with the canon and geography as it is implied that Pemberley is so close to Rosings that you can just drop in for a dinner party. Caroline seems a little out of character.
This is a short and sweet read that takes a few liberties with the canon and geography. Pemberley must be much closer to Rosings as you can just drop in for a dinner party, and Caroline seems a little out of character.
Quite nice and readable in one sitting. There are a few minor typos in it but mostly well edited.
My favourite line: "I believe Jane would have found a way to be happy, regardless of the an or his pride. It is in her nature. But you, my dear Lizzy, you would have been unhappy on principle and continued to be miserable out of pure spite."
Mr. Bennet dies and the Bennet women move to the Rosings estate afterwards. We see a new and improved Mrs. Bennet, and Elizabeth has second thoughts about refusing Darcy.
This is a short and sweet JAFF that takes a few creative liberties with the canon and geography as it is implied that Pemberley is so close to Rosings that you can just drop in for a dinner party. Caroline seems a little out of character.
October 8, 2017
I absolutely hated it. This is the second book i read from this author and it is definitely the last.
I love the idea of this book but unfortunately the execution was poorly done. I feel like it was written hastily without any thought. Especially the second half.
All the characters here seem out of sorts. Darcy is very, VERY close to his sister up to the point it became nauseating. Here, they are best friends, he confides in her about everything, and they seem on equal footing, this Georgiana is not meek like how we expect a sister 12 years his junior would be. He is very affectionate with her but i find him calling sister “MY love” is borderline incestuous.
Jane also calls Lizzy “my love”. Is there no other terms of endearment the author can thing of that will be more appropriate??
The most infuriating one of all, is that Miss Bingley also calls Darcy “my love”, Darcy thought she has a “cute” pout at some point, and he found it appropriate to go into the woods alone with her and “place his hands firmly on her shoulders and looked into her eyes”.
Oh come on!!!
If this was the direction the author was going for, she might as well has made Darcy into a flirt.
I completely agree with Leslie’s review, the timing, the geography, the manners are all wrong in this book. Perhaps in was set in a different era altogether.
I love the idea of this book but unfortunately the execution was poorly done. I feel like it was written hastily without any thought. Especially the second half.
All the characters here seem out of sorts. Darcy is very, VERY close to his sister up to the point it became nauseating. Here, they are best friends, he confides in her about everything, and they seem on equal footing, this Georgiana is not meek like how we expect a sister 12 years his junior would be. He is very affectionate with her but i find him calling sister “MY love” is borderline incestuous.
Jane also calls Lizzy “my love”. Is there no other terms of endearment the author can thing of that will be more appropriate??
The most infuriating one of all, is that Miss Bingley also calls Darcy “my love”, Darcy thought she has a “cute” pout at some point, and he found it appropriate to go into the woods alone with her and “place his hands firmly on her shoulders and looked into her eyes”.
Oh come on!!!
If this was the direction the author was going for, she might as well has made Darcy into a flirt.
I completely agree with Leslie’s review, the timing, the geography, the manners are all wrong in this book. Perhaps in was set in a different era altogether.
March 9, 2018
The story begins after Elizabeth has refused Darcy's proposal at Rosings. She receives an express letter informing her that Mr. Bennet has passed. Darcy comforts her, even carrying her back to Hunsford cottage. He then escorts her and Charlotte to Longbourn.
Weeks pass for Elizabeth in a gloomy state. Eventually, Mr. Collins arrives at Longbourn. He says Lady Catherine has agreed to give the Bennets a two bedroom cottage on Rosings's border. They have two weeks to move. Thus, the story begins.
I did not understand why Lady Catherine would act with such benevolence. Once Collins assumes control of Longbourn, he is no longer accepting the privilege of the living she presented him. To me, this way a confusing plot point, but I suppose it is purely designed to provide Darcy another chance to reconnect with Elizabeth.
I also did not understand why Darcy would offer to purchase Longbourn from Collins. It was to be a "gift" for Mrs. Bennet and her daughters, but it would be a moot point, for Longbourn was "entailed." Until the entail could be broken (generally some 50 years to break), then Collins could not sell the house to Darcy.
There were a few split infinitives and typos, but not enough to detract from the story.
Weeks pass for Elizabeth in a gloomy state. Eventually, Mr. Collins arrives at Longbourn. He says Lady Catherine has agreed to give the Bennets a two bedroom cottage on Rosings's border. They have two weeks to move. Thus, the story begins.
I did not understand why Lady Catherine would act with such benevolence. Once Collins assumes control of Longbourn, he is no longer accepting the privilege of the living she presented him. To me, this way a confusing plot point, but I suppose it is purely designed to provide Darcy another chance to reconnect with Elizabeth.
I also did not understand why Darcy would offer to purchase Longbourn from Collins. It was to be a "gift" for Mrs. Bennet and her daughters, but it would be a moot point, for Longbourn was "entailed." Until the entail could be broken (generally some 50 years to break), then Collins could not sell the house to Darcy.
There were a few split infinitives and typos, but not enough to detract from the story.
December 21, 2017
This is really a book of two halves... the first half, maybe a bit less, is good. The second half not so much. The story starts following Elizabeth's refusal of Mr Darcy's proposal. The following day, rather than get a letter from Darcy she gets one from Longbourn with life changing news.
There were lots of things I didn't like. Spelling mistakes ('gordy' furniture???), bad grammar and difficulties identifying which character is speaking to name a few. It seems that Kent has moved nearer to Derbyshire as it took less than a day to get there, even with a stop for lunch. I didn't understand the relationship between Caroline Bingley and Darcy at all. Why are they having a chat alone in the woods??? Why isn't Miss Bingley screaming 'compromise' the top of her voice? Odd.
However, if you can forgive these things, there are some lovely aspects to the story with some good humour.
It took about 40 minutes to read so some of the issues are perhaps due to it being a short story, and the author trying to make what maybe should have been a longer story into a shorter period of time.
There were lots of things I didn't like. Spelling mistakes ('gordy' furniture???), bad grammar and difficulties identifying which character is speaking to name a few. It seems that Kent has moved nearer to Derbyshire as it took less than a day to get there, even with a stop for lunch. I didn't understand the relationship between Caroline Bingley and Darcy at all. Why are they having a chat alone in the woods??? Why isn't Miss Bingley screaming 'compromise' the top of her voice? Odd.
However, if you can forgive these things, there are some lovely aspects to the story with some good humour.
It took about 40 minutes to read so some of the issues are perhaps due to it being a short story, and the author trying to make what maybe should have been a longer story into a shorter period of time.
July 13, 2017
Silly and Sweet
Even Ms Knightley says it is silly and sweet. But I say so because despite the nice premise, the wonderful HEA moment, and the gentle, windy journey in between, it seems written by a teenager or younger! Sort is NOT the past tense of seek (sought is) and of and off are not interchangeable! I hate having to decipher what the writer was trying to say! When a writer doesn't either know these things or refuses to take the time to edit the book, it makes one wonder. If poor grammar doesn't offend, read it. It's cute.
Even Ms Knightley says it is silly and sweet. But I say so because despite the nice premise, the wonderful HEA moment, and the gentle, windy journey in between, it seems written by a teenager or younger! Sort is NOT the past tense of seek (sought is) and of and off are not interchangeable! I hate having to decipher what the writer was trying to say! When a writer doesn't either know these things or refuses to take the time to edit the book, it makes one wonder. If poor grammar doesn't offend, read it. It's cute.
November 7, 2017
I liked both Elizabeth and Darcy in this version. I especially liked how Elizabeth was able to learn of Darcy's character on her own, without benefit of the letter that he wrote. They came to know each other better, naturally, which I really enjoyed.
Although there were numerous instances of evidence that the author forgot she was writing a historical romance, the most glaring error, in my opinion was when Darcy and Caroline were alone in the woods. !) Darcy would NEVER have taken a chance on being alone with her; 2) She says, "Are you sure, my love?" What?!
Although there were numerous instances of evidence that the author forgot she was writing a historical romance, the most glaring error, in my opinion was when Darcy and Caroline were alone in the woods. !) Darcy would NEVER have taken a chance on being alone with her; 2) She says, "Are you sure, my love?" What?!
January 17, 2018
My Thoughts...
This is another variation of Jane Austen's P&P. I always look forward to reading different variations of Jane Austen's books, that her many fans seem to enjoy writing.
A Darcy and Elizabeth P & P variation bubbling with spirit, humor, and romance. Pour yourself a cup of tea, find a comfy chair and curl up for an afternoon of love, laughs, and manners with "Love Blooms at Pemberly."
This was a cute fun little variation of Pride and Prejudice. I enjoyed it enough to award it 4****Blooming Stars.
This book is part of my Kindle library.
This is another variation of Jane Austen's P&P. I always look forward to reading different variations of Jane Austen's books, that her many fans seem to enjoy writing.
A Darcy and Elizabeth P & P variation bubbling with spirit, humor, and romance. Pour yourself a cup of tea, find a comfy chair and curl up for an afternoon of love, laughs, and manners with "Love Blooms at Pemberly."
This was a cute fun little variation of Pride and Prejudice. I enjoyed it enough to award it 4****Blooming Stars.
This book is part of my Kindle library.
January 28, 2018
The day after the Hunsford proposal Elizabeth receives a letter but not that one, but a letter from Longbourn. The worst had happened.
A sweet novella with the angst and misunderstanding as expected. One of the things I found strange was the arrival at Pemberley of the Bennets from Kent and the Bingleys from London for one evening of entertainment before they were going back, already all dressed for the occasion. Surely not in Regency England
A sweet novella with the angst and misunderstanding as expected. One of the things I found strange was the arrival at Pemberley of the Bennets from Kent and the Bingleys from London for one evening of entertainment before they were going back, already all dressed for the occasion. Surely not in Regency England
August 27, 2017
One sitting read.
Couldn't put it down. I had decided to unwind for a few minutes before bed. Low and behold I read the whole. Oops. Its a good read. My on!y question is, Miss Author. What does Doret mean? I tried looking it up on my kindle and definition s I found didn't make sense to me in that context it was used in?
Couldn't put it down. I had decided to unwind for a few minutes before bed. Low and behold I read the whole. Oops. Its a good read. My on!y question is, Miss Author. What does Doret mean? I tried looking it up on my kindle and definition s I found didn't make sense to me in that context it was used in?
September 26, 2017
Cute moments, but out of character.
There were some cute moments in this novella, but some of the characters were quite OOC. I liked the idea that Darcy had decided to not give Elizabeth his letter though. It was cute, but not especially memorable. It won't take much time to read, but I probably wouldn't read it again.
There were some cute moments in this novella, but some of the characters were quite OOC. I liked the idea that Darcy had decided to not give Elizabeth his letter though. It was cute, but not especially memorable. It won't take much time to read, but I probably wouldn't read it again.
September 3, 2018
Sweet and simple
A little basic and there is a big gap in the character development toward the end where there is little insight into the behaviour of certain people. The relationship between Darcy and Caroline for example makes little sense at the end. Bye an enjoyable short read.
A little basic and there is a big gap in the character development toward the end where there is little insight into the behaviour of certain people. The relationship between Darcy and Caroline for example makes little sense at the end. Bye an enjoyable short read.
August 20, 2019
This is a pretty short story, so things moved quickly. It was an interesting variation with Mr. Bennet dying immediately after the proposal and before the letter can be given. More could have been done with the premise. The friendship with Georgiana seemed too quickly formed and the last conflict was odd. Not the best, but an ok quick read.
June 20, 2017
Poor editing, overly simplified
Unprofessionally edited, with mispelled words and comma splices. The story was sweet, but not really satisfying. It felt overly simplified.
Mrs. Bennett and Miss Bingley behaved particularly out of character.
Unprofessionally edited, with mispelled words and comma splices. The story was sweet, but not really satisfying. It felt overly simplified.
Mrs. Bennett and Miss Bingley behaved particularly out of character.
July 3, 2017
Loved it
Rather short for my liking, but I loved it all. There are some mistakes that a good editor will correct, but I will forgive this as I loved the way it was written and I will now look for more by this author.
Rather short for my liking, but I loved it all. There are some mistakes that a good editor will correct, but I will forgive this as I loved the way it was written and I will now look for more by this author.
July 15, 2017
Delightful Diversion
I enjoyed this little story very much. My only complaints would that Carolines' statement referring to Darcy as "my love" wasn't clarified and a thesaurus would have been welcomed.
I enjoyed this little story very much. My only complaints would that Carolines' statement referring to Darcy as "my love" wasn't clarified and a thesaurus would have been welcomed.
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