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Elizabeth Bennet: Heiress
This story takes up the lives of Darcy and Elizabeth and their family and friends soon after Bingley holds the ball at Netherfield Park. Mr. Bennet receives news that Mr. Collins has died, and, there being no other living male descendants of the grandparent who created the fee tail on Longbourn, Mr. Bennet may will Longbourn to the daughter of his choice. He chooses Elizabeth, with the full agreement of Jane, her elder sister. Thus, although the family fortune is not affected, Elizabeth’s personal standing is raised because she is now the heiress of a desirable estate. This story explores the effects this may have on Elizabeth’s life and her somewhat contentious relationship with Darcy.
- GenresHistorical
247 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2021
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Don H. Miller
27 books21 followersDon H. Miller was born and grew up in Iowa, went to the University of North Carolina where he received a degree in Mathematics, spent three years as a U.S. Navy officer, got a Ph.D. in Mathematical Statistics from the University of Chicago, spent three years as a college professor, and then spent the rest of his working career as a research scientist working in various fields including naval operations research, environmental impact analysis, and command, control and communications technology. He is now retired, enjoys golfing, pickleball, and writing, and is the art director of the monthly newsletter of the community in which he now lives. He has written twenty-five novels in the genre of Jane Austen fan fiction.
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February 27, 2023
Heiress
With Lizzy being an heiress she much closer to being of Darcy’s social level, especially with her many good friends in ‘the bon ton’. On top of the above, Mr. Bennet has his own connections.
A fun read. I enjoyed the story.
Lizzy is usually SuperLizzy in the author’s stories and he mentioned he models her after his wife, so each book is like a love note to his wife, who has passed on.
With Lizzy being an heiress she much closer to being of Darcy’s social level, especially with her many good friends in ‘the bon ton’. On top of the above, Mr. Bennet has his own connections.
A fun read. I enjoyed the story.
Lizzy is usually SuperLizzy in the author’s stories and he mentioned he models her after his wife, so each book is like a love note to his wife, who has passed on.
April 2, 2021
What struck me immediately was how unnatural the dialogue was, if this story was reframed as regency aliens trying to human he’d have nailed it.
It’s incredible what degree this story could become less farcical just by taking the speech quotations- so that the info dumps weren't dialogue- and pushing them so that they were narrative exposition like a normal story.
There is no organic conversation; it reads like scripted interviews between characters or playing guessing games: they supply motives to each other, and then that characters confirms or denies it:
Character A: “Did you do this because of that”
Character B:“You guessed it- you was right!”
There is no delicacy, people are very forthright in a tactless manner, the drawing room conversation was far too bold for the time, it had me scandalized! I had to put on a pearl necklace just so that I might have something to clutch!
I read the other reviews, and while many mentioned the weird writing style, I am shocked no else noted how very flabbergasting the propriety or lack thereof was! That’s what took the cake for me- I am well used to running into dry retellings, they abound plentiful- but the topic of seducing a man you knew would not be allowed to marry you, just to ensure a pregnancy so you could have his illegitimate kid being aired so freely..!
Present was none of that regency skirting around implying without outright stating, or working up a closer friendship before confiding.
I'll provide one such example:
Darcy at Lord Stonington and shook his head. “Are you sure you want to dance that first dance with Stonington? He has not danced much with anyone since his wife died.”
Lord Stonington laughed.
It did make for some disbelieving chortles and exclamations- some of the topics were things even today you wouldn't broach so liberally! That is why I recommend this if you want to be really taken aback. This is the stuff of spit takes!
That Which was Tenable:
❀Anytime Lizzy gets to run LB or the entail is broken, I am like a moth to a flame! That is fitting as the moth’s attraction to such is ultimately it's folly.
❀I would like to encourage the masculine take on JAFF. So kudos for producing, dude.
❀Some details and subplots are interesting in theory, but he goes about it all the wrong way; having characters give their whole life story and TMI as his shortcut to exposition.
At least he explored some interesting topics and made his scenes original, thats more than I can say for some other works.
That Which Courted Disdain:
✗It is Miss Bennet not Miss Elizabeth if Jane isn’t there!
✗Weird leaps taken to fit the narrative: Mr B had all this money saved and didn't take advantage while he still was a living, landed Gentlemen, to use it to get his daughters married off? He waits till LB is no longer entailed to drop this news? Utter poppycock !
✗Lizzy is a perfect Mary Sue
The Decree:
I’ll say the language was era appropriate though their arrangement utterly bizarre. It kept me on the precipice of quitting but- I don't know I was really intrigued on how much weirder it could get.
The answer is exponentially . At least I might credit that some JAFFs poor executions have rendered me angry.
Here I’m not so much upset with the story as I am bemused by it. I’d wager I'm far too confused to smart to chagrin- so that’s a new experience for me.
You may be able to salvage some ironic enjoyment out of it if you find humor in the awkward like ‘The Room’ or far out mary sue fan fiction like the infamous Harry Potter, ‘My Immortal’. It’s got that vibe.
DNF: 45%
May 7, 2021
Ironically this is the second story in a row that I have read in which the Bennets' fortune and social standing rises significantly. In this story Collins dies (We never learn how) and with no other male heirs Mr. Bennet must rewrite his will to leave his estate to one of his daughters. After discussing it will Jane, Elizabeth becomes his heir. No surprise for the reader as the title gives us that.
HOWEVER, several surprises are in store. Mr. Bennet has not neglected his finances and has much squirreled away or invested. His daughters have adequate dowries plus Mrs. Bennet has a dower house. A bigger depart from canon is that Mr. Bennet has past university friends who possess titles and whose past history with Mr. Bennet is significant. Elizabeth is sent to London. There she will be sponsored by one of those past friends.
Aunt Gardiner's confronting Elizabeth about both Wickham and Darcy is very well done. Her aunt simply asks her questions as to when, why, who and with what proof has Wickham informed her of Darcy's "transgressions". Elizabeth sees that she owes Darcy an apology. A birthday ball given for her allows her to see him again.
As other reviews say Elizabeth (and Kitty) are just a bit too perfect in the story. Everyone is impressed with Elizabeth and Darcy is not the only one who comes calling. She makes her debut to the Queen who instructs Elizabeth's sponsor to bring her to tea at the palace on some occasion.
A pivotal point is, again, Lydia and her association with Wickham. However in this story is all unwinds very differently.
I enjoyed this story even though there was no real angst. There are many new characters and as with peers some go by more than one name depending if you are using the full title or not. Then there are all the names of their estates and offspring. I did highlight a number of errors so it could have been edited better.
HOWEVER, several surprises are in store. Mr. Bennet has not neglected his finances and has much squirreled away or invested. His daughters have adequate dowries plus Mrs. Bennet has a dower house. A bigger depart from canon is that Mr. Bennet has past university friends who possess titles and whose past history with Mr. Bennet is significant. Elizabeth is sent to London. There she will be sponsored by one of those past friends.
Aunt Gardiner's confronting Elizabeth about both Wickham and Darcy is very well done. Her aunt simply asks her questions as to when, why, who and with what proof has Wickham informed her of Darcy's "transgressions". Elizabeth sees that she owes Darcy an apology. A birthday ball given for her allows her to see him again.
As other reviews say Elizabeth (and Kitty) are just a bit too perfect in the story. Everyone is impressed with Elizabeth and Darcy is not the only one who comes calling. She makes her debut to the Queen who instructs Elizabeth's sponsor to bring her to tea at the palace on some occasion.
A pivotal point is, again, Lydia and her association with Wickham. However in this story is all unwinds very differently.
I enjoyed this story even though there was no real angst. There are many new characters and as with peers some go by more than one name depending if you are using the full title or not. Then there are all the names of their estates and offspring. I did highlight a number of errors so it could have been edited better.
April 11, 2021
She was just a country girl at heart, the daughter of a gentleman.
Rating: clean: PG->13: due to suggestive discussions regarding the wedding night. Angst level: low with several stressful moments that propelled the drama. Source: borrowed KU 3-7-21: 28-chapters + epilogue. This was a long slow story with minimal angst. There were stressors but were handled in style. There were editing errors and continuity problems such as saying one thing and doing another, mentioning something when it had not been introduced; missing words, etc.
If you don’t enjoy a perfect Elizabeth this is not a story for you. Mr. Collins had died, the entail was broken, and there were no other males left in the family to inherit. Mr. Bennet was ill and he needed to put his house in order and choose an heir from his daughters to manage the estate and see to the care of his wife and remaining daughters. Since Jane was the eldest, he first talked with her. They decided that Elizabeth should be the heir. She had been his right hand for years and was the only one qualified and strong enough to manage the estate. Jane felt more comfortable running the household and would assist her mother and younger sisters.
There were many, many surprises in this story. We were given a glimpse of Mr. Bennet’s early life as a student along with his friendships with peers of the realm. What? We then learned of his money management and the wealth he had accumulated over the years. Really? Caroline would choke if she knew half of the surprises to be unfolded in this story. Nearly everything she held against the Bennet family was untrue as they had wealth that no one knew about. While they did in fact have relations within the merchant class, they also had connections that would stagger the mind which included a Duke and his extended family. Oh, Caroline, if you only knew.
“Never Sell Yourself Short.” –Chris Mentillo, The Unhappy Heiress
Elizabeth, in Don Miller’s writing style, was perfect and didn’t know it. She still thought of herself as just a simple country girl, daughter of a gentleman. However, the highest circles of the ton considered her the epitome of womanly virtues. She possessed grace, talent, and class. She was also an heiress and would bring to her marriage a respectful dowry and an estate. Kitty was right behind her with her own set of skills and accomplishments. Who knew? Each Bennet girl would achieve her HEA by the end of the story.
“And English society was not exactly welcoming to these rich newcomers…” –Daisy Goodwin, The American Heiress
Rating: clean: PG->13: due to suggestive discussions regarding the wedding night. Angst level: low with several stressful moments that propelled the drama. Source: borrowed KU 3-7-21: 28-chapters + epilogue. This was a long slow story with minimal angst. There were stressors but were handled in style. There were editing errors and continuity problems such as saying one thing and doing another, mentioning something when it had not been introduced; missing words, etc.
If you don’t enjoy a perfect Elizabeth this is not a story for you. Mr. Collins had died, the entail was broken, and there were no other males left in the family to inherit. Mr. Bennet was ill and he needed to put his house in order and choose an heir from his daughters to manage the estate and see to the care of his wife and remaining daughters. Since Jane was the eldest, he first talked with her. They decided that Elizabeth should be the heir. She had been his right hand for years and was the only one qualified and strong enough to manage the estate. Jane felt more comfortable running the household and would assist her mother and younger sisters.
There were many, many surprises in this story. We were given a glimpse of Mr. Bennet’s early life as a student along with his friendships with peers of the realm. What? We then learned of his money management and the wealth he had accumulated over the years. Really? Caroline would choke if she knew half of the surprises to be unfolded in this story. Nearly everything she held against the Bennet family was untrue as they had wealth that no one knew about. While they did in fact have relations within the merchant class, they also had connections that would stagger the mind which included a Duke and his extended family. Oh, Caroline, if you only knew.
“Never Sell Yourself Short.” –Chris Mentillo, The Unhappy Heiress
Elizabeth, in Don Miller’s writing style, was perfect and didn’t know it. She still thought of herself as just a simple country girl, daughter of a gentleman. However, the highest circles of the ton considered her the epitome of womanly virtues. She possessed grace, talent, and class. She was also an heiress and would bring to her marriage a respectful dowry and an estate. Kitty was right behind her with her own set of skills and accomplishments. Who knew? Each Bennet girl would achieve her HEA by the end of the story.
“And English society was not exactly welcoming to these rich newcomers…” –Daisy Goodwin, The American Heiress
March 14, 2021
This started out as 4* because I was intrigued by the story, continued to 3* because I was disappointed in the writing. Barely ended on a gasp, cause it was all I take to complete it on 2*.
Whatever joy could be gotten from the story line, is killed off by writing which needs some SERIOUS polishing and far too many perfections of Elizabeth's and Kitty's characters. And Oops! another thing pops up in the story, which makes them even more perfect than perfect... and their charm that enthralls all who meet them... UGH!
Ramon the bodyguard has no function in the story-so why is he mentioned and Wickham disappears. I kept waiting for there to be a reason for Ramon, (aside from Elizabeth being just too perfect to also know medicine enough to save his life) like he saves Elizabeth's life when Wickham shows up again for her money, but no... that would have at least made it a little more exciting.
This author seems so sincere in his love for JA, so I have tried reading his variations. Sadly, if they are all written this way, I am going to have to give them a pass from now on.
Whatever joy could be gotten from the story line, is killed off by writing which needs some SERIOUS polishing and far too many perfections of Elizabeth's and Kitty's characters. And Oops! another thing pops up in the story, which makes them even more perfect than perfect... and their charm that enthralls all who meet them... UGH!
Ramon the bodyguard has no function in the story-so why is he mentioned and Wickham disappears. I kept waiting for there to be a reason for Ramon, (aside from Elizabeth being just too perfect to also know medicine enough to save his life) like he saves Elizabeth's life when Wickham shows up again for her money, but no... that would have at least made it a little more exciting.
This author seems so sincere in his love for JA, so I have tried reading his variations. Sadly, if they are all written this way, I am going to have to give them a pass from now on.
October 7, 2025
Enjoyable. Kudos to Mr Miller
After the Netherfield ball, the Bingleys and Darcy abandon Netherfield. Darcy takes Georgiana to Pemberly, trying to forget his strong attraction to Elizabeth. At Christmas, Darcy's cousins persuade him to pursue Elizabeth, since Darcy can't forget her. Meanwhile, in Hertfordshire, news reaches Longbourn that Mr Collins has died, breaking the entail, and Mr Bennett makes Elizabeth his heir, since she's been taught estate management by him since she was a young girl. Mr Bennett is hiding a lot of secrets, but he shares positive financial news with Elizabeth, and she decides to participate in a season in London since she's now an heiress. She also has some high ranking connections, through Mrs Gardiner's charitable work, who are willing to sponsor her in the ton.
I like this author. Elizabeth is somewhat of a superwoman in his works, being super beautiful, super intelligent, super talented, and super wonderful with everyone she meets. Mr Bennett and his secret past feature strongly in this one, and lead to some pretty important connections for Elizabeth. The premise is interesting, but the romance is fairly clinical, as it's openly stated and accepted that if Elizabeth didn't have the unexpected inheritance, none of her high born new friends would have bothered with her, including Darcy.
This author uses the same accessory characters in all of his books, so they're almost like old friends. I'm a bit annoyed that there's a backstory to Elizabeth's relationship with the Gardiners that isn't explained, but we're just expected to accept, such as her involvement in a certain charity, her ability to sing like an angel, and her commitment to help out her aunt and uncle in their stores. Although the book is written well enough, the punctuation is atrocious. I recommend this book with reservations.
After the Netherfield ball, the Bingleys and Darcy abandon Netherfield. Darcy takes Georgiana to Pemberly, trying to forget his strong attraction to Elizabeth. At Christmas, Darcy's cousins persuade him to pursue Elizabeth, since Darcy can't forget her. Meanwhile, in Hertfordshire, news reaches Longbourn that Mr Collins has died, breaking the entail, and Mr Bennett makes Elizabeth his heir, since she's been taught estate management by him since she was a young girl. Mr Bennett is hiding a lot of secrets, but he shares positive financial news with Elizabeth, and she decides to participate in a season in London since she's now an heiress. She also has some high ranking connections, through Mrs Gardiner's charitable work, who are willing to sponsor her in the ton.
I like this author. Elizabeth is somewhat of a superwoman in his works, being super beautiful, super intelligent, super talented, and super wonderful with everyone she meets. Mr Bennett and his secret past feature strongly in this one, and lead to some pretty important connections for Elizabeth. The premise is interesting, but the romance is fairly clinical, as it's openly stated and accepted that if Elizabeth didn't have the unexpected inheritance, none of her high born new friends would have bothered with her, including Darcy.
This author uses the same accessory characters in all of his books, so they're almost like old friends. I'm a bit annoyed that there's a backstory to Elizabeth's relationship with the Gardiners that isn't explained, but we're just expected to accept, such as her involvement in a certain charity, her ability to sing like an angel, and her commitment to help out her aunt and uncle in their stores. Although the book is written well enough, the punctuation is atrocious. I recommend this book with reservations.
February 9, 2021
A too-perfect Elizabeth
This is a typical Don H. Miller feel-good, zero angst read that portrays almost-perfect protagonists. For me, this is not necessarily a bad thing if you want a change of pace when reading Pride and Prejudice variations. In this book, there were many similarities to his other books, and unfortunately, this one is plagued with excessive proofreading misses. If you can overlook all this, it is a rather pleasant, quick read.
This is a typical Don H. Miller feel-good, zero angst read that portrays almost-perfect protagonists. For me, this is not necessarily a bad thing if you want a change of pace when reading Pride and Prejudice variations. In this book, there were many similarities to his other books, and unfortunately, this one is plagued with excessive proofreading misses. If you can overlook all this, it is a rather pleasant, quick read.
November 15, 2022
Too convoluted
This is one of those that I have to admit to not finishing. Too many coincidents, too many surprise relations, revelations and mysteries that get wrapped up with a nice bow. The language doesn’t flow, the dialogue is stiff and unrealistic. And seriously a school for the visual and performing arts in 1806?
This is one of those that I have to admit to not finishing. Too many coincidents, too many surprise relations, revelations and mysteries that get wrapped up with a nice bow. The language doesn’t flow, the dialogue is stiff and unrealistic. And seriously a school for the visual and performing arts in 1806?
March 26, 2021
Beautiful Story
I loved this lizzy, she was beautiful bold and very intelligent. I am glad it did not take Darcy and lizzy the whole book to admit they were in love. Good book I will read it again!
I loved this lizzy, she was beautiful bold and very intelligent. I am glad it did not take Darcy and lizzy the whole book to admit they were in love. Good book I will read it again!
August 12, 2022
Book badly needed an editor, half the time I wasn’t sure what was going on when scenes changed so fast without an indication. The dialogue was bad & it read more like a waking dream then an actual fully fledged story.
March 9, 2024
A Pride and Prejudice variation where Collins has died and there are no more male heirs. Elizabeth is just too perfect, with all her accomplishments, her connections and heiress of Longbourn, gets tedious and you want to read more about the other characters. Kitty was also getting o be perfect.
Overall an enjoyable story.
Overall an enjoyable story.
March 2, 2021
Nice story
Mr Collins dies before he can marry Charlotte and it breaks the entail bc there's no further males waiting. Mr Bennet leaves Longbourne to Elizabeth bc she's best at managing the estate. She finds that her father has put significant amounts of money aside for both Mrs Bennet's widowhood and the girls dowry. He sends Elizabeth and Kitty to London to have a season and be presented to the Queen. There they meet old friends of their father who are the Duke and Duchess. More influential people come forward and suddenly the women are firmly in the middle of the First Circle in the Ton.
Lydia eloped with Wickham but instead of getting married, he brutally beats her to the point of being in a coma for days. Darcy's rescue of her and the story that she ran away to the Gardiners helps keep her reputation in tact.
I enjoyed reading this and my only concern was that the name Cavendish is used for one of the couples who are Duke and Duchess but I was surprised that the writer didn't use their real title : Duke of Devonshire. Cavendish is the name of the Devonshire family members.
Mr Collins dies before he can marry Charlotte and it breaks the entail bc there's no further males waiting. Mr Bennet leaves Longbourne to Elizabeth bc she's best at managing the estate. She finds that her father has put significant amounts of money aside for both Mrs Bennet's widowhood and the girls dowry. He sends Elizabeth and Kitty to London to have a season and be presented to the Queen. There they meet old friends of their father who are the Duke and Duchess. More influential people come forward and suddenly the women are firmly in the middle of the First Circle in the Ton.
Lydia eloped with Wickham but instead of getting married, he brutally beats her to the point of being in a coma for days. Darcy's rescue of her and the story that she ran away to the Gardiners helps keep her reputation in tact.
I enjoyed reading this and my only concern was that the name Cavendish is used for one of the couples who are Duke and Duchess but I was surprised that the writer didn't use their real title : Duke of Devonshire. Cavendish is the name of the Devonshire family members.
April 1, 2024
A less common variation scenario which has the potential to be an interesting read. Unfortunately the characters and narrative can be a little wooden at times although the story flow is pretty good. Books by this author are generally well edited making for an easier read.
March 31, 2023
DNF
Oh dear. I gave up at 35%. I usually just leave my rating and let it go at that because I am not a writer and applaud any who face their fears and put themselves out there.
However, this book was a Mary Sue mess. I was heartily sick of Elizabeth at 27% and it just got worse. She was just so perfect and even flaunted her own talents. All the characters came across as two dimensional. I liked where the storyline seemed to be going but just could bring myself to care.
For me, there seems to be 3 major types of authors. Those who make Elizabeth so perfect other mere mortals must stand in awe of her, those who make her far more stubborn and frustrating and finally those who get it right: A good mix of intelligence, impertinence, kindness and witty. This, obviously, was door number one.
Also, this author felt it was important to highlight just how amazingly perfect and intelligent Elizabeth was by implying that Jane was less than intelligent. As if everyone else in the family had to be “less than” in order for Elizabeth to shine.
If the author could breath life into his characters and pull Elizabeth off that marble pedestal he put her on, this might be a worthy story.
Oh dear. I gave up at 35%. I usually just leave my rating and let it go at that because I am not a writer and applaud any who face their fears and put themselves out there.
However, this book was a Mary Sue mess. I was heartily sick of Elizabeth at 27% and it just got worse. She was just so perfect and even flaunted her own talents. All the characters came across as two dimensional. I liked where the storyline seemed to be going but just could bring myself to care.
For me, there seems to be 3 major types of authors. Those who make Elizabeth so perfect other mere mortals must stand in awe of her, those who make her far more stubborn and frustrating and finally those who get it right: A good mix of intelligence, impertinence, kindness and witty. This, obviously, was door number one.
Also, this author felt it was important to highlight just how amazingly perfect and intelligent Elizabeth was by implying that Jane was less than intelligent. As if everyone else in the family had to be “less than” in order for Elizabeth to shine.
If the author could breath life into his characters and pull Elizabeth off that marble pedestal he put her on, this might be a worthy story.
May 8, 2021
Too good to be true
This variation is a clean angst-free offering, apart from Elizabeth Bennet’s internal conflict about marrying Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. It’s too good to be true really. Almost all the characters are close to perfect, everything put in its proper place, happening at the right place and at the eighth time. Truly a fairy tale. Unfortunately, this reader does not appreciate fairy tales, especially when conflict is almost absent and everything is expected to end happily. It becomes boring and one had to skip parts to get past the feeling that all the characters, save Wickham and Lady Catherine, have their perfect live. There is a saving grace though about Mr. Bennet’s past life that proved useful and advantageous to the Bennet sisters and which paved way to their entrance into high society and London’s elites.
This variation is a clean angst-free offering, apart from Elizabeth Bennet’s internal conflict about marrying Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. It’s too good to be true really. Almost all the characters are close to perfect, everything put in its proper place, happening at the right place and at the eighth time. Truly a fairy tale. Unfortunately, this reader does not appreciate fairy tales, especially when conflict is almost absent and everything is expected to end happily. It becomes boring and one had to skip parts to get past the feeling that all the characters, save Wickham and Lady Catherine, have their perfect live. There is a saving grace though about Mr. Bennet’s past life that proved useful and advantageous to the Bennet sisters and which paved way to their entrance into high society and London’s elites.
July 17, 2021
So many characters and so much detail!
I have chosen a rating of 4 (3-4 ideally) I enjoyed the style if writing and some characters bore resemblance to the original. But felt there was more than one story wanting to escape this book. So many people filled its pages, with much detail about them. Some very long speeches and some some sections felt rushed. That's not to say I did not enjoy it though. After the early chapters I did not really recognise Elizabeth, so quickly did she morph into being accepted in London and being so praised by all and sundry for being 'beautiful, learned and clever' Infact all Bennett females, other than Jane (who was eminently sensible about Bingley) had improved personalities by the end of the book. But, a pleasant read that passed a few hours sitting in the sun.
I have chosen a rating of 4 (3-4 ideally) I enjoyed the style if writing and some characters bore resemblance to the original. But felt there was more than one story wanting to escape this book. So many people filled its pages, with much detail about them. Some very long speeches and some some sections felt rushed. That's not to say I did not enjoy it though. After the early chapters I did not really recognise Elizabeth, so quickly did she morph into being accepted in London and being so praised by all and sundry for being 'beautiful, learned and clever' Infact all Bennett females, other than Jane (who was eminently sensible about Bingley) had improved personalities by the end of the book. But, a pleasant read that passed a few hours sitting in the sun.
August 18, 2021
Cute story
This was a cute and rather low angst story. It could have been improved by a bit more proof reading and minor edits.
Due to the untimely death or Mr. Collins Elizabeth becomes the heir of Longbourn. This leads to many revelations about Mr. Bennett’s hidden wealth, lofty connections, and secret relations. Elizabeth, who is apparently all that is good, highly intelligent, and talented, takes a chance on a London season.
Darcy is still not over the brunette beauty from Hertfordshire and decides to go after what he wants. Darcy has a little competition from unexpected suitors and interference from snooty family members but nothing too difficult for the couple.
Eventually everyone gets it together and there’s a happily ever after for almost everyone. LCdB and Miss. Bingley are blips on the radar and Wickham disappears on his on.
This was a cute and rather low angst story. It could have been improved by a bit more proof reading and minor edits.
Due to the untimely death or Mr. Collins Elizabeth becomes the heir of Longbourn. This leads to many revelations about Mr. Bennett’s hidden wealth, lofty connections, and secret relations. Elizabeth, who is apparently all that is good, highly intelligent, and talented, takes a chance on a London season.
Darcy is still not over the brunette beauty from Hertfordshire and decides to go after what he wants. Darcy has a little competition from unexpected suitors and interference from snooty family members but nothing too difficult for the couple.
Eventually everyone gets it together and there’s a happily ever after for almost everyone. LCdB and Miss. Bingley are blips on the radar and Wickham disappears on his on.
March 21, 2021
First I have to say that I love that Don Miller goes back to his version of the Pride and Prejudice world when he writes because I really enjoy his characters and visiting with them again.
This story finds Elizabeth being designated as the heir of Longbourn, after Mr Collins has a fatal accident. The timeline is after the Hunsford proposal but before her holiday north. With her new found confidence and funds, she and Kitty head to London. They are both sponsored by very influential members of the ton and impress even the Queen. She is not so "low" now and Mr Darcy still loves her. They must move through some interesting family drama related to Mr Bennet, constantly justify their position, rescue Lydia, and find their happily ever after.
This story finds Elizabeth being designated as the heir of Longbourn, after Mr Collins has a fatal accident. The timeline is after the Hunsford proposal but before her holiday north. With her new found confidence and funds, she and Kitty head to London. They are both sponsored by very influential members of the ton and impress even the Queen. She is not so "low" now and Mr Darcy still loves her. They must move through some interesting family drama related to Mr Bennet, constantly justify their position, rescue Lydia, and find their happily ever after.
June 5, 2021
Horrible book. Probably the worse out of all the books I’ve read. The central plot is interesting, Elizabeth becoming rich after rejecting Darcy is a great story but this book does it no justice. The book is extremely predictable. You know exactly what will happen next. The writing is bad. Elizabeth is perfect. It’s not fun to read about perfect people. There’s no conflict or character growth to look forward to. The language used is extremely modern and does not sound like a book about the 18th century. I got through the first 20 percent of the book and it lost me. Then I flipped through the rest and it did not improve at all. Extremely disappointed because I was looking forward to it.
April 24, 2021
Another Brilliant Story by this Author
Loved it could not put it down, Mr Collins passes away and there is no other male on his father's side so the entails is broken. Mr Bennet can therefore leave Longborne to which ever daughter he feels fit so he calls Elizabeth and Jane in his office and explains what's happened and with James blessing he leaves it to Elizabeth as she knows that she will know more about how to look after the estate than her.
Loved it could not put it down, Mr Collins passes away and there is no other male on his father's side so the entails is broken. Mr Bennet can therefore leave Longborne to which ever daughter he feels fit so he calls Elizabeth and Jane in his office and explains what's happened and with James blessing he leaves it to Elizabeth as she knows that she will know more about how to look after the estate than her.
March 11, 2021
Well written variation
This author is very talented in weaving a plausible story that starts with Mr Collins death a short while after the Netherfield Ball.
My biggest issue is that Lizzy has had all her flaws buffed out. She rarely takes a misstep, she is adored by almost everyone she meets and has no self doubt about her new role as heiress of Longbourn.
This author is very talented in weaving a plausible story that starts with Mr Collins death a short while after the Netherfield Ball.
My biggest issue is that Lizzy has had all her flaws buffed out. She rarely takes a misstep, she is adored by almost everyone she meets and has no self doubt about her new role as heiress of Longbourn.
March 21, 2021
Great plot
I really enjoyed this book, however, the writing seemed stiff at times and there were some holes that could've been filled a little better. I am almost always a fan of the books where E is almost too good to be true. I think the original character, flaws and all, make for a good base to make her to be put on a pedestal in ff books. All in all a good book.
I really enjoyed this book, however, the writing seemed stiff at times and there were some holes that could've been filled a little better. I am almost always a fan of the books where E is almost too good to be true. I think the original character, flaws and all, make for a good base to make her to be put on a pedestal in ff books. All in all a good book.
April 20, 2021
A bit unbelievable, but still enjoyable
It is a low angst interesting story in which one death leads to the Bennet family wealth, prestige, high connections and profound lineage revealed. They are later accepted into the ton. As I have said, it is a bit unbelievable but still I enjoyed reading the story.
It is a low angst interesting story in which one death leads to the Bennet family wealth, prestige, high connections and profound lineage revealed. They are later accepted into the ton. As I have said, it is a bit unbelievable but still I enjoyed reading the story.
August 1, 2021
2.5 stars
I liked the take on Elizabeth and Kitty being the close sisters to go to London, I always think variations that have any of the sisters besides Jane to be fun (not that I don't like Jane, I just think the market is oversaturated). However, the dialogue and thoughts were exhausting. I feel like there was a "last time on" pretty much every chapter, and I had to skim a lot
I liked the take on Elizabeth and Kitty being the close sisters to go to London, I always think variations that have any of the sisters besides Jane to be fun (not that I don't like Jane, I just think the market is oversaturated). However, the dialogue and thoughts were exhausting. I feel like there was a "last time on" pretty much every chapter, and I had to skim a lot
November 28, 2021
Enjoyable Clean read, with epilogue
After reading several reviews, I came to thos book with moderate expectations. Blessedly my expectations were far exceeded. I was pleased with one particular twist Miller added. The only drawback is that Mr. Bennet is in Ill health in it, but Miller did an excellent job of not dwelling on that too extensively. Totally recommend.
After reading several reviews, I came to thos book with moderate expectations. Blessedly my expectations were far exceeded. I was pleased with one particular twist Miller added. The only drawback is that Mr. Bennet is in Ill health in it, but Miller did an excellent job of not dwelling on that too extensively. Totally recommend.
July 10, 2022
Sweet story
This is a sweet low angst story. There was a bit of drama with the Lydia & Wickham storyline, but overall it's a story about Darcy and Elizabeth finding their way to each other and navigating the ton.
I do like the author's original characters he created. I was introduced to them in a previous book and I was not disappointed to see them in this story.
This is a sweet low angst story. There was a bit of drama with the Lydia & Wickham storyline, but overall it's a story about Darcy and Elizabeth finding their way to each other and navigating the ton.
I do like the author's original characters he created. I was introduced to them in a previous book and I was not disappointed to see them in this story.
February 14, 2021
Excellent
I was waiting for this author's next book and it didn't disappoint. Darcy and Elizabeth find their way back together without too much angst. Highly recommend this book.
I was waiting for this author's next book and it didn't disappoint. Darcy and Elizabeth find their way back together without too much angst. Highly recommend this book.
March 20, 2021
I do not like being forced to write reviews
Dislike the changes made by kindle that were so useful to readers which make the experience annoying when you cannot close the book when needing to open another book.
Dislike the changes made by kindle that were so useful to readers which make the experience annoying when you cannot close the book when needing to open another book.
March 30, 2021
No
Dialog is stiff, overly informative, unnatural. Needs editing for typos, continuity, and plot errors. Anachronisms. Too many new characters (unless you have read author's other variations, then they are familiar. )
Dialog is stiff, overly informative, unnatural. Needs editing for typos, continuity, and plot errors. Anachronisms. Too many new characters (unless you have read author's other variations, then they are familiar. )
May 12, 2021
Not worth it
Story was poorly executed. The idea was nice but there were too many coincidences. Most importantly the connection to the Gardiners and nobility is unrealistic which makes this Tory unbelievable. The author could’ve done much better.
Story was poorly executed. The idea was nice but there were too many coincidences. Most importantly the connection to the Gardiners and nobility is unrealistic which makes this Tory unbelievable. The author could’ve done much better.
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