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Mr. Darcy's Clan
The upper echelon of English society - comprised of vampires, or Firstborn Sons - is a world Elizabeth Bennet has no desire to join. She has little exposure to Firstborn Sons until Mr. Bingley arrives in the neighborhood and falls in love with her sister Jane. His mysterious friend, Mr. Darcy, attracts Elizabeth’s attention but she is convinced he is hiding a dark secret. In spite of this, powerful feelings draw her to him. She learns a shocking truth when Mr. Wickham appears and disaster strikes at Netherfield. Forced into Mr. Darcy’s supernatural realm, a confusing new world of danger threatens their deepening love. How can they find eternal happiness when members of his illustrious clan are plotting her demise? Can Mr. Darcy rise beyond his past to save her or will he lose her for all eternity?
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328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2020
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Lari Ann O'Dell
5 books14 followersLari Ann O’Dell first discovered her love of Pride & Prejudice when she was eighteen. After reading a Pride & Prejudice variation she found in a closing sale at a bookstore, she said, “This is what I want to do.” She published her first novel, Mr. Darcy’s Kiss, two years later.
Born and raised in Colorado, she attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and earned a bachelor’s degree in History and Creative Writing. After graduating college, she wrote and published her second novel, Mr. Darcy’s Ship. Her third novel, Mr. Darcy’s Clan, is her first supernatural variation. While earning a degree in Nursing, she wrote and published her fourth novel, Mr. Darcy’s Phoenix. She adores her three beautiful nephews, Hudson, Dean, and Calvin. She now works as a Registered Nurse on a surgical unit and writes whenever she can.
Born and raised in Colorado, she attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and earned a bachelor’s degree in History and Creative Writing. After graduating college, she wrote and published her second novel, Mr. Darcy’s Ship. Her third novel, Mr. Darcy’s Clan, is her first supernatural variation. While earning a degree in Nursing, she wrote and published her fourth novel, Mr. Darcy’s Phoenix. She adores her three beautiful nephews, Hudson, Dean, and Calvin. She now works as a Registered Nurse on a surgical unit and writes whenever she can.
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April 6, 2020
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
I have a quibble I don't see mentioned in other reviews. As already said: it is only the firstborn sons of the group of citizens with the correct connections and financial status who are turned into vampyres. Some tradesmen, i.e., Bingley's father reach this height and so he is a vampyre. However not only do these vampyres live forever...they can also reproduce and so we have grandparents and great grandparents still living in the Darcy clan. Don't you wonder how they might look as they reach 200 and 300 years old? And won't England become rather crowded as these people never die and keep reproducing?
As also said in other reviews King Henry VIII had set this world in place in order to allow his marriage desires to take place and also arranges an England which lives in gloom as sunlight burns and/or kills vampyres. Plant live is changed to live on little light also. In this England vampyrism is not hidden and is considered an honor.
Yes, the Call of Blood is unique and adds to what we read about going on between Darcy and Elizabeth. As they become closer and even sip each other's blood they can "hear" and "feel" what the other is experiencing. There are certain rites set in place as to how they become vampyres and in how they are "married" for life.
Wickham and Lady Catherine have an additional power in that they can enthrall others. The latter uses it against her own flesh and blood to get them to follow her desires. It doesn't work on several people which saves ODC as Darcy is one of the exceptions. However, Darcy has left his home, Pemberley, due to pressures on him by his father who is under Lady Catherine's thrall.
As in canon, Darcy fights his attraction to Elizabeth knowing that if he rejects her he may be doomed to an eternal life alone. And then there is Elizabeth whose first impressions of Darcy are like those in canon. Darcy has hidden the fact that he is a firstborn vampyre.
This was an interesting and pleasant story. It did drag in some places as we read multiple times of their feelings for each other, how they fight it or how they give into it and how they struggle with the Darcy clan's acceptance, or not, of Elizabeth.
I have a quibble I don't see mentioned in other reviews. As already said: it is only the firstborn sons of the group of citizens with the correct connections and financial status who are turned into vampyres. Some tradesmen, i.e., Bingley's father reach this height and so he is a vampyre. However not only do these vampyres live forever...they can also reproduce and so we have grandparents and great grandparents still living in the Darcy clan. Don't you wonder how they might look as they reach 200 and 300 years old? And won't England become rather crowded as these people never die and keep reproducing?
As also said in other reviews King Henry VIII had set this world in place in order to allow his marriage desires to take place and also arranges an England which lives in gloom as sunlight burns and/or kills vampyres. Plant live is changed to live on little light also. In this England vampyrism is not hidden and is considered an honor.
Yes, the Call of Blood is unique and adds to what we read about going on between Darcy and Elizabeth. As they become closer and even sip each other's blood they can "hear" and "feel" what the other is experiencing. There are certain rites set in place as to how they become vampyres and in how they are "married" for life.
Wickham and Lady Catherine have an additional power in that they can enthrall others. The latter uses it against her own flesh and blood to get them to follow her desires. It doesn't work on several people which saves ODC as Darcy is one of the exceptions. However, Darcy has left his home, Pemberley, due to pressures on him by his father who is under Lady Catherine's thrall.
As in canon, Darcy fights his attraction to Elizabeth knowing that if he rejects her he may be doomed to an eternal life alone. And then there is Elizabeth whose first impressions of Darcy are like those in canon. Darcy has hidden the fact that he is a firstborn vampyre.
This was an interesting and pleasant story. It did drag in some places as we read multiple times of their feelings for each other, how they fight it or how they give into it and how they struggle with the Darcy clan's acceptance, or not, of Elizabeth.
March 19, 2020
As Pride and Prejudice/vampire mashup plots go, this is pretty good. The author has imagined a Regency world where Firstborn Sons of the ton are vampires (have been so since the reign of Henry VIII) and generally are at the highest level of society. They feed on tenant farmers and the poor, but their Dictates forbid them from taking lives. Ms. O'Dell creates an interesting paranormal universe, though I do note several apparent contradictions - or at least some plot points that need more clarification.
Vampires feel a Call of the Blood for their mate, which is how Darcy reacts when he first sees Elizabeth Bennet. He tries to fight it off because her father is not an Immortal, placing her at an unacceptable social sphere to be his Eternal Partner. Wickham has undergone the Immortal Rite, sponsored by his godfather, so he is also a vampire, but he has the additional ability to Enthrall others - making them believe and do what he wants. He's a rogue, not following the Dictates that keep England a "civilized" society.
Darcy's parents are still alive, as all Eternal Partners are, but Darcy has distanced himself from his father over disagreements explained in the course of the book. What's not explained is how Darcy seems to have more influence over Georgiana than her father does - she's also cut herself off from Mr. George Darcy, though she exchanges correspondence with her mother.
It's not clear how "feeding" is different from "Turning" someone into a vampire or anticipating the vows of the Immortal Right - all three appear the same to me. Also, a vampire cannot enter a home to which he or she has been disinvited. Yet Wickham, who is eventually disinvited from Pemberley, gets in anyway, and the only explanation is that he's very skilled at stealth. Is stealth a vampire trait that not all of them have? Did he Enthrall one of the servants to "invite" him? No idea.
There were other peculiarities, but those stood out to me the most.
The writing is grammatically correct and provides the information the reader needs to follow the story. However, it has an unpolished quality - not always flowing smoothly, repeating things the reader already knows, and explaining more than necessary. Much of the dialogue sounds unnatural and overly melodramatic.
Overall, it's an entertaining read, but the storytelling needs work.
Vampires feel a Call of the Blood for their mate, which is how Darcy reacts when he first sees Elizabeth Bennet. He tries to fight it off because her father is not an Immortal, placing her at an unacceptable social sphere to be his Eternal Partner. Wickham has undergone the Immortal Rite, sponsored by his godfather, so he is also a vampire, but he has the additional ability to Enthrall others - making them believe and do what he wants. He's a rogue, not following the Dictates that keep England a "civilized" society.
Darcy's parents are still alive, as all Eternal Partners are, but Darcy has distanced himself from his father over disagreements explained in the course of the book. What's not explained is how Darcy seems to have more influence over Georgiana than her father does - she's also cut herself off from Mr. George Darcy, though she exchanges correspondence with her mother.
It's not clear how "feeding" is different from "Turning" someone into a vampire or anticipating the vows of the Immortal Right - all three appear the same to me. Also, a vampire cannot enter a home to which he or she has been disinvited. Yet Wickham, who is eventually disinvited from Pemberley, gets in anyway, and the only explanation is that he's very skilled at stealth. Is stealth a vampire trait that not all of them have? Did he Enthrall one of the servants to "invite" him? No idea.
There were other peculiarities, but those stood out to me the most.
The writing is grammatically correct and provides the information the reader needs to follow the story. However, it has an unpolished quality - not always flowing smoothly, repeating things the reader already knows, and explaining more than necessary. Much of the dialogue sounds unnatural and overly melodramatic.
Overall, it's an entertaining read, but the storytelling needs work.
March 22, 2020
It was an entertaining read but some details contradicted each other and the whole book felt rushed.
April 2, 2020
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Lari Ann O’Dell’s approach to vampyrism in Darcy’s Clan is not only innovative but also very intelligent because by creating an entire society that is aware of vampyres, and has several rules that force these vampyres to act as gentlemen, she is able to reach out not only to paranormal fans like myself, but also to those who are not big fans of the genre.
In Darcy’s Clan, you’ll find a regency society where Firstborn Sons are entitled to become vampyres, thus becoming the most respected members of the ton. When they become vampyres, they can no longer stand exposure to sunlight, which is no problem because England’s land has been cursed by Henry VIII to be cloudy all the time, and must drink human blood to survive. They cannot, however, kill anyone by drinking, nor can they feed on the gentry, so “only” farmers and servants can serve this need. Because of all these rules that were established by Henry VIII himself, this book doesn’t have the usual darkness that most vampyre books have, and many readers will easily forget about the more gruesome aspects of it.
In Darcy’s Clan there are several new characteristics regarding vampyrism, but the ones that have more visibility are in fact very romantic, namely the Blood Call. Vampyres cannot turn anyone else into a vampyre except their Firstborn Sons and wives who will become their eternal partners and who instigate the Blood Call. This means that when a Firstborn son meets the one who is supposed to be their eternal partner, they will feel compelled to that person, and their bond will be incredibly strong. Once they go through the marriage rite, their bond grows and there are several passages in the book were the reader will feel not only a great connection between Darcy and Elizabeth, but also the strength for their attachment. That aspect of the vampyrism was the one I loved the most in this book, because it allowed the love story to be a strong, compelling and intimate one.
The innovation concerning all the rules that exist in this fictional society were another aspect I loved in Darcy’s Clan. I felt compelled to read non stop during the first part of the book just so I could better understand this society and how it worked, and it was only after the first half of the book that I started to feel the story was dragging a little.
At a certain point in the book, it appeared that subplots appeared just to disappear a few pages later with a resolution that was too fast and not very credible, bringing little or no added value to the story. I didn’t believe Darcy’s reaction to Lady Catherine’s plan, nor did I believe Anne’s sudden change of character. Some of these events happened too quickly and were solved even more quickly, and in my opinion could have easily been deleted because the story didn’t need extra conflict after the first two had been resolved.
The exaggerated number of conflicts that appeared in the narrative were my main quibble with this book, but I still enjoyed it, especially the first chapters, and I do believe that readers who don’t usually read vampyre stories will like it too. In this book Darcy and Elizabeth have a very strong connection to one another and I believe readers will love their romance.
Summing up, Darcy’s Clan is a different yet appealing paranormal take on Pride & Prejudice that will captivate readers due to its originality and romance.
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Lari Ann O’Dell’s approach to vampyrism in Darcy’s Clan is not only innovative but also very intelligent because by creating an entire society that is aware of vampyres, and has several rules that force these vampyres to act as gentlemen, she is able to reach out not only to paranormal fans like myself, but also to those who are not big fans of the genre.
In Darcy’s Clan, you’ll find a regency society where Firstborn Sons are entitled to become vampyres, thus becoming the most respected members of the ton. When they become vampyres, they can no longer stand exposure to sunlight, which is no problem because England’s land has been cursed by Henry VIII to be cloudy all the time, and must drink human blood to survive. They cannot, however, kill anyone by drinking, nor can they feed on the gentry, so “only” farmers and servants can serve this need. Because of all these rules that were established by Henry VIII himself, this book doesn’t have the usual darkness that most vampyre books have, and many readers will easily forget about the more gruesome aspects of it.
In Darcy’s Clan there are several new characteristics regarding vampyrism, but the ones that have more visibility are in fact very romantic, namely the Blood Call. Vampyres cannot turn anyone else into a vampyre except their Firstborn Sons and wives who will become their eternal partners and who instigate the Blood Call. This means that when a Firstborn son meets the one who is supposed to be their eternal partner, they will feel compelled to that person, and their bond will be incredibly strong. Once they go through the marriage rite, their bond grows and there are several passages in the book were the reader will feel not only a great connection between Darcy and Elizabeth, but also the strength for their attachment. That aspect of the vampyrism was the one I loved the most in this book, because it allowed the love story to be a strong, compelling and intimate one.
The innovation concerning all the rules that exist in this fictional society were another aspect I loved in Darcy’s Clan. I felt compelled to read non stop during the first part of the book just so I could better understand this society and how it worked, and it was only after the first half of the book that I started to feel the story was dragging a little.
At a certain point in the book, it appeared that subplots appeared just to disappear a few pages later with a resolution that was too fast and not very credible, bringing little or no added value to the story. I didn’t believe Darcy’s reaction to Lady Catherine’s plan, nor did I believe Anne’s sudden change of character. Some of these events happened too quickly and were solved even more quickly, and in my opinion could have easily been deleted because the story didn’t need extra conflict after the first two had been resolved.
The exaggerated number of conflicts that appeared in the narrative were my main quibble with this book, but I still enjoyed it, especially the first chapters, and I do believe that readers who don’t usually read vampyre stories will like it too. In this book Darcy and Elizabeth have a very strong connection to one another and I believe readers will love their romance.
Summing up, Darcy’s Clan is a different yet appealing paranormal take on Pride & Prejudice that will captivate readers due to its originality and romance.
June 28, 2020
A very frustrating story. The start was enjoyable, although I did have many questions about the backstory (answers come at the end, though I didn’t find the explanations full or particularly logical). As it continues, more plot holes emerge and the story becomes silly, at times repetitive, and even boring. I only ploughed on after 70% or so because I really hate not finishing a book and I really liked the start. They say that good books make you feel something, and I spent the last couple of hours really annoyed (occasionally bored), so maybe 2/5 is harsh.
The novel is full of contradictions.
One must obey their Sire and yet Wickham enthralls his and Darcy ignores his for years.
The Thrall is so powerful that it lasts for decades but can be broken simply by knowing the vampire has that power. You cannot be enthralled by two people; George Darcy is enthralled by Lady C and Wickham at the same time.
The bond between lovers (soulmates?) is so strong that at times they feel every emotion and can even experience historical events, yet at other times they are completely unable to know what the other person thinks at all - strangely enough, this seems dependent on whether the author wants love or drama to be the focus of the story.
Vampire magic in all forms is said to be incredibly strong, but it is repeatedly trumped by social rules.
Society doesn’t seem to have changed at all despite the existence of a vampire ruling class, as evidence in the pretty much identical family and social structures. Why do people want heirs if this means they must live in exile for the majority of their eternity? Can you only have kids for a short period of time, because people only seem to have 2/3? Why would a parent be desperate for their heir to marry if it means they personally will be disinherited? Is the world not a bit crowded with all the extra vampires? How does non vampire society work? I get the not rich enough people but if your older brother is a vampire, is it not weird that you die as normal? And as for the old vampires, why do they “retire” to Scotland if England is the place with magic protection?
Everyone knows the baddies are “up to something” but ignore danger to visit, hang out, and go on vampirey dates. You can be disinvited and find it impossible to enter somewhere, unless you are Wickham, who seems to have all the special vampire powers. And why does Wickham give up thirty grand and the easy life at Pemberley for ten grand, especially when George Darcy was going to kick Fitzwilliam Darcy out? That would have been amazing “revenge” surely?
So many questions!!
One that is not at all relevant to plot, I just wondered - do vampires age like humans do, as in, do they look old when they are?
Also, did nobody notice all the dead bodies piled up? People die/go missing and there’s no more mention of them and no one freaks out. Actually, many things are just completely ignored for ages, like Lydia, the fire, what happened to Wickham etc. It happens, it’s a drama, its over and not mentioned again unless we need to bring back some drama.
As for Lizzy and Darcy... initially they have an understandably and mostly realistic up and down attitude towards each other. There were misunderstandings and arguments and Lizzy being unsure, which were all explained. Then they went to Rosings and Darcy, against all logic and sense, ignores that Lady C is clearly setting him up, that his bond with Lizzy is telling him that she is panicked and in danger, and that the “other man” is Mr Collins (!!), and decides Lizzy is a cheat. Despite all this Lizzy, the victim, decides to apologise to Darcy and declare her undying trust now that he clearly has no trust for her. There are many internal monologues about being soulmates and the greatest love ever known to vampires etc, which ring somewhat false given their actions. Of course this bliss is interrupted by Lizzy having a freak out, Darcy becoming controlling and taking ANOTHER step towards an eternal bond without Lizzy’s consent, and then deciding he’d rather kill himself than apologise (yes, literally). But it’s ok because they decide their lust is strong and Jane says this evidence of lust shows they must be really in love (some real Lydia logic right there!) so it’s all good.
The novel is full of contradictions.
One must obey their Sire and yet Wickham enthralls his and Darcy ignores his for years.
The Thrall is so powerful that it lasts for decades but can be broken simply by knowing the vampire has that power. You cannot be enthralled by two people; George Darcy is enthralled by Lady C and Wickham at the same time.
The bond between lovers (soulmates?) is so strong that at times they feel every emotion and can even experience historical events, yet at other times they are completely unable to know what the other person thinks at all - strangely enough, this seems dependent on whether the author wants love or drama to be the focus of the story.
Vampire magic in all forms is said to be incredibly strong, but it is repeatedly trumped by social rules.
Society doesn’t seem to have changed at all despite the existence of a vampire ruling class, as evidence in the pretty much identical family and social structures. Why do people want heirs if this means they must live in exile for the majority of their eternity? Can you only have kids for a short period of time, because people only seem to have 2/3? Why would a parent be desperate for their heir to marry if it means they personally will be disinherited? Is the world not a bit crowded with all the extra vampires? How does non vampire society work? I get the not rich enough people but if your older brother is a vampire, is it not weird that you die as normal? And as for the old vampires, why do they “retire” to Scotland if England is the place with magic protection?
Everyone knows the baddies are “up to something” but ignore danger to visit, hang out, and go on vampirey dates. You can be disinvited and find it impossible to enter somewhere, unless you are Wickham, who seems to have all the special vampire powers. And why does Wickham give up thirty grand and the easy life at Pemberley for ten grand, especially when George Darcy was going to kick Fitzwilliam Darcy out? That would have been amazing “revenge” surely?
So many questions!!
One that is not at all relevant to plot, I just wondered - do vampires age like humans do, as in, do they look old when they are?
Also, did nobody notice all the dead bodies piled up? People die/go missing and there’s no more mention of them and no one freaks out. Actually, many things are just completely ignored for ages, like Lydia, the fire, what happened to Wickham etc. It happens, it’s a drama, its over and not mentioned again unless we need to bring back some drama.
As for Lizzy and Darcy... initially they have an understandably and mostly realistic up and down attitude towards each other. There were misunderstandings and arguments and Lizzy being unsure, which were all explained. Then they went to Rosings and Darcy, against all logic and sense, ignores that Lady C is clearly setting him up, that his bond with Lizzy is telling him that she is panicked and in danger, and that the “other man” is Mr Collins (!!), and decides Lizzy is a cheat. Despite all this Lizzy, the victim, decides to apologise to Darcy and declare her undying trust now that he clearly has no trust for her. There are many internal monologues about being soulmates and the greatest love ever known to vampires etc, which ring somewhat false given their actions. Of course this bliss is interrupted by Lizzy having a freak out, Darcy becoming controlling and taking ANOTHER step towards an eternal bond without Lizzy’s consent, and then deciding he’d rather kill himself than apologise (yes, literally). But it’s ok because they decide their lust is strong and Jane says this evidence of lust shows they must be really in love (some real Lydia logic right there!) so it’s all good.
March 25, 2020
Lari Ann O’Dell – Mr. Darcy’s Clan – Reviewed 3/20/20 – Read 3/14-16/20
Life of a Firstborn Son can be difficult and a little reprieve can work miracles, especially for Darcy with his troubles!!!
What are the responsibilities of a Firstborn Son??? You must understand this so that you can enjoy “Mr. Darcy’s Clan”! The Firstborn as we all know is the inheritor of the estates and will be taking over the reins of the family’s duties. But some of the other burdens is that he should marry and produce an heir. Now here is the really important part, he must marry a woman with connections or status and possibly a dowery. In other words, someone that the ton/clan would approve of!!! Now that we have that straight, we can go on…
The storyline runs along the same lines as the original but here is where things change. It is hopeful that when you receive the “Call of the Blood”, which is when vampires blood lets them know that the person they're interested in is to be their eternal mate or not. Now, hopefully, when you receive that call, you will know that you love her and that the two of you will spend an eternity loving each other. It would be dreadful to end up with a partner that you did not love and know that you are bonded for eternity or until death!
We all know from past accounts the hatred that Mr. Wickham holds towards Fitzwilliam Darcy, due to his attempt to better himself through the Darcy family. What you don’t know and what makes this book so interesting is the way that he takes out his revenge! Read on for a fascinating variation on one of the most loved books.
What did I like? As all of you know, I love the original book and have found it interesting to read the many variations that have been written since. This book is my third for just this year and I am sure that there will be many more In the future. Each book has had its variations but this is I believe the first that I have read that is written from the POV of Vampires. Another thing that I am sure you have figured out by now if you read over the list of books that I have reviewed, I love reading nearly every genre!! In all of my many years, I have not found a favorite because there are just too many to choose from. Well, the same holds for genres!
What will you like? Uniquely written, interesting, a fascinating storyline and remarkable character changes. The action, mystery, and intrigue will keep you glued to the book. I just could not put it down and if life had not got in my way, I would have read it all in one sitting. The characters are really captivating, as they are in the original. The storyline runs along the same lines, but I found the variation very enchanting. But most of all, I truly loved the ending!!!!
• File Size: 840 KB
• Print Length: 327 pages
• Publication Date: March 14, 2020
• ASIN: B085BTW312
• Genre: Historical Fantasy, Regency Romances, Historical Fantasy
Life of a Firstborn Son can be difficult and a little reprieve can work miracles, especially for Darcy with his troubles!!!
What are the responsibilities of a Firstborn Son??? You must understand this so that you can enjoy “Mr. Darcy’s Clan”! The Firstborn as we all know is the inheritor of the estates and will be taking over the reins of the family’s duties. But some of the other burdens is that he should marry and produce an heir. Now here is the really important part, he must marry a woman with connections or status and possibly a dowery. In other words, someone that the ton/clan would approve of!!! Now that we have that straight, we can go on…
The storyline runs along the same lines as the original but here is where things change. It is hopeful that when you receive the “Call of the Blood”, which is when vampires blood lets them know that the person they're interested in is to be their eternal mate or not. Now, hopefully, when you receive that call, you will know that you love her and that the two of you will spend an eternity loving each other. It would be dreadful to end up with a partner that you did not love and know that you are bonded for eternity or until death!
We all know from past accounts the hatred that Mr. Wickham holds towards Fitzwilliam Darcy, due to his attempt to better himself through the Darcy family. What you don’t know and what makes this book so interesting is the way that he takes out his revenge! Read on for a fascinating variation on one of the most loved books.
What did I like? As all of you know, I love the original book and have found it interesting to read the many variations that have been written since. This book is my third for just this year and I am sure that there will be many more In the future. Each book has had its variations but this is I believe the first that I have read that is written from the POV of Vampires. Another thing that I am sure you have figured out by now if you read over the list of books that I have reviewed, I love reading nearly every genre!! In all of my many years, I have not found a favorite because there are just too many to choose from. Well, the same holds for genres!
What will you like? Uniquely written, interesting, a fascinating storyline and remarkable character changes. The action, mystery, and intrigue will keep you glued to the book. I just could not put it down and if life had not got in my way, I would have read it all in one sitting. The characters are really captivating, as they are in the original. The storyline runs along the same lines, but I found the variation very enchanting. But most of all, I truly loved the ending!!!!
• File Size: 840 KB
• Print Length: 327 pages
• Publication Date: March 14, 2020
• ASIN: B085BTW312
• Genre: Historical Fantasy, Regency Romances, Historical Fantasy
May 30, 2021
Summary: It’s a whole new world where firstborn sons and their wives of the aristocracy are vampires, and they feed freely on the poor and serving classes. Darcy and Bingley are vampires. Trouble in the form of Wickham sends Elizabeth into Darcy’s world.
Review: The premise of this book is very interesting. There are some strange aspects that never get explained (like vampires can have babies? and the babies are human?), but for the most part it is easy to ignore that.
Because the premise is so intriguing and a lot of the characterizations are nicely done, I wanted to like this book more than I did. I liked the interactions between Lizzy and Darcy, but overall it felt as if the characters’ behavior and motivations had more to do with moving the plot along than the other way around, so that sometimes Lizzy, for instance, would behave a certain way that seemed out of character but it was so that she’d end up in peril to make the story exciting.
Similarly, some world building things were not consistent for a similar reason. For example, the bond between sire and vampire was supposed to be strong enough to communicate non-verbally, yet there were times when a character was in danger but their sire was unaware of it.
Also, this story felt too long, as if the author had a lot of cool ideas and wanted to include them even though they weren’t really necessary for the overall storyline.
Still, it’s a fun premise. If you’re looking for a supernatural P&P variation, give it a go.
Review: The premise of this book is very interesting. There are some strange aspects that never get explained (like vampires can have babies? and the babies are human?), but for the most part it is easy to ignore that.
Because the premise is so intriguing and a lot of the characterizations are nicely done, I wanted to like this book more than I did. I liked the interactions between Lizzy and Darcy, but overall it felt as if the characters’ behavior and motivations had more to do with moving the plot along than the other way around, so that sometimes Lizzy, for instance, would behave a certain way that seemed out of character but it was so that she’d end up in peril to make the story exciting.
Similarly, some world building things were not consistent for a similar reason. For example, the bond between sire and vampire was supposed to be strong enough to communicate non-verbally, yet there were times when a character was in danger but their sire was unaware of it.
Also, this story felt too long, as if the author had a lot of cool ideas and wanted to include them even though they weren’t really necessary for the overall storyline.
Still, it’s a fun premise. If you’re looking for a supernatural P&P variation, give it a go.
March 21, 2020
An enjoyable fantasy twist on our favorite classic story. While some liberties are taken with the story (for example Darcy's parents are still alive given they're vampires) the majority of the plot remains the same. There's a little more trouble from our favorite villian Wickham, more misunderstanding between our lovebirds, and just overall a new and exciting take on this classic romance.
The only question I was left with, which doesn't impact the story at all, is do the vampires even appear to age, or do they remain the same age they were when they were turned? I really wanted to know for some strange reason if George Darcy looked the same age as his son or not. I don't know why I wanted to know, but I did lol.
The only question I was left with, which doesn't impact the story at all, is do the vampires even appear to age, or do they remain the same age they were when they were turned? I really wanted to know for some strange reason if George Darcy looked the same age as his son or not. I don't know why I wanted to know, but I did lol.
April 3, 2020
This story features a world where not only are the social elite wealthy, they are also immortal. The first born son of any family that meets the financial limit or has a title is to become a vampire.
It is in this world that Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy meet at the Meryton Assembly. The town knows that Bingley is an unmarried First Born, but they think Darcy is a second aka not worth their time to pursue. The cannon story is mostly played out all in Meryton until Elizabeth travels to Pemberley to meet the family. Their strong connection is something that helps and hurts in their quest to be married and start their happily ever after.
I enjoyed the story but I found myself shaking my head a lot.
It is in this world that Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy meet at the Meryton Assembly. The town knows that Bingley is an unmarried First Born, but they think Darcy is a second aka not worth their time to pursue. The cannon story is mostly played out all in Meryton until Elizabeth travels to Pemberley to meet the family. Their strong connection is something that helps and hurts in their quest to be married and start their happily ever after.
I enjoyed the story but I found myself shaking my head a lot.
May 31, 2020
Lots of issues
It got better when it became original instead of a poor retelling of Austen's classic. But way to many holes and "no ways", e.g. who would have ever agreed to Collins being turned? I'm ok with Henry VIII introducing vampirism but where is he now? He's supposed to be immortal yet we have a regent and crazy King George. Why? Why turn the nobles who are likely your closest political enemies? How do two dead people reproduce living human children? If all previous generations of vampires in your family are still around, how does the ecology sustain them? The more you have living with you, the less room you have for guests and the higher your expenses are. And umpteen other comments to numerous to mention.
It got better when it became original instead of a poor retelling of Austen's classic. But way to many holes and "no ways", e.g. who would have ever agreed to Collins being turned? I'm ok with Henry VIII introducing vampirism but where is he now? He's supposed to be immortal yet we have a regent and crazy King George. Why? Why turn the nobles who are likely your closest political enemies? How do two dead people reproduce living human children? If all previous generations of vampires in your family are still around, how does the ecology sustain them? The more you have living with you, the less room you have for guests and the higher your expenses are. And umpteen other comments to numerous to mention.
January 24, 2021
The first portion of this book does a pretty good job of mixing in vampires into the classic Pride and Prejudice romance. Unfortunately, none of the compromising situations hold weight for longer than a chapter when the plot needs them to be dealt with. The Pride and Prejudice cast mostly stay in character while in the retelling portion, but become unrecognizable once the story goes into it's original plot. This also has the unfortunate hallmark of a romance extended far too long where our characters have confessed that they love each other, but now we need to dramatically fight/break up another 5 or more times.
April 19, 2020
Henry VII is England's first vampire, resulting in him marrying Anne Boleyn. This also results in First Born Sons as vampires and a new England environment.
So in this P&P variation Darcy and Bingley are vampires, and so they can feel the calling of the blood when they first meet the female who will be their eternal mate. Of course Darcy tried to resist this.
But will their be a happy ending for any of the Bennet daughters or even Charlotte Lucas
An enjoyable and different variation
So in this P&P variation Darcy and Bingley are vampires, and so they can feel the calling of the blood when they first meet the female who will be their eternal mate. Of course Darcy tried to resist this.
But will their be a happy ending for any of the Bennet daughters or even Charlotte Lucas
An enjoyable and different variation
October 2, 2020
I liked the storyline, but....
I like the storyline, my problem with it was the inconsistencies.
When Lizzie turns there are references not being able to blush, the later she’s blushing. Next, Lizzie burns Wickham with a silver cross, then later Darcie gives her a silver wedding band and why would they be susceptible to silver crosses, but get married in a church ?
I like the storyline, my problem with it was the inconsistencies.
When Lizzie turns there are references not being able to blush, the later she’s blushing. Next, Lizzie burns Wickham with a silver cross, then later Darcie gives her a silver wedding band and why would they be susceptible to silver crosses, but get married in a church ?
November 29, 2021
I'm quiet surprised by how much I enjoyed this. I very clever take on the story with a supernatural twist. All characters just as the original only more so. Some passionate moments sensitively done. Darcy has always been one of my favourite characters and I'd happily love this one too.
Take it for what it is, a bit of fun.
Take it for what it is, a bit of fun.
March 23, 2023
P&P meets Twilight
This re-imagined retelling is very reminiscent of Twilight in many respects. There is interesting takes and creative ideas. A bit confusing that the vampire retains its own blood, and yet has no heart beat, nor can no longer blush, but to each their own. Love the Darcy and Elizabeth characters.
This re-imagined retelling is very reminiscent of Twilight in many respects. There is interesting takes and creative ideas. A bit confusing that the vampire retains its own blood, and yet has no heart beat, nor can no longer blush, but to each their own. Love the Darcy and Elizabeth characters.
September 16, 2022
Enjoyable
Vampire story with some unique vampire characteristics. Our favorite characters do go through most of the same trials, but with a twist. It would have been stronger without so many typos. Enjoy.
Vampire story with some unique vampire characteristics. Our favorite characters do go through most of the same trials, but with a twist. It would have been stronger without so many typos. Enjoy.
April 18, 2020
It could’ve been better. The vampire lore had many contradictions such as been in thrall only by one vampire at once but George Darcy was both in thrall by Wickham and Lady Catherine
March 18, 2023
Riveting
I loved the blending of a classic vampire story and P&P. It was done superbly and I couldn’t put it down.
I loved the blending of a classic vampire story and P&P. It was done superbly and I couldn’t put it down.
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