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Reader, I Married Him
The two greatest romances of British literature merged
When Elizabeth Bennet’s father died she became employed at Pemberley as a governess by the brooding and mysterious widowed Mr. Darcy. Despite the difference in their stations he is kind to her and encourages her to speak freely and argue with him if she wishes. Almost helplessly over the months Elizabeth falls in love with her proud employer.
But when they are on the verge of finding happiness together, the mystery of Pemberley and Mr. Darcy's past marriage will tear them apart...
Whether you love Jane Eyre, or have never read it, I think you will like this new book
About 75,000 words long
When Elizabeth Bennet’s father died she became employed at Pemberley as a governess by the brooding and mysterious widowed Mr. Darcy. Despite the difference in their stations he is kind to her and encourages her to speak freely and argue with him if she wishes. Almost helplessly over the months Elizabeth falls in love with her proud employer.
But when they are on the verge of finding happiness together, the mystery of Pemberley and Mr. Darcy's past marriage will tear them apart...
Whether you love Jane Eyre, or have never read it, I think you will like this new book
About 75,000 words long
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223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 16, 2020
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August 20, 2020
Very Gothic
Very gothic, very Jane Eyre. I read since it was on Kindle Unlimited even though I am not a fan of gothic stories. Well written but I didn’t enjoy because it WAS gothic. I’m not complaining it was gothic because the blurb made that quite clear.
I don’t like Brussels sprouts but I would not down grade a meal with Brussels sprouts since lots of people like them.
Fine story and writing but it was a Brussel sprout to me.
Very gothic, very Jane Eyre. I read since it was on Kindle Unlimited even though I am not a fan of gothic stories. Well written but I didn’t enjoy because it WAS gothic. I’m not complaining it was gothic because the blurb made that quite clear.
I don’t like Brussels sprouts but I would not down grade a meal with Brussels sprouts since lots of people like them.
Fine story and writing but it was a Brussel sprout to me.
August 29, 2020
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars.
I first read Jane Eyre as a required summer read prior to seventh grade. I have since then read it 7 more times. I didn't read Pride and Prejudice until I was in my middle years and viewed one of the four movies made from that book but it too became a favorite and most of my reading is now variations on that story. I do know that Charlotte Bronte did NOT admire Jane Austen's works, and, if I remember correctly, one of the criticisms was that JA's books lacked passion. When I read that this author was writing "a Jane Eyre Inspired P&P variation" I was compelled to read it. I found it difficult to put down.
This story is told as a flash back from Elizabeth's POV. Some of the parts of the Jane Eyre story are left out but the main premise and supporting scenes are there. Note: there is no wicked aunt nor any boarding school, no Blanche Ingram nor St. John. Elizabeth does take a position as a governess due to a recommendation by a neighbor, Charles Bingley, to his widowed friend, Darcy. Charles is married (not to Jane) and that situation is part of this story although not a reflection of anything to do with the Jane Eyre story. Mr. Bennet has died and Mrs. Bennet refuses to have Elizabeth EVER live with her due to the Collins proposal refusal. Ironically though, Charlotte has Elizabeth living with them at Longbourn and thus Elizabeth feels the need to find a way to support herself.
If you know the Jane Eyre story I don't have to tell you what happens. This is more Jane Eyre retold with P&P characters.
Darcy has married his cousin, Anne de Bourgh as his father directed him to upon the father's death bed. A child is born of the union but as Anne had previously been found in bed with Wickham the paternity is in doubt. When Elizabeth becomes the governess she befriends both the child, Cathy, and Georgiana, the sister. And you can not doubt what happens with her employer. I won't go into any further details so as not to spoil the tale...just in case you have not read Jane Eyre...but, please, do read that masterpiece.
I do recommend this story to fans of either or both of those books. I did enjoy the author's explanation about his reasons for writing this (and other) books in the last 5% of the pages on my Kindle. I have read 13 of his books and see that there are only 3 I have not read. I will correct that.
I first read Jane Eyre as a required summer read prior to seventh grade. I have since then read it 7 more times. I didn't read Pride and Prejudice until I was in my middle years and viewed one of the four movies made from that book but it too became a favorite and most of my reading is now variations on that story. I do know that Charlotte Bronte did NOT admire Jane Austen's works, and, if I remember correctly, one of the criticisms was that JA's books lacked passion. When I read that this author was writing "a Jane Eyre Inspired P&P variation" I was compelled to read it. I found it difficult to put down.
This story is told as a flash back from Elizabeth's POV. Some of the parts of the Jane Eyre story are left out but the main premise and supporting scenes are there. Note: there is no wicked aunt nor any boarding school, no Blanche Ingram nor St. John. Elizabeth does take a position as a governess due to a recommendation by a neighbor, Charles Bingley, to his widowed friend, Darcy. Charles is married (not to Jane) and that situation is part of this story although not a reflection of anything to do with the Jane Eyre story. Mr. Bennet has died and Mrs. Bennet refuses to have Elizabeth EVER live with her due to the Collins proposal refusal. Ironically though, Charlotte has Elizabeth living with them at Longbourn and thus Elizabeth feels the need to find a way to support herself.
If you know the Jane Eyre story I don't have to tell you what happens. This is more Jane Eyre retold with P&P characters.
Darcy has married his cousin, Anne de Bourgh as his father directed him to upon the father's death bed. A child is born of the union but as Anne had previously been found in bed with Wickham the paternity is in doubt. When Elizabeth becomes the governess she befriends both the child, Cathy, and Georgiana, the sister. And you can not doubt what happens with her employer. I won't go into any further details so as not to spoil the tale...just in case you have not read Jane Eyre...but, please, do read that masterpiece.
I do recommend this story to fans of either or both of those books. I did enjoy the author's explanation about his reasons for writing this (and other) books in the last 5% of the pages on my Kindle. I have read 13 of his books and see that there are only 3 I have not read. I will correct that.
October 5, 2020
I have become a big admirer of Mr. Underwood's work, and I believe he's outdone himself here. Fair warning to JAFF-lovers: this is much more Jane Eyre than Pride and Prejudice. Both the writing style and the plot are decidedly Charlotte Bronte's - which is to say that's it's quite gothic.
Although Elizabeth Bennet doesn't share the sad childhood of Jane Eyre, her life has taken a tragic turn. Mr. Bennet died without any of his daughters having married well - or married at all, in fact. Mrs. Bennet is furious with Elizabeth for having refused to marry Mr. Collins, blames her for the loss of Longbourn, and refuses to live with her. Charlotte Collins, fortunately, has tremendous influence over her husband and allows Elizabeth to continue living at Longbourn - as a guest - while the rest of the surviving Bennets have moved in with the Phillipses.
We do have the additional storyline of Jane Bennet helplessly in love with Mr. Bingley of Netherfield, and he feels the same about her. Unfortunately, he's already unhappily married to a shrewish woman with a personality similar to his sister Caroline. Neither Jane nor Bingley would ever sink to immoral behavior, but Bingley does what he can for Jane and her favorite sister. When he learns Elizabeth is seeking work as a governess, he knows his good friend Mr. Darcy, a widower, is in need of a governess for his six-year-old daughter Cathy. (Mr. Darcy has never been to Netherfield, so Elizabeth has not met him.)
Ar this point, the Jane Eyre storyline mostly takes over. Mr. Darcy hires her on Bingley's recommendation, sight unseen. Elizabeth heads to Pemberley and becomes Cathy's beloved governess - plus she and Georgiana become close. Mr. Darcy is away at first - as he has so often been in the years since his wife died. But Pemberley hides a dark secret.
Elizabeth is a somewhat more impertinent version of Charlotte Bronte's heroine. Mr. Darcy is even more similar to Mr. Rochester, only showing up at Pemberley well into the book. Notably, there is no gypsy scene, so he apparently does retain the P&P view that "...disguise of any sort is my abhorrence."
Being a big fan of Jane Eyre, I loved this and thought Mr. Underwood did a marvelous job inserting SOME plot and character elements from Pride and Prejudice into the story. Readers just need to be aware that it's not "traditional" JAFF. It's a great October read for Halloween season, though!
Content is clean.
Although Elizabeth Bennet doesn't share the sad childhood of Jane Eyre, her life has taken a tragic turn. Mr. Bennet died without any of his daughters having married well - or married at all, in fact. Mrs. Bennet is furious with Elizabeth for having refused to marry Mr. Collins, blames her for the loss of Longbourn, and refuses to live with her. Charlotte Collins, fortunately, has tremendous influence over her husband and allows Elizabeth to continue living at Longbourn - as a guest - while the rest of the surviving Bennets have moved in with the Phillipses.
We do have the additional storyline of Jane Bennet helplessly in love with Mr. Bingley of Netherfield, and he feels the same about her. Unfortunately, he's already unhappily married to a shrewish woman with a personality similar to his sister Caroline. Neither Jane nor Bingley would ever sink to immoral behavior, but Bingley does what he can for Jane and her favorite sister. When he learns Elizabeth is seeking work as a governess, he knows his good friend Mr. Darcy, a widower, is in need of a governess for his six-year-old daughter Cathy. (Mr. Darcy has never been to Netherfield, so Elizabeth has not met him.)
Ar this point, the Jane Eyre storyline mostly takes over. Mr. Darcy hires her on Bingley's recommendation, sight unseen. Elizabeth heads to Pemberley and becomes Cathy's beloved governess - plus she and Georgiana become close. Mr. Darcy is away at first - as he has so often been in the years since his wife died. But Pemberley hides a dark secret.
Elizabeth is a somewhat more impertinent version of Charlotte Bronte's heroine. Mr. Darcy is even more similar to Mr. Rochester, only showing up at Pemberley well into the book. Notably, there is no gypsy scene, so he apparently does retain the P&P view that "...disguise of any sort is my abhorrence."
Being a big fan of Jane Eyre, I loved this and thought Mr. Underwood did a marvelous job inserting SOME plot and character elements from Pride and Prejudice into the story. Readers just need to be aware that it's not "traditional" JAFF. It's a great October read for Halloween season, though!
Content is clean.
November 13, 2020
“Love is love, even if it is illicit; like light remains light even in the darkness.” –Munia Khan
Rating: clean but there was sexual tension.
This was not your average Pride and Prejudice story. It was not even a Jane Eyre story either. It was a combination of both. We had P&P characters with a Jane Eyre story-line. Now that was something completely different. If you’ve never read Jane Eyre, I think it could still be an interesting story and you might decide to read it later. If you are a Jane Eyre fan and haven’t read P&P, this would be a good time to do that.
Wow, this was certainly different. I can’t say much about it in order to avoid spoilers. Like Brontë’s Jane Eyre, we had Darcy [Rochester] struggling with decisions made years before when he was but a youth. His family arranged… OK, conspired against him and were NOT nice in their machinations. There were many family secrets that were revealed at an excruciatingly slow pace over the course of the story. To say Oh-My-Gosh is too weak of an exclamation. What a family.
“He had accessorized his life with everything but paternal instinct.” –Noorilhuda, the governess
A brooding Darcy, similar to a Mr. Rochester, was spot on. In other words, he was horrid. Elizabeth, as a Jaye Eyre, was a bit over the top for her. However, I thought it worked. The similarities in angst between the stories were really interesting. Elizabeth certainly had her hands full with Darcy’s mood swings.
“Should I rejoice in the inferiority of my fate?” –John Lockwood” –Noorilhuda, The Governess
We were given the story via journal entries as we listened to the voice of Elizabeth, the Jane Eyre character as she described life choices that brought her to Pemberley as a governess to a child of questionable parentage. It felt like when you’re at a play and they break the fourth wall and stage characters address the audience. It was rather disconcerting at first. Once I got accustomed to it, it felt rather chummy listening to her talk to me via her journal entries.
I borrowed this [8-26-20] from the KU program with no expectations of a review. The thoughts and opinions are my own. At the end of the story, our author explained his love of both stories and how he combined them. He described those sections and segments that were altered and/or eliminated and gave his reasoning for doing so. I thought that was interesting.
Rating: clean but there was sexual tension.
This was not your average Pride and Prejudice story. It was not even a Jane Eyre story either. It was a combination of both. We had P&P characters with a Jane Eyre story-line. Now that was something completely different. If you’ve never read Jane Eyre, I think it could still be an interesting story and you might decide to read it later. If you are a Jane Eyre fan and haven’t read P&P, this would be a good time to do that.
Wow, this was certainly different. I can’t say much about it in order to avoid spoilers. Like Brontë’s Jane Eyre, we had Darcy [Rochester] struggling with decisions made years before when he was but a youth. His family arranged… OK, conspired against him and were NOT nice in their machinations. There were many family secrets that were revealed at an excruciatingly slow pace over the course of the story. To say Oh-My-Gosh is too weak of an exclamation. What a family.
“He had accessorized his life with everything but paternal instinct.” –Noorilhuda, the governess
A brooding Darcy, similar to a Mr. Rochester, was spot on. In other words, he was horrid. Elizabeth, as a Jaye Eyre, was a bit over the top for her. However, I thought it worked. The similarities in angst between the stories were really interesting. Elizabeth certainly had her hands full with Darcy’s mood swings.
“Should I rejoice in the inferiority of my fate?” –John Lockwood” –Noorilhuda, The Governess
We were given the story via journal entries as we listened to the voice of Elizabeth, the Jane Eyre character as she described life choices that brought her to Pemberley as a governess to a child of questionable parentage. It felt like when you’re at a play and they break the fourth wall and stage characters address the audience. It was rather disconcerting at first. Once I got accustomed to it, it felt rather chummy listening to her talk to me via her journal entries.
I borrowed this [8-26-20] from the KU program with no expectations of a review. The thoughts and opinions are my own. At the end of the story, our author explained his love of both stories and how he combined them. He described those sections and segments that were altered and/or eliminated and gave his reasoning for doing so. I thought that was interesting.
August 20, 2020
Very Good Blending of Two Favourites
Two of my all-time favourite books melded together as one. What could be better or or turn out to be completely awful? I admit I was a bit frightened at the concept. However, as a lover of both books I knew I’d have to read this, and am happy to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. The beginning is a little all over the place, which even Elizabeth, in her first-person account, acknowledges. Once she gathers her thoughts, I felt it all came together quite well. Underwood brilliantly uses the appropriate characters from P&P to bring this story to life. Only Mrs. Poole from Eyre appears. He also doesn’t include unnecessary parts of the Austen and Brontë books that wouldn’t fit well into his own. In this, I feel he chose well.
Again, the dialogue was very good, and the emotions of ODC felt within the pages. It was a two-tissue read for me. (I am a softie). I do recommend it.
Two of my all-time favourite books melded together as one. What could be better or or turn out to be completely awful? I admit I was a bit frightened at the concept. However, as a lover of both books I knew I’d have to read this, and am happy to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. The beginning is a little all over the place, which even Elizabeth, in her first-person account, acknowledges. Once she gathers her thoughts, I felt it all came together quite well. Underwood brilliantly uses the appropriate characters from P&P to bring this story to life. Only Mrs. Poole from Eyre appears. He also doesn’t include unnecessary parts of the Austen and Brontë books that wouldn’t fit well into his own. In this, I feel he chose well.
Again, the dialogue was very good, and the emotions of ODC felt within the pages. It was a two-tissue read for me. (I am a softie). I do recommend it.
August 24, 2020
“I would always rather be happy than dignified.” ― Charlotte Brontë, “Jane Eyre”
If you read the blurb accompanying this story, you already know it is a cross-over between two classics – Jane Eyre and Pride & Prejudice.
The author makes use of characters from P&P (with one exception) and plot from Jane Eyre (with several exceptions). I especially liked the author’s use of Elizabeth’s musings to explain the life difference between poor orphaned Jane and gentleman’s daughter Elizabeth.
I loved the story but I wonder if Charlotte Brontë is turning over in her grave!
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, “Jane Eyre”
If you read the blurb accompanying this story, you already know it is a cross-over between two classics – Jane Eyre and Pride & Prejudice.
The author makes use of characters from P&P (with one exception) and plot from Jane Eyre (with several exceptions). I especially liked the author’s use of Elizabeth’s musings to explain the life difference between poor orphaned Jane and gentleman’s daughter Elizabeth.
I loved the story but I wonder if Charlotte Brontë is turning over in her grave!
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, “Jane Eyre”
January 24, 2021
I really enjoyed this... it is definitely the Pride and Prejudice version of Jane Eyre... but jts an abridged Jane Eyre without the whole Blanche Ingram story. Its dark, its sad but it captures the feel of Jane Eyre while also still feeling very Pride and Prejudice. Its a great read- I loved it!
March 31, 2022
An enlightening mix-up
Two great stories blended together that work really well. Even being able to imagine what comes next, you can enjoy the story and the changes in the characters. Thoroughly recommended!
Two great stories blended together that work really well. Even being able to imagine what comes next, you can enjoy the story and the changes in the characters. Thoroughly recommended!
October 5, 2020
Reader, I married him!I
A great story meshing two of my all-time favourite books, Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre! And it works! It starts out a bit slow, but just because it's Lizzie' memories, so she is trying to get her thoughts together for that purpose! But it covers so much,to spark anyone's interest! A great read, don't miss it!
A great story meshing two of my all-time favourite books, Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre! And it works! It starts out a bit slow, but just because it's Lizzie' memories, so she is trying to get her thoughts together for that purpose! But it covers so much,to spark anyone's interest! A great read, don't miss it!
November 11, 2020
Wonderful Reimagining
This book is a mix of Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. It does a fantastic job of keeping the Jane Eyre tone and language while using the P&P characters. I love both of the originals and this is so very well done that I will add this to my list of favourite books.
This book is a mix of Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. It does a fantastic job of keeping the Jane Eyre tone and language while using the P&P characters. I love both of the originals and this is so very well done that I will add this to my list of favourite books.
August 27, 2020
A successful blend of gothic & regency
I'm surprised that this blend of two classic stories is as successful as it is. Jane Eyre has always been the dark, Gothic style of a story with the crazy wife hidden away, and the tormented husband who falls in love with the poor governess. Pride & Prejudice is lighter, less suspenseful, but has its share of memorable characters - nasty, overbearing Lady Catherine, angry and selfish Mrs Bennet, prideful Darcy, and Elizabeth who misunderstood everything! I enjoyed reading this adaptation especially with the ultimate nasty witches Mrs Bingley and Caroline. Cackling away as they try to harm all with their vicious tongues. It's not a stretch of the imagination to see Ann as a crazed woman locked in the attic after living with her mother! Great job!
I'm surprised that this blend of two classic stories is as successful as it is. Jane Eyre has always been the dark, Gothic style of a story with the crazy wife hidden away, and the tormented husband who falls in love with the poor governess. Pride & Prejudice is lighter, less suspenseful, but has its share of memorable characters - nasty, overbearing Lady Catherine, angry and selfish Mrs Bennet, prideful Darcy, and Elizabeth who misunderstood everything! I enjoyed reading this adaptation especially with the ultimate nasty witches Mrs Bingley and Caroline. Cackling away as they try to harm all with their vicious tongues. It's not a stretch of the imagination to see Ann as a crazed woman locked in the attic after living with her mother! Great job!
November 27, 2023
A very interesting mashup of Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre. I have not read Jane Eyre but know the general storyline. The author captures the gothic feel very well. But I'm unhappy with the author for mutilating dear Darcy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 11, 2022
It's heavy, man, heavy
This is an unusual story in many ways. The entire story is narrated by Elizabeth. To begin with, after Mr. Bennet dies, Elizabeth is not allowed to live with her family because her mother has disowned her for not marrying Mr. Collins. In my opinion, not marrying Mr. Collins would be its own reward.
So Elizabeth is staying with the Collinses at Longbourn. Mr. Bingley recommends her to Mr. Darcy as a governess for his daughter. Are you feeling the strangeness yet?
Although the storyline is good, I felt Elizabeth did things that our dear Elizabeth would not do. I was overly affected by the tragedy and did want to accept the aftermath. The author is known to stray far from canon, and in general, I like this because it creates a completely new story. This one was more than I was prepared for.
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This is an unusual story in many ways. The entire story is narrated by Elizabeth. To begin with, after Mr. Bennet dies, Elizabeth is not allowed to live with her family because her mother has disowned her for not marrying Mr. Collins. In my opinion, not marrying Mr. Collins would be its own reward.
So Elizabeth is staying with the Collinses at Longbourn. Mr. Bingley recommends her to Mr. Darcy as a governess for his daughter. Are you feeling the strangeness yet?
Although the storyline is good, I felt Elizabeth did things that our dear Elizabeth would not do. I was overly affected by the tragedy and did want to accept the aftermath. The author is known to stray far from canon, and in general, I like this because it creates a completely new story. This one was more than I was prepared for.
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September 16, 2020
Avid Reader
I agree with another reviewer☺. This book is impossible to put down. I read without stopping. I don't ever think that I have read a sadder Darcy, and to have married at the young age of 19 to a woman that he really didn't care for because his father was dying. Fortunately, Elizabeth helped Darcy regain the desire to live again. Bingley was also unhappily wed, but he was able to finally catch his wife in adultery , divorce her, and marry Jane. After Lady Catherine revealed that Darcy was still married to her insane daughter, Elizabeth ran away. Elizabeth was heartless in that she allowed everyone to think that she was dead. Anne 's death finally allowed Darcy and Elizabeth to marry,.
I agree with another reviewer☺. This book is impossible to put down. I read without stopping. I don't ever think that I have read a sadder Darcy, and to have married at the young age of 19 to a woman that he really didn't care for because his father was dying. Fortunately, Elizabeth helped Darcy regain the desire to live again. Bingley was also unhappily wed, but he was able to finally catch his wife in adultery , divorce her, and marry Jane. After Lady Catherine revealed that Darcy was still married to her insane daughter, Elizabeth ran away. Elizabeth was heartless in that she allowed everyone to think that she was dead. Anne 's death finally allowed Darcy and Elizabeth to marry,.
September 24, 2020
Reader, I Married Him: A Jane Eyre Inspired Pride and Prejudice Variation
Two of my favorite novels woven into one good story. While there were similar instances of Jane Eyre within Timothy Underwood's Pride and Prejudice Variation, there were enough differences to make things said story his own. Elizabeth's life as a governess didn't start until after her father's death, but it was her refusal to marry the heir to Longbourn, Mr. Collins. Unfortunately, he was just as icky in this story as he's usually portrayed. At twenty, Darcy's parents expects him to marry his cousin, Anne de Bourgh. What has been concealed for years is that Anne not only is sickly, but her mental state is a little off as well. She's nasty and hateful towards Darcy, Georgiana, and his servants. Everyone has reason to dislike her especially after she kills Georgiana's pet cat and commits adultery with George Wickham. When Wickham is sent to France to fight and is killed, she loses it. After the birth of a child that might be Wickham's, Anne completely breaks from reality and is locked in the tower with Grace Poole as her caretaker. Darcy angry at what his life has become, travels to the Continent to get away from his beloved Pemberley. Georgiana and Mrs. Reynolds do their best to raise Anne's child, but at age six she needs a governess. Enter Elizabeth to the beauty of Pemberley. Darcy hires her on Bingley's recommendations. He's at Netherfield with his wife and sister. Unfortunately, Bingley jumped into marriage is is as miserable as Darcy. After a few months, Elizabeth convinces Georgiana to write her brother and ask him to come home. From this point, the similarities between the stories are nearly identical. Darcy is usually silent and /or grumpy, but Lizzy tries to be polite, but has a hard time controlling her impertinent tongue. Of course, Darcy likes that. There's a house party in which the Bingleys attend the house party and while Charles is happy to see Lizzy, his obnoxious wife and equally obnoxious sister are not. They say hateful things to her and give warnings to Georgiana. When Georgiana refutes their remarks and supports Lizzy, they both are appalled. ODC fall in love and in church exchanging vows when Lady Catherine shows up and announces that he has a living wife. Broken hearted, Elizabeth leaves Pemberley. Eventually HEA for both Jane and Elizabeth. Bingley divorces his wife because her actions allowed him to and he marries Jane. Elizabeth who has been in the north, heads south back to Longbourn. Worried that neither Georgiana or Mrs. Reynolds have answered her letters, she's off to Pemberley. Seeing Pemberley in ruins shock her, but finds out where Darcy and Georgiana are and walks towards the cabin. Both still in love with one another, marry and rebuild Pemberley. HEA for ODC.
Two of my favorite novels woven into one good story. While there were similar instances of Jane Eyre within Timothy Underwood's Pride and Prejudice Variation, there were enough differences to make things said story his own. Elizabeth's life as a governess didn't start until after her father's death, but it was her refusal to marry the heir to Longbourn, Mr. Collins. Unfortunately, he was just as icky in this story as he's usually portrayed. At twenty, Darcy's parents expects him to marry his cousin, Anne de Bourgh. What has been concealed for years is that Anne not only is sickly, but her mental state is a little off as well. She's nasty and hateful towards Darcy, Georgiana, and his servants. Everyone has reason to dislike her especially after she kills Georgiana's pet cat and commits adultery with George Wickham. When Wickham is sent to France to fight and is killed, she loses it. After the birth of a child that might be Wickham's, Anne completely breaks from reality and is locked in the tower with Grace Poole as her caretaker. Darcy angry at what his life has become, travels to the Continent to get away from his beloved Pemberley. Georgiana and Mrs. Reynolds do their best to raise Anne's child, but at age six she needs a governess. Enter Elizabeth to the beauty of Pemberley. Darcy hires her on Bingley's recommendations. He's at Netherfield with his wife and sister. Unfortunately, Bingley jumped into marriage is is as miserable as Darcy. After a few months, Elizabeth convinces Georgiana to write her brother and ask him to come home. From this point, the similarities between the stories are nearly identical. Darcy is usually silent and /or grumpy, but Lizzy tries to be polite, but has a hard time controlling her impertinent tongue. Of course, Darcy likes that. There's a house party in which the Bingleys attend the house party and while Charles is happy to see Lizzy, his obnoxious wife and equally obnoxious sister are not. They say hateful things to her and give warnings to Georgiana. When Georgiana refutes their remarks and supports Lizzy, they both are appalled. ODC fall in love and in church exchanging vows when Lady Catherine shows up and announces that he has a living wife. Broken hearted, Elizabeth leaves Pemberley. Eventually HEA for both Jane and Elizabeth. Bingley divorces his wife because her actions allowed him to and he marries Jane. Elizabeth who has been in the north, heads south back to Longbourn. Worried that neither Georgiana or Mrs. Reynolds have answered her letters, she's off to Pemberley. Seeing Pemberley in ruins shock her, but finds out where Darcy and Georgiana are and walks towards the cabin. Both still in love with one another, marry and rebuild Pemberley. HEA for ODC.
September 9, 2020
Started out great
I love this author. He's reliable, funny, talented, clever, and has a good team behind him because his works are always good quality. What an odd concept to insert the P&P characters into the storyline of Jane Eyre! It's always been one of my all time favorite books, but I couldn't imagine how this sarcastic and humorous author would deal with the high melodrama of this story, and still retain his charming silliness.
It starts out wonderfully, and I was looking forward to several hours of giggling and snickering at his treatment of the stuffy and melancholy Mr Darcy. However, just about when Elizabeth's realizing her feelings for him, and when the mystery of the laugh coming from the tower heats up, the story reverts to the dark and brooding and sinister tone of the original Jane Eyre. Gone is the fanciful and lighthearted version, in favor of a tale very closely following the original, and equally filled with angst. This is serious stuff. Even the tragic events late in the story are duplicated. I admit that I was let down, wishing for something more fun.
Jane Eyre is a wonderful book, but it's in a whole different league from Pride and Prejudice. One is gothic melodrama, the other is a light and sarcastic look at Regency era high society. Jane Austen's works are shorter, and way more light hearted. I'm not so sure that inserting ODC into a story so dark was a good idea. Just the same, the book is well written and well edited. I recommend it.
I love this author. He's reliable, funny, talented, clever, and has a good team behind him because his works are always good quality. What an odd concept to insert the P&P characters into the storyline of Jane Eyre! It's always been one of my all time favorite books, but I couldn't imagine how this sarcastic and humorous author would deal with the high melodrama of this story, and still retain his charming silliness.
It starts out wonderfully, and I was looking forward to several hours of giggling and snickering at his treatment of the stuffy and melancholy Mr Darcy. However, just about when Elizabeth's realizing her feelings for him, and when the mystery of the laugh coming from the tower heats up, the story reverts to the dark and brooding and sinister tone of the original Jane Eyre. Gone is the fanciful and lighthearted version, in favor of a tale very closely following the original, and equally filled with angst. This is serious stuff. Even the tragic events late in the story are duplicated. I admit that I was let down, wishing for something more fun.
Jane Eyre is a wonderful book, but it's in a whole different league from Pride and Prejudice. One is gothic melodrama, the other is a light and sarcastic look at Regency era high society. Jane Austen's works are shorter, and way more light hearted. I'm not so sure that inserting ODC into a story so dark was a good idea. Just the same, the book is well written and well edited. I recommend it.
August 7, 2023
Reader, I Married Him
This book is a reader’s dream. Two favorite novels rolled into one glorious book. The characters from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice woven into Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. Too bad Fitzwilliam Darcy and Edward Rochester in these novels held their duty so tightly to society’s whims that neither could enjoy happiness they deserved. I’m sure the infidelity of Anne de Bourgh Darcy with George Wickham would have gotten him a divorce decree from Parliament. She and her lying, overbearing mother could have lived in disgrace. Besides being an adulteress, she was a product of her mother’s lack of medical care and horrible life she lived. This is one time I hope both of his deceased parents rot in the same inferno as Anne de Bourgh and Lady Catherine de Bourgh. They deserved that for what their son had to live through. Enjoyed how some of the witty writings of Austen were woven into the storyline not found in Bronte’s writing.
This book is a reader’s dream. Two favorite novels rolled into one glorious book. The characters from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice woven into Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. Too bad Fitzwilliam Darcy and Edward Rochester in these novels held their duty so tightly to society’s whims that neither could enjoy happiness they deserved. I’m sure the infidelity of Anne de Bourgh Darcy with George Wickham would have gotten him a divorce decree from Parliament. She and her lying, overbearing mother could have lived in disgrace. Besides being an adulteress, she was a product of her mother’s lack of medical care and horrible life she lived. This is one time I hope both of his deceased parents rot in the same inferno as Anne de Bourgh and Lady Catherine de Bourgh. They deserved that for what their son had to live through. Enjoyed how some of the witty writings of Austen were woven into the storyline not found in Bronte’s writing.
December 19, 2020
NOT OUR MR. DARCY😢NO!!
I have enjoyed this author retelling of variation of Pride and Prejudice however Mr. Underwood has gone to far. A Disfigured, one eyed and one armed Mr. Darcy, this is not to be "bourne" I purchased and downloaded Mr. Underwood book into my fire. I was not really enjoying the story line but thought I would see it through to the finish. Mr. Underwood I was finish when you decided to disfigured Mr. Darcy. I went straight to the back of the book to give it my one star rating and type my displeasure. How very disappointing and truly a waste of my money. I have looked in my digital library and I have downloaded quite a few of your books. I can't understand why you would write Darcy this way.
I have enjoyed this author retelling of variation of Pride and Prejudice however Mr. Underwood has gone to far. A Disfigured, one eyed and one armed Mr. Darcy, this is not to be "bourne" I purchased and downloaded Mr. Underwood book into my fire. I was not really enjoying the story line but thought I would see it through to the finish. Mr. Underwood I was finish when you decided to disfigured Mr. Darcy. I went straight to the back of the book to give it my one star rating and type my displeasure. How very disappointing and truly a waste of my money. I have looked in my digital library and I have downloaded quite a few of your books. I can't understand why you would write Darcy this way.
September 21, 2020
The best of both worlds
I immensely enjoyed this merging of P&P & Jane Eyre. Timothy Underwood is one of the best fan fiction writers I’ve read. His excellent use of descriptive language paints word pictures for the reader to imagine characters and settings. His work is never boring or stale. And the artistry with which he writes makes each work worth reading- even if the reader isn’t an obsessive P&P devotee. Finally, Jane Eyre is by far my favorite Bronte novel so discovering this adaptation was a thrill. I do, however, encourage Mr. Underwood to yield and finally read the Tenant of Wildfell Hall. It’s my second favorite work by a Bronte.
I immensely enjoyed this merging of P&P & Jane Eyre. Timothy Underwood is one of the best fan fiction writers I’ve read. His excellent use of descriptive language paints word pictures for the reader to imagine characters and settings. His work is never boring or stale. And the artistry with which he writes makes each work worth reading- even if the reader isn’t an obsessive P&P devotee. Finally, Jane Eyre is by far my favorite Bronte novel so discovering this adaptation was a thrill. I do, however, encourage Mr. Underwood to yield and finally read the Tenant of Wildfell Hall. It’s my second favorite work by a Bronte.
September 6, 2020
Good story
I am a fan of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, and North and South variations. I have always wondered what it would be like to combine two of the three, unfortunately, I had a hard time replacing Jane and Rochester with Darcy and Elizabeth. The Jane Eyre vibe was strong, which I believe was the plan.
I think for those who haven't read Jane Eyre might enjoy a different take on P&P. However, I am now hoping Mr. Underwood will write a Jane Eyre story. FYI- Rochester, by Cora Holmes is a great Jane Eyre story.
I am a fan of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, and North and South variations. I have always wondered what it would be like to combine two of the three, unfortunately, I had a hard time replacing Jane and Rochester with Darcy and Elizabeth. The Jane Eyre vibe was strong, which I believe was the plan.
I think for those who haven't read Jane Eyre might enjoy a different take on P&P. However, I am now hoping Mr. Underwood will write a Jane Eyre story. FYI- Rochester, by Cora Holmes is a great Jane Eyre story.
September 11, 2020
Truly Perfect!
The perfect mixing of Pride & Prejudice and Jane Eyre easily deserves 5stars. It was easy to see & believe our beloved P&P characters living Jane Eyre's life. Lizzy fleeing North & being able to fend for herself is so typical of her, as was her returning to Darcy the moment her family would be safe from repercussions to her choices. My only quibble, is seeing Mrs Reynolds act and speak in so unrefined of a way. While not gentle, she would have been one of the higher class servants and therefore far better spoken.
The perfect mixing of Pride & Prejudice and Jane Eyre easily deserves 5stars. It was easy to see & believe our beloved P&P characters living Jane Eyre's life. Lizzy fleeing North & being able to fend for herself is so typical of her, as was her returning to Darcy the moment her family would be safe from repercussions to her choices. My only quibble, is seeing Mrs Reynolds act and speak in so unrefined of a way. While not gentle, she would have been one of the higher class servants and therefore far better spoken.
September 16, 2020
Very interesting
I love Tim's writing and this version of P&P is very unique. Enough to send me back to reread Jane Eyre. Darcy's character deviates some, more passionate than in canon, but fits the story line. Great tension, believable anguish and high drama. Well worth purchase and read!
I love Tim's writing and this version of P&P is very unique. Enough to send me back to reread Jane Eyre. Darcy's character deviates some, more passionate than in canon, but fits the story line. Great tension, believable anguish and high drama. Well worth purchase and read!
April 1, 2023
SPOILERS
This review is, as always, my opinion. I dislike Jane Eyre so why did I read this supposed Pride and Prejudice variation of it? I don’t know, temporary insanity?
It was atmospheric and well written but I hated the murdered cat and Darcy ends up exactly like Mr Rochester. So I got what I deserved.
This review is, as always, my opinion. I dislike Jane Eyre so why did I read this supposed Pride and Prejudice variation of it? I don’t know, temporary insanity?
It was atmospheric and well written but I hated the murdered cat and Darcy ends up exactly like Mr Rochester. So I got what I deserved.
January 30, 2021
Elisabeth vs Rochester
I liked this mashup. A litle abridged perhaps. Elisabeth doesn't have a bone of Jane Eyre and Mr Darcy was more , much more of a Rochester. But it worked for me .
I liked this mashup. A litle abridged perhaps. Elisabeth doesn't have a bone of Jane Eyre and Mr Darcy was more , much more of a Rochester. But it worked for me .
April 3, 2021
Love/hate
I loved this book, and hated when it ended! The story line was not a new one, but the changes were well done and suited ODC.This my favorite book so we this year! That is a challenge to all P&P author's! GO! 🌹
I loved this book, and hated when it ended! The story line was not a new one, but the changes were well done and suited ODC.This my favorite book so we this year! That is a challenge to all P&P author's! GO! 🌹
October 25, 2025
I enjoyed the first half of this book, but when I realized the story was going to follow Jane Eyre, I lost interest and just skimmed the last half of this book. I would have preferred an alternate ending.
March 10, 2021
A combined re-telling of Pride & Prejudice and Jane Eyre. Quite enjoyable actually.
March 30, 2023
I was prepared to like this book. However, I could not finish it, I pushed myself to continue on, but at about 86%, I could not. The first few pages were intriguing. Of course, we know when we open a P&P Variation it is about Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy falling in love and marrying.
This story is all based on Elizabeth's strength and her capacity to find joy in every situation. But Mr D, is Mr D just by name…
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I wonder if this author has something against poor Mr D. FYI, he is just a character, it is not his fault he has been beloved by readers for centuries...
I do not recommend this book.
This story is all based on Elizabeth's strength and her capacity to find joy in every situation. But Mr D, is Mr D just by name…
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I wonder if this author has something against poor Mr D. FYI, he is just a character, it is not his fault he has been beloved by readers for centuries...
I do not recommend this book.
April 15, 2023
This is a really good retelling of Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. The writing is smooth and the story is engaging. Splendid!
August 13, 2025
crying
actually crying
5/5
actually crying
5/5
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