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Lost Souls: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
In this Pride & Prejudice variation, the story begins in 1808 when Mr. Darcy does not arrive at Ramsgate until two days after Georgiana’s elopement with George Wickham. The servants sell their story to the newspapers, the couple vanish, and when the gossip columns run rampant with the news, Darcy’s relatives demand that Darcy disown his sister. When Wickham learns he cannot gain his wife’s dowry until she is thirty years, he deserts Georgiana and Darcy takes her back into their London home. With society turned against them, Darcy takes his sister to Pemberley but she dies during the winter.
In the spring (1809), Darcy returns to London but he is unrecognizable with a full beard and long hair. The ever-faithful Charles Bingley, invites Darcy to use his new appearance as a disguise to hide and grieve in Hertfordshire. To the surprise of everyone in Meryton, Charles returns from London with a new secretary, one ‘Malcom McDuff’, a wild looking Scots with a full beard, long hair, and an eye patch over one eye. While there, McDuff meets Miss Elizabeth Bennet and they share many interesting conversations. But as the day for the wedding of Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley approaches, McDuff vanishes. There is scandal enough in Hertfordshire that summer when Lydia Bennet elopes with George Wickham from Brighton and the Bennet family is shocked by Lydia’s resolution to her problem.
The next summer (1810), Elizabeth travels to Hunsford to aid Mrs. Collins with the impending birth of her first child. Upon arrival she is introduced to Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy from Derbyshire who is on business in Kent.
There is something familiar about this Mr. Darcy, and Elizabeth Bennet sets her mind to discovering his secret.
In the spring (1809), Darcy returns to London but he is unrecognizable with a full beard and long hair. The ever-faithful Charles Bingley, invites Darcy to use his new appearance as a disguise to hide and grieve in Hertfordshire. To the surprise of everyone in Meryton, Charles returns from London with a new secretary, one ‘Malcom McDuff’, a wild looking Scots with a full beard, long hair, and an eye patch over one eye. While there, McDuff meets Miss Elizabeth Bennet and they share many interesting conversations. But as the day for the wedding of Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley approaches, McDuff vanishes. There is scandal enough in Hertfordshire that summer when Lydia Bennet elopes with George Wickham from Brighton and the Bennet family is shocked by Lydia’s resolution to her problem.
The next summer (1810), Elizabeth travels to Hunsford to aid Mrs. Collins with the impending birth of her first child. Upon arrival she is introduced to Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy from Derbyshire who is on business in Kent.
There is something familiar about this Mr. Darcy, and Elizabeth Bennet sets her mind to discovering his secret.
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September 2, 2024
There was much that was distressing about this story, it certainly showed the more negative side of judging our neighbors. Also, the Bennet parents were hard to take.
That aside, ODC ever so slowly getting to know and love one another was almost like a poem. Without the usual snark, misunderstandings and pride vs wounded vanity, these two learn the best sides of one another and reach the perfect conclusion in the perfect time.
Some awkward grammer and typo issues.
That aside, ODC ever so slowly getting to know and love one another was almost like a poem. Without the usual snark, misunderstandings and pride vs wounded vanity, these two learn the best sides of one another and reach the perfect conclusion in the perfect time.
Some awkward grammer and typo issues.
August 1, 2020
The plot of this book was very unique and having read the sample I decided to actually buy the book this was a decision I came to regret.
The Premise is that Georgiana did elope with Wickham and was married. Her elopement and further abandonment by Wickham causes most of Darcy's relatives, and the ton, to cut him. The author uses the ideas of Mr. Collins' letter to the Bennets regarding Lydia's elopement in canon to frame this story and it is very good.
Darcy takes Georgiana home to Pemberley and Bingley goes to Hertfordshire without him. There he meets Jane etc. Caroline's antics are curtailed and Bingley marries her off to a widowed Lord.
When Darcy does come to Netherfield he is disguised as Bingley's secretary Malcolm McDuff, as Bingley is courting Jane Lizzy is often in company with Mr. McDuff.
This is a story where Mrs. Bennet and Lydia are beyond the pale obnoxious and Lydia is never checked. Wickham does come to Meryton but doesn't recognize Darcy and isn't in Elizabeth's company. Lydia does go to Brighton, with the Phillips, and does elope but sets her own course when George abandons her.
There is just so much going on all the time it becomes almost ridiculous.
And the author seems to be bound and determined to make the Bennets poor. Yes in 2020 £2000 . year is nothing but in 1810 it was a good income. Remember a maid earned like £12 / year.
Mr. Bingley is RICH with £4 - 5,000 and Darcy is SUPER RICH with £10000. So the Bennets we far from poor they just didn't have savings. yet they are constantly sewing their own clothes, not mending or updating but creating. This is ridiculous, so are the various tasks the ladies are set to. Another thing the author does is have Lizzy spend time with the local midwife. A genteel young maiden did not spend time delivering babies.
Another problem is that the author can't decide on Mrs Bennet's personality some times she is a harridan and other she is instructing the girls to sew clothes for the tenants. And the same with Mr. Bennet he's strict, he's lax, he's cheap, he's a spendthrift. Towards the end of the book he tells Lizzy that she should go to the Gardiners and learn to be a nursemaid. Now There was zero outlay of dowries for any of his daughters so the Bennets have gone from £2000 supporting 7 to 4 there is no need for Lizzy to get a job.
I did like Bingley growing a set but that's about it.
The Premise is that Georgiana did elope with Wickham and was married. Her elopement and further abandonment by Wickham causes most of Darcy's relatives, and the ton, to cut him. The author uses the ideas of Mr. Collins' letter to the Bennets regarding Lydia's elopement in canon to frame this story and it is very good.
Darcy takes Georgiana home to Pemberley and Bingley goes to Hertfordshire without him. There he meets Jane etc. Caroline's antics are curtailed and Bingley marries her off to a widowed Lord.
When Darcy does come to Netherfield he is disguised as Bingley's secretary Malcolm McDuff, as Bingley is courting Jane Lizzy is often in company with Mr. McDuff.
This is a story where Mrs. Bennet and Lydia are beyond the pale obnoxious and Lydia is never checked. Wickham does come to Meryton but doesn't recognize Darcy and isn't in Elizabeth's company. Lydia does go to Brighton, with the Phillips, and does elope but sets her own course when George abandons her.
There is just so much going on all the time it becomes almost ridiculous.
And the author seems to be bound and determined to make the Bennets poor. Yes in 2020 £2000 . year is nothing but in 1810 it was a good income. Remember a maid earned like £12 / year.
Mr. Bingley is RICH with £4 - 5,000 and Darcy is SUPER RICH with £10000. So the Bennets we far from poor they just didn't have savings. yet they are constantly sewing their own clothes, not mending or updating but creating. This is ridiculous, so are the various tasks the ladies are set to. Another thing the author does is have Lizzy spend time with the local midwife. A genteel young maiden did not spend time delivering babies.
Another problem is that the author can't decide on Mrs Bennet's personality some times she is a harridan and other she is instructing the girls to sew clothes for the tenants. And the same with Mr. Bennet he's strict, he's lax, he's cheap, he's a spendthrift. Towards the end of the book he tells Lizzy that she should go to the Gardiners and learn to be a nursemaid. Now There was zero outlay of dowries for any of his daughters so the Bennets have gone from £2000 supporting 7 to 4 there is no need for Lizzy to get a job.
I did like Bingley growing a set but that's about it.
October 2, 2020
The Darcy family has power
The author has released four books in a short amount of time. The are different from many variations in that Darcy is not written as a fool. He is still capable of mistakes but he uses his resources, his training and his family power to correct his mistakes and tries to make things better for others. He doesn’t make one bad decision after another. He is capable of learning from mistakes.
Lizzy is much the same. She learns from mistakes and bring her intellect and compassion to a situation and attempt to do the right thing.
Consequently we usually have two main characters not always focused about the lint in their bellybutton. These characters are focused outward doing what they can to be a positive force for good all around them.
Neither of them are unreasonable and they refuse to give importance to people who treat them poorly or in bad faith.
The writing is raw but the ideas are newish. Thumbs up to ‘this book and the three others released recently.
The author has released four books in a short amount of time. The are different from many variations in that Darcy is not written as a fool. He is still capable of mistakes but he uses his resources, his training and his family power to correct his mistakes and tries to make things better for others. He doesn’t make one bad decision after another. He is capable of learning from mistakes.
Lizzy is much the same. She learns from mistakes and bring her intellect and compassion to a situation and attempt to do the right thing.
Consequently we usually have two main characters not always focused about the lint in their bellybutton. These characters are focused outward doing what they can to be a positive force for good all around them.
Neither of them are unreasonable and they refuse to give importance to people who treat them poorly or in bad faith.
The writing is raw but the ideas are newish. Thumbs up to ‘this book and the three others released recently.
July 25, 2020
Unloving Bennet Parents
Unloving Bennet parents are featured in this story. The book was just ok in my opinion. Proofreading needs improvement also.
Unloving Bennet parents are featured in this story. The book was just ok in my opinion. Proofreading needs improvement also.
September 23, 2020
A surprisingly good book
I really enjoyed this book . It started out so sad but slowly became so good that I could not put it down.
I really enjoyed this book . It started out so sad but slowly became so good that I could not put it down.
March 31, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars
First, I was attracted to this story by the premise...read the author's blurb. However, secondly, this story is in need of an editor. There are missing words and many sentences which seem stilted and/or awkward. I wanted more romance between Elizabeth and Darcy. Then the end of the story came suddenly.
The story does manage to marry off a great number of characters which whom we are familiar, including Caroline Bingley early in the story. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet seem to have little real care about or understanding of their children. Thus sadly their endings are little mourned...even by the author. Lydia's is mentioned but really not around for most of the story. I'll let you read about where she got off to.
As the blurb tells us Darcy has a rather depressing story as we begin to read. He was too late to save Georgiana from eloping and then it took some time to even track her down. George Wickham's intent to collect her dowry leads to his exit from this story early on also. Darcy's family, except for the Colonel, demand he toss Georgiana out and never mention her again but he refuses to do so. Sadly she dies but he never reconciles with any of his family.
Bingley is Darcy's one true friend throughout this story. Not only does he offer Darcy a place to hide away but he also is sympathetic to all Darcy and his sister have gone through. He does not waver in his courtship of Jane and he finally handles Caroline as she deserves. As the blurb relates Darcy takes on another identity while staying with Bingley at Netherfield and forms a friendship with Elizabeth.
Lady Catherine's fate is another drastic departure from canon. Without Darcy to check her management yearly she soon disregards any financial responsibilities and faces disaster. It is in Kent that Elizabeth puts together the puzzle pieces that make up the man, Darcy.
It is almost humorous reading how Darcy and Elizabeth finally have their HEA but her parents never "get it". Neither one sees the prize Elizabeth has gained in a husband.
First, I was attracted to this story by the premise...read the author's blurb. However, secondly, this story is in need of an editor. There are missing words and many sentences which seem stilted and/or awkward. I wanted more romance between Elizabeth and Darcy. Then the end of the story came suddenly.
The story does manage to marry off a great number of characters which whom we are familiar, including Caroline Bingley early in the story. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet seem to have little real care about or understanding of their children. Thus sadly their endings are little mourned...even by the author. Lydia's is mentioned but really not around for most of the story. I'll let you read about where she got off to.
As the blurb tells us Darcy has a rather depressing story as we begin to read. He was too late to save Georgiana from eloping and then it took some time to even track her down. George Wickham's intent to collect her dowry leads to his exit from this story early on also. Darcy's family, except for the Colonel, demand he toss Georgiana out and never mention her again but he refuses to do so. Sadly she dies but he never reconciles with any of his family.
Bingley is Darcy's one true friend throughout this story. Not only does he offer Darcy a place to hide away but he also is sympathetic to all Darcy and his sister have gone through. He does not waver in his courtship of Jane and he finally handles Caroline as she deserves. As the blurb relates Darcy takes on another identity while staying with Bingley at Netherfield and forms a friendship with Elizabeth.
Lady Catherine's fate is another drastic departure from canon. Without Darcy to check her management yearly she soon disregards any financial responsibilities and faces disaster. It is in Kent that Elizabeth puts together the puzzle pieces that make up the man, Darcy.
It is almost humorous reading how Darcy and Elizabeth finally have their HEA but her parents never "get it". Neither one sees the prize Elizabeth has gained in a husband.
October 8, 2020
This Pride and Prejudice story features a distraught Fitzwilliam Darcy who was unable to save his sister from eloping with Wickham. He manages to recover her after she is abandoned but his family and some friends label her as a lost soul that he should reject or separate himself from her. They believe she will ruin the family reputation. Upon her death, he joins Bingley at Netherfield but in disguise and as a secretary. He meets and spends time with Elizabeth Bennet, who finds him kind, knowledgeable, and well spoken. However, he is a secretary.
As circumstances change and he returns to being Fitzwilliam Darcy, he meets Elizabeth again. As occasions pass, she is able to discover that the gentleman in front of her is the man whose company she was drawn to previously.
I liked the story concept. I loved the interactions that Darcy's disguise allowed him. I also enjoyed how he stood up to his family after their thoughtless remarks.
As circumstances change and he returns to being Fitzwilliam Darcy, he meets Elizabeth again. As occasions pass, she is able to discover that the gentleman in front of her is the man whose company she was drawn to previously.
I liked the story concept. I loved the interactions that Darcy's disguise allowed him. I also enjoyed how he stood up to his family after their thoughtless remarks.
August 14, 2022
a sad story for the Bennet’s
Darcy’s sister is lost to an elopement. After his family writes horribly letters he takes a stand and makes huge changes in his life. Along the way he meets Elizabeth Bennet and begins to recover his sense of worth.
I would like to say the Bennet do better after Jane and Bingley marry but it does not. Elizabeth’s life at Longbourn is awful. Darcy comes to save her and takes her to London to marry.
I would have liked to have more Darcy and Elizabeth time at the end.
Darcy’s sister is lost to an elopement. After his family writes horribly letters he takes a stand and makes huge changes in his life. Along the way he meets Elizabeth Bennet and begins to recover his sense of worth.
I would like to say the Bennet do better after Jane and Bingley marry but it does not. Elizabeth’s life at Longbourn is awful. Darcy comes to save her and takes her to London to marry.
I would have liked to have more Darcy and Elizabeth time at the end.
April 30, 2023
Good book
I loved it, I thought the love story between lizzy and Darcy was sweet. I love it when the villains get their due. I wished for a detailed epilogue. But great story!!
I loved it, I thought the love story between lizzy and Darcy was sweet. I love it when the villains get their due. I wished for a detailed epilogue. But great story!!
September 12, 2020
Avid Reader
Wickham 's treatment of Georgina was despicable, but he received his just deserts. Bingley married Jane against Caroline 's desires, and she couldn't marry Darcy thanks to the scandal created by Wickham and Georgina. All of Darcy 's family members turned against him when Wickham deserted Georgina, and Darcy took her in to care for her. Lydia and Wickham eloped, and he abandoned her just like he did Georgina. Darcy 's disguise allowed him to get to know Elizabeth. When they meet again in Hertfordshire, Darcy proposes. Mr. Bennet had planned to send Elizabeth to London to become a nanny, but Darcy asked to marry her by special license in a month's time. Lydia returned with her fourth husband, whom she cheated on. Kitty alternated between living with Elizabeth and Jane in Derbyshire until she met her husband. Darcy and Elizabeth lived happy lives!
Wickham 's treatment of Georgina was despicable, but he received his just deserts. Bingley married Jane against Caroline 's desires, and she couldn't marry Darcy thanks to the scandal created by Wickham and Georgina. All of Darcy 's family members turned against him when Wickham deserted Georgina, and Darcy took her in to care for her. Lydia and Wickham eloped, and he abandoned her just like he did Georgina. Darcy 's disguise allowed him to get to know Elizabeth. When they meet again in Hertfordshire, Darcy proposes. Mr. Bennet had planned to send Elizabeth to London to become a nanny, but Darcy asked to marry her by special license in a month's time. Lydia returned with her fourth husband, whom she cheated on. Kitty alternated between living with Elizabeth and Jane in Derbyshire until she met her husband. Darcy and Elizabeth lived happy lives!
August 1, 2020
This book was sadder than I expected Lydia was her usual but Mr & Mr Bennett were awful I just did not enjoy it his others. Still it worth the time
July 29, 2020
Good Story, Edited Well, But Desperately Dry
Darcy in distress and disguise. So what's missing? There's plenty of plot and even some excellent revenge (which is always welcome!). But Darcy and Elizabeth are supposed to be romantic. I get the 'sweet and clean' trope, but these two only get close to intimacy when they have heartfelt discussions about crop rotation. In fact, a brief mention regarding animal husbandry comprises more contact than the romantic leads. I think this very creative author could benefit from a ghost writing partner who knows how to add some sensitivity to all this good sense.
Darcy in distress and disguise. So what's missing? There's plenty of plot and even some excellent revenge (which is always welcome!). But Darcy and Elizabeth are supposed to be romantic. I get the 'sweet and clean' trope, but these two only get close to intimacy when they have heartfelt discussions about crop rotation. In fact, a brief mention regarding animal husbandry comprises more contact than the romantic leads. I think this very creative author could benefit from a ghost writing partner who knows how to add some sensitivity to all this good sense.
September 14, 2020
1.5
Absolute drivel with clumsy writing and seemingly no research done into the time period the story was supposed to be set in. Seemed more like bloody American frontier than Regency England. Everybody was weirdly out of character, lacked any motivation for their behaviour, narrative jumpy and almost amnesiac in it's tendency of inconsistency.
Absolute drivel with clumsy writing and seemingly no research done into the time period the story was supposed to be set in. Seemed more like bloody American frontier than Regency England. Everybody was weirdly out of character, lacked any motivation for their behaviour, narrative jumpy and almost amnesiac in it's tendency of inconsistency.
September 1, 2024
Very well conceived story.
I’m not able to put this plot into any particular trope within the JAFF universe, except just, variation. Of course by reading the blurb we already know that Darcy fails to reach Ramsgate before Wickham elopes with Georgiana, and the servants sell the story to the papers. If that’s not venal enough for you stay tuned. Or keep reading the book as Darcy goes through some soul crushing reactions from his family who would rather see Georgiana dead rather than give her any recognition whatsoever, let alone succor.
How Darcy meets Elizabeth and Jane and Bingley find happiness are both equally interesting stories. How Bingley eventually deals with his sister Caroline is rather more interesting. Charles has a backbone in this version. Yay! I much prefer Bingley with a backbone and acting on his own convictions. Mary has sweet HEA.
Elizabeth’s journey is frustrating and angst-y many times over. The Bennet parents are alternately verbally abusing or snidely teasing. I think Mrs Bennet is bipolar in this story. Lydia is nearly the worst version of her character I’ve read and good riddance to the little baggage. But her actions change the family dynamic greatly.
Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship develops in a very different way, with none of the pride and prejudice between the two from canon. Forced to chaperone Jane and Charles while Darcy is wearing a disguise, their conversations are not fraught with challenge or animosity. Just natural conversation that increasingly becomes deeper. Darcy has become enamored of Elizabeth before she has a clue about his real identity or station in life. Bingley’s relatives would have recognized Darcy so he leaves before the wedding.
I’m trying not to spoil the actual story here, and hope you will consider reading this. As I mentioned earlier the story is very well conceived or imagined. I think the author has improved since his first work. Now I want to read more of his books. Recommended for JAFF readers.
I’m not able to put this plot into any particular trope within the JAFF universe, except just, variation. Of course by reading the blurb we already know that Darcy fails to reach Ramsgate before Wickham elopes with Georgiana, and the servants sell the story to the papers. If that’s not venal enough for you stay tuned. Or keep reading the book as Darcy goes through some soul crushing reactions from his family who would rather see Georgiana dead rather than give her any recognition whatsoever, let alone succor.
How Darcy meets Elizabeth and Jane and Bingley find happiness are both equally interesting stories. How Bingley eventually deals with his sister Caroline is rather more interesting. Charles has a backbone in this version. Yay! I much prefer Bingley with a backbone and acting on his own convictions. Mary has sweet HEA.
Elizabeth’s journey is frustrating and angst-y many times over. The Bennet parents are alternately verbally abusing or snidely teasing. I think Mrs Bennet is bipolar in this story. Lydia is nearly the worst version of her character I’ve read and good riddance to the little baggage. But her actions change the family dynamic greatly.
Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship develops in a very different way, with none of the pride and prejudice between the two from canon. Forced to chaperone Jane and Charles while Darcy is wearing a disguise, their conversations are not fraught with challenge or animosity. Just natural conversation that increasingly becomes deeper. Darcy has become enamored of Elizabeth before she has a clue about his real identity or station in life. Bingley’s relatives would have recognized Darcy so he leaves before the wedding.
I’m trying not to spoil the actual story here, and hope you will consider reading this. As I mentioned earlier the story is very well conceived or imagined. I think the author has improved since his first work. Now I want to read more of his books. Recommended for JAFF readers.
August 3, 2020
Anachronisms, typos and inaccuracies abounded in this Austenation. Nonetheless, it was lots of crazy fun in the way only the really nutty ones can be.
July 22, 2020
Sad, but interesting.
This is a book where everyone gets what they deserve. I really grew to hate Mr and Mrs Bennet, but in the end, it all works out.
This is a book where everyone gets what they deserve. I really grew to hate Mr and Mrs Bennet, but in the end, it all works out.
September 1, 2025
A good page turner
Not a long book, about 170 pages I think. Anyway, I really liked this story. It was so different from the usual storylines, yet it still felt like Darcy & Elizabeth from P&P. The bad guys were swiftly taken care of, Collins was surprising. The friendship which led to love between D & E felt natural. There was enough drama with secondary characters to keep your interest. Nothing over the top, the author kept the story believable.
I really felt as if I was a part of the story, the book drew me in as a friend. I cannot remember the last time a book made me feel that way, as if I was there too
I had read reviews of all the typos and grammatical errors but they must have been fixed. I believe I noticed 2, surly nothing to complain about.
This is a book I will purchase and read again, and again. I will recommend it to friends.
Not a long book, about 170 pages I think. Anyway, I really liked this story. It was so different from the usual storylines, yet it still felt like Darcy & Elizabeth from P&P. The bad guys were swiftly taken care of, Collins was surprising. The friendship which led to love between D & E felt natural. There was enough drama with secondary characters to keep your interest. Nothing over the top, the author kept the story believable.
I really felt as if I was a part of the story, the book drew me in as a friend. I cannot remember the last time a book made me feel that way, as if I was there too
I had read reviews of all the typos and grammatical errors but they must have been fixed. I believe I noticed 2, surly nothing to complain about.
This is a book I will purchase and read again, and again. I will recommend it to friends.
April 21, 2024
Darcy hiding
Solid 3 stars
Darcy is hiding from his family, friends and society. He is all over the map with his emotions as he was too late to save his sister. Because of that and his willingness to let her come home almost everyone is against him. Col F and Bingley along with most of his staff are loyal to him. With Bingley’s support and a full beard he is permitted to grieve at Netherfield in disguise to give him privacy. Thankfully the Bingley sisters are not there. Lydia and Mrs Bennet are two peas in a pod. Mr Bennet bounces back and forth on being responsible and then not caring for anyone. Parts of Darcy and Elizabeth’s conversations could have been explored deeper on page to show their true attachment. Will I read again, probably.
Solid 3 stars
Darcy is hiding from his family, friends and society. He is all over the map with his emotions as he was too late to save his sister. Because of that and his willingness to let her come home almost everyone is against him. Col F and Bingley along with most of his staff are loyal to him. With Bingley’s support and a full beard he is permitted to grieve at Netherfield in disguise to give him privacy. Thankfully the Bingley sisters are not there. Lydia and Mrs Bennet are two peas in a pod. Mr Bennet bounces back and forth on being responsible and then not caring for anyone. Parts of Darcy and Elizabeth’s conversations could have been explored deeper on page to show their true attachment. Will I read again, probably.
November 16, 2020
Interesting
This was rather an odd story. Georgian elopes with Wickham and then is abandoned by him when he is refused her dowery. She returns to her home,broken.
Darcy is hardened by the rejection of Georgiana by his family and basically disowns them. Some of the major charade grittier and rather unlikeable, most notable Mr. Bennet. After the whole experience of Lydia running off with Wickham , Mr. Bennet is soured on his unmarried daughters, including Elizabeth. In the end, he and Mr. Bennet die alone with little to no contact with their 5 daughters.
Like I said, rather odd take on the original, but interesting.
This was rather an odd story. Georgian elopes with Wickham and then is abandoned by him when he is refused her dowery. She returns to her home,broken.
Darcy is hardened by the rejection of Georgiana by his family and basically disowns them. Some of the major charade grittier and rather unlikeable, most notable Mr. Bennet. After the whole experience of Lydia running off with Wickham , Mr. Bennet is soured on his unmarried daughters, including Elizabeth. In the end, he and Mr. Bennet die alone with little to no contact with their 5 daughters.
Like I said, rather odd take on the original, but interesting.
September 11, 2020
Interesting, realistic, sad, sweet
I found this to be realistic, interesting, sad, but sweet. I loved how Darcy his himself, I love my man like this!! Elizabeth was extremely stronger in this and that made the book. How Mrs. Bennet and Lydia behave was outrageous, but I've seen in my lifetime. Mr Bennet is worse than in P&P, yes he shuts down even more. Jane and Bingley are delightful. Love how Bingley dealt with Caroline. Highly recommended to all to read.
I found this to be realistic, interesting, sad, but sweet. I loved how Darcy his himself, I love my man like this!! Elizabeth was extremely stronger in this and that made the book. How Mrs. Bennet and Lydia behave was outrageous, but I've seen in my lifetime. Mr Bennet is worse than in P&P, yes he shuts down even more. Jane and Bingley are delightful. Love how Bingley dealt with Caroline. Highly recommended to all to read.
October 29, 2020
A very enjoyable read.
I would have given this book five stars, as I did love reading it, but it was spoiled by attention to detail. It needs editing. The thought of Darcy wearing pants made me smile, but the constant reference to 'the fall' was annoying. I thought a shed was a building in a garden, but what would I know, I'm English. With a few things changed it would be worthy of five stars.
I would have given this book five stars, as I did love reading it, but it was spoiled by attention to detail. It needs editing. The thought of Darcy wearing pants made me smile, but the constant reference to 'the fall' was annoying. I thought a shed was a building in a garden, but what would I know, I'm English. With a few things changed it would be worthy of five stars.
June 3, 2021
What a depressing story!
I did not like this story at all, it was so depressing. I thought the writing was disjointed and hated all the Americanisms ( 'fall' was used liberally throughout ). Where was the romance? About half a dozen pages at the end of the story was given over to ODC and even they were pretty bland! I have already committed myself to 'Follies and Nonsense ' as I read the reviews and bought them both together, I do so hope it's better than this one.
I did not like this story at all, it was so depressing. I thought the writing was disjointed and hated all the Americanisms ( 'fall' was used liberally throughout ). Where was the romance? About half a dozen pages at the end of the story was given over to ODC and even they were pretty bland! I have already committed myself to 'Follies and Nonsense ' as I read the reviews and bought them both together, I do so hope it's better than this one.
August 14, 2020
Rather dark.
This book was well-written (considering that words were occasionally omitted), the characters were good, as was the plot. I am one who likes to find comeuppance for the mean, no-good characters. However, I can do without a total evisceration of them. I found a lot of darkness in this book, and I felt down when I finished it. But otherwise it has merit.
This book was well-written (considering that words were occasionally omitted), the characters were good, as was the plot. I am one who likes to find comeuppance for the mean, no-good characters. However, I can do without a total evisceration of them. I found a lot of darkness in this book, and I felt down when I finished it. But otherwise it has merit.
September 28, 2020
Good story, very poor editing
I like this author’s story and characters and the lack of melodrama, but good grief! Missing verbs and the wrong articles and the complete wrong words for so many things! It’s as though the book was pounded out and published without a review at all. Painful, but as I said, the stories are really nice and entertaining.
I like this author’s story and characters and the lack of melodrama, but good grief! Missing verbs and the wrong articles and the complete wrong words for so many things! It’s as though the book was pounded out and published without a review at all. Painful, but as I said, the stories are really nice and entertaining.
December 8, 2020
3 stars
If you enjoy the characters of p&p then you may enjoy this variation. I felt the story was quite different to the original, which is okay if the characters remain true to Jane Austen’s portrayal. I really liked the relationship with Elizabeth and Darcy, but missed Elizabeth’s relationship with me Bennett.
If you enjoy the characters of p&p then you may enjoy this variation. I felt the story was quite different to the original, which is okay if the characters remain true to Jane Austen’s portrayal. I really liked the relationship with Elizabeth and Darcy, but missed Elizabeth’s relationship with me Bennett.
April 11, 2024
A mixed bag
Somewhat poorly edited - the first page alone was almost enough to make me stop reading. The tense shifts were alarming. It got slightly better as it went along, although evil Mr Bennet is not generally pleasing. The idea of a disguised Darcy could have been humorous, but that was not the tone the author chose. A pleasant Bingley resolution.
Somewhat poorly edited - the first page alone was almost enough to make me stop reading. The tense shifts were alarming. It got slightly better as it went along, although evil Mr Bennet is not generally pleasing. The idea of a disguised Darcy could have been humorous, but that was not the tone the author chose. A pleasant Bingley resolution.
July 26, 2020
Sad but good
A rather darker in mood variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Georgiana isn’t saved in this story and the mood is dark but I still enjoyed the story
A rather darker in mood variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Georgiana isn’t saved in this story and the mood is dark but I still enjoyed the story
September 14, 2020
Interesting story.
This story was suggested on a social media site. So I decided to read. Very interesting story line that was unique. The detail about estate operations and life was also very interesting. Overall a good story.
This story was suggested on a social media site. So I decided to read. Very interesting story line that was unique. The detail about estate operations and life was also very interesting. Overall a good story.
September 20, 2020
Depressing
While the writing is adequate, it is entirely depressing. It seems to be more about the bad in people and less about the good. Mr. Bennet is harsh. Even Darcy is harsh. Bingley grew up quickly, so that was nice.
While the writing is adequate, it is entirely depressing. It seems to be more about the bad in people and less about the good. Mr. Bennet is harsh. Even Darcy is harsh. Bingley grew up quickly, so that was nice.
November 6, 2020
This is my first read by this author. I found the storyline to be very interesting. My problem was the character development. The main characters were good, but the rest, I just couldn't really get into. I want to read another book from this author to see if I get a better feel for his style.
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