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Unintended Consequences
During Fitzwilliam Darcy’s visit to Rosings Park, Lady Catherine de Bourgh suddenly betrays her knowledge of Georgiana Darcy’s misadventure with George Wickham the previous summer, while giving Darcy a devastating demand: marry her daughter, or she will reveal the details to society.
Appalled by his aunt’s depravity, Darcy quits Rosings Park at once, returning to London. There, Darcy conceives a desperate gamble; if he was already married, Lady Catherine would have no claim on him.
After a welcome visit to her dear friend in Kent, Elizabeth Bennet returns to her home, finding everything curiously altered. Not only has Charles Bingley returned, his attentions to Jane seemingly unabated from the previous year, but her family, who had nothing good to say of Darcy, is now singing his praises.
In time, Elizabeth grows suspicious, determined to discover why this profound change has come over the gentleman she previously detested. But Darcy, as he races against time to convince Elizabeth to marry him, worries about the threat of his aunt’s jealousy and spite. For a woman willing to ruin her own niece in her all-consuming desire to have her way will surely have no scruples if he defies her.
Appalled by his aunt’s depravity, Darcy quits Rosings Park at once, returning to London. There, Darcy conceives a desperate gamble; if he was already married, Lady Catherine would have no claim on him.
After a welcome visit to her dear friend in Kent, Elizabeth Bennet returns to her home, finding everything curiously altered. Not only has Charles Bingley returned, his attentions to Jane seemingly unabated from the previous year, but her family, who had nothing good to say of Darcy, is now singing his praises.
In time, Elizabeth grows suspicious, determined to discover why this profound change has come over the gentleman she previously detested. But Darcy, as he races against time to convince Elizabeth to marry him, worries about the threat of his aunt’s jealousy and spite. For a woman willing to ruin her own niece in her all-consuming desire to have her way will surely have no scruples if he defies her.
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Published May 11, 2022
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Jann Rowland
87 books192 followersJann Rowland is a Canadian, born and bred. Other than a two-year span in which he lived in Japan, he has been a resident of the Great White North his entire life, though he professes to still hate the winters.
Though Jann did not start writing until his mid-twenties, writing has grown from a hobby to an all-consuming passion. His interests as a child were almost exclusively centered on the exotic fantasy worlds of Tolkien and Eddings, among a host of others. As an adult, his interests have grown to include historical fiction and romance, with a particular focus on the works of Jane Austen.
When Jann is not writing, he enjoys rooting for his favorite sports teams. He is also a master musician (in his own mind) who enjoys playing piano and singing as well as moonlighting as the choir director in his church’s congregation.
Jann lives in Alberta with his wife of more than twenty years, two grown sons, and one young daughter. He is convinced that whatever hair he has left will be entirely gone by the time his little girl hits her teenage years. Sadly, though he has told his daughter repeatedly that she is not allowed to grow up, she continues to ignore him.
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Though Jann did not start writing until his mid-twenties, writing has grown from a hobby to an all-consuming passion. His interests as a child were almost exclusively centered on the exotic fantasy worlds of Tolkien and Eddings, among a host of others. As an adult, his interests have grown to include historical fiction and romance, with a particular focus on the works of Jane Austen.
When Jann is not writing, he enjoys rooting for his favorite sports teams. He is also a master musician (in his own mind) who enjoys playing piano and singing as well as moonlighting as the choir director in his church’s congregation.
Jann lives in Alberta with his wife of more than twenty years, two grown sons, and one young daughter. He is convinced that whatever hair he has left will be entirely gone by the time his little girl hits her teenage years. Sadly, though he has told his daughter repeatedly that she is not allowed to grow up, she continues to ignore him.
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May 23, 2022
When I see that this author has written another story, I am right on it.
I cannot add much to the story description.
Aunt Catherine tries to blackmail Darcy into marrying Anne. (Who told her about Georgiana's faux pas?) The Colonel does reveal that he let it slip that Darcy "saved" a friend from an unfortunate marriage. So Darcy has to make up some ground. He does discuss with the Colonel how he might be able to thwart Lady C.
So when Elizabeth leaves Kent and arrives at the Gardiners she finds out that Bingley has renewed his attentions to Jane.
Then when going back home to Longbourn she also finds that Darcy has been "courting" Elizabeth's family, friends and acquaintances and she has to wonder "why". After all Lady Catherine has already confronted her in Kent as to wanting a promise she will never accept any proposal from Darcy. Elizabeth scoffs at that saying a promise is not necessary because he has shown no attentions to her.
I did like the fact that Darcy does not keep Lady Catherine's threat a secret from Elizabeth and he also further explains his two-fold motives in his change of attitude.
This was a pleasant read, but had no real angst for me. However that author did give us a new twist.
I cannot add much to the story description.
Aunt Catherine tries to blackmail Darcy into marrying Anne. (Who told her about Georgiana's faux pas?) The Colonel does reveal that he let it slip that Darcy "saved" a friend from an unfortunate marriage. So Darcy has to make up some ground. He does discuss with the Colonel how he might be able to thwart Lady C.
So when Elizabeth leaves Kent and arrives at the Gardiners she finds out that Bingley has renewed his attentions to Jane.
Then when going back home to Longbourn she also finds that Darcy has been "courting" Elizabeth's family, friends and acquaintances and she has to wonder "why". After all Lady Catherine has already confronted her in Kent as to wanting a promise she will never accept any proposal from Darcy. Elizabeth scoffs at that saying a promise is not necessary because he has shown no attentions to her.
I did like the fact that Darcy does not keep Lady Catherine's threat a secret from Elizabeth and he also further explains his two-fold motives in his change of attitude.
This was a pleasant read, but had no real angst for me. However that author did give us a new twist.
May 25, 2022
Before Darcy has a chance to approach Elizabeth at Hunsford, Lady C. tries to coerce D to marry Anne. He informs her he never will. Following that scene you just know she has something up her sleeve.
With Col F's help D plans to woo E and make amends to Jane and the whole family. There are several nasty characters and when the big bad happens it could be any one of them trying to settle vendettas against Darcy.
Another enjoyable JR read. My favorites are still - Bound by Love, Wilds of Derbyshire and Out of Obscurity.
With Col F's help D plans to woo E and make amends to Jane and the whole family. There are several nasty characters and when the big bad happens it could be any one of them trying to settle vendettas against Darcy.
Another enjoyable JR read. My favorites are still - Bound by Love, Wilds of Derbyshire and Out of Obscurity.
June 23, 2022
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: PG17: due to discussions of an adult nature, the infractions of the SBRB
>>Angst Level: just above slight as the reader worried over what would happen next. None of the following happened: murder, mayhem, death, or kidnapping… so it was safe.
>>Source: Borrowed KU 6-11-22 with no expectations of a review. The views and opinions expressed are my own. >>Timeline: Kent: Rosings Park: Easter visits at Rosings and at the Parsonage.
“We are free to choose our paths, but we can’t choose the consequences that come with them.” –Sean Covey, The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens
Darcy was on his annual sojourn in Kent and Lady Catherine continued with her demands that he ‘do his duty’ to the family. When he refused, he received a surprise he never expected. Lady Catherine held a trump card Darcy did not know she had. He was furious. She gave him an ultimatum… marry her daughter or she would ruin Georgiana.
Darcy and Richard stormed out of Kent in high dungeon. How did she know? Who told her? Lord Matlock was in Ireland taking care of estate business and would not be able to help. They sent an express to let him know what his sister was up to. Normally, he was the only person that could wrangle their aunt. She at least respected his rank, him being an earl as well as being the head of the family. What to do?
They decided that if he was already married, then she couldn’t force the feigned cradle betrothal. Darcy was prepared to offer for Miss Elizabeth until Richard informed him that the lady did not care for him. What? Darcy was completely bowled over. She didn’t like him? No, Richard had to rephrase it as she despised him. DAMAGE CONTROL!
“Choices made, whether bad or good, follow you forever and affect everyone in their path one way or another.” –J.E.B. Spredemann, An Unforgivable Secret
The rest of the story was Darcy making up for all his transgressions: with Jane, in Meryton, with Mrs. Bennet especially, settle the issue with the SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard], and finally with Elizabeth. It was an interesting story. Their road to HEA was a bit bumpy. Lady Catherine arrived in Meryton in high dungeon. Goodness, that harridan was horrid.
>>Rating: PG17: due to discussions of an adult nature, the infractions of the SBRB
>>Angst Level: just above slight as the reader worried over what would happen next. None of the following happened: murder, mayhem, death, or kidnapping… so it was safe.
>>Source: Borrowed KU 6-11-22 with no expectations of a review. The views and opinions expressed are my own. >>Timeline: Kent: Rosings Park: Easter visits at Rosings and at the Parsonage.
“We are free to choose our paths, but we can’t choose the consequences that come with them.” –Sean Covey, The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens
Darcy was on his annual sojourn in Kent and Lady Catherine continued with her demands that he ‘do his duty’ to the family. When he refused, he received a surprise he never expected. Lady Catherine held a trump card Darcy did not know she had. He was furious. She gave him an ultimatum… marry her daughter or she would ruin Georgiana.
Darcy and Richard stormed out of Kent in high dungeon. How did she know? Who told her? Lord Matlock was in Ireland taking care of estate business and would not be able to help. They sent an express to let him know what his sister was up to. Normally, he was the only person that could wrangle their aunt. She at least respected his rank, him being an earl as well as being the head of the family. What to do?
They decided that if he was already married, then she couldn’t force the feigned cradle betrothal. Darcy was prepared to offer for Miss Elizabeth until Richard informed him that the lady did not care for him. What? Darcy was completely bowled over. She didn’t like him? No, Richard had to rephrase it as she despised him. DAMAGE CONTROL!
“Choices made, whether bad or good, follow you forever and affect everyone in their path one way or another.” –J.E.B. Spredemann, An Unforgivable Secret
The rest of the story was Darcy making up for all his transgressions: with Jane, in Meryton, with Mrs. Bennet especially, settle the issue with the SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard], and finally with Elizabeth. It was an interesting story. Their road to HEA was a bit bumpy. Lady Catherine arrived in Meryton in high dungeon. Goodness, that harridan was horrid.
May 26, 2022
full of suspense
The story was full of suspense. There were portions of the main plot which seemed unlikely but it was in service of a pretty good story.
There is almost always a HEA in JAFF so we the readers must assign the quality of the HEA. If it isn’t good enough for our couple or is too sickeningly sweet and sugary we usually won’t be happy with the story. The HEA here is just barely good enough.
The story was full of suspense. There were portions of the main plot which seemed unlikely but it was in service of a pretty good story.
There is almost always a HEA in JAFF so we the readers must assign the quality of the HEA. If it isn’t good enough for our couple or is too sickeningly sweet and sugary we usually won’t be happy with the story. The HEA here is just barely good enough.
November 25, 2022
I liked this one. Lady Catherine suspects something between Darcy and Elizabeth, confronts Elizabeth during her Hunsford visit, and gives an ultimatum to Darcy, threatening him with Georgiana's ruin. He is unwilling to marry Anne so he wants to take himself off the market and seal the deal with Elizabeth as soon as possible. But he is given to understand that Elizabeth might not be willing, so he needs to make himself agreeable at first. Elizabeth is confused about the new and improved Darcy who gets on surprisingly well with her family. Miss Bingley is openly hostile, of course, andWickham gets dealt with with little anxiety to anyone. Lady Catherine might have deserved more of a comeuppance, I think Georgiana should have made her walk on Legos or something.
The Darcy-Elizabeth romance ends in a bit of a fizzle. By the time they're wed she's not in love yet but rather expecting to fall for him eventually. Then we skip forward some months of marital bliss and we find that she has done so. I enjoyed everything up to this but it is usually more satisfying to watch her realize she loves him right on the page than in between chapters.
The Darcy-Elizabeth romance ends in a bit of a fizzle. By the time they're wed she's not in love yet but rather expecting to fall for him eventually. Then we skip forward some months of marital bliss and we find that she has done so. I enjoyed everything up to this but it is usually more satisfying to watch her realize she loves him right on the page than in between chapters.
June 19, 2022
Original
Entertaining approach! Zero angst and lots of diverting scenes, especially the ones where two of the most deserving characters get what is coming to them. Highly recommended!
Entertaining approach! Zero angst and lots of diverting scenes, especially the ones where two of the most deserving characters get what is coming to them. Highly recommended!
July 7, 2022
Fitzwilliam Darcy needs to marry quickly to avoid being forced to marry his cousin Anne. He is already infatuated with Elizabeth Bennet and plans to rush and propose. Luckily, his cousin points out the Elizabeth doesn’t appear to even like him and he is forced to rethink his approach to his dream girl and life itself. The rest of the story is him convincing Elizabeth of his affection while being open and fully honest.
June 19, 2022
I really enjoyed this one. Looking back, I have a complicated relationship with this author and his books. I liked this one so much, I looked for something else to read but realized I had not liked the series I started.
This one was well written with minimal typos and a few wrong tenses.
This one was well written with minimal typos and a few wrong tenses.
June 10, 2022
Lady Catherine is on the warpath
This book is about Lady Catherine actions and the consequences of those actions.
Darcy refuses to marry Anne and Lady Catherine says she will reveal Georgiana’s folly at Ramsgate if he does not marry Anne. Darcy decides to take a different route. Elizabeth’s apparently is unaware of Darcy’s attraction to her and when lady Catherine confronts her Elizabeth says she is not after Darcy.
From there a lot happens but you need to read it, I don’t want to ruin it for you.
Did I like the book, Yes it was entertaining although I am not sure I liked Lady Catherine all that much. So the author writing her character that way, I would say it was spot on.
This book is about Lady Catherine actions and the consequences of those actions.
Darcy refuses to marry Anne and Lady Catherine says she will reveal Georgiana’s folly at Ramsgate if he does not marry Anne. Darcy decides to take a different route. Elizabeth’s apparently is unaware of Darcy’s attraction to her and when lady Catherine confronts her Elizabeth says she is not after Darcy.
From there a lot happens but you need to read it, I don’t want to ruin it for you.
Did I like the book, Yes it was entertaining although I am not sure I liked Lady Catherine all that much. So the author writing her character that way, I would say it was spot on.
July 4, 2022
While Elizabeth is visiting Charlotte at Hunsford, Darcy is trying to decide whether or not he should offer marriage to Elizabeth. He makes up his mind to propose to her that very day. His plans are disrupted by Lady Catherine's demand that he marry Anne immediately or she will spread the word about Georgiana's activities in Ramsgate the past summer.
The result is Darcy severing all ties with the De Bourghs and departing immediately for London. When he arrives, he goes directly to Bingley to confess his part in separating Bingley from Jane and to tell Bingley that Jane is in London. They go to Gracechurch Street where Jane and Bingley are reunited.
Now Darcy and Fitzwilliam must find a way to thwart Lady Catherine. If Darcy is married to another, Lady Catherine can no longer insist that he marry Anne.
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The result is Darcy severing all ties with the De Bourghs and departing immediately for London. When he arrives, he goes directly to Bingley to confess his part in separating Bingley from Jane and to tell Bingley that Jane is in London. They go to Gracechurch Street where Jane and Bingley are reunited.
Now Darcy and Fitzwilliam must find a way to thwart Lady Catherine. If Darcy is married to another, Lady Catherine can no longer insist that he marry Anne.
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May 18, 2022
Loved it
What a great variation! You did a wonderful job of getting out of the horrible proposal ...great story ! Thanks
What a great variation! You did a wonderful job of getting out of the horrible proposal ...great story ! Thanks
May 22, 2022
Meh. There wasn’t really anything wrong with the book; I enjoyed it, it just wasn’t really anything special. If you’re looking for a light read with low angst, this is for you. If you like a more captivating read or further off canon, I’d pick something else.
May 27, 2022
Lovely
Another wonderfully done and most enjoyable variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Jann Rowland.
Another wonderfully done and most enjoyable variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Jann Rowland.
July 14, 2022
This story varies only in that it takes out the most exciting & scandalous parts of the original. Other than that it was short.
December 11, 2022
Unintended yet sought after consequence
There are definitely some things special about this variation, although they are diminished by the lack of romance that is sought for in every love story. Yet, there are some paragraphs in this unconventional love affair between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet when a deep love can be gleaned.
The primary “Unintended Consequence” referred to in this variation is the hasty marriage between Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet due to the nefarious acts of one Lady Catherine de Bourgh in trying to force Darcy into marrying her daughter. Needless to state that since Darcy wishes to marry no other than Elizabeth Bennet, he is forced to hurriedly come up with ways in which to show the lady the soundness in deciding marriage with him despite his initial hesitation given her lack of societal status, connections and fortune to consider her as wife material.
This scenario somewhat presents a rather unconventional romance, and Elizabeth Bennet’s suspicions and cynicism at the onset regarding Mr. Darcy’s “changed” ways rather give a cynical and unromantic viewpoint on marriage. The crux of the matter is all but presented itself on page 142: will a woman agree to a marriage when she does not love the man but knows how much the man loves her? It begs that timeless question that many are faced. Should a woman choose to marry a man who loves her more than she does rather than choosing to marry a man she loves more than he does her?
In this instance, Elizabeth Bennet chose in the right as she saw glimpses of Mr. Darcy’s honor, respectability, and affability when she disdained him prior to his strange marriage proposal.
Another issue that is highlighted here, perhaps inadvertently, is how two brothers differ or are similar in their treatment and control of their sisters. One presents Charles Bingley, who is more vocal here in keeping his sister Caroline under regulation. While another, the Earl of Matlock, seemed to have waited until a cruel plan of Lady Catherine’s making forced his hand to give her much-needed, and overdue set down.
This is a 3 stars rounded up to 4 variation for this reader. Quite novel in some parts but somewhat lacking in the romance department. Still worthwhile reading.
There are definitely some things special about this variation, although they are diminished by the lack of romance that is sought for in every love story. Yet, there are some paragraphs in this unconventional love affair between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet when a deep love can be gleaned.
The primary “Unintended Consequence” referred to in this variation is the hasty marriage between Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet due to the nefarious acts of one Lady Catherine de Bourgh in trying to force Darcy into marrying her daughter. Needless to state that since Darcy wishes to marry no other than Elizabeth Bennet, he is forced to hurriedly come up with ways in which to show the lady the soundness in deciding marriage with him despite his initial hesitation given her lack of societal status, connections and fortune to consider her as wife material.
This scenario somewhat presents a rather unconventional romance, and Elizabeth Bennet’s suspicions and cynicism at the onset regarding Mr. Darcy’s “changed” ways rather give a cynical and unromantic viewpoint on marriage. The crux of the matter is all but presented itself on page 142: will a woman agree to a marriage when she does not love the man but knows how much the man loves her? It begs that timeless question that many are faced. Should a woman choose to marry a man who loves her more than she does rather than choosing to marry a man she loves more than he does her?
In this instance, Elizabeth Bennet chose in the right as she saw glimpses of Mr. Darcy’s honor, respectability, and affability when she disdained him prior to his strange marriage proposal.
Another issue that is highlighted here, perhaps inadvertently, is how two brothers differ or are similar in their treatment and control of their sisters. One presents Charles Bingley, who is more vocal here in keeping his sister Caroline under regulation. While another, the Earl of Matlock, seemed to have waited until a cruel plan of Lady Catherine’s making forced his hand to give her much-needed, and overdue set down.
This is a 3 stars rounded up to 4 variation for this reader. Quite novel in some parts but somewhat lacking in the romance department. Still worthwhile reading.
June 20, 2022
Thank you, Mr Rowland
During Elizabeth's visit to Charlotte Collins at Hunsford parsonage, Darcy is given an ultimatum by Lady Catherine to marry Anne DeBourgh, or else she'll expose Georgiana's near ruin in Ramsgate. Darcy refuses, and in his fury he leaves Rosings immediately with Colonel Fitzwilliam. Lady Catherine approaches Elizabeth to try and get her promise that she'll never get engaged to Darcy. While she doesn't promise, she tells Lady Catherine that it's highly unlikely to happen. Meanwhile, in London, Darcy must figure out how to prevent Lady Catherine from hurting Georgiana, and he decides that getting married to someone else is the answer. He wants Elizabeth, but Colonel Fitzwilliam informs him of Elizabeth's antipathy for him. Darcy then decides to embark on a quickie campaign to change Elizabeth's opinion, and win her hand in marriage.
This premise of Darcy endeavoring to win over Elizabeth is a familiar one, but in this one he has serious time constraints, so it's somewhat more of a challenge, especially since Elizabeth doesn't like him at all. It's amusing how much he accomplishes even before Elizabeth is returned from Hunsford and then London. She is more or less blindsided by his transformation, and doesn't stand much of a chance in the face of his goodness and devotion to her. The idea of Darcy rushing around to bring about a quickie marriage is silly, but it makes for a nicely romantic Darcy.
I deducted a star because of Caroline Bingley. In this version she's so very bad, so extremely rude to everyone, and she never gets the setdown she deserves. Her insults were too blatant, and I wanted Darcy, but especially Bingley, to fight back. I don't like to see her get away with that level of badness.
I'm so happy to read a quality product by this author, after having slogged through some misses by him. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.
During Elizabeth's visit to Charlotte Collins at Hunsford parsonage, Darcy is given an ultimatum by Lady Catherine to marry Anne DeBourgh, or else she'll expose Georgiana's near ruin in Ramsgate. Darcy refuses, and in his fury he leaves Rosings immediately with Colonel Fitzwilliam. Lady Catherine approaches Elizabeth to try and get her promise that she'll never get engaged to Darcy. While she doesn't promise, she tells Lady Catherine that it's highly unlikely to happen. Meanwhile, in London, Darcy must figure out how to prevent Lady Catherine from hurting Georgiana, and he decides that getting married to someone else is the answer. He wants Elizabeth, but Colonel Fitzwilliam informs him of Elizabeth's antipathy for him. Darcy then decides to embark on a quickie campaign to change Elizabeth's opinion, and win her hand in marriage.
This premise of Darcy endeavoring to win over Elizabeth is a familiar one, but in this one he has serious time constraints, so it's somewhat more of a challenge, especially since Elizabeth doesn't like him at all. It's amusing how much he accomplishes even before Elizabeth is returned from Hunsford and then London. She is more or less blindsided by his transformation, and doesn't stand much of a chance in the face of his goodness and devotion to her. The idea of Darcy rushing around to bring about a quickie marriage is silly, but it makes for a nicely romantic Darcy.
I deducted a star because of Caroline Bingley. In this version she's so very bad, so extremely rude to everyone, and she never gets the setdown she deserves. Her insults were too blatant, and I wanted Darcy, but especially Bingley, to fight back. I don't like to see her get away with that level of badness.
I'm so happy to read a quality product by this author, after having slogged through some misses by him. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.
June 1, 2022
Good story
Darcy has to marry quickly because Lady Catherine has learned of Georgiana and her Ramsgate escapade. She's threatening to make the events the talk of all of England unless Darcy immediately marries Anne. Of course he's not going to do that, and decides to propose to Elizabeth and marry her quickly before his aunt discovers his plans. But, Darcy has to improve Elizabeth's view of him and Colonel Fitzwilliam assists him. To Hertfordshire they go along with Bingley and Caroline who is overt in her disgust for anything Bennet.
The best portion is that Colonel Fitzwilliam assists Wickham onto a ship headed for Australia after relieving him of his money from Lady Catherine. In one quick act they save the population of Meryton and rid England of this scourge forever because he's never going to get enough money together for a return trip.
Mrs Bennet isn't quite as loud and nervous. Mr Bennet isn't as indolent. Lydia isn't as wild. Mary isn't as obnoxious. Jane isn't as spineless. Georgiana isn't as shy. Elizabeth isn't as judgmental. Darcy isn't as intolerant. Caroline isn't very nice. And the writer made a mistake in Colonel Fitzwilliam's name -- Its actually RICHARD and not Anthony!
Darcy has to marry quickly because Lady Catherine has learned of Georgiana and her Ramsgate escapade. She's threatening to make the events the talk of all of England unless Darcy immediately marries Anne. Of course he's not going to do that, and decides to propose to Elizabeth and marry her quickly before his aunt discovers his plans. But, Darcy has to improve Elizabeth's view of him and Colonel Fitzwilliam assists him. To Hertfordshire they go along with Bingley and Caroline who is overt in her disgust for anything Bennet.
The best portion is that Colonel Fitzwilliam assists Wickham onto a ship headed for Australia after relieving him of his money from Lady Catherine. In one quick act they save the population of Meryton and rid England of this scourge forever because he's never going to get enough money together for a return trip.
Mrs Bennet isn't quite as loud and nervous. Mr Bennet isn't as indolent. Lydia isn't as wild. Mary isn't as obnoxious. Jane isn't as spineless. Georgiana isn't as shy. Elizabeth isn't as judgmental. Darcy isn't as intolerant. Caroline isn't very nice. And the writer made a mistake in Colonel Fitzwilliam's name -- Its actually RICHARD and not Anthony!
July 29, 2022
2.5 stars
This was fast-paced and marginally entertaining despite it’s rather convoluted plot.
The characterization was one of the stronger aspects of the novel, although some characters were a bit two dimensional (see: Caroline Bingley, whose rude tongue and disagreeable demeanour never amounted to even a simple dismissal let alone a proper comeuppance).
The plot however was entirely too far fetched for my liking.
Also, since when is Colonel Fitzwilliam’s first name Anthony?! I think not!
Overall, the drama got to be tedious entirely too quickly and then that overshadowed everything else about the story, to its own detriment.
So while this story is by no means a bad story, I found it to be a little too mediocre in its ridiculousness and honestly more than a tad forgettable. It’s a way to pass the time, just not a particularly engaging one in my humble opinion.
And we’ll leave it at that.
This was fast-paced and marginally entertaining despite it’s rather convoluted plot.
The characterization was one of the stronger aspects of the novel, although some characters were a bit two dimensional (see: Caroline Bingley, whose rude tongue and disagreeable demeanour never amounted to even a simple dismissal let alone a proper comeuppance).
The plot however was entirely too far fetched for my liking.
Also, since when is Colonel Fitzwilliam’s first name Anthony?! I think not!
Overall, the drama got to be tedious entirely too quickly and then that overshadowed everything else about the story, to its own detriment.
So while this story is by no means a bad story, I found it to be a little too mediocre in its ridiculousness and honestly more than a tad forgettable. It’s a way to pass the time, just not a particularly engaging one in my humble opinion.
And we’ll leave it at that.
March 31, 2024
Well, Lady Catherine Debourghe has gone too far. Fitzwilliam Darcy will not stand for it.
Made aware of Georgiana's misstep by none other than Wickham, Lady Catherine thinks she can finally force Darcy to marry her daughter Anne. Little does she understand the measures her nephew, Darcy, is willing to go to in order to ensure his happiness and protect his sister. His heart is set upon marrying Miss Elizabeth Bennet if he can convince her. This story was quite the page turner. Sit back, relax, and enjoy !
Made aware of Georgiana's misstep by none other than Wickham, Lady Catherine thinks she can finally force Darcy to marry her daughter Anne. Little does she understand the measures her nephew, Darcy, is willing to go to in order to ensure his happiness and protect his sister. His heart is set upon marrying Miss Elizabeth Bennet if he can convince her. This story was quite the page turner. Sit back, relax, and enjoy !
May 19, 2022
Good for the most part
When I discovered this author's P&P variations, I fell in love all over again with Pride and Prejudice. Jann Rowland has reinvented ODC's story love and love again with unique flair and imagination while still retaining their overall character as written by Jane Austen. I will recommend this book and all of this author's variations to anyone and everyone.
When I discovered this author's P&P variations, I fell in love all over again with Pride and Prejudice. Jann Rowland has reinvented ODC's story love and love again with unique flair and imagination while still retaining their overall character as written by Jane Austen. I will recommend this book and all of this author's variations to anyone and everyone.
October 27, 2024
In order to save Georgiana's reputation, Darcy is told he must marry his cousin Anne or Lady Catherine will let the truth be known. He and Fitzwilliam discuss this and Darcy decides is he marries Elizabeth instead, this won't happen.
This was a weird story in that both Lady Catherine and Caroline Bingley are horrible in speech, rude and screeching. Not how a lady would talk. Didn't care for this book much, but liked that Wickham was finally dealt with.
This was a weird story in that both Lady Catherine and Caroline Bingley are horrible in speech, rude and screeching. Not how a lady would talk. Didn't care for this book much, but liked that Wickham was finally dealt with.
abandoned
December 10, 2025DNF at 35%
Authors writing style isn't for me. The conversations are too frank, not how i expect people who aren't close to speak to each other. Darcy and Elizabeth are meeting after he left kent early, and immediately she is pointing out how his behaviour has changed etc, then they are openly discussing miss Bingley's interest in darcy etc. I feel like this too open, direct conversation is a trend with the author, so maybe this isn't for me.
Authors writing style isn't for me. The conversations are too frank, not how i expect people who aren't close to speak to each other. Darcy and Elizabeth are meeting after he left kent early, and immediately she is pointing out how his behaviour has changed etc, then they are openly discussing miss Bingley's interest in darcy etc. I feel like this too open, direct conversation is a trend with the author, so maybe this isn't for me.
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May 30, 2022
Another Jann Rowland Masterpiece!!
5 Stars is easily given to this latest masterpiece From a beloved and skilled Pride and prejudice variation author. Once again we are taking to Jane Austen's world and given her characters in whole new ways. I promise you dear reader Once again you will be delighted by another book From this author!
5 Stars is easily given to this latest masterpiece From a beloved and skilled Pride and prejudice variation author. Once again we are taking to Jane Austen's world and given her characters in whole new ways. I promise you dear reader Once again you will be delighted by another book From this author!
July 3, 2022
Race to the Altar
Lady Catherine despicable? Georgiana exposed? Darcy MUST marry Anne? How does Elizabeth fit in this wonderful tale of self-discovery. Miss Bingley is in rare form. Her brother grows a backbone and threatens to expel her. What fun!
Lady Catherine despicable? Georgiana exposed? Darcy MUST marry Anne? How does Elizabeth fit in this wonderful tale of self-discovery. Miss Bingley is in rare form. Her brother grows a backbone and threatens to expel her. What fun!
July 10, 2022
Good enough
Interesting Pride and Prejudice variation, though I am surprised Elizabeth agreed to marry Darcy. I would have thought he would explain his love for her first then mention the reason they are rushed.
Interesting Pride and Prejudice variation, though I am surprised Elizabeth agreed to marry Darcy. I would have thought he would explain his love for her first then mention the reason they are rushed.
September 10, 2022
Uma história que poderia ser boa mas tem zero emoção ou romantismos.
Tem um Darcy ok, uma Elizabeth que beira que força para não entender os sentimentos de Darcy.
Os vilões tb não forcados: tanto Caroline como Lady Catharine.
Um livro ok mas chato D +
Tem um Darcy ok, uma Elizabeth que beira que força para não entender os sentimentos de Darcy.
Os vilões tb não forcados: tanto Caroline como Lady Catharine.
Um livro ok mas chato D +
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May 17, 2022
In the interest of full disclosure this book has been written by one of my favourite authors.
So I was positively disposed toward this work.
I did enjoy it very much.
So I was positively disposed toward this work.
I did enjoy it very much.
June 14, 2022
Worth reading
Keeps to a believable storyline. Well written. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Although a variation this did not swing too far out there
Keeps to a believable storyline. Well written. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Although a variation this did not swing too far out there
June 30, 2022
interesting Pride and Prejudice variation
The interesting thing here is that Elizabeth marries without being in love with Darcy. A thing she said she never would do. Of course, it always ends up ok in the end!
The interesting thing here is that Elizabeth marries without being in love with Darcy. A thing she said she never would do. Of course, it always ends up ok in the end!
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