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Mission to Meryton: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
The war with France motivates Mr. Darcy to action. He has a mission to do, but he can't stop thinking about Elizabeth's fine eyes...
Mr. Darcy's cousin, Col. Fitzwilliam, has suffered the ravages of war, which motivates Darcy to play his part to bring the terrible conflict to a quick end.
French spies are up to something in England, but what? Darcy descends upon Meryton on a mission for the British Crown, only to be distracted by the charming and unusual Miss Elizabeth Bennet, but she is guarding a secret...
Mr. George Wickham also has a secret. What is his purpose, and what will happen when he and Darcy finally come face to face?
After an unfortunate beginning, Darcy and Elizabeth are slowly drawn to one another. Will love bring them together, or will circumstances beyond their control keep them apart?
Mr. Darcy's cousin, Col. Fitzwilliam, has suffered the ravages of war, which motivates Darcy to play his part to bring the terrible conflict to a quick end.
French spies are up to something in England, but what? Darcy descends upon Meryton on a mission for the British Crown, only to be distracted by the charming and unusual Miss Elizabeth Bennet, but she is guarding a secret...
Mr. George Wickham also has a secret. What is his purpose, and what will happen when he and Darcy finally come face to face?
After an unfortunate beginning, Darcy and Elizabeth are slowly drawn to one another. Will love bring them together, or will circumstances beyond their control keep them apart?
366 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2021
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Laraba Kendig
53 books111 followersI am a scientist by training, but a writer at heart. I have always loved reading with a passion and turned my hand to fanfiction a few years ago. I write stories similar to the ones I enjoy reading. They are interesting but light, romantic but not steamy. I am a super fan of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and have been having a wonderful time writing P&P variations, exploring how new circumstances affect the beloved characters. So far I have published two novel-length Pride and Prejudice variations plus one short story via Amazon. My books include ‘I am Jael’ and ‘The Blind Will See’.
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June 28, 2021
My first impressions of this story were that we were reading a "James Bond" type story (without any of the sexual parts). However let's just say it is a spy story in which Darcy and some colleagues are in Meryton looking for French spies. Darcy has leased Netherfield but put it in Bingley's name as he wants to stay out of the limelight. However, his insult about Elizabeth soon has the community gossiping about him.
The Bennets have a secret and because that secret would portray them as involved in trade they guard the secret zealously. (Mrs. Bennet knows that a sniff of trade attached to her family lowers the chances of her girls making a good marriage.) Mrs. Bennet and Mary have a certain talent in handling that "business" and so Mary, not Lydia, is Mrs. Bennet's favorite, along with Jane. Jane has been jilted and so now has a lack of confidence and low-spirits.
Darcy is looking at each family, determining if they seem to live within their income and questioning from where the income derives. Do they speak French?, etc. He takes up visiting Mr. Bennet, to play chess and finds that the man has rare and expensive books in his library. How does he afford such? Local knowledge is that the daughters have little in dowries but a slip of the tongue soon puts that fact in question. Jane and Elizabeth are to have a London season within the next year and that too is expensive. So Darcy puts them on his list to be watched.
There are some interesting twists here. Wickham is not at all who he was in canon but puts on an act for the locals so they believe he and Darcy are not at all friendly. Mrs. Bennet is not receptive to having Collins marry any of her daughters and immediately redirects his attentions. Colonel Fitzwilliam suffers not only from war wounds but also PTSD...although that word in not used in those times. He secludes himself in his parents home for most of the story.
Some scenes take us to conversations with historical figures involved with the war. Bribes are offered. A man is shot and killed.
There are several chapters in the Epilogue section. This is a longer story and I will say that it kept my attention.
The author does give us details about why she portrayed Darcy as she did. Plus she fills us in on the accuracy of some of the historical figures mentioned in her story.
The Bennets have a secret and because that secret would portray them as involved in trade they guard the secret zealously. (Mrs. Bennet knows that a sniff of trade attached to her family lowers the chances of her girls making a good marriage.) Mrs. Bennet and Mary have a certain talent in handling that "business" and so Mary, not Lydia, is Mrs. Bennet's favorite, along with Jane. Jane has been jilted and so now has a lack of confidence and low-spirits.
Darcy is looking at each family, determining if they seem to live within their income and questioning from where the income derives. Do they speak French?, etc. He takes up visiting Mr. Bennet, to play chess and finds that the man has rare and expensive books in his library. How does he afford such? Local knowledge is that the daughters have little in dowries but a slip of the tongue soon puts that fact in question. Jane and Elizabeth are to have a London season within the next year and that too is expensive. So Darcy puts them on his list to be watched.
There are some interesting twists here. Wickham is not at all who he was in canon but puts on an act for the locals so they believe he and Darcy are not at all friendly. Mrs. Bennet is not receptive to having Collins marry any of her daughters and immediately redirects his attentions. Colonel Fitzwilliam suffers not only from war wounds but also PTSD...although that word in not used in those times. He secludes himself in his parents home for most of the story.
Some scenes take us to conversations with historical figures involved with the war. Bribes are offered. A man is shot and killed.
There are several chapters in the Epilogue section. This is a longer story and I will say that it kept my attention.
The author does give us details about why she portrayed Darcy as she did. Plus she fills us in on the accuracy of some of the historical figures mentioned in her story.
June 7, 2024
Wonderfully entertaining
Aside from Peacocks at Pemberly, this is now one of my favorites by this author.
Loved the relationship between Darcy and Wickham, and the intrigue regarding a french spy. That Mrs. Bennet should be a source of income for the Bennets was an awesome aspect of this story.
We learn of everyone's hea, aside from Mrs. Younge, but perhaps she is married to her cause.
A great story.
Aside from Peacocks at Pemberly, this is now one of my favorites by this author.
Loved the relationship between Darcy and Wickham, and the intrigue regarding a french spy. That Mrs. Bennet should be a source of income for the Bennets was an awesome aspect of this story.
We learn of everyone's hea, aside from Mrs. Younge, but perhaps she is married to her cause.
A great story.
February 28, 2026
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, with Colonel Fitzwilliam injured in body and soul Darcy feels that he must do something to aid the British in the war against the French. So he is sent to Meryton to learn about the inhabitants as suspicions have been raised.
A delightful and entertaining well-written story with its interesting characters.
Which is thankfully not just a romance tale but would have loved to have the Colonel more in the story and so a lot more about my favourite couple. An enjoyable re-read. Again.
A delightful and entertaining well-written story with its interesting characters.
Which is thankfully not just a romance tale but would have loved to have the Colonel more in the story and so a lot more about my favourite couple. An enjoyable re-read. Again.
June 2, 2021
Well Done
First one down and about to read the next! Enjoyed this new twist, well Done! Very well done indeed! Hope book two is just was interesting.
First one down and about to read the next! Enjoyed this new twist, well Done! Very well done indeed! Hope book two is just was interesting.
June 3, 2023
SPOILERS IN REVIEW
I really enjoyed aspects of this- the source of the Bennets income a less shrill Mrs Bennet complete with an interesting backstory.
I enjoyed the redemption of Wickham and Mrs Younge.
Did not enjoy the very religious aspect including God apparently answering prayers immediately. Ugh.
Some modern language which I’ve highlighted. There’s also a Baron something who is also called Lord Something. I thought a Baron was Sir- like Sir Walter Elliot, a Baron.
I really enjoyed aspects of this- the source of the Bennets income a less shrill Mrs Bennet complete with an interesting backstory.
I enjoyed the redemption of Wickham and Mrs Younge.
Did not enjoy the very religious aspect including God apparently answering prayers immediately. Ugh.
Some modern language which I’ve highlighted. There’s also a Baron something who is also called Lord Something. I thought a Baron was Sir- like Sir Walter Elliot, a Baron.
June 11, 2021
Wonderful
Darcy is an agent working undercover for the English government during the war against France and Napoleon. His work takes him to Meryton where it is suspected that there are French spies involved in mysterious activities that Darcy must try to uncover. Bingley is with him to hide his secret intentions, and to help him socialize with the locals in order to gather information. Bingley and Darcy meet the Bennetts at the Meryton assembly, and both become smitten with their own Bennett daughter.
This is a lovely variation that improves the characters of the Bennett family somewhat, giving them some natural importance through a surprising source. The daughters are more diligently raised by their parents, and are therefore more reasonable in behavior. Mary is given a more prominent role, and Lydia is not so cartoonishly childish and demanding. The only daughter not improved is Jane, who, in this story, has been jilted by a suitor, and left deeply despondent over it, believing herself to be at fault, and completely lacking in self esteem. She does finally snap out of it, but it takes a while.
I read the blurb at the end of the book about the Darcy character, and the fact that he didn't succumb to his attraction to Elizabeth because of his family expectation that he would marry Anne DeBourgh. I did experience disappointment in him for that reason in spite of the author's explanation, and wish that it hadn't taken Anne's actions to spur him onto the proper course. It kind of detracted from Darcy's resolve, and made me doubt his commitment, knowing that if Anne had still been available, things would have gone a much different way.
As usual with this author, there is plenty of religious fervor expressed frequently by the principal characters. I've come to expect it with Laraba Kendig 's works, and this time it didn't cross that line into preachiness, which I appreciate. There are many pleasant and surprising twists involving some familiar characters, and some quite exciting intrigue in the plot. The romance is lovely, in spite of Darcy's uncertainty about his duty to family. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.
Darcy is an agent working undercover for the English government during the war against France and Napoleon. His work takes him to Meryton where it is suspected that there are French spies involved in mysterious activities that Darcy must try to uncover. Bingley is with him to hide his secret intentions, and to help him socialize with the locals in order to gather information. Bingley and Darcy meet the Bennetts at the Meryton assembly, and both become smitten with their own Bennett daughter.
This is a lovely variation that improves the characters of the Bennett family somewhat, giving them some natural importance through a surprising source. The daughters are more diligently raised by their parents, and are therefore more reasonable in behavior. Mary is given a more prominent role, and Lydia is not so cartoonishly childish and demanding. The only daughter not improved is Jane, who, in this story, has been jilted by a suitor, and left deeply despondent over it, believing herself to be at fault, and completely lacking in self esteem. She does finally snap out of it, but it takes a while.
I read the blurb at the end of the book about the Darcy character, and the fact that he didn't succumb to his attraction to Elizabeth because of his family expectation that he would marry Anne DeBourgh. I did experience disappointment in him for that reason in spite of the author's explanation, and wish that it hadn't taken Anne's actions to spur him onto the proper course. It kind of detracted from Darcy's resolve, and made me doubt his commitment, knowing that if Anne had still been available, things would have gone a much different way.
As usual with this author, there is plenty of religious fervor expressed frequently by the principal characters. I've come to expect it with Laraba Kendig 's works, and this time it didn't cross that line into preachiness, which I appreciate. There are many pleasant and surprising twists involving some familiar characters, and some quite exciting intrigue in the plot. The romance is lovely, in spite of Darcy's uncertainty about his duty to family. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.
March 25, 2024
Spies and Tulips
Tulips are valuable and the Bennets know how to grow them. They add to the money earned each year. Wickham and Darcy are good friends and make an interesting team. Original story and a pleasant read.
Tulips are valuable and the Bennets know how to grow them. They add to the money earned each year. Wickham and Darcy are good friends and make an interesting team. Original story and a pleasant read.
June 21, 2021
This was the first book I'd read by this author, but I was favorably impressed. The adventure/mystery plot was well done. It was intriguing without being too complicated, keeping the focus on the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth (and Jane and Mr. Bingley) but it was enough to provide excitement and adventure to the plot.
I don't know if the "mystery" part was historically accurate, but what I can say is that it *felt* accurate in the world of this book. Everything was explained in a way that made sense, and people's motivations (including those of the "bad guys") seemed reasonable.
The ending was lovely. It was great to see how well everybody fared some time after the book, and I really liked how the pairings were developed. Elizabeth and Darcy were, of course, the most significant, and they had a very lovely story. I really liked how it progressed.
The one thing that I didn't love was that the "mystery" plot and the "romance" plot didn't resolve at the same time. It felt a bit odd to have one be resolved so much sooner than the other. That said, it wasn't enough for me to take away a star from an otherwise delightful read. And romance readers will appreciate plenty of time being spent to give everybody happiness at the end.
All in all a good read, one that I'd recommend to friends and quite possibly read again myself.
I don't know if the "mystery" part was historically accurate, but what I can say is that it *felt* accurate in the world of this book. Everything was explained in a way that made sense, and people's motivations (including those of the "bad guys") seemed reasonable.
The ending was lovely. It was great to see how well everybody fared some time after the book, and I really liked how the pairings were developed. Elizabeth and Darcy were, of course, the most significant, and they had a very lovely story. I really liked how it progressed.
The one thing that I didn't love was that the "mystery" plot and the "romance" plot didn't resolve at the same time. It felt a bit odd to have one be resolved so much sooner than the other. That said, it wasn't enough for me to take away a star from an otherwise delightful read. And romance readers will appreciate plenty of time being spent to give everybody happiness at the end.
All in all a good read, one that I'd recommend to friends and quite possibly read again myself.
January 16, 2022
Very interesting
A good combination of intrigue, unexpected developments, an unusual depiction of a character, and some danger. A worthy and entertaining story!
A good combination of intrigue, unexpected developments, an unusual depiction of a character, and some danger. A worthy and entertaining story!
June 23, 2021
Loved the Wickham twist!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2022
Mission to Meryton: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
I loved the book, it was different than any of the P and P variations I had read. All of the individuals in our line up of characters has a happy ever after including the gallant Mr. Wickham. The twist of characters doing different roles was fun. Great read and you end up smiling all the way through the book.
I loved the book, it was different than any of the P and P variations I had read. All of the individuals in our line up of characters has a happy ever after including the gallant Mr. Wickham. The twist of characters doing different roles was fun. Great read and you end up smiling all the way through the book.
August 4, 2021
I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this book.
There is a bit of mystery, and though I predicted some, one aspect caught me completely by surprise.. Very pleasantly. It just made me feel good, and my soul needed that. I suggest it without reservations.
There is a bit of mystery, and though I predicted some, one aspect caught me completely by surprise.. Very pleasantly. It just made me feel good, and my soul needed that. I suggest it without reservations.
August 19, 2023
Mission to Meryton
Another delightful story by Laraba Kendig. This one was filled with delightful events not found in most Pride and Prejudice variations. People who are bad in most variations are good and working together for the Crown, a person mostly noted for her nerves is active at Longbourn bringing in a considerable amount of money for the estate and her daughters, and there is an elopement, but not who you think it is. Delightful happenings as the French spies are slowly revealed and stopped with their wagon loaded with stolen tulips. The last chapters are essentially rewarding. Wonders will never cease with this story. Talk about a big happy family well except for Lady Catherine.
Another delightful story by Laraba Kendig. This one was filled with delightful events not found in most Pride and Prejudice variations. People who are bad in most variations are good and working together for the Crown, a person mostly noted for her nerves is active at Longbourn bringing in a considerable amount of money for the estate and her daughters, and there is an elopement, but not who you think it is. Delightful happenings as the French spies are slowly revealed and stopped with their wagon loaded with stolen tulips. The last chapters are essentially rewarding. Wonders will never cease with this story. Talk about a big happy family well except for Lady Catherine.
June 5, 2023
interesting
A very interesting and unusual premise in this adventure filled variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Laraba Kendig. I enjoyed it immensely.
A very interesting and unusual premise in this adventure filled variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Laraba Kendig. I enjoyed it immensely.
June 4, 2022
I read this one quite a while ago as well. I remember liking how the narrative gave Mrs Bennet dignity and purpose.
January 27, 2024
I loved it!
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, with Colonel Fitzwilliam injured in body and soul Darcy feels that he must do something to aid the British in the war against the French. So he becomes an agent to the English Government and is sent to Meryton to work undercover to learn about the inhabitants for suspicions have been raised that there are suspected French spies involved in mysterious activities that Darcy must try to uncover. Bingley is with him to hide his secret intentions, and to help him socialize with the locals in order to gather information. They meet the Bennetts at the Meryton assembly, and both become smitten with their own Bennett daughter. The characters of the Bennett family are improved somewhat, giving them some natural importance through a surprising source. The daughters are more diligently raised by their parents, and are therefore more reasonable in behavior. Mary is given a more prominent role, and Lydia is not so cartoonishly childish and demanding. The only daughter not improved is Jane, who, in this story, has been jilted by a suitor, and left deeply despondent over it, believing herself to be at fault, and completely lacking in self esteem. She does finally snap out of it, but it takes a while. Elizabeth and Darcy aren’t always having gross misunderstandings like they do in some variations. Darcy decides not to succumb to his attraction to Elizabeth because of his family expectation that he would marry Anne DeBourgh but due to Anne's actions to spur him onto the proper course, he and Elizabeth come together. As usual with this author, there is plenty of religious fervor expressed frequently by the principal characters. I've come to expect it with Laraba Kendig 's works, and this time it didn't cross that line into preachiness, which I appreciate. There are many pleasant and surprising twists involving some familiar characters, and some quite exciting intrigue in the plot. The romance is lovely, in spite of Darcy's uncertainty about his duty to family. I liked the idea of the tulips. It has a refreshing storyline, and it seemed to have a more natural flow than some variations. I couldn’t put it down. I recommend it highly. This one would also make an excellent movie or TV series.
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, with Colonel Fitzwilliam injured in body and soul Darcy feels that he must do something to aid the British in the war against the French. So he becomes an agent to the English Government and is sent to Meryton to work undercover to learn about the inhabitants for suspicions have been raised that there are suspected French spies involved in mysterious activities that Darcy must try to uncover. Bingley is with him to hide his secret intentions, and to help him socialize with the locals in order to gather information. They meet the Bennetts at the Meryton assembly, and both become smitten with their own Bennett daughter. The characters of the Bennett family are improved somewhat, giving them some natural importance through a surprising source. The daughters are more diligently raised by their parents, and are therefore more reasonable in behavior. Mary is given a more prominent role, and Lydia is not so cartoonishly childish and demanding. The only daughter not improved is Jane, who, in this story, has been jilted by a suitor, and left deeply despondent over it, believing herself to be at fault, and completely lacking in self esteem. She does finally snap out of it, but it takes a while. Elizabeth and Darcy aren’t always having gross misunderstandings like they do in some variations. Darcy decides not to succumb to his attraction to Elizabeth because of his family expectation that he would marry Anne DeBourgh but due to Anne's actions to spur him onto the proper course, he and Elizabeth come together. As usual with this author, there is plenty of religious fervor expressed frequently by the principal characters. I've come to expect it with Laraba Kendig 's works, and this time it didn't cross that line into preachiness, which I appreciate. There are many pleasant and surprising twists involving some familiar characters, and some quite exciting intrigue in the plot. The romance is lovely, in spite of Darcy's uncertainty about his duty to family. I liked the idea of the tulips. It has a refreshing storyline, and it seemed to have a more natural flow than some variations. I couldn’t put it down. I recommend it highly. This one would also make an excellent movie or TV series.
July 27, 2021
I've read several books by this author and have found she usually has a very unusual spin on Pride and Prejudice. Her books are well written, low angst (particularly this one), and a very comfortable and more formal writing style that matches the story lines well.
In this book, Darcy is a spy helper (while not the spy exactly, he facilitates a lot and provides support). He is in Meryton to find out about unusual reports from the area that point toward French involvement in the area. He brings along his friend Charles Bingley and they meet the Bennetts. The romantic development between Jane and Charles is not as easy as in the original book (I like the way the author developed that story) and the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy is altered by Darcy's need to interact with the local families to find out information.
I particularly liked the way that Wickham and Mrs. Younge (Yes! She's actually a player in this story and I found the way she was portrayed a very interesting change that added much to the book) were used in this book to develop the story line. Like I said this is a low angst book, but these two are prominent characters and it was interesting how the author portrayed them. I feel like the author also did a very subtle job of making Charles Bingley less immature and more decisive.
While not one of her more unique story lines since it was mostly about spy work, the author did add her unique flavor with the tulips, very unique and works for the story line. I feel like this is not her strongest work, with other of her books being more unique and original story lines. That being said this is a good book and I do recommend it.
In this book, Darcy is a spy helper (while not the spy exactly, he facilitates a lot and provides support). He is in Meryton to find out about unusual reports from the area that point toward French involvement in the area. He brings along his friend Charles Bingley and they meet the Bennetts. The romantic development between Jane and Charles is not as easy as in the original book (I like the way the author developed that story) and the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy is altered by Darcy's need to interact with the local families to find out information.
I particularly liked the way that Wickham and Mrs. Younge (Yes! She's actually a player in this story and I found the way she was portrayed a very interesting change that added much to the book) were used in this book to develop the story line. Like I said this is a low angst book, but these two are prominent characters and it was interesting how the author portrayed them. I feel like the author also did a very subtle job of making Charles Bingley less immature and more decisive.
While not one of her more unique story lines since it was mostly about spy work, the author did add her unique flavor with the tulips, very unique and works for the story line. I feel like this is not her strongest work, with other of her books being more unique and original story lines. That being said this is a good book and I do recommend it.
September 26, 2021
Pride, Prejudice and Intrigue
This book is rather longish but filled with romance, danger and spies.
Fitzwilliam Darcy has come to Meryton to catch a French spy. He doesn't know what or where to look, so he is getting acquainted with the residents and looking for anomalies, things that seem unusual or out of the ordinary.
Courtships abound. The characters pair off, get married, have babies. The story centers around the raising and marketing of broken tulips. If you are not familiar with that term, a Google search will enlighten you concerning the flowers and their history.
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This book is rather longish but filled with romance, danger and spies.
Fitzwilliam Darcy has come to Meryton to catch a French spy. He doesn't know what or where to look, so he is getting acquainted with the residents and looking for anomalies, things that seem unusual or out of the ordinary.
Courtships abound. The characters pair off, get married, have babies. The story centers around the raising and marketing of broken tulips. If you are not familiar with that term, a Google search will enlighten you concerning the flowers and their history.
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September 3, 2021
2.5 stars
This was a fast-paced story, with minimal character development, and a fairly basic plot overall.
There was a tweaking of the somewhat negative character traits in many of the characters, while still keeping true to their original counterparts that was quite well done. Wickham's role especially was altered in a most intriguing way. And I think this has the best depiction of Mrs. Bennet I've ever come across, if not one of the best.
So while not my favourite P&P variation, it was still tolerable.
This was a fast-paced story, with minimal character development, and a fairly basic plot overall.
There was a tweaking of the somewhat negative character traits in many of the characters, while still keeping true to their original counterparts that was quite well done. Wickham's role especially was altered in a most intriguing way. And I think this has the best depiction of Mrs. Bennet I've ever come across, if not one of the best.
So while not my favourite P&P variation, it was still tolerable.
August 17, 2021
Okay
I truly like reading books from this author and will continue to read whatever she puts out. However, this particular book is more of a 2.5 imho. Although I liked the characters, the 'mission/spy' storyline never held my interest. There were some scenes that I did like, but there wasn't enough for me.
I truly like reading books from this author and will continue to read whatever she puts out. However, this particular book is more of a 2.5 imho. Although I liked the characters, the 'mission/spy' storyline never held my interest. There were some scenes that I did like, but there wasn't enough for me.
May 25, 2024
Greatest enjoyable read
I really enjoyed this variation and glad that honesty and lawful dealings with enemies made it more safe for those dealing with France during a horrible war. I think the Bennet girls found their true loves and with the growing families there will get many generations to carry on the good works of the parents.
I really enjoyed this variation and glad that honesty and lawful dealings with enemies made it more safe for those dealing with France during a horrible war. I think the Bennet girls found their true loves and with the growing families there will get many generations to carry on the good works of the parents.
June 6, 2021
Spies and flowers and romance
Plenty of adventure, a few non-canon characters, low angst, a little mystery, and lots of romantic possibilities in an alternate universe. I loved the sweetness, the witty dialogue, and a well-written story.
Plenty of adventure, a few non-canon characters, low angst, a little mystery, and lots of romantic possibilities in an alternate universe. I loved the sweetness, the witty dialogue, and a well-written story.
July 26, 2021
A turn of events
This was very delightful!! A new twist, in Mrs. Bennett's favor!! Also, for Wickham and Darcy to remain friends and Wickham having an honorable position was refreshing!! This.was very enjoyable!!!
This was very delightful!! A new twist, in Mrs. Bennett's favor!! Also, for Wickham and Darcy to remain friends and Wickham having an honorable position was refreshing!! This.was very enjoyable!!!
December 19, 2021
I love how well this book deals with the fact that soldiers regardless of the time during which they served are going to have PTSD. Like the author I believe that Darcy seeing his cousins PTSD would wish to do anything to end the war and his cousin's pain.
April 11, 2022
Another Favorite!
I admire your idea of making Wickham a hero and a leading character. Every character was well developed. This is a very enjoyable and entertaining version of Pride and Prejudice. I can’t wait to read others in your collection.
I admire your idea of making Wickham a hero and a leading character. Every character was well developed. This is a very enjoyable and entertaining version of Pride and Prejudice. I can’t wait to read others in your collection.
August 14, 2024
I disappointing
Same names as the characters in the original book, but an absurd plot and different personalities. The authors earlier books were true to characters but changes the scenarios. This one missed the mark badly imo.
Same names as the characters in the original book, but an absurd plot and different personalities. The authors earlier books were true to characters but changes the scenarios. This one missed the mark badly imo.
March 11, 2025
Excellent!!
I loved that this whole idea of turning the usual story on its head! Wickham a good guy! Mrs Younge a British agent! Richard Fitzwilliam escaping from a French prison!
Hot damn!
I loved that this whole idea of turning the usual story on its head! Wickham a good guy! Mrs Younge a British agent! Richard Fitzwilliam escaping from a French prison!
Hot damn!
April 15, 2025
Another Wonderful Retelling with a Mystery
This is another great retelling and as usual Laraba has hit it out of the park. Amazing mystery with all.sorta of new ways to look at my favorite Pride and Prejudice characters.
This is another great retelling and as usual Laraba has hit it out of the park. Amazing mystery with all.sorta of new ways to look at my favorite Pride and Prejudice characters.
September 2, 2025
what a fun twist!
Loved this variation and the twist of characters! They were all there, but several were finally heroes rather than villains and it was so satisfying!
This author is an automatic read for me. Great job as usual!
Loved this variation and the twist of characters! They were all there, but several were finally heroes rather than villains and it was so satisfying!
This author is an automatic read for me. Great job as usual!
May 31, 2021
This version gave a unique twist to Mr. Wickham, Unfortunately his image as a scoundrel has been the trademark of the other variations . it was entertaining however
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