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The Predisposition of Miss Elizabeth Bennet
An insulting proposal without an explanatory letter…how can they possibly reconcile?
When her sister Lydia elopes without a trace, Elizabeth Bennet must put aside her predisposition against Mr. Darcy and plead for his assistance in locating the wayward couple. As a result, they face daunting hurdles with help from well-loved friends and interference from old rivals. Will their struggles result in permanent estrangement or a love match?
When her sister Lydia elopes without a trace, Elizabeth Bennet must put aside her predisposition against Mr. Darcy and plead for his assistance in locating the wayward couple. As a result, they face daunting hurdles with help from well-loved friends and interference from old rivals. Will their struggles result in permanent estrangement or a love match?
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Published April 15, 2021
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April 25, 2021
There are natures so dogmatically stubborn that, if worlds were smashing together, and could be saved by their yielding a point, they would let them smash. ~ James Lendall Basford
This is a book that required a thesaurus: adamant, dogged, inflexible, relentless, single-minded, cantankerous, intractable, mulish, bullheaded, pigheaded, and hardheaded!
I could go on but you get the idea: Elizabeth Bennet is one unbending wench throughout most of this book. I always dislike such a stupid Elizabeth!
Stubbornly persist, and you will find that the limits of your stubbornness go well beyond the stubbornness of your limits. ~ Robert Brault
To be fair, Elizabeth does not have the benefit she enjoyed in canon P&P: Darcy does not wait long enough to meet her the morning after the disastrous proposal. He burns his letter and Elizabeth knows nothing about his motivations with either Bingley or Wickham.
After Lydia Bennet elopes with Wickham, Elizabeth travels to London with her father to help with the search. With no clues in sight, her father falls ill and Elizabeth slips away from Gracechurch Street to ask Darcy for help in finding Wickham. She finds Darcy unkempt and drunk, as he had been for the months since his rejection. I always dislike a Darcy who descends to over-imbibing.
Again, the reader must believe that a country girl who realizes she should not walk alone in a London park during the day would travel across town alone twice (once late at night) to accost a single man in his home. But, if you can buy this premise, there is a good story here.
Even after Lydia’s situation settles, Elizabeth continues in her belief that Darcy is responsible for Wickham’s degeneracy. If Darcy had only allowed Wickham to become a clergyman … yada, yada, yada!
Can Lydia see the truth about her love?
Will Mrs. Bennet ever chastise her favorite?
How many times can a couple quarrel and try again?
What will it take for Elizabeth to see the truth about those two men?
The book is well-written and edited. I would have liked a bit more at the end but I recommend this to anyone who enjoys JAFF.
Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal. ~ Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
This is a book that required a thesaurus: adamant, dogged, inflexible, relentless, single-minded, cantankerous, intractable, mulish, bullheaded, pigheaded, and hardheaded!
I could go on but you get the idea: Elizabeth Bennet is one unbending wench throughout most of this book. I always dislike such a stupid Elizabeth!
Stubbornly persist, and you will find that the limits of your stubbornness go well beyond the stubbornness of your limits. ~ Robert Brault
To be fair, Elizabeth does not have the benefit she enjoyed in canon P&P: Darcy does not wait long enough to meet her the morning after the disastrous proposal. He burns his letter and Elizabeth knows nothing about his motivations with either Bingley or Wickham.
After Lydia Bennet elopes with Wickham, Elizabeth travels to London with her father to help with the search. With no clues in sight, her father falls ill and Elizabeth slips away from Gracechurch Street to ask Darcy for help in finding Wickham. She finds Darcy unkempt and drunk, as he had been for the months since his rejection. I always dislike a Darcy who descends to over-imbibing.
Again, the reader must believe that a country girl who realizes she should not walk alone in a London park during the day would travel across town alone twice (once late at night) to accost a single man in his home. But, if you can buy this premise, there is a good story here.
Even after Lydia’s situation settles, Elizabeth continues in her belief that Darcy is responsible for Wickham’s degeneracy. If Darcy had only allowed Wickham to become a clergyman … yada, yada, yada!
Can Lydia see the truth about her love?
Will Mrs. Bennet ever chastise her favorite?
How many times can a couple quarrel and try again?
What will it take for Elizabeth to see the truth about those two men?
The book is well-written and edited. I would have liked a bit more at the end but I recommend this to anyone who enjoys JAFF.
Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal. ~ Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
April 25, 2021
Rating: MA: mature audience due to wedding night sex scene, not too explicit: trigger warnings: due to physical abuse, kidnapping, attempted rape [not successful], violence, fight scene. Angst Level: pretty high due to…Lydia drama, then we had the stubborn and headstrong Lizzy drama, married couple argument drama: fight tension: kidnapping tension… where are my salts! Source: ARC from Meryton Press: the views and opinions expressed are my own. This had a most excellent cover. This review contains *** spoilers ***
“Someone with a victim mindset is always looking for a villain to blame and a situation to suffer from.” –Steve Maraboli
The opening chapter was extremely gripping as I tried to figure out WTH [what-the-heck] happened that would bring Elizabeth Bennet to Darcy House. This time period was post-Hunsford and her refusal of Darcy’s disastrous proposal. What about his letter? I soon found out and could only shake my head. I had read several excerpts as the author made the rounds on her blog tour. I received an ARC from Meryton Press and read it in one sitting. ICNPID [I-could-not-put-it-down].
I had one big problem with this story… Elizabeth Bennet. This had to be the most stubborn, obstinate, headstrong Elizabeth I have read in a while. She would not change her mind regarding her opinion[s] of Mr. Darcy. As far as she was concerned, he was the worst of men. And why? Because of that blasted remark at the Meryton Assembly. Really? It was stupid then and as things escalated, her demeanor became ridiculous. She was like a dog with a bone and would not let it go. Her grievance points were that he had hurt Jane and mistreated Wickham. Really? Who was Wickham to her anyway? Oh, and he was haughty and looked on her, her community, and her family with disdain. GRRR! I hate reading when she is like that. Then when things were finally explained… oh, she was so repentant. Too late lady… you have missed the boat. It sailed without you. But then it wouldn’t be a HEA if that happened. No, Fitzwilliam Darcy was most excellent. Heavy sigh. I just loved him and Richard certainly came to his rescue.
“All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.” –Sophocles, Antigone
I suppose I liked the beginning and the end the best. The rest [the middle] was my frustration with Elizabeth when she was being ridiculous. The ending, oh-my-gosh, the end was amazing. I loved the fight scenes. They scared the crap out of me but they were well done. I just wanted more information. It just sort of died at the end. I don’t know what happened to anyone.
“Man is not, by nature, deserving of all that he wants. When we think that we are automatically entitled to something, that is when we start walking all over others to get it.” –Criss Jami, Diotima, Battery, Electric Personality
Miss Bingley: One thing, why was Miss Bingley at the dinner party? Didn't she show her colors at the ball? When she disrespected Elizabeth and Darcy gave her the cut…, why was she even at Darcy's house let alone their dinner party? She should be persona non grata and never allowed to cross the threshold of any Darcy residence, ever. But then, who would have delivered those snide remarks and tried to embarrass Elizabeth by throwing shade on her marriage. What happened to her?
That massive fight between D&E was way out of line on Elizabeth’s part. Perhaps I’ve been married too long and could see where she pushed the boundaries and crossed a line no wife should approach. That was badly done on her part. There wasn’t an epilogue so, I have a lot of questions. What about Lydia’s situation, were there consequences? That was never stated or clarified? What happened to the masked band? I assume they were dealt with? Did they hang or were they transported? What happened to the SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard]? So many questions. Was Richard free from his situation? What about Mr. Bennet? Questions, questions, questions.
“Someone with a victim mindset is always looking for a villain to blame and a situation to suffer from.” –Steve Maraboli
The opening chapter was extremely gripping as I tried to figure out WTH [what-the-heck] happened that would bring Elizabeth Bennet to Darcy House. This time period was post-Hunsford and her refusal of Darcy’s disastrous proposal. What about his letter? I soon found out and could only shake my head. I had read several excerpts as the author made the rounds on her blog tour. I received an ARC from Meryton Press and read it in one sitting. ICNPID [I-could-not-put-it-down].
I had one big problem with this story… Elizabeth Bennet. This had to be the most stubborn, obstinate, headstrong Elizabeth I have read in a while. She would not change her mind regarding her opinion[s] of Mr. Darcy. As far as she was concerned, he was the worst of men. And why? Because of that blasted remark at the Meryton Assembly. Really? It was stupid then and as things escalated, her demeanor became ridiculous. She was like a dog with a bone and would not let it go. Her grievance points were that he had hurt Jane and mistreated Wickham. Really? Who was Wickham to her anyway? Oh, and he was haughty and looked on her, her community, and her family with disdain. GRRR! I hate reading when she is like that. Then when things were finally explained… oh, she was so repentant. Too late lady… you have missed the boat. It sailed without you. But then it wouldn’t be a HEA if that happened. No, Fitzwilliam Darcy was most excellent. Heavy sigh. I just loved him and Richard certainly came to his rescue.
“All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.” –Sophocles, Antigone
I suppose I liked the beginning and the end the best. The rest [the middle] was my frustration with Elizabeth when she was being ridiculous. The ending, oh-my-gosh, the end was amazing. I loved the fight scenes. They scared the crap out of me but they were well done. I just wanted more information. It just sort of died at the end. I don’t know what happened to anyone.
“Man is not, by nature, deserving of all that he wants. When we think that we are automatically entitled to something, that is when we start walking all over others to get it.” –Criss Jami, Diotima, Battery, Electric Personality
Miss Bingley: One thing, why was Miss Bingley at the dinner party? Didn't she show her colors at the ball? When she disrespected Elizabeth and Darcy gave her the cut…, why was she even at Darcy's house let alone their dinner party? She should be persona non grata and never allowed to cross the threshold of any Darcy residence, ever. But then, who would have delivered those snide remarks and tried to embarrass Elizabeth by throwing shade on her marriage. What happened to her?
That massive fight between D&E was way out of line on Elizabeth’s part. Perhaps I’ve been married too long and could see where she pushed the boundaries and crossed a line no wife should approach. That was badly done on her part. There wasn’t an epilogue so, I have a lot of questions. What about Lydia’s situation, were there consequences? That was never stated or clarified? What happened to the masked band? I assume they were dealt with? Did they hang or were they transported? What happened to the SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard]? So many questions. Was Richard free from his situation? What about Mr. Bennet? Questions, questions, questions.
April 21, 2021
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
With Elizabeth never receiving a letter at Hunsford, she has some reason to continue distrusting Darcy. She interprets Darcy's aid to retrieve Lydia and get Wickham to agree to marry her youngest sister as a guilty conscience - Elizabeth's rationalization is that Wickham would be a different man if Darcy had provided for him as stipulated in his father's will. The same with encouraging Bingley to return to Jane; as far as Elizabeth is concerned, Darcy was responsible for their unhappy separation.
Eventually Elizabeth learns and accepts how wrong she's been, which leads to her feeling embarrassed and sorry. Unfortunately, it's hard to find the right opportunity to render her apology. The reversal of roles is entertaining when she's feeling wrong-footed and tongue-tied around Darcy. True love prevails, of course, and the two are blissfully married.
But the book doesn't end there. Instead, a draggy HEA section is followed by an overly melodramatic final act. By this time, Elizabeth's tendency to assume the worst about Darcy has become tiresome and she's rather unlikeable.
Frustrating book. The plot is wonderful at the start, but the second half bogs down. Most of it is beautifully written, but occasionally there are jarringly modern-sounding phrases, usually found in the dialogue.
The author's writing talent is evident; this is a nice debut novel despite its flaws. There is Mature Adult content.
With Elizabeth never receiving a letter at Hunsford, she has some reason to continue distrusting Darcy. She interprets Darcy's aid to retrieve Lydia and get Wickham to agree to marry her youngest sister as a guilty conscience - Elizabeth's rationalization is that Wickham would be a different man if Darcy had provided for him as stipulated in his father's will. The same with encouraging Bingley to return to Jane; as far as Elizabeth is concerned, Darcy was responsible for their unhappy separation.
Eventually Elizabeth learns and accepts how wrong she's been, which leads to her feeling embarrassed and sorry. Unfortunately, it's hard to find the right opportunity to render her apology. The reversal of roles is entertaining when she's feeling wrong-footed and tongue-tied around Darcy. True love prevails, of course, and the two are blissfully married.
But the book doesn't end there. Instead, a draggy HEA section is followed by an overly melodramatic final act. By this time, Elizabeth's tendency to assume the worst about Darcy has become tiresome and she's rather unlikeable.
Frustrating book. The plot is wonderful at the start, but the second half bogs down. Most of it is beautifully written, but occasionally there are jarringly modern-sounding phrases, usually found in the dialogue.
The author's writing talent is evident; this is a nice debut novel despite its flaws. There is Mature Adult content.
April 16, 2021
Very Good Debut
Still predisposed in thinking the worst of him, Elizabeth visits Darcy to request his help to find Lydia after she and Wickham elope. Darcy never delivered his letter in Hunsford, so she still blames him for Wickham’s reduced circumstances, and Jane’s separation from Bingley. The conversation that unfolds in his study is quite dramatic and refreshingly different than what is frequently depicted in variations. Even though they argue, Darcy agrees to help, and even when Lydia’s situation is dealt with, she still finds fault with him. What will it take to overcome her temper and predisposition towards him? Someone finally gives her a reality check.
This is a very well-written debut novel. The writing style is very pleasing and the dialogue was especially good. The plot is interesting and enjoyable, with a bit of angst, and a touch of romantic spice. I place this book in my mildly mature category. There were a few minor proofreading misses.
I really enjoyed and recommend this book. I definitely look forward to more from this author. Well done!
Trigger warnings: there is some descriptive violence.
Still predisposed in thinking the worst of him, Elizabeth visits Darcy to request his help to find Lydia after she and Wickham elope. Darcy never delivered his letter in Hunsford, so she still blames him for Wickham’s reduced circumstances, and Jane’s separation from Bingley. The conversation that unfolds in his study is quite dramatic and refreshingly different than what is frequently depicted in variations. Even though they argue, Darcy agrees to help, and even when Lydia’s situation is dealt with, she still finds fault with him. What will it take to overcome her temper and predisposition towards him? Someone finally gives her a reality check.
This is a very well-written debut novel. The writing style is very pleasing and the dialogue was especially good. The plot is interesting and enjoyable, with a bit of angst, and a touch of romantic spice. I place this book in my mildly mature category. There were a few minor proofreading misses.
I really enjoyed and recommend this book. I definitely look forward to more from this author. Well done!
Trigger warnings: there is some descriptive violence.
April 19, 2021
Yes, Elizabeth is predisposed to "hate" Darcy. This story begins after the Hunsford proposal so readers go in knowing she has her set opinions about the man. However,...big difference here...Darcy writes but then burns that letter so Elizabeth never learns "why" he separated Jane and Bingley and she learns nothing new about Wickham. Strangely, she blames Darcy for both men's choices. Are not Wickham and Bingley educated adult men who can and should make choices in their lives? Wickham whines and blames Darcy while Bingley just crumbles and lets others chose his actions. In this story Elizabeth keeps excusing Wickham by thinking that if Darcy had treated him better Wickham would not have turned out as he has!
It is ironic then that when Wickham elopes with Lydia and Mr. Bennet suffers an near fatal event it is Darcy Elizabeth turns to begging him for any kind of help...even just an address where he might be found. (She does show up unescorted very late at night at Darcy House, which raises the servants' eyebrows.) Of course, Darcy comes through, recruiting the Colonel and his friends to help out. Bingley even gets involved along the way.
Lydia's story evolves a little differently and I liked that change.
It takes a great deal of observation by Elizabeth to finally decide she not only respects but also loves Darcy. Many times her body's reactions are in opposition to her mind's opinions. Even after they are wed Elizabeth is not passive about her role. Then the author gives us a surprise near the end. I was not expecting anything further once ODC married.
The Elizabeth is this story is not one to easily change her opinions...unfortunately.
I enjoyed this story. There are some MA scenes.
It is ironic then that when Wickham elopes with Lydia and Mr. Bennet suffers an near fatal event it is Darcy Elizabeth turns to begging him for any kind of help...even just an address where he might be found. (She does show up unescorted very late at night at Darcy House, which raises the servants' eyebrows.) Of course, Darcy comes through, recruiting the Colonel and his friends to help out. Bingley even gets involved along the way.
Lydia's story evolves a little differently and I liked that change.
It takes a great deal of observation by Elizabeth to finally decide she not only respects but also loves Darcy. Many times her body's reactions are in opposition to her mind's opinions. Even after they are wed Elizabeth is not passive about her role. Then the author gives us a surprise near the end. I was not expecting anything further once ODC married.
The Elizabeth is this story is not one to easily change her opinions...unfortunately.
I enjoyed this story. There are some MA scenes.
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June 27, 2021DNF. I couldn’t continue reading a book that turns Elizabeth into a hateful, unkind and disrespectful shrew that lacks insight, intelligence and compassion. I did skim through most of it & it was just over the top.
April 18, 2021
4.5 *
This jam packed story feels like an epic despite it's not being page length enough for an epic.
The catalyst was Darcy does not get his letter to Elizabeth. She never finds out about Wickham and doesn't get to begin her change of heart.
When Lydia elopes, E asks for D's help despite still thinking the worst of him. From then on we get:
Mr. Bennet's risky health
Finding Lydia and arranging the marriage
Breaking the engagement ( more on that later)
Bingley and Jane
Meanwhile, after a few thorough arguments, ODC lose, find, lose and eventually find each other again and fall in love
Wedding
Another fight
AND Wickham shows up again!
Seriously, this book is exhausting and will give you whiplash, but it's VERY good.
My few little caveats: because this is an epic story, but not really, it doesn't get to deal with some serious issues. Elizabeth and Lydia hear the most atrocious things, but they are never heard of again- really?
Lydia, who had run away with a man, been very clearly I flagrante with him and could potentially be preggers, goes home like nothing happened and there are no repracussions? Just sayin...
I will add, there are some swoon-worthy scenes between ODC. I kept hearing this as an audiobook, narrated by Brady Smith (Yum!)
Definitely a must read!
This jam packed story feels like an epic despite it's not being page length enough for an epic.
The catalyst was Darcy does not get his letter to Elizabeth. She never finds out about Wickham and doesn't get to begin her change of heart.
When Lydia elopes, E asks for D's help despite still thinking the worst of him. From then on we get:
Mr. Bennet's risky health
Finding Lydia and arranging the marriage
Breaking the engagement ( more on that later)
Bingley and Jane
Meanwhile, after a few thorough arguments, ODC lose, find, lose and eventually find each other again and fall in love
Wedding
Another fight
AND Wickham shows up again!
Seriously, this book is exhausting and will give you whiplash, but it's VERY good.
My few little caveats: because this is an epic story, but not really, it doesn't get to deal with some serious issues. Elizabeth and Lydia hear the most atrocious things, but they are never heard of again- really?
Lydia, who had run away with a man, been very clearly I flagrante with him and could potentially be preggers, goes home like nothing happened and there are no repracussions? Just sayin...
I will add, there are some swoon-worthy scenes between ODC. I kept hearing this as an audiobook, narrated by Brady Smith (Yum!)
Definitely a must read!
January 24, 2022
"She would have to put her pride aside and do what she dreaded." (quote from the book)
What if Mr. Darcy never delivered his letter to Elizabeth Bennet after his disastrous proposal in Kent and therefore, her opinions have not altered? What happens when Lydia Bennet elopes with Mr. Wickham, and Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Bennet cannot locate them?
"...angry people are seldom wise, and they do and say things they soon come to regret." (quote from the book)
This debut novel by Hunter Quinn explores that scenario and provides us with a story where both Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet still need to face their shortcomings and their feelings. It is a prickly and uncomfortable journey where 'pride goeth before the fall'. But with the help of others and the green-eyed monster, their hearts take the lead.
"I am where I wish to be." (quote from the book)
I enjoyed the path that this book took, but I will admit to be being a little frustrated with Elizabeth. This is one 'obstinate, headstrong girl'! However, I needed to remind myself that she didn't have 'the letter' to help her. But, I must say this Elizabeth had courage in spades! I also love the cover of this book!
I was fortunate to receive this book as a gift with no expectation for a review.
July 8, 2022
A Pride and Prejudice variation which begins after the Hunsford proposal but no letter is received from Darcy. Then Lydia's elopement occurs. How will they have a happy ending. Enjoyed the story more before the wedding rather than after.
But overall an entertaining story.
But overall an entertaining story.
April 24, 2021
4.5 stars
April 16, 2021
An excellent book! No unnecessary page, just going forward!! And I had to go forward with reading because I liked it very much!!! I am looking forward to the next book of this authoress 😊
May 2, 2021
Elizabeth Bennet is so set in her ways, that it takes a metaphorical hit on the head with a heavy object to get her to change her mind. After the proposal/rejection at Hunsford with no letter from Fitzwilliam Darcy, she feels justified in her thoughts. The superiority rolls off her, but she must eat a bit of crow and ask Darcy for help in recovering her sister Lydia who has eloped with Wickham. Could he help locate them?
As Darcy helps, our dear couple switches between fire and ice between them before they resolve the Lydia situation and find their own happily ever after.
As Darcy helps, our dear couple switches between fire and ice between them before they resolve the Lydia situation and find their own happily ever after.
December 26, 2022
I need to get better at DNF some books. This was one of them and even though the title says it ‘Predisposition’; this goes way beyond that into cuckoo land.
Elizabeth is exceedingly stupid about Wickham. Even after she hears him planning to whore Lydia out after the wedding, she STILL somehow blames Darcy. It’s ridiculous. I should have quit at the 50% mark.
Modern language includes ego. 20th century word people!
Elizabeth is exceedingly stupid about Wickham. Even after she hears him planning to whore Lydia out after the wedding, she STILL somehow blames Darcy. It’s ridiculous. I should have quit at the 50% mark.
Modern language includes ego. 20th century word people!
January 17, 2023
Entertaining, well-balanced romantic story line plus a bonus angst tangent at the end. A ton of modern language and other technical faux-pas left a star on the table. No detailed review due to a conflict of interest.
April 23, 2021
Stubborn Lizzy vs Prideful Darcy
Pretty good story. After The Proposal Darcy feeds The Letter into a fire so Lizzy leaves Hunsford without any new information from Darcy. Another good what-if is Lydia and Lizzy hear Wickham and Denny talking about them in a rude sexual way so the sisters know what the militia officers are like and Lydia gets some maturity quickly, though Lizzy doesn’t.
The reader sees Darcy and Lizzy being pretty unlikeable. There is a HEA but both have a lot of changing to. The story ends abruptly with no epilogue.
SPOILERS FOLLOW
Wickham and some people like him kidnap Lizzy and Georgiana. Both are hurt and physically assaulted at the end of the book but not severely. We never find out how the people involved are handled. Does the law hang them, do they go to prison, does the colonel and some of his soldier friends take them into the woods and “leave them there in a permanent sort of way?
Some time I would like to read variation which has Darcy deciding after giving the Letter to Lizzy his love was just an infatuation, given Lizzy’s temper and rudeness and doesn’t pine so much for her. They come together in another way which is still a good romance. I don’t see that what-if much.
Pretty good story. After The Proposal Darcy feeds The Letter into a fire so Lizzy leaves Hunsford without any new information from Darcy. Another good what-if is Lydia and Lizzy hear Wickham and Denny talking about them in a rude sexual way so the sisters know what the militia officers are like and Lydia gets some maturity quickly, though Lizzy doesn’t.
The reader sees Darcy and Lizzy being pretty unlikeable. There is a HEA but both have a lot of changing to. The story ends abruptly with no epilogue.
SPOILERS FOLLOW
Wickham and some people like him kidnap Lizzy and Georgiana. Both are hurt and physically assaulted at the end of the book but not severely. We never find out how the people involved are handled. Does the law hang them, do they go to prison, does the colonel and some of his soldier friends take them into the woods and “leave them there in a permanent sort of way?
Some time I would like to read variation which has Darcy deciding after giving the Letter to Lizzy his love was just an infatuation, given Lizzy’s temper and rudeness and doesn’t pine so much for her. They come together in another way which is still a good romance. I don’t see that what-if much.
June 3, 2021
Elizabeth leaves Hunsford without the famous letter, unaware of Wickham’s true character and still believing Darcy is uncaring, unfeeling, selfish human being until she learns Lydia ran away with Wickham.
From there Elizabeth has to learn hard lesson about herself and understand Darcy is not the ogre she originally thought to overcome their differences.
From there Elizabeth has to learn hard lesson about herself and understand Darcy is not the ogre she originally thought to overcome their differences.
June 25, 2021
I got about ten pages in and found the dialogue stupid, and I didn’t like either Darcy or Elizabeth. Grammar was pathetic.
May 18, 2021
I was pleased to read a variation that resisted the urge to quote and rehash from the original excessively (no need to skip pages and chapters with this novel). I have read hundreds of these variations and it is always good when an author is brave enough to go in a different direction. I thoroughly enjoyed this romantic, fast paced and altogether exhilarating variation.
I hope there is a second installment to come!
I hope there is a second installment to come!
May 18, 2021
Kudos to this author for such a strong debut.
Loved this! Superbly written and well worth the read.
Loved this! Superbly written and well worth the read.
May 18, 2021
Read it in one sitting. 5* for its originality!
April 25, 2021
This is a very interesting story which I enjoyed it very much. The only little thing is I felt it finished a bit abruptly I would like to see how the dust settled so to speak.
May 8, 2021
I could not put it down.
At first I thought this would be another "Elizabeth is again an idiot, and I will not be able to read this book.," But in reading the reviews, the author drew high praise for good writing and a good plot. So I finished it and am glad I did. It is one of the better variations that I have read. I recommend this choice, and can assure that it most certainly did deliver. I especially liked Darcy in this.
At first I thought this would be another "Elizabeth is again an idiot, and I will not be able to read this book.," But in reading the reviews, the author drew high praise for good writing and a good plot. So I finished it and am glad I did. It is one of the better variations that I have read. I recommend this choice, and can assure that it most certainly did deliver. I especially liked Darcy in this.
May 9, 2021
Suspense and more suspense!
Another amazing first novel! (I've been particularly lucky this week!) So much action, so much suspense... So enjoyable! Loved seeing Wickham get what he deserved, too.
Another amazing first novel! (I've been particularly lucky this week!) So much action, so much suspense... So enjoyable! Loved seeing Wickham get what he deserved, too.
April 24, 2021
Hunter Quinn – The Predisposition of Miss Elizabeth Bennet – Reviewed 4/13/21 – Read 4/11/21
Wickham’s name is the source of most of the trouble, but is he categorically gone?
How could Lydia, Elizabeth’s younger sister, do such a thing to the family? I mean to run off to elope with Mr. Wickham, of all things! The family has banded together and looked everywhere that they could think of, but alas, they had not been able to find them. Then disaster strikes, Mr. Bennet has a heart seizure; the stress of the search has been too much for him. Elizabeth only knows one source that can help her, but will he after she insulted him and turned down his offer of marriage? She must try, even though she does not know how she will be able to stand the embarrassment.
Arriving at the Darcy townhouse, Elizabeth is awestruck, the home is magnificent. And to think that she could have been mistress of it. Ah, but then she would have to be saddled with the arrogant Mr. Darcy. She talks the servant into asking Mr. Darcy to receive her, even in the most unconventional manner of her arrival. Alas, he has agreed to see her, now she has to build her strength up to face him.
He showed her to Darcy’s study, but she still is hesitant. Stepping in she found Darcy sitting behind his desk. Jarvis had shut the door but left it open just a bit to protect her reputation, but enough for their privacy. Her curtsy must have done something to him, as he arose and walked around the desk but did not come close. Oh, has he always been so tall, and so, so, oh my goodness, handsome! They talked stiffly for a while, not all of it was in a friendly manner, but what could she expect from him, and the fact that she had readily torn down his proposal. She had to hold up, she knew he was the only one that could help her family.
After a few moments, he asked what she was doing there, and all she could do was break down and explain the situation and beg for his help. Which he agreed readily. It was the least that he could do for her family.
And the story begins…
What did I like? This is one of many variations that I have read of this wonderful and well thought of storyline. I don’t think there are many out there that do not love it. I was struck with awe on this one. Oh, the storyline is the same but, it was the difference in the way that Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth come together that struck me. This has been told before in others, but it was something undefinable the caught my attention. Darcy knew that he loved her, but the awakening in her was beautiful. Not a great deviation from the original but enough that it changed it. Then, of course, there is the difference between Mr. Wickham and Lydia that also changed it a little bit. Putting the two changes together brought this version to a magnificent ending.
What will you like? Of course, who would not like the book! But step back and read between the lines and you will find the most magnificent love story that has ever been written. The characters are beautifully detailed, bringing them and the storyline alive with action, and emotions. Instinctively, you will hate Mr. Wickham, and this version will magnify that hate 10-fold! He is indeed a horrid man, with no redeeming values. He shows this at the very ending of the book, which will forever change your opinion of him. I loved the way this version chooses to end, and I know you will too!
• File Size: 3018 KB
• Print Length: 258 pages
• Publication Date: 4/15/2021
• Publisher: Meryton Press
• ASIN: B0921HCHSJ
• Genre: Classic Historical Fiction, Classic Romance Fiction, Regency Historical Romance
Wickham’s name is the source of most of the trouble, but is he categorically gone?
How could Lydia, Elizabeth’s younger sister, do such a thing to the family? I mean to run off to elope with Mr. Wickham, of all things! The family has banded together and looked everywhere that they could think of, but alas, they had not been able to find them. Then disaster strikes, Mr. Bennet has a heart seizure; the stress of the search has been too much for him. Elizabeth only knows one source that can help her, but will he after she insulted him and turned down his offer of marriage? She must try, even though she does not know how she will be able to stand the embarrassment.
Arriving at the Darcy townhouse, Elizabeth is awestruck, the home is magnificent. And to think that she could have been mistress of it. Ah, but then she would have to be saddled with the arrogant Mr. Darcy. She talks the servant into asking Mr. Darcy to receive her, even in the most unconventional manner of her arrival. Alas, he has agreed to see her, now she has to build her strength up to face him.
He showed her to Darcy’s study, but she still is hesitant. Stepping in she found Darcy sitting behind his desk. Jarvis had shut the door but left it open just a bit to protect her reputation, but enough for their privacy. Her curtsy must have done something to him, as he arose and walked around the desk but did not come close. Oh, has he always been so tall, and so, so, oh my goodness, handsome! They talked stiffly for a while, not all of it was in a friendly manner, but what could she expect from him, and the fact that she had readily torn down his proposal. She had to hold up, she knew he was the only one that could help her family.
After a few moments, he asked what she was doing there, and all she could do was break down and explain the situation and beg for his help. Which he agreed readily. It was the least that he could do for her family.
And the story begins…
What did I like? This is one of many variations that I have read of this wonderful and well thought of storyline. I don’t think there are many out there that do not love it. I was struck with awe on this one. Oh, the storyline is the same but, it was the difference in the way that Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth come together that struck me. This has been told before in others, but it was something undefinable the caught my attention. Darcy knew that he loved her, but the awakening in her was beautiful. Not a great deviation from the original but enough that it changed it. Then, of course, there is the difference between Mr. Wickham and Lydia that also changed it a little bit. Putting the two changes together brought this version to a magnificent ending.
What will you like? Of course, who would not like the book! But step back and read between the lines and you will find the most magnificent love story that has ever been written. The characters are beautifully detailed, bringing them and the storyline alive with action, and emotions. Instinctively, you will hate Mr. Wickham, and this version will magnify that hate 10-fold! He is indeed a horrid man, with no redeeming values. He shows this at the very ending of the book, which will forever change your opinion of him. I loved the way this version chooses to end, and I know you will too!
• File Size: 3018 KB
• Print Length: 258 pages
• Publication Date: 4/15/2021
• Publisher: Meryton Press
• ASIN: B0921HCHSJ
• Genre: Classic Historical Fiction, Classic Romance Fiction, Regency Historical Romance
May 16, 2021
Everything a Pride & Prejudice variation ought to be
This is a most commendable first novel by the author, and a remarkable one. This is angst-filled: firstly, between our beloved couple Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet; secondly, between Elizabeth Bennet and green-eyed monsters; and finally, when the safety and security of the Darcy ladies are jeopardized.
This is fast-paced, well-worded, and the author does not waste words or chapters on what are given or understood, in contrast to many other variations that merely rehash.
This reader loves the way the author focuses on and highlights the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth, starting from animosity and hostility, to civil understanding, friendship and eventually love and romance. The author takes time and unabashedly allows the lead characters to be who she wishes them to be: more passionate and affected characters, volatile when it comes to each other and unafraid to express their emotions when warranted. This variation emphasizes on the predispositions of Elizabeth Bennet (as appropriately titled): her feelings, prejudices and strong emotions mainly towards the gentleman who she previously declared as the “last man she could ever be prevailed upon to marry” during his failed first attempt at a marriage proposal in Kent. This is a more sensitive, emotional and dramatic Elizabeth to what most readers would be used to; and this reader loves how she is here-more realistic, passionate and animated. Although there are moments of impropriety, when/where no genteel lady would dare venture, Elizabeth’s seemingly inappropriate actions are justified and explainable.
The twist in the end is predictable (this reader was actually waiting when it’ll happen), but it is still worth reading and delving into, and the way the author hurriedly depicted the happenings make the event exhilarating and suspenseful.
There are so many layers and sceneries, as well as attached emotions, to this variation, many of which are memorable and which make this remarkable and worthwhile the read.
The romantic declarations between the beloved couple may be cliche but still swoon-worthy and heart-tugging. This reader loves this variation so much that this will be included in her personal collection of Pride & Prejudice variations.
This is a most commendable first novel by the author, and a remarkable one. This is angst-filled: firstly, between our beloved couple Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet; secondly, between Elizabeth Bennet and green-eyed monsters; and finally, when the safety and security of the Darcy ladies are jeopardized.
This is fast-paced, well-worded, and the author does not waste words or chapters on what are given or understood, in contrast to many other variations that merely rehash.
This reader loves the way the author focuses on and highlights the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth, starting from animosity and hostility, to civil understanding, friendship and eventually love and romance. The author takes time and unabashedly allows the lead characters to be who she wishes them to be: more passionate and affected characters, volatile when it comes to each other and unafraid to express their emotions when warranted. This variation emphasizes on the predispositions of Elizabeth Bennet (as appropriately titled): her feelings, prejudices and strong emotions mainly towards the gentleman who she previously declared as the “last man she could ever be prevailed upon to marry” during his failed first attempt at a marriage proposal in Kent. This is a more sensitive, emotional and dramatic Elizabeth to what most readers would be used to; and this reader loves how she is here-more realistic, passionate and animated. Although there are moments of impropriety, when/where no genteel lady would dare venture, Elizabeth’s seemingly inappropriate actions are justified and explainable.
The twist in the end is predictable (this reader was actually waiting when it’ll happen), but it is still worth reading and delving into, and the way the author hurriedly depicted the happenings make the event exhilarating and suspenseful.
There are so many layers and sceneries, as well as attached emotions, to this variation, many of which are memorable and which make this remarkable and worthwhile the read.
The romantic declarations between the beloved couple may be cliche but still swoon-worthy and heart-tugging. This reader loves this variation so much that this will be included in her personal collection of Pride & Prejudice variations.
April 24, 2021
*4.5 stars rounded up* This begins just after the disastrous Hunsford proposal. In this book, we look at how things would have played out had Darcy not given Elizabeth the letter afterwards. This was a very enjoyable story that kept me entertained. It was never too slow or bogged down with unnecessary details. It was wonderfully written and kept me engaged throughout the whole book. And the chemistry between ODC was sizzling and well developed!! You feel this chemistry from beginning to end. I absolutely loved this authors writing style. I was able to connect with the characters and felt the emotions they went through: happy, angry, hurt, scared!
Things I did not enjoy and hence deducted a 1/2 star:
-I did not enjoy Darcy’s treatment of Elizabeth in the beginning. Though I accepted (and understood) it was out of anger and hurt, I felt it went for too long. I so do wish he regretted his actions afterwards more quickly and thus acted more gentlemanly. Alas, it does finally happen (just took much longer than it should!!)
-The situation with Lydia - how was there not more repercussions? One would think her reputation and that of her sisters would have been jeopardized?
-Lastly, the book ended so abruptly that I was shocked and confused!! I can’t say much because I don’t want to reveal any spoilers, but let’s just say some things were left unresolved. You’ll be left wondering what happened next and how things may have played out for everyone. Even the resolution between Darcy and Elizabeth did not yet seem complete. I do feel the book deserved at least another couple of chapters for a more satisfactory ending.
-Miss Bingley: Things she said and alluded to (which trickled into Elizabeth and Darcys relationship) towards the end of the books... made me wish she was later chastised properly!
Despite all this, I loved the book as it was so well written and original and the story kept my interest throughout its entirety.
Things I did not enjoy and hence deducted a 1/2 star:
-I did not enjoy Darcy’s treatment of Elizabeth in the beginning. Though I accepted (and understood) it was out of anger and hurt, I felt it went for too long. I so do wish he regretted his actions afterwards more quickly and thus acted more gentlemanly. Alas, it does finally happen (just took much longer than it should!!)
-The situation with Lydia - how was there not more repercussions? One would think her reputation and that of her sisters would have been jeopardized?
-Lastly, the book ended so abruptly that I was shocked and confused!! I can’t say much because I don’t want to reveal any spoilers, but let’s just say some things were left unresolved. You’ll be left wondering what happened next and how things may have played out for everyone. Even the resolution between Darcy and Elizabeth did not yet seem complete. I do feel the book deserved at least another couple of chapters for a more satisfactory ending.
-Miss Bingley: Things she said and alluded to (which trickled into Elizabeth and Darcys relationship) towards the end of the books... made me wish she was later chastised properly!
Despite all this, I loved the book as it was so well written and original and the story kept my interest throughout its entirety.
May 19, 2021
I thought the book was well written but I wasn't taken by three aspects of it.
The first is that some of the character's personalities were rather, well, out of character. Elizabeth seemed a little too convinced of Mrs. Bennet's advice about the "marriage bed" and, once married, too ready to believe the worst of Darcy. Yes, she second guessed herself each time, but still both times she acted on beliefs that I found hard to accept could really be hers for any amount of time. Similarly, Georgiana is much stronger and more outspoken character than I can think her to have been, such as we see when she towards the end of the book.
The second thing that took away from my admiration of the book somewhat was that some of the characters' transformations were very quick - so that I sort of had to take the author's word for them rather than feel convinced of them myself. This was the case with Darcy's , and Elizabeth's .
Finally, there seemed to be an unacknowledged departure from the way things would have normally gone during the Regency. The main example of this was .
The first is that some of the character's personalities were rather, well, out of character. Elizabeth seemed a little too convinced of Mrs. Bennet's advice about the "marriage bed" and, once married, too ready to believe the worst of Darcy. Yes, she second guessed herself each time, but still both times she acted on beliefs that I found hard to accept could really be hers for any amount of time. Similarly, Georgiana is much stronger and more outspoken character than I can think her to have been, such as we see when she towards the end of the book.
The second thing that took away from my admiration of the book somewhat was that some of the characters' transformations were very quick - so that I sort of had to take the author's word for them rather than feel convinced of them myself. This was the case with Darcy's , and Elizabeth's .
Finally, there seemed to be an unacknowledged departure from the way things would have normally gone during the Regency. The main example of this was .
May 24, 2021
Avid Reader
What a way to end a novel, with the defeat of Wickham! Elizabeth has turned down Darcy 's proposal at Hunsford but she has to seek him out after Lydia elopes with him five months later. Mr. Bennet collapses in London, so Elizabeth seeks his help. Elizabeth and Lydia overhear Wickham 's true thoughts, and she breaks the engagement. Bingley and Jane reconcile and marry in London. The Darcy 's spend Christmas with the Bingley family sand Caroline who has been cut by Darcy thanks to a prank that she and an American heiress play against Elizabeth. Darcy was not pleased! Wickham rears his head again.
What a way to end a novel, with the defeat of Wickham! Elizabeth has turned down Darcy 's proposal at Hunsford but she has to seek him out after Lydia elopes with him five months later. Mr. Bennet collapses in London, so Elizabeth seeks his help. Elizabeth and Lydia overhear Wickham 's true thoughts, and she breaks the engagement. Bingley and Jane reconcile and marry in London. The Darcy 's spend Christmas with the Bingley family sand Caroline who has been cut by Darcy thanks to a prank that she and an American heiress play against Elizabeth. Darcy was not pleased! Wickham rears his head again.
May 29, 2021
Vituperous
The story starts off with a very vituperous Elizabeth who will not listen to anything Darcy has to say yet she begs for his help and ignores evidence heard with her own ears. He finally has enough abuse from her that he can get over her. Then suddenly she forgives him, the wall between them is as if it had never been, and they marry. It's like 3 books in one. The 3rd part includes a heated argument, a dinner party where someone Darcy cut is sitting at the table, and a home invasion.
The story starts off with a very vituperous Elizabeth who will not listen to anything Darcy has to say yet she begs for his help and ignores evidence heard with her own ears. He finally has enough abuse from her that he can get over her. Then suddenly she forgives him, the wall between them is as if it had never been, and they marry. It's like 3 books in one. The 3rd part includes a heated argument, a dinner party where someone Darcy cut is sitting at the table, and a home invasion.
April 24, 2021
Heavy romance vibe
Interesting story line but this book had less Jane Austen feel to it than many reimagining stories do. A lot of focus on Darcy’s muscular physique - so strong, so powerful. Not sure how he can be so strong when he doesn’t seem to do much to be that way. I wouldn’t not recommend this to fans, but it won’t go down as a favorite.
Interesting story line but this book had less Jane Austen feel to it than many reimagining stories do. A lot of focus on Darcy’s muscular physique - so strong, so powerful. Not sure how he can be so strong when he doesn’t seem to do much to be that way. I wouldn’t not recommend this to fans, but it won’t go down as a favorite.
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