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Saving Jane: A Variation on Pride and Prejudice
When no young man leases Netherfield Park and her daughters are referred to as ‘wall flowers’ at the Meryton Assembly, Mrs. Bennet becomes even more determined to find them husbands. The family is shocked to discover that Lydia will have an ‘unexpected visitor’ in the spring and to avoid scandal, the youngest daughter is married far from Longbourn. When Mr. Bennet announces the impending visit of his cousin, Mr. Collins, Mrs. Bennet sends Elizabeth to London to stay with the Gardiners. With Elizabeth out of the house, Mrs. Bennet speaks with Jane of her duty to her family.
When the engagement of Mr. Collins and Miss Jane Bennet is announced, Elizabeth is saddened and seeks solitude in the park across from the Gardiner’s home where she meets a distressed young lady who has been deserted by her lady’s companion. Miss Georgiana Darcy requires a friendly shoulder and an escort home where Elizabeth meets the cold, older brother. When Elizabeth and Georgiana begin a friendship based on books and music, Mr. Darcy pays attention to Miss Elizabeth Bennet and they begin to fall in love. But can Elizabeth and Darcy save Jane from her betrothal to Mr. Collins?
When the engagement of Mr. Collins and Miss Jane Bennet is announced, Elizabeth is saddened and seeks solitude in the park across from the Gardiner’s home where she meets a distressed young lady who has been deserted by her lady’s companion. Miss Georgiana Darcy requires a friendly shoulder and an escort home where Elizabeth meets the cold, older brother. When Elizabeth and Georgiana begin a friendship based on books and music, Mr. Darcy pays attention to Miss Elizabeth Bennet and they begin to fall in love. But can Elizabeth and Darcy save Jane from her betrothal to Mr. Collins?
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Published July 16, 2020
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July 24, 2020
Were I to rate this story merely on creativity I would give it five stars. However there are just so many errors and general bits of weirdness that I think my 3 may be generous.
The author opts to have Bingley not take Netherfield at the normal time. So Jane is chosen to be Collins' wife and Lizzy is sent off to London to avoid conflict. There Lizzy meets Georgiana at a park and rescues her. Darcy immediately is suspicious leaving Lizzy to think ill of him; and he is suspicious despite already being Mr Gardiner's business partner in a wool mill at Pemberley.
The author throws in a LOT of unnecessary business. And seems to be unaware of the bell system used in most middle and upper class British homes to call the servants. because he constantly has someone going to kitchens to order tea.
Anyway this is a story of less pride and less prejudice and more absurdity. So Jane gets engaged to Collins and there is a silly bit of business about if Collins breaks the engagement it would break the entail which is doubtful but everyone (Jane, Lizzy, Darcy, Georgiana Bingley and Aunt Gardiner & kids) go to visit Hunsford.
And a bunch more absurd stuff happens. Caroline is extra obnoxious and pushy, Lady C is extra imperious. Anne is interesting. Mrs. Gardiner is take charge and Jane is forced to do laundry and serve meals.
There are way too many errors for my liking.
This is an okay book in need of an editor and some fact checking.
The author opts to have Bingley not take Netherfield at the normal time. So Jane is chosen to be Collins' wife and Lizzy is sent off to London to avoid conflict. There Lizzy meets Georgiana at a park and rescues her. Darcy immediately is suspicious leaving Lizzy to think ill of him; and he is suspicious despite already being Mr Gardiner's business partner in a wool mill at Pemberley.
The author throws in a LOT of unnecessary business. And seems to be unaware of the bell system used in most middle and upper class British homes to call the servants. because he constantly has someone going to kitchens to order tea.
Anyway this is a story of less pride and less prejudice and more absurdity. So Jane gets engaged to Collins and there is a silly bit of business about if Collins breaks the engagement it would break the entail which is doubtful but everyone (Jane, Lizzy, Darcy, Georgiana Bingley and Aunt Gardiner & kids) go to visit Hunsford.
And a bunch more absurd stuff happens. Caroline is extra obnoxious and pushy, Lady C is extra imperious. Anne is interesting. Mrs. Gardiner is take charge and Jane is forced to do laundry and serve meals.
There are way too many errors for my liking.
This is an okay book in need of an editor and some fact checking.
July 20, 2020
Another full story
The author seems to be full of interesting newish plots. This book is mainly about Lizzy, Darcy, Jane, and Mr. Collins. Jane is to marry Mr. Collins and Lizzy is sent to the Gardiners so as to not cause trouble.
The rest of the story veers into new ideas and is very interesting. The writing is almost like a well fleshed out outline but is good enough, for me, to enjoy the story.
The author seems to be full of interesting newish plots. This book is mainly about Lizzy, Darcy, Jane, and Mr. Collins. Jane is to marry Mr. Collins and Lizzy is sent to the Gardiners so as to not cause trouble.
The rest of the story veers into new ideas and is very interesting. The writing is almost like a well fleshed out outline but is good enough, for me, to enjoy the story.
April 15, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars. This story has an abrupt ending...not exactly a cliffhanger as we can assume the last couple mentioned do get together. Since this was published a year ago and there is no mention of it being part of a series I am just assuming "that" is the intended fate.
The title is somewhat deceiving as "Saving Jane" is just part of the premise. Elizabeth is sent to London to stay with the Gardiners when Mr. Collins is expected. Jane accepts his proposal and the marriage settlement is drawn up. Elizabeth is sure that she was sent off as she would have probably talked her father out of putting the burden of taking care of her mother and sisters on Jane's shoulders rather than planning and taking care of the Longbourn estate himself. Collins knows nothing about estate management and not only refuses to learn from a steward but also refuses Jane's offer of advice. Thus the ruin of Longbourn is predicted if he takes over upon Mr. Bennet's death.
While on a walk in a London park Elizabeth comes upon Georgiana Darcy, alone and crying. She comforts her and learns that her companion, Mrs. Younge, abandoned her. (Mrs. Younge and the man she left with are another part of this story but it is really a separate thread.) Elizabeth and her uncle take Georgiana home and although, at first, Darcy is suspicious of their motives, Georgiana becomes good friends with Elizabeth and they begin visiting back and forth. At times Darcy is part of those visits.
Wrangling goes on about Jane's marriage settlement with Collins wanting changes. Elizabeth, Jane and Mrs. Gardiner travel to Hunsford to get things at the vicarage straightened out. (Not a pretty sight, with dirty cups and rancid food, etc.) Things get very interesting here and I won't go into details but will say that it drew me in. Lady Catherine and Anne are not exactly what you expect from knowing them in canon and they play part of this tale.
Darcy's and Elizabeth's relationship in this story is not at all contentious. He does not look down on her or her family and, in fact, develops a business relationship with Mr. Gardiner. I enjoyed this story although there were spelling errors and some awkward sentences.
The title is somewhat deceiving as "Saving Jane" is just part of the premise. Elizabeth is sent to London to stay with the Gardiners when Mr. Collins is expected. Jane accepts his proposal and the marriage settlement is drawn up. Elizabeth is sure that she was sent off as she would have probably talked her father out of putting the burden of taking care of her mother and sisters on Jane's shoulders rather than planning and taking care of the Longbourn estate himself. Collins knows nothing about estate management and not only refuses to learn from a steward but also refuses Jane's offer of advice. Thus the ruin of Longbourn is predicted if he takes over upon Mr. Bennet's death.
While on a walk in a London park Elizabeth comes upon Georgiana Darcy, alone and crying. She comforts her and learns that her companion, Mrs. Younge, abandoned her. (Mrs. Younge and the man she left with are another part of this story but it is really a separate thread.) Elizabeth and her uncle take Georgiana home and although, at first, Darcy is suspicious of their motives, Georgiana becomes good friends with Elizabeth and they begin visiting back and forth. At times Darcy is part of those visits.
Wrangling goes on about Jane's marriage settlement with Collins wanting changes. Elizabeth, Jane and Mrs. Gardiner travel to Hunsford to get things at the vicarage straightened out. (Not a pretty sight, with dirty cups and rancid food, etc.) Things get very interesting here and I won't go into details but will say that it drew me in. Lady Catherine and Anne are not exactly what you expect from knowing them in canon and they play part of this tale.
Darcy's and Elizabeth's relationship in this story is not at all contentious. He does not look down on her or her family and, in fact, develops a business relationship with Mr. Gardiner. I enjoyed this story although there were spelling errors and some awkward sentences.
October 4, 2023
A very different plot. Mrs. Bennet is desperate as neither Bingley nor the militia arrive at Meryton and Lydia manages her mischief nevertheless. She sends her main hurdle, namely Lizzy, to London and persuades her husband andJane about a match with Collins. The horror! Finally the author not only saves Jane but nearly the entire Bennet household and estate. Two things : One, after using her name in the title, Jane could have been given a proper solid HEA. Second, what the hell happened to Lydia?
April 22, 2022
Mr and Mrs Bennet send Elizabeth to London before Mr Collins arrives in order to work on Jane to accept Mr Collins proposal without Elizabeth there to talk her out of it. While in London, Elizabeth finds out Jane accepted the proposal after it happens, as well as meets Miss Darcy abandoned at the park near her relatives home and helps Miss Darcy get back home safely. She starts a friendship with her after that. About 40% into the book, I gave up on the story and stopped reading. What does this book have to do with “Saving Jane” as the title implies? No clue, maybe this comes in later since Elizabeth has completely dismissed that her favorite sister has accepted a marriage proposal out of duty alone (and indeed Jane’s letter makes it clear she doesn’t view him in the best light) and continues on with a friendship with Miss Darcy instead. They get together to play the piano and read sonnets and blah blah blahhhh. Jane who?
Also, this book is the epitome of “telling instead of showing” - a huge pet peeve of mine! It’s words of conversation and words to state actions happening. No insight on how a character feels, thinks, etc. and therefore the reader has no real “connection” to any of the characters. Which translates to not caring about them or what happens.
Also, this book is the epitome of “telling instead of showing” - a huge pet peeve of mine! It’s words of conversation and words to state actions happening. No insight on how a character feels, thinks, etc. and therefore the reader has no real “connection” to any of the characters. Which translates to not caring about them or what happens.
January 13, 2021
A clever book, with plenty of sharp women in it.
I always enjoy the books in which ODC meet and slowly fall in love without all the misunderstandings. On top of that Ramsgate didn't happen, so Darcy was without the usual brusque temper.
Jane is coerced to accept Collins and some of her family will try almost anything to make sure that agreement dissolves. As a result of Georgiana's friendship with Elizabeth, we see her change as well, which is nice because so many times that get pushed in to an epilogue. Wickham had a further reach than canon, with painful results.
I always enjoy the books in which ODC meet and slowly fall in love without all the misunderstandings. On top of that Ramsgate didn't happen, so Darcy was without the usual brusque temper.
Jane is coerced to accept Collins and some of her family will try almost anything to make sure that agreement dissolves. As a result of Georgiana's friendship with Elizabeth, we see her change as well, which is nice because so many times that get pushed in to an epilogue. Wickham had a further reach than canon, with painful results.
September 14, 2020
Avid Reader
I have read all of the author 's. I gave four stars instead of five because there were some distracting word usage. The plot was original in that Jane must marry Collins in an arranged marriage. Jane, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Gardenier along with her children go to Hunsford to see the parsonage at Jane's insistence. The servants were horrible, and the parsonage was filthy. Unknown to Elizabeth, Darcy and Georgina and Mr. Bingley were staying at Rosings. Readers can guess what happens from there. Lady Catherine is on the verge of bankrupting Rosings. Anne is 25 and is the mistress of Rosings but hasn't taken her place as the mistress. There is no epilogue. The book ends abruptly.
I have read all of the author 's. I gave four stars instead of five because there were some distracting word usage. The plot was original in that Jane must marry Collins in an arranged marriage. Jane, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Gardenier along with her children go to Hunsford to see the parsonage at Jane's insistence. The servants were horrible, and the parsonage was filthy. Unknown to Elizabeth, Darcy and Georgina and Mr. Bingley were staying at Rosings. Readers can guess what happens from there. Lady Catherine is on the verge of bankrupting Rosings. Anne is 25 and is the mistress of Rosings but hasn't taken her place as the mistress. There is no epilogue. The book ends abruptly.
August 11, 2020
Wonderful story, poor editing
The ideas were new, but there were many missing words and the ending was very abrupt. Loved Mrs. Gardiner though!
The ideas were new, but there were many missing words and the ending was very abrupt. Loved Mrs. Gardiner though!
September 5, 2020
Good book
I liked the story, would have liked to have an epilogue. Glad the villans was taken care of early and not allowed to cause trouble!
I liked the story, would have liked to have an epilogue. Glad the villans was taken care of early and not allowed to cause trouble!
July 23, 2020
Abupt ending!
January 16, 2021
Mrs. Bennet scheme to save Longbourn
Mrs. Bennet scheme to save Longbourn is to send Elizabeth to London while working on Mr. Bennet and Jane to engage herself to Mr. Collins.
Elizabeth time in London has her rescuing Miss Darcy from being left alone in a park. This leads to a friendship with Miss and Mr. Darcy.
Meanwhile lady Catherine is making a fool of Mr. Collins. Events lead to Jane, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Gardiner going to Hunsford to ready the parsonage for the wedding in a few months.
The events there turn all the plans upside down. It really is hilarious and leads to a few weddings but not like Lady Catherine imagined.
I enjoyed this short story and loom forward to the next book.
Mrs. Bennet scheme to save Longbourn is to send Elizabeth to London while working on Mr. Bennet and Jane to engage herself to Mr. Collins.
Elizabeth time in London has her rescuing Miss Darcy from being left alone in a park. This leads to a friendship with Miss and Mr. Darcy.
Meanwhile lady Catherine is making a fool of Mr. Collins. Events lead to Jane, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Gardiner going to Hunsford to ready the parsonage for the wedding in a few months.
The events there turn all the plans upside down. It really is hilarious and leads to a few weddings but not like Lady Catherine imagined.
I enjoyed this short story and loom forward to the next book.
August 12, 2020
I don't really think the title of this book is fitting as it leads one to believe that the story is centered around Jane, but in reality, she is barely mentioned the first half of the book and when she does finally show up on the pages, it's usually in a the role of a minor character.
There wasn't any pride or prejudice in this variation for our favorite couple. Darcy seemed quite the opposite of Austen's Darcy in his very liberal views for this time period about society and social classes. He was very likable almost from the very beginning and didn't seem to have a proud bone in his body. Elizabeth was everything lovely and kind and the two fall in love pretty quickly and without incident. It was really very sweet.
My problem with this story is the absurdity of so much of it. I am happy to suspend belief about many things in a book if the story is compelling, but the absurdity could not be overlooked here. Too many things were so ridiculous that I couldn't enjoy it. They speak Longbourn's entailment, which would have been a binding legal agreement long before our story begins, as something that can be changed or broken according to a completely different agreement made in the present. It is absolutely absurd, the two things are entirely independent of one another and aside from the death of an heir, the entailment would be unbreakable. If this storyline had any basis, think of how things would have been different in Persuasion considering young Mr. Elliot's past dealings with Elizabeth Elliot. It's also absurd that when Mr. Darcy is barely an acquaintance of Mr. Bennet and a stranger to Mr. Collins, that he would get his attorney and involve himself in a legal fight between the two gentlemen. Perhaps it would be more believable if he and Lizzy were engaged, but they were not. We are supposed to believe that Mr. Darcy being the nephew of Mr. Collin's benefactor is the reason for his involvement. I just can't buy into that. I'm also trying to embrace the idea of Lady Catherine welcoming Mr. Bingley to Rosings as a guest with Mr. Darcy and allowing him to attend meetings with her steward. I also hated the lack of propriety and decorum in their communication. At Rosings, Mr. Darcy openly tells everyone, and right over the dinner table, about Lady Cathrine's financial troubles and how she is on the verge on bankruptcy due to her lack of restraint when it comes to spending. This is not the first or last time he blabs this very damaging information to various audiences. This is just one example, there is plenty of dialogue where blatant insults are exchanged back and forth or private and personal information is bandied about and in front of mixed company. It's hard to imagine in this time period where proper manners dictated that the higher classes engage in polite conversation centered around safe subjects such as the weather and the condition of the roads! ;-)
This book was unable to hold my interest and was disappointing to me.
There wasn't any pride or prejudice in this variation for our favorite couple. Darcy seemed quite the opposite of Austen's Darcy in his very liberal views for this time period about society and social classes. He was very likable almost from the very beginning and didn't seem to have a proud bone in his body. Elizabeth was everything lovely and kind and the two fall in love pretty quickly and without incident. It was really very sweet.
My problem with this story is the absurdity of so much of it. I am happy to suspend belief about many things in a book if the story is compelling, but the absurdity could not be overlooked here. Too many things were so ridiculous that I couldn't enjoy it. They speak Longbourn's entailment, which would have been a binding legal agreement long before our story begins, as something that can be changed or broken according to a completely different agreement made in the present. It is absolutely absurd, the two things are entirely independent of one another and aside from the death of an heir, the entailment would be unbreakable. If this storyline had any basis, think of how things would have been different in Persuasion considering young Mr. Elliot's past dealings with Elizabeth Elliot. It's also absurd that when Mr. Darcy is barely an acquaintance of Mr. Bennet and a stranger to Mr. Collins, that he would get his attorney and involve himself in a legal fight between the two gentlemen. Perhaps it would be more believable if he and Lizzy were engaged, but they were not. We are supposed to believe that Mr. Darcy being the nephew of Mr. Collin's benefactor is the reason for his involvement. I just can't buy into that. I'm also trying to embrace the idea of Lady Catherine welcoming Mr. Bingley to Rosings as a guest with Mr. Darcy and allowing him to attend meetings with her steward. I also hated the lack of propriety and decorum in their communication. At Rosings, Mr. Darcy openly tells everyone, and right over the dinner table, about Lady Cathrine's financial troubles and how she is on the verge on bankruptcy due to her lack of restraint when it comes to spending. This is not the first or last time he blabs this very damaging information to various audiences. This is just one example, there is plenty of dialogue where blatant insults are exchanged back and forth or private and personal information is bandied about and in front of mixed company. It's hard to imagine in this time period where proper manners dictated that the higher classes engage in polite conversation centered around safe subjects such as the weather and the condition of the roads! ;-)
This book was unable to hold my interest and was disappointing to me.
August 18, 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. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation.
When no young man leases Netherfield Park and her daughters are referred to as ‘wall flowers’ at the Meryton Assembly, Mrs. Bennet becomes even more determined to find them husbands. The family is shocked to discover that Lydia will have an ‘unexpected visitor’ in the spring and to avoid scandal, the youngest daughter is married far from Longbourn. When Mr. Bennet announces the impending visit of his cousin, Mr. Collins, Mrs. Bennet sends Elizabeth to London to stay with the Gardiners.
With Elizabeth out of the house, Mrs. Bennet speaks with Jane of her duty to her family. When the engagement of Mr. Collins and Miss Jane Bennet is announced, Elizabeth is saddened and seeks solitude in the park across from the Gardiner’s home where she meets a distressed young lady who has been deserted by her lady’s companion. Miss Georgiana Darcy requires a friendly shoulder and an escort home where Elizabeth meets the cold, older brother. When Elizabeth and Georgiana begin a friendship based on books and music, Mr. Darcy pays attention to Miss Elizabeth Bennet and they begin to fall in love. But can Elizabeth and Darcy save Jane from her betrothal to Mr. Collins? 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. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation.
When no young man leases Netherfield Park and her daughters are referred to as ‘wall flowers’ at the Meryton Assembly, Mrs. Bennet becomes even more determined to find them husbands. The family is shocked to discover that Lydia will have an ‘unexpected visitor’ in the spring and to avoid scandal, the youngest daughter is married far from Longbourn. When Mr. Bennet announces the impending visit of his cousin, Mr. Collins, Mrs. Bennet sends Elizabeth to London to stay with the Gardiners.
With Elizabeth out of the house, Mrs. Bennet speaks with Jane of her duty to her family. When the engagement of Mr. Collins and Miss Jane Bennet is announced, Elizabeth is saddened and seeks solitude in the park across from the Gardiner’s home where she meets a distressed young lady who has been deserted by her lady’s companion. Miss Georgiana Darcy requires a friendly shoulder and an escort home where Elizabeth meets the cold, older brother. When Elizabeth and Georgiana begin a friendship based on books and music, Mr. Darcy pays attention to Miss Elizabeth Bennet and they begin to fall in love. But can Elizabeth and Darcy save Jane from her betrothal to Mr. Collins? 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.
April 4, 2022
Not my first read
I've read this one before, and it was enjoyable enough to read again a few years later. I rather like this author's offerings, and 'Saving Jane' was no different.
I really enjoyed Anne de Bourgh taking control of her life and going after what she wants, and how Mr Collins -though still a fool- was more true to canon!Collins in that he was still a good man, just a stupid one. I like a good Malicious!Collins as much as the next JAFF reader, but I also truly like when he is shown as a bumbling but good person.
Darcy and Elizabeth were well characterized, and the slight change to the Ramsgate plans make him a more likable character right off the bat. Even with his hauteur, since he is swift to realize he's being an ass and moves to correct that. Likewise, Lizzy is quick to judge, but equally quick to revise that judgment based on new evidence.
Jane and the Gardiners are awesome, and very lovable. Mrs Bennet is very canon, and Kitty made a comment about how Mrs B encouraged her and Lydia to have as much fun as they can without ever really putting boundaries, so no wonder that Lydia ended in the situation she did. Too bad the comment wasn't made within Mrs B's hearing. Mrs B, Lydia, and Kitty were otherwise pretty much non-entities, as was Mr B except when he was the foil to show off how much more amazing Mr G and Mr D were.
Overall, a delightful book and 10/10 do recommend.
I've read this one before, and it was enjoyable enough to read again a few years later. I rather like this author's offerings, and 'Saving Jane' was no different.
I really enjoyed Anne de Bourgh taking control of her life and going after what she wants, and how Mr Collins -though still a fool- was more true to canon!Collins in that he was still a good man, just a stupid one. I like a good Malicious!Collins as much as the next JAFF reader, but I also truly like when he is shown as a bumbling but good person.
Darcy and Elizabeth were well characterized, and the slight change to the Ramsgate plans make him a more likable character right off the bat. Even with his hauteur, since he is swift to realize he's being an ass and moves to correct that. Likewise, Lizzy is quick to judge, but equally quick to revise that judgment based on new evidence.
Jane and the Gardiners are awesome, and very lovable. Mrs Bennet is very canon, and Kitty made a comment about how Mrs B encouraged her and Lydia to have as much fun as they can without ever really putting boundaries, so no wonder that Lydia ended in the situation she did. Too bad the comment wasn't made within Mrs B's hearing. Mrs B, Lydia, and Kitty were otherwise pretty much non-entities, as was Mr B except when he was the foil to show off how much more amazing Mr G and Mr D were.
Overall, a delightful book and 10/10 do recommend.
May 27, 2023
Saving Jane
What a terrific tangled web this story wove, and created situations for our characters that defies canon. Mrs. Bennet manages to get Elizabeth sent away to her Aunt and Uncle Gardiners’ home in London while she orchestrates Jane’s betrothal to Longbourn’s heir, Mr. William Collins. While in London, Elizabeth meets and befriends Georgiana Darcy when her companion, Mrs. Younge, deserts her in the park. This part of the story was so neatly written. Won’t give away details, but it was so rewarding to have George Wickham finally get his comeuppance. As Elizabeth and Georgiana’s friendship becomes closer, so does Darcy’s recognition of Elizabeth become dearer. Of course, no variation would be complete without the intrusion of Caroline Bingley. She was efficiently and effectively put in her place by first Georgiana and then by Darcy. A smack in the head with a 2 x 4 would probably be effective and efficient with a more permanent result. By the time that Jane invites herself to the parsonage to put it in order for her arrival as the future Mrs. Collins, the entire tale takes a series of wonderful twists and turns. What an enjoyable read this was with a delightful ending. Of course, ODC have a very HEA as does Jane. She was indeed saved!
What a terrific tangled web this story wove, and created situations for our characters that defies canon. Mrs. Bennet manages to get Elizabeth sent away to her Aunt and Uncle Gardiners’ home in London while she orchestrates Jane’s betrothal to Longbourn’s heir, Mr. William Collins. While in London, Elizabeth meets and befriends Georgiana Darcy when her companion, Mrs. Younge, deserts her in the park. This part of the story was so neatly written. Won’t give away details, but it was so rewarding to have George Wickham finally get his comeuppance. As Elizabeth and Georgiana’s friendship becomes closer, so does Darcy’s recognition of Elizabeth become dearer. Of course, no variation would be complete without the intrusion of Caroline Bingley. She was efficiently and effectively put in her place by first Georgiana and then by Darcy. A smack in the head with a 2 x 4 would probably be effective and efficient with a more permanent result. By the time that Jane invites herself to the parsonage to put it in order for her arrival as the future Mrs. Collins, the entire tale takes a series of wonderful twists and turns. What an enjoyable read this was with a delightful ending. Of course, ODC have a very HEA as does Jane. She was indeed saved!
December 9, 2020
Loved it, begin getting to end!
I loved this story, it didn’t have the usual discord or misunderstanding between Lizzy and Darcy (except for their initial meeting), but all was forgiven shortly after and their friendship was allowed to begin and blossom naturally.
I also liked that Mrs. Bennett, although still worried about the entailment , was kinder to all her daughters . In this story Jane, instead of Lizzy , was the one ordered to marry Mr. Collins and as she is resigned to her fate, she finds hers voice and her strength which she will need when everything comes to a head in Kent. Jane, Lizzy and Mrs. Gardiner are visiting before the summer wedding to prepare the parsonage for Jane to become its Mistress. In the end Jane is indeed, saved and the world is as it should be....
Great story!
I loved this story, it didn’t have the usual discord or misunderstanding between Lizzy and Darcy (except for their initial meeting), but all was forgiven shortly after and their friendship was allowed to begin and blossom naturally.
I also liked that Mrs. Bennett, although still worried about the entailment , was kinder to all her daughters . In this story Jane, instead of Lizzy , was the one ordered to marry Mr. Collins and as she is resigned to her fate, she finds hers voice and her strength which she will need when everything comes to a head in Kent. Jane, Lizzy and Mrs. Gardiner are visiting before the summer wedding to prepare the parsonage for Jane to become its Mistress. In the end Jane is indeed, saved and the world is as it should be....
Great story!
July 28, 2020
Good!
This author has a lot of potential. The plot is interesting and different from the some of the other variation. However, I am irritated at the constant grammatical, spelling and misuse of the language. These problems are would be very simple to fix such as, bear vs bare, image vs imagine. Does the author not understand basic spelling. These are not typos but specific errors made through out not only this book but others by the same author. Also, really annoying,... it is ‘pin money’ NOT ‘pen money’. Maybe I am being petty, and I am not a Jane Austen purist but some standards need to be upheld.
This author has a lot of potential. The plot is interesting and different from the some of the other variation. However, I am irritated at the constant grammatical, spelling and misuse of the language. These problems are would be very simple to fix such as, bear vs bare, image vs imagine. Does the author not understand basic spelling. These are not typos but specific errors made through out not only this book but others by the same author. Also, really annoying,... it is ‘pin money’ NOT ‘pen money’. Maybe I am being petty, and I am not a Jane Austen purist but some standards need to be upheld.
July 27, 2021
The reason for only 2 stars is the amount of errors in the book, The use of fiance was male not female plus they would have been betrothed and named as such. Fiance/financee did not come into usage until the mid 19th century. Then there was the use of the word. 'fall' for autumn, sidewalk instead of pavement. I gave up marking the errors.
As for the story itself, it appeared to be a tale of two parts. The bit with Wickham caused no alarm. Darcy and Elizabeth were shadows of their normal selves. Collins marrying Anne deBorough!
I do not think this one will be on my reread list. A shame, but there it is!
As for the story itself, it appeared to be a tale of two parts. The bit with Wickham caused no alarm. Darcy and Elizabeth were shadows of their normal selves. Collins marrying Anne deBorough!
I do not think this one will be on my reread list. A shame, but there it is!
August 3, 2020
Great Story, Insufficient Editing
The poor editing was noticeable in this book, but it is only annoying to literate people.
The story is a very good one. The plot is creative and innovative and the characters are developed. There are improvements. Darcy is more assertive, especially with his aunt. He is also more congenial and apt to explain herself. Elizabeth is her charming self and the story flows. It held my interest and attention and I'm believe that I will re-read it.
The poor editing was noticeable in this book, but it is only annoying to literate people.
The story is a very good one. The plot is creative and innovative and the characters are developed. There are improvements. Darcy is more assertive, especially with his aunt. He is also more congenial and apt to explain herself. Elizabeth is her charming self and the story flows. It held my interest and attention and I'm believe that I will re-read it.
March 10, 2022
good story
I enjoy the story. It was a difference in the angst was low and it worked out in a good way.
The two problems I have with this author are kind of my issue. It’s a style more than criticism. The lesions are really long and there’s not a solid conclusion/resolution.
I like to have my stories resolved at the end. I’m a fan of a good epilogue :-) The intros are also somewhat repetitive of the intro or back cover “about the book.”
Otherwise I’d really like the author I think that’s the story is really interesting and creative and well done.
I enjoy the story. It was a difference in the angst was low and it worked out in a good way.
The two problems I have with this author are kind of my issue. It’s a style more than criticism. The lesions are really long and there’s not a solid conclusion/resolution.
I like to have my stories resolved at the end. I’m a fan of a good epilogue :-) The intros are also somewhat repetitive of the intro or back cover “about the book.”
Otherwise I’d really like the author I think that’s the story is really interesting and creative and well done.
July 24, 2020
Likable Story
Another good story by this author. Simple, low angst writing style. Unfortunately, like the two other books I’ve read of his, there are too many proofreading/grammatical errors that catch the eye and break the flow which brings the rating down and make it less enjoyable for me.
Another good story by this author. Simple, low angst writing style. Unfortunately, like the two other books I’ve read of his, there are too many proofreading/grammatical errors that catch the eye and break the flow which brings the rating down and make it less enjoyable for me.
July 31, 2020
Ends abruptly
Not sure if I liked it or not. Nice, quiet, angst-free courtship for Lizzy and Darcy. Works out well for even-keeled Jane. Troublesome characters dealt with early and thoroughly, essentially removing them from the story. Mrs. Bennet seems to have had some unexpected foresight and gained Mr. Bennett's cooperation: surprising.
Not sure if I liked it or not. Nice, quiet, angst-free courtship for Lizzy and Darcy. Works out well for even-keeled Jane. Troublesome characters dealt with early and thoroughly, essentially removing them from the story. Mrs. Bennet seems to have had some unexpected foresight and gained Mr. Bennett's cooperation: surprising.
September 10, 2020
Interesting hilarious sweet
I found this to be an interesting and hilarious at times storyline. I loved how the friendships start and grow at a good pace. I felt sorry for Jane, but actually a realistic problem back then. Loved Anne Dr Bourg, and her fast thinking. Highly recommended to anyone to read.
I found this to be an interesting and hilarious at times storyline. I loved how the friendships start and grow at a good pace. I felt sorry for Jane, but actually a realistic problem back then. Loved Anne Dr Bourg, and her fast thinking. Highly recommended to anyone to read.
August 17, 2020
Good story!
Good story! It begins with Lydia’s fall from respectability, Jane’s engagement to Mr Collins and Lizzy’s time at Gracechurch Street. Lizzy meets Georgiana in a park and so begins her story with Mr Darcy.
Good story! It begins with Lydia’s fall from respectability, Jane’s engagement to Mr Collins and Lizzy’s time at Gracechurch Street. Lizzy meets Georgiana in a park and so begins her story with Mr Darcy.
October 4, 2020
Nicely done! I have read many variations and this is in the top group.
Nicely done! I have read many variations and this is in the top group. It was well written and had some believable but interesting twists.
Nicely done! I have read many variations and this is in the top group. It was well written and had some believable but interesting twists.
July 26, 2020
Lovely
A rather interesting little variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. It was an unusual twist and enjoyable read.
A rather interesting little variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. It was an unusual twist and enjoyable read.
August 1, 2020
This book had an interesting premise. The story flows well except for some editing issues. The wrong words in place every instead of ever made for some speed humps.
August 2, 2020
Despite some typos and anachronisms, I enjoyed this Austenation, which was crazy but fun.
September 4, 2020
Riddled with error
I only made it to chapter 8, by which time the frequent errors in the text had robbed the reading of all its pleasure.
I only made it to chapter 8, by which time the frequent errors in the text had robbed the reading of all its pleasure.
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