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Indisposed: A Pride and Prejudice Novella
A Misunderstanding to Last a Lifetime.
When Elizabeth Bennet first meets Fitzwilliam Darcy, she is not feeling quite herself. Miserable and in an unsociable temper, she decides to attend the Meryton Assembly against her better judgment to support her beloved sister.
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, confident in the rightness of his own observations, unknowingly misjudges the condition of Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s health. What begins as complete disinterest soon develops into pity when an unknown surgeon offers an even more bleak outlook for the young woman’s future. He will see that her last days are worth living. Annoyed by her father’s apparent lack of concern and wishing to do something himself, he commits himself to be her champion… irrevocably.
Elizabeth Bennet is confused. Except for her father and arrogant Mr. Darcy, everyone in her acquaintance either avoids her or bursts into tears when in her company. What tragedy are they withholding from her? She is baffled by Mr. Darcy’s insistence and assumes improper motives. When the truth comes out, will she see him differently? And will he discover his feelings are more than just pity on a dying woman?
This delightful Regency tale filled with beloved characters from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice reveals what remains when layers of pity, confusion, and miscommunication are peeled away from literature’s most stubborn couple - a happily ever after for the ages.
Indisposed is a sweet, clean Regency novella of approximately 20,000 words.
When Elizabeth Bennet first meets Fitzwilliam Darcy, she is not feeling quite herself. Miserable and in an unsociable temper, she decides to attend the Meryton Assembly against her better judgment to support her beloved sister.
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, confident in the rightness of his own observations, unknowingly misjudges the condition of Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s health. What begins as complete disinterest soon develops into pity when an unknown surgeon offers an even more bleak outlook for the young woman’s future. He will see that her last days are worth living. Annoyed by her father’s apparent lack of concern and wishing to do something himself, he commits himself to be her champion… irrevocably.
Elizabeth Bennet is confused. Except for her father and arrogant Mr. Darcy, everyone in her acquaintance either avoids her or bursts into tears when in her company. What tragedy are they withholding from her? She is baffled by Mr. Darcy’s insistence and assumes improper motives. When the truth comes out, will she see him differently? And will he discover his feelings are more than just pity on a dying woman?
This delightful Regency tale filled with beloved characters from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice reveals what remains when layers of pity, confusion, and miscommunication are peeled away from literature’s most stubborn couple - a happily ever after for the ages.
Indisposed is a sweet, clean Regency novella of approximately 20,000 words.
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Published January 27, 2020
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February 5, 2020
The author's blurb tells us much of what you might need to know before reading this story.
Elizabeth has taken ill after walking in a chilly rain. Mrs. Bennet dismisses the illness and insists she accompany the family to the Assembly. Elizabeth sits the evening out but still overhears that insult. The next day Jane and Elizabeth are invited to Netherfield by Bingley's sisters. She accompanies Jane to Netherfield, despite feeling very ill, at her mother's insistence. So after arriving soaking wet on top of already being ill, her condition only worsens. Mr. Jones is not available so another man is brought in from outside the area and his prognosis for Elizabeth is dire: not only that but she is contagious. So all those who should be caring for her and offering her support either cannot hold back their tears in her vicinity or do not want to come near to her out of fear.
Darcy is appalled at this. She is at Netherfield and so Darcy decides that he will offers what distraction he can to this "dying" woman. He sits with her, reads to her, and as she heals converses with her and is enchanted by her.
When she finally returns to Longbourn he visits along with Bingley. Collins has arrived but been warned off Jane due to Bingley's interest and warned off Elizabeth due to her impending fate. The clumsy man, however, injures her through clumsiness and they both agree not to mention it as the event might be misinterpreted. So as she seems to falter in her gait others take it (and the blood on her handkerchief from a nose bleed) as a proof of her doom.
When it happens Darcy's offer to her is taken to mean something entirely different from what he means by "her situation".
This short story was a delight. I recommend it.
Elizabeth has taken ill after walking in a chilly rain. Mrs. Bennet dismisses the illness and insists she accompany the family to the Assembly. Elizabeth sits the evening out but still overhears that insult. The next day Jane and Elizabeth are invited to Netherfield by Bingley's sisters. She accompanies Jane to Netherfield, despite feeling very ill, at her mother's insistence. So after arriving soaking wet on top of already being ill, her condition only worsens. Mr. Jones is not available so another man is brought in from outside the area and his prognosis for Elizabeth is dire: not only that but she is contagious. So all those who should be caring for her and offering her support either cannot hold back their tears in her vicinity or do not want to come near to her out of fear.
Darcy is appalled at this. She is at Netherfield and so Darcy decides that he will offers what distraction he can to this "dying" woman. He sits with her, reads to her, and as she heals converses with her and is enchanted by her.
When she finally returns to Longbourn he visits along with Bingley. Collins has arrived but been warned off Jane due to Bingley's interest and warned off Elizabeth due to her impending fate. The clumsy man, however, injures her through clumsiness and they both agree not to mention it as the event might be misinterpreted. So as she seems to falter in her gait others take it (and the blood on her handkerchief from a nose bleed) as a proof of her doom.
When it happens Darcy's offer to her is taken to mean something entirely different from what he means by "her situation".
This short story was a delight. I recommend it.
March 28, 2020
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Indisposed is the perfect short story for romance lovers who want to have all ingredients of an extraordinary novel condensed in few pages to be read in one hour.
In this story Elizabeth is already sick with a trifling cold in the Meryton Assembly, a fact that alters the interactions between her and Mr. Darcy, but the main variation in the plot is that she accompanies Jane to dinner at Netherfield, and it is her who ends up sick at Mr. Bingley’s estate.
Because the apothecary is out of town, Mr. Bingley call a physician from town to look into Elizabeth, and this man, who may very well be a disgrace to the profession, declares to all that Elizabeth is suffering from consumption and will eventually die.
Everyone in the story will know of this prognostic except Elizabeth, and this creates a series of delightful scenes! She is astonished about the reactions people are having towards her but cannot comprehend why people are acting so strangely, and everyone else just thinks she is a brave girl who is handling the situation very well.
The best reactions in my opinion were the ones of Mr. Bennet because he obviously brought some humour into the story, the ones from Mrs. Bennet, which revealed an interesting character development and Mr. Darcy’s, because obviously this was the base for the romance to be established.
Mr. Darcy is the only one to treat Elizabeth as a person and not as an invalid, and because of that, their interactions will be romantic, witty and enthralling. He is such a caring and loving man in this story that I doubt any reader will be able to resist his charms!
The novella is extremely well written, and as I said it has all the ingredients a book should have to keep the reader interested and hooked to the story. Despite the length, the narrative is never rushed, and even if this book is clearly a page-turner, which readers will not be able to let go until they finish it, it creates a feeling of cosiness and well-being that is extremely satisfying! This book is everything a novella should be and I highly recommend it!
I have read and enjoyed Love and Other Machines from Alix James, but this novella surpassed any expectation I might have. This is definitely an author to look out for if you are interested in reading short, sweet and romantic novellas!
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Indisposed is the perfect short story for romance lovers who want to have all ingredients of an extraordinary novel condensed in few pages to be read in one hour.
In this story Elizabeth is already sick with a trifling cold in the Meryton Assembly, a fact that alters the interactions between her and Mr. Darcy, but the main variation in the plot is that she accompanies Jane to dinner at Netherfield, and it is her who ends up sick at Mr. Bingley’s estate.
Because the apothecary is out of town, Mr. Bingley call a physician from town to look into Elizabeth, and this man, who may very well be a disgrace to the profession, declares to all that Elizabeth is suffering from consumption and will eventually die.
Everyone in the story will know of this prognostic except Elizabeth, and this creates a series of delightful scenes! She is astonished about the reactions people are having towards her but cannot comprehend why people are acting so strangely, and everyone else just thinks she is a brave girl who is handling the situation very well.
The best reactions in my opinion were the ones of Mr. Bennet because he obviously brought some humour into the story, the ones from Mrs. Bennet, which revealed an interesting character development and Mr. Darcy’s, because obviously this was the base for the romance to be established.
Mr. Darcy is the only one to treat Elizabeth as a person and not as an invalid, and because of that, their interactions will be romantic, witty and enthralling. He is such a caring and loving man in this story that I doubt any reader will be able to resist his charms!
The novella is extremely well written, and as I said it has all the ingredients a book should have to keep the reader interested and hooked to the story. Despite the length, the narrative is never rushed, and even if this book is clearly a page-turner, which readers will not be able to let go until they finish it, it creates a feeling of cosiness and well-being that is extremely satisfying! This book is everything a novella should be and I highly recommend it!
I have read and enjoyed Love and Other Machines from Alix James, but this novella surpassed any expectation I might have. This is definitely an author to look out for if you are interested in reading short, sweet and romantic novellas!
April 20, 2020
Lizzy Bennet rarely falls ill, so when she catches a cold before the Michaelmas assembly her mother doesn't let her take a sick day. Nor a few days later when Jane is invited to Netherfield and Lizzy is required to accompany her; on horseback in the rain.
When Lizzy falls ill Mr. Jones is no where to be found so a surgeon from a neighboring community is called to tend her. There is a saying in medical diagnostics "When you hear hoof beats think horses not zebras"; alas this clinician never heard this adage and declares that Lizzy is dying.
The reactions of Meryton residents are varied and mostly disappointing to Mr. Darcy who is spurred to propose to Lizzy to take her away from the people who are unwilling or unable to make her convalescence pleasant. She of course rejects him and briefly sides with Wickham but we will get to a HEA.
When Lizzy falls ill Mr. Jones is no where to be found so a surgeon from a neighboring community is called to tend her. There is a saying in medical diagnostics "When you hear hoof beats think horses not zebras"; alas this clinician never heard this adage and declares that Lizzy is dying.
The reactions of Meryton residents are varied and mostly disappointing to Mr. Darcy who is spurred to propose to Lizzy to take her away from the people who are unwilling or unable to make her convalescence pleasant. She of course rejects him and briefly sides with Wickham but we will get to a HEA.
February 1, 2020
It is a mathematical fact that fifty percent of all doctors graduate in the bottom half of their class. ~ Author Unknown
To Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s misfortune, she falls ill at Netherfield Park and is attended by a “doctor” who graduated in the bottom half of his class – if he attended class at all.
A dire diagnosis is accepted as inevitable. How is a Happy Ending possible in the face of the Grim Reaper?
Loved this!
The "I" in illness is isolation, and the crucial letters in wellness are "we". ~ Author unknown, as quoted in Mimi Guarneri
To Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s misfortune, she falls ill at Netherfield Park and is attended by a “doctor” who graduated in the bottom half of his class – if he attended class at all.
A dire diagnosis is accepted as inevitable. How is a Happy Ending possible in the face of the Grim Reaper?
Loved this!
The "I" in illness is isolation, and the crucial letters in wellness are "we". ~ Author unknown, as quoted in Mimi Guarneri
February 5, 2020
A bit of a sit-com premise here, with a misdiagnosis followed by various misleading circumstances piling up that convince everyone (except Mr. Bennet) that Elizabeth is dying. Following bad advice from the same quack who said she had consumption, no one tells HER she's dying, although Elizabeth can't help but notice how strangely everyone is behaving.
While I could understand Elizabeth starting to fall in love with Darcy (who's the only one not acting all weird and instead just makes sure she's comfortable and has normal conversations with her), I wasn't certain what motivated his turnaround to start loving her. Her taste in reading material - discovered before he's had an opportunity to discuss any of it with her - seems like a flimsy basis for his admiration to begin.
It's a very short, cute, fluffy read. The writing is good. Content is clean.
While I could understand Elizabeth starting to fall in love with Darcy (who's the only one not acting all weird and instead just makes sure she's comfortable and has normal conversations with her), I wasn't certain what motivated his turnaround to start loving her. Her taste in reading material - discovered before he's had an opportunity to discuss any of it with her - seems like a flimsy basis for his admiration to begin.
It's a very short, cute, fluffy read. The writing is good. Content is clean.
January 31, 2020
“A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.” –Shannon I. Alder
Rating: clean: 9-chapters + epilogue: I love the cover choice. This is the second novella-length book by Alix James from her ‘Short and Sassy’ series. The first was ‘Love and Other Machines’ which was simply delightful. James seems to pick plots that are unusual and varies from canon just enough to make it interesting yet keeps to the spirit of Austen’s work.
“Doctors are great—as long as you don’t need them.” –Edward E. Rosenbaum, A Taste of My Own Medicine: When the Doctor is the Patient
In this story, Elizabeth Bennet was ill. Elizabeth was never ill and Mr. Jones, the apothecary, was out of town. Mr. Bingley insisted that they send for someone else. He had heard of a new surgeon in a town halfway to London. Paulson soon arrived, over-young, over-eager, and after examining Elizabeth, gave a devastating prognosis.
“Without knowing the cause of illness, any treatment must be considered a guess.” –Richard Diaz
This was a quick read and despite the subject matter, I found it hilarious at times. Oh-My-Goodness. There was one section that really got me. It involved a conversation between Elizabeth and her father, where he asked her a simple question. Her answer/declaration would melt a heart of stone. I was sighing heavily by the time I finished reading it. OMG! It was pure poetry and so… so, I don’t have the words to describe it. Wow! I loved this. I needed my salts, for sure.
“Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws.” –Charles Simmons
I received an ARC from the author with no expectations of a review favorable or otherwise. The views expressed are my own. I also preordered this as soon as it posted on Amazon. Launch date Jan 31, 2020.
Rating: clean: 9-chapters + epilogue: I love the cover choice. This is the second novella-length book by Alix James from her ‘Short and Sassy’ series. The first was ‘Love and Other Machines’ which was simply delightful. James seems to pick plots that are unusual and varies from canon just enough to make it interesting yet keeps to the spirit of Austen’s work.
“Doctors are great—as long as you don’t need them.” –Edward E. Rosenbaum, A Taste of My Own Medicine: When the Doctor is the Patient
In this story, Elizabeth Bennet was ill. Elizabeth was never ill and Mr. Jones, the apothecary, was out of town. Mr. Bingley insisted that they send for someone else. He had heard of a new surgeon in a town halfway to London. Paulson soon arrived, over-young, over-eager, and after examining Elizabeth, gave a devastating prognosis.
“Without knowing the cause of illness, any treatment must be considered a guess.” –Richard Diaz
This was a quick read and despite the subject matter, I found it hilarious at times. Oh-My-Goodness. There was one section that really got me. It involved a conversation between Elizabeth and her father, where he asked her a simple question. Her answer/declaration would melt a heart of stone. I was sighing heavily by the time I finished reading it. OMG! It was pure poetry and so… so, I don’t have the words to describe it. Wow! I loved this. I needed my salts, for sure.
“Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws.” –Charles Simmons
I received an ARC from the author with no expectations of a review favorable or otherwise. The views expressed are my own. I also preordered this as soon as it posted on Amazon. Launch date Jan 31, 2020.
May 9, 2022
Oh, I so needed to read this book. The laughs that kept coming. A short novella that had Elizabeth sick and eventually had her stay at netherfield with Jane to care for her. The apothecary was not available so they sent for a doctor from a neighboring town. This quack of a doctor gave Elizabeth a death sentence diagnosis. The diagnosis should have been a simple cold. Darcy takes pity on her to help her in her final days. Elizabeth is puzzled by everyone’s behavior towards her. Mr. Bennet just sits back and watches all. Will Darcy and Elizabeth have a happy ever after. Read it and find out. I Highly recommend the short story.
May 9,2022
Listened via audible 5 stars
May 9,2022
Listened via audible 5 stars
July 10, 2020
4.5⭐️ The epilogue was adorable.
February 1, 2020
Ill Lizzy
What if Lizzy was sick at the assembly. What if She was the daughter who was sick at Netherfield.
An enjoyable love story about someone who never is ill and the landed prince who found his queen.
What if Lizzy was sick at the assembly. What if She was the daughter who was sick at Netherfield.
An enjoyable love story about someone who never is ill and the landed prince who found his queen.
November 11, 2024
So cleverly arranged and written. Small nuances are like puzzle pieces which make up a whole picture.
My only caveat is, I would have wished for a little more of Elizabeth's process of falling for Darcy. We get to read more of his.
My only caveat is, I would have wished for a little more of Elizabeth's process of falling for Darcy. We get to read more of his.
February 19, 2020
This is short read that is good fun. Lizzy, rather than Jane falls Ill at Netherfield and is seen by a local surgeon who reports that she is dying. No one tells Lizzy this... she's just left wondering what the matter is with everyone and why they are being so odd!!
Her relationship with Darcy develops at a very fast pace but I liked the explanation as to how she knows she has feelings for him.
This is a short, funny read!
Her relationship with Darcy develops at a very fast pace but I liked the explanation as to how she knows she has feelings for him.
This is a short, funny read!
August 13, 2020
Avid Reader
What a delightful story! For once, Collins courted the right sister from the very beginning! Elizabeth was right. When everyone else looked at Elizabeth and saw a dying person, Darcy looked at Elizabeth and saw her!
What a delightful story! For once, Collins courted the right sister from the very beginning! Elizabeth was right. When everyone else looked at Elizabeth and saw a dying person, Darcy looked at Elizabeth and saw her!
November 28, 2022
This was a good short story for reading in a single day. All the characters seemed well written and the story had an interesting twist with Elizabeth being the one to get sick instead of Jane. I enjoyed seeing Darcy fall in love with Elizabeth while seeing to her needs as she was recovering from her cold, although everyone else except Mr. Bennet and Elizabeth thought it was far more serious.
March 19, 2020
I absolutely loved this story!
Short,snappy and succinct,this was simply a wonderful tale peppered with humour and sprinkled with witty repartee.
Highly recommended!
Short,snappy and succinct,this was simply a wonderful tale peppered with humour and sprinkled with witty repartee.
Highly recommended!
February 2, 2020
As Advertised: Short and Sweet, Mostly Short
A little tale where Lizzy falls ill and is misdiagnosed by an incompetent available physician. Darcy to the rescue, excepting that he falls in love, quite inexplicably IMHO, and tries to act the compassionate angel. No surprise, misunderstandings ensue. In the pursuit of brevity, though most major characters are sprinkled into the story, nothing catastrophic occurs, nothing complex is actually resolved, and all ends well. If you have an hour with nothing else to read, this is an option. If you enjoy books with emotion and a plot, spend your time beginning something else. Easily opt out.
A little tale where Lizzy falls ill and is misdiagnosed by an incompetent available physician. Darcy to the rescue, excepting that he falls in love, quite inexplicably IMHO, and tries to act the compassionate angel. No surprise, misunderstandings ensue. In the pursuit of brevity, though most major characters are sprinkled into the story, nothing catastrophic occurs, nothing complex is actually resolved, and all ends well. If you have an hour with nothing else to read, this is an option. If you enjoy books with emotion and a plot, spend your time beginning something else. Easily opt out.
January 12, 2021
Short but really sweet.
December 18, 2021
Short and sassy indeed
A wonderfully sassy and sadly short but enjoyable variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Alix James.
A wonderfully sassy and sadly short but enjoyable variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Alix James.
March 22, 2021
Very sweet, quick read. Elizabeth is taken ill with a trifling cold but everyone is under the impression that she is much, much worse and may be dying. I’m enjoying Alix James’ novellas as they are usually a departure from usual P&P canon and fun to read.
June 23, 2025
I loved it!
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. This is a Pride and Prejudice variation. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is Book 2 in the Short and Sassy Series. This delightful Regency tale filled with our beloved characters reveals what remains when layers of pity, confusion, and miscommunication are peeled away from literature’s most stubborn couple, a happily ever after for the ages.
A Misunderstanding to Last a Lifetime. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets Fitzwilliam Darcy, she is not feeling quite herself. Miserable and in an unsociable temper, she decides to attend the Meryton Assembly against her better judgment to support her beloved sister. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy unknowingly misjudges the condition of Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s health. What begins as complete disinterest soon develops into pity when an unknown surgeon offers an even more bleak outlook for the young woman’s future. He will see that her last days are worth living. Annoyed by her father’s apparent lack of concern and wishing to do something himself, he commits himself to be her champion, irrevocably.
Elizabeth Bennet is confused, except for her father and arrogant Mr. Darcy, everyone in her acquaintance either avoids her or bursts into tears when in her company. What tragedy are they withholding from her? She is baffled by Mr. Darcy’s insistence and assumes improper motives. When the truth comes out, will she see him differently? Will he discover his feelings are more than just pity on a dying woman? So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. This is a Pride and Prejudice variation. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is Book 2 in the Short and Sassy Series. This delightful Regency tale filled with our beloved characters reveals what remains when layers of pity, confusion, and miscommunication are peeled away from literature’s most stubborn couple, a happily ever after for the ages.
A Misunderstanding to Last a Lifetime. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets Fitzwilliam Darcy, she is not feeling quite herself. Miserable and in an unsociable temper, she decides to attend the Meryton Assembly against her better judgment to support her beloved sister. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy unknowingly misjudges the condition of Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s health. What begins as complete disinterest soon develops into pity when an unknown surgeon offers an even more bleak outlook for the young woman’s future. He will see that her last days are worth living. Annoyed by her father’s apparent lack of concern and wishing to do something himself, he commits himself to be her champion, irrevocably.
Elizabeth Bennet is confused, except for her father and arrogant Mr. Darcy, everyone in her acquaintance either avoids her or bursts into tears when in her company. What tragedy are they withholding from her? She is baffled by Mr. Darcy’s insistence and assumes improper motives. When the truth comes out, will she see him differently? Will he discover his feelings are more than just pity on a dying woman? So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
May 11, 2020
This is a quick reading Pride and Prejudice variation novella. I listened to the audio book which a think was maybe 2 hours. The story is nice and sweet. Also clean and mostly in keeping with the original characters. But because it is so short there is not a lot of time to go into depth. Most of the book is spent in the indisposed part of the book where Lizzy is ill and Darcy is going beyond duty to take care of her. He has time to fall in love with her as he gets to know her through his service. Unfortunately, there isn't much time for Lizzy to fall for him. For most of the book she is more confused than anything, asking herself why he is being so nice to her and why is everyone treating her so weirdly. So from Lizzy's pov the falling in love is really short. The whole course of the book is only a couple weeks I think? Not long anyway. So looking at the time frame it is a short time for both of them to fall in love. But for her it is even shorter. It is a pleasant story. Not a lot of conflict and an easy read or listen. Nice if you have just a couple hours for a book.
No sex, language or violence
*I received a complimentary copy of the audio book and voluntarily chose to review it.
No sex, language or violence
*I received a complimentary copy of the audio book and voluntarily chose to review it.
February 18, 2020
Wonderful
Elizabeth is misdiagnosed with a terminal illness during a visit to Netherfield Park for dinner with Jane. No one will give her this bad news, and she's baffled by everyone's wary treatment of her, when she knows very well she only suffers from a bad cold. Only Mr. Darcy treats her with solicitude and respect, and this is even more surprising to her, as up until then Mr. Darcy was only aloof and reserved.
This story is clever and amusing, and just glories in the ridiculous. Because everyone thinks she's going to die soon, their behavior toward Elizabeth is hilarious: Jane always breaking out in sobbing; Mr. Collins and Caroline Bingley avoiding her like the plague; all her family save her father walking on eggshells around her; Mr. Darcy's indignation that her father isn't more upset about her prognosis.
It is this indignation that sparks Darcy's softer feelings towards Elizabeth, and that evolution of feelings is just the sweetest and most romantic part. This is a talented writer and storyteller, and the story flows so naturally and pleasantly. I would like to read more of her work. I recommend this book highly.
Elizabeth is misdiagnosed with a terminal illness during a visit to Netherfield Park for dinner with Jane. No one will give her this bad news, and she's baffled by everyone's wary treatment of her, when she knows very well she only suffers from a bad cold. Only Mr. Darcy treats her with solicitude and respect, and this is even more surprising to her, as up until then Mr. Darcy was only aloof and reserved.
This story is clever and amusing, and just glories in the ridiculous. Because everyone thinks she's going to die soon, their behavior toward Elizabeth is hilarious: Jane always breaking out in sobbing; Mr. Collins and Caroline Bingley avoiding her like the plague; all her family save her father walking on eggshells around her; Mr. Darcy's indignation that her father isn't more upset about her prognosis.
It is this indignation that sparks Darcy's softer feelings towards Elizabeth, and that evolution of feelings is just the sweetest and most romantic part. This is a talented writer and storyteller, and the story flows so naturally and pleasantly. I would like to read more of her work. I recommend this book highly.
June 11, 2020
Humorous Pride and Prejudice variation, and a delight to read. This novella has Elizabeth already coming down with what seems to be a cold when she first encounters Mr. Darcy at the Meryton Assembly. Later, her mother insists she accompany Jane to dine with the Bingley/Hurst sisters at Netherfield, and both are soaked by rain on their way there. Elizabeth becomes quite ill, so they stay on. A surgeon is called in, because the local apothecary is not available, and the young surgeon is sure that Elizabeth has consumption and will not live long. This of course shocks and worries everyone. Jane is distraught with concern for her sister, and the Bingley's sisters fear that this country miss has brought a plague upon them.
Meanwhile Darcy takes it upon himself to see that she is properly cared for and kept company, because everyone else is behaving so oddly, and he just wants her to be comfortable.
I won't go further, but I assure you, this is an exceedingly fun read, and short enough to finish in one sitting, with all our favorite characters from the Hertfordshire portion of the original story intact and true to form. I loved it.
Meanwhile Darcy takes it upon himself to see that she is properly cared for and kept company, because everyone else is behaving so oddly, and he just wants her to be comfortable.
I won't go further, but I assure you, this is an exceedingly fun read, and short enough to finish in one sitting, with all our favorite characters from the Hertfordshire portion of the original story intact and true to form. I loved it.
July 17, 2021
This book was a fun read. It was delightful how Darcy took over caring for Lizzy at Netherfield, when everyone thinks she is going to die soon and either won't come near her (Miss Bingley & Mrs. Hurst), bursts into tears (Jane), or just can't seem to do anything (Bingley who is more worried about Jane's grief than anything). Darcy's awkwardness is endearing as he tries to be a friend to Lizzy (in the time she has left). It was fun to see his opinion of Lizzy turn to love, and Lizzy's confusion over his behavior, not to mention the behavior of everyone else. Darcy is understandably relieved when he finds out she is not terminally ill. Lizzy's conversation with her father when she realizes she does love Darcy is absolutely lovely.
I laughed a lot in this story; some of the situations were priceless - you have to read it to find out yourself! Thanks to the author for making it available on Kindle Unlimited!
I laughed a lot in this story; some of the situations were priceless - you have to read it to find out yourself! Thanks to the author for making it available on Kindle Unlimited!
July 21, 2020
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, a dreadful cold changes the fate of our favorite couple. Lizzy comes down with a cold the day of the Meryton Assembly and it only worsens after she visits Jane at Netherfield Park. A new surgeon gives Darcy and the Bingleys dreadful news and Darcy is determined to make Elizabeth's last days wonderful ones.
This was a short and sweet novella, a clean listen. I couldn't put it down and listened to it all in one sitting. I loved this Darcy, a man determined to make Elizabeth happy, not to get anything in return from her. Poor Lizzy's confusion was quite funny and I smiled throughout the whole audiobook.
The narration was well done and kept me immersed in the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a short and sweet novella, a clean listen. I couldn't put it down and listened to it all in one sitting. I loved this Darcy, a man determined to make Elizabeth happy, not to get anything in return from her. Poor Lizzy's confusion was quite funny and I smiled throughout the whole audiobook.
The narration was well done and kept me immersed in the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
May 23, 2021
2.75 stars.
This one was a little too far-fetched for me.
There's nothing wrong with things being a little unbelievable, but this particular plot-line coupled with how Anne was portrayed and Darcy's choices on how to deal with the issue at hand wasn't one that I was terribly invested in.
It was a quick little novella read though, and because of that, I can't really complain about anything else.
It just was not anything to toot my recommendation horn about.
This one was a little too far-fetched for me.
There's nothing wrong with things being a little unbelievable, but this particular plot-line coupled with how Anne was portrayed and Darcy's choices on how to deal with the issue at hand wasn't one that I was terribly invested in.
It was a quick little novella read though, and because of that, I can't really complain about anything else.
It just was not anything to toot my recommendation horn about.
November 11, 2022
Status: Read November 11, 2022
via Elizabeth Bennet: Short and Sassy: Four Pride and Prejudice Tales
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
My Library Notes:
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via Elizabeth Bennet: Short and Sassy: Four Pride and Prejudice Tales
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
My Library Notes:
[ edition for rating purposes only ]
March 2, 2020
I had to stifle my laughter to avoid waking my sleeping husband because I kept reading long after I should have closed my kindle and my eyes. The author has such a well-tuned sense for the humor in misunderstandings that I simply couldn't put the book down. Sadly, it was short enough that I finished it too soon.
March 3, 2020
A touch indisposed
Elizabeth gets sick and with Mr. Jones the apothecary is out of town, the residents of Netherfield call in a doctor who tells everyone Elizabeth will not survive. Mr. Darcy overcomes his Prejudice and falls in love and tries to care for Elizabeth. The journey to their happy ending is unexpected.
I enjoyed this short story.
Elizabeth gets sick and with Mr. Jones the apothecary is out of town, the residents of Netherfield call in a doctor who tells everyone Elizabeth will not survive. Mr. Darcy overcomes his Prejudice and falls in love and tries to care for Elizabeth. The journey to their happy ending is unexpected.
I enjoyed this short story.
June 30, 2020
Take a break!
I am always on the look out for short stories that can be enjoyed in between life’s many have - tos. This is a delightful find!
A novel worthy plot with all the ingredients to entertain and satisfy in one short little treat. So pleased it’s available on KU. I’m on to find the next!
I am always on the look out for short stories that can be enjoyed in between life’s many have - tos. This is a delightful find!
A novel worthy plot with all the ingredients to entertain and satisfy in one short little treat. So pleased it’s available on KU. I’m on to find the next!
July 23, 2020
This story is about Elizabeth being ill, and how she was misdiagnosed. Confusion, as to why everyone was treating her differently. Mr. Darcy decided to take care of her. There's Miscommunication, confusion, and humor in this story.
I enjoyed listening to this short Regency Romance narrated by Megan Green. 🎧audiobookobsessionreviewer🎧
I enjoyed listening to this short Regency Romance narrated by Megan Green. 🎧audiobookobsessionreviewer🎧
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