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Peacocks of Pemberley
Darcy is surprised that Elizabeth has won the friendship of his unusual sister, and he is shocked when he begins to fall for her as well.
Mr. Darcy feels guilty that he was not there to prevent Mr. Bingley from marrying Jane Bennet, who no doubt was only after his money. As to their upcoming stay at Pemberley, surely if he can tolerate Caroline Bingley, than he can tolerate Jane’s sister, Elizabeth, as well.
When the Bingleys and Elizabeth visit, Darcy's peculiar sister Georgiana finds Miss Bennet to be a delightful companion. As Elizabeth helps Darcy to understand and appreciate his sister, he realizes the handsome Miss Bennet is an admirable woman.
Caroline Bingley, Catherine de Bourgh and George Wickham plot to achieve their own selfish goals. Even as these threats arise, love whispers to Elizabeth and Darcy to overcome their pride and prejudice.
Mr. Darcy feels guilty that he was not there to prevent Mr. Bingley from marrying Jane Bennet, who no doubt was only after his money. As to their upcoming stay at Pemberley, surely if he can tolerate Caroline Bingley, than he can tolerate Jane’s sister, Elizabeth, as well.
When the Bingleys and Elizabeth visit, Darcy's peculiar sister Georgiana finds Miss Bennet to be a delightful companion. As Elizabeth helps Darcy to understand and appreciate his sister, he realizes the handsome Miss Bennet is an admirable woman.
Caroline Bingley, Catherine de Bourgh and George Wickham plot to achieve their own selfish goals. Even as these threats arise, love whispers to Elizabeth and Darcy to overcome their pride and prejudice.
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Published October 27, 2022
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Laraba Kendig
44 books106 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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October 30, 2022
In this story, Darcy has not accompanied Bingley when he leased Netherfield. Bingley and Jane wed and bring Elizabeth along when they visit Pemberley. Caroline and the Hursts are also part of the entourage.
The peacocks play a part in that Georgiana's life revolves around them. She not only has her own flock of peafowl but has read up on them and is aware of research about them. When Elizabeth enters the enclosure for that flock (due to exploring sounds she hears) she meets Georgiana and is able to communicate and then become fast friends with her. Darcy quickly notices that friendship and thus the relationship between him and Elizabeth also grows. He, at first, has labeled both Jane and Elizabeth as fortune-seekers. In this story Georgiana shows traits of being autistic, although that condition was not diagnosed at the time.
We. as readers, also get an education about peacocks, peahens and peachicks. I had to look up some information on the Internet.
Caroline is again quick to notice Darcy's attention to Elizabeth and so we have as part of this story her attempts to divert his attraction.
I enjoyed this story.
The peacocks play a part in that Georgiana's life revolves around them. She not only has her own flock of peafowl but has read up on them and is aware of research about them. When Elizabeth enters the enclosure for that flock (due to exploring sounds she hears) she meets Georgiana and is able to communicate and then become fast friends with her. Darcy quickly notices that friendship and thus the relationship between him and Elizabeth also grows. He, at first, has labeled both Jane and Elizabeth as fortune-seekers. In this story Georgiana shows traits of being autistic, although that condition was not diagnosed at the time.
We. as readers, also get an education about peacocks, peahens and peachicks. I had to look up some information on the Internet.
Caroline is again quick to notice Darcy's attention to Elizabeth and so we have as part of this story her attempts to divert his attraction.
I enjoyed this story.
December 24, 2022
“Be like a peacock and dance with all of your beauty.” –Debasish Mridha
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: PG-17: violent scene, also military justice that might be squeamish
>>Angst Level: stress due to an attempted abduction
>>Source: Borrowed KU [12-21-22] with no expectations of a review. The views expressed are my own.
>>Trope: Spectrum / Asperger’s
Georgiana: “Home, she closes her eyes and thinks of a swaying meadow, dappled sunlight falling through green branches, walking among tall, leafy trees. She thinks of long, tapered feathers with eyes the color of emeralds and sapphires.” –Hannah Richell, The Peacock Summer
I loved this characterization of Georgiana. She was smart, analytical, and fixated on the study of peafowl especially. She was hoping to breed a white peafowl. Birds of any kind were fascinating to her and she was extremely knowledgeable. She was simply delightful and having Elizabeth as a friend brought great joy to her lonely life.
Darcy was not in Hertfordshire when Bingley leased Netherfield. That forced Bingley to rely on his own strengths and those neighbors near him. He asked questions and made his own decisions. Bingley grew into his strength and gained the knowledge to be a gentleman of the landed gentry. He also met, fell in love with an angel, courted her, and married her all without Darcy’s counsel. Darcy was proud of his friend’s success with the estate. However, he was concerned his friend may have married a fortune hunter and Darcy was grieved that he had not been there to help him avoid it. Of course, his source of information was Miss Caroline Bingley. Just saying.
Bingley, wife, and sister, along with Miss Bennet, arrived for an extended stay at Pemberley. Caroline was incensed that the Darcys would be subjected to Elizabeth’s vulgar and hoydenish ways. She would also try to make this trip count so Mr. Darcy could offer for her. She just knew it would happen. Caroline’s stay at Pemberley would be very different than she expected. Charles was now head of his family and he would flex his muscles during this stay.
Well, how did that work out for you Miss Caro? Bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? This story was so cool and so different that I couldn’t help but like it. The unique twist that the author took kept the story fresh and didn’t drag. Georgiana was sweet and innocent and Elizabeth was so good with her that Darcy didn’t know how to act. Nothing was as he thought and he was constantly readjusting his perceptions of the lady with the fine eyes.
The author provided a unique journey for Darcy as he began to learn of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and her ways. She was good with Georgiana and could speak to her in a manner that Darcy could only marvel at. He watched as his sister responded to Miss Elizabeth and often had a new understanding of human interactions that often perplexed her. Darcy was also impressed with the adept manner in which she handled the snide remarks and arrows from Miss Bingley. That b-witch was horrid. However, she never flustered Miss Elizabeth. Darcy soon realized he was in over his head.
Fun factor: When you throw Colonel Fitzwilliam and Anne de Bourgh in the mix, you have a recipe for trouble. Oh, what fun. That trip to Ramsgate was a scream… literally. Only it was Wickham that screamed. Yeah, that SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard] had to show his ugly face. His outcome was not what he expected. I can’t say. I loved it. Anne, you go, girl. I highly recommend it.
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: PG-17: violent scene, also military justice that might be squeamish
>>Angst Level: stress due to an attempted abduction
>>Source: Borrowed KU [12-21-22] with no expectations of a review. The views expressed are my own.
>>Trope: Spectrum / Asperger’s
Georgiana: “Home, she closes her eyes and thinks of a swaying meadow, dappled sunlight falling through green branches, walking among tall, leafy trees. She thinks of long, tapered feathers with eyes the color of emeralds and sapphires.” –Hannah Richell, The Peacock Summer
I loved this characterization of Georgiana. She was smart, analytical, and fixated on the study of peafowl especially. She was hoping to breed a white peafowl. Birds of any kind were fascinating to her and she was extremely knowledgeable. She was simply delightful and having Elizabeth as a friend brought great joy to her lonely life.
Darcy was not in Hertfordshire when Bingley leased Netherfield. That forced Bingley to rely on his own strengths and those neighbors near him. He asked questions and made his own decisions. Bingley grew into his strength and gained the knowledge to be a gentleman of the landed gentry. He also met, fell in love with an angel, courted her, and married her all without Darcy’s counsel. Darcy was proud of his friend’s success with the estate. However, he was concerned his friend may have married a fortune hunter and Darcy was grieved that he had not been there to help him avoid it. Of course, his source of information was Miss Caroline Bingley. Just saying.
Bingley, wife, and sister, along with Miss Bennet, arrived for an extended stay at Pemberley. Caroline was incensed that the Darcys would be subjected to Elizabeth’s vulgar and hoydenish ways. She would also try to make this trip count so Mr. Darcy could offer for her. She just knew it would happen. Caroline’s stay at Pemberley would be very different than she expected. Charles was now head of his family and he would flex his muscles during this stay.
Well, how did that work out for you Miss Caro? Bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? This story was so cool and so different that I couldn’t help but like it. The unique twist that the author took kept the story fresh and didn’t drag. Georgiana was sweet and innocent and Elizabeth was so good with her that Darcy didn’t know how to act. Nothing was as he thought and he was constantly readjusting his perceptions of the lady with the fine eyes.
The author provided a unique journey for Darcy as he began to learn of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and her ways. She was good with Georgiana and could speak to her in a manner that Darcy could only marvel at. He watched as his sister responded to Miss Elizabeth and often had a new understanding of human interactions that often perplexed her. Darcy was also impressed with the adept manner in which she handled the snide remarks and arrows from Miss Bingley. That b-witch was horrid. However, she never flustered Miss Elizabeth. Darcy soon realized he was in over his head.
Fun factor: When you throw Colonel Fitzwilliam and Anne de Bourgh in the mix, you have a recipe for trouble. Oh, what fun. That trip to Ramsgate was a scream… literally. Only it was Wickham that screamed. Yeah, that SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard] had to show his ugly face. His outcome was not what he expected. I can’t say. I loved it. Anne, you go, girl. I highly recommend it.
October 30, 2022
Wonderful
The premise is: what if Georgiana Darcy is a high functioning autistic young lady, who is still intelligent, is awkward in society, has some sensory issues, and is particular about people touching her? In this version, Bingley takes Netherfield without Darcy's input, meets and marries Jane Bennett, and travels to Pemberly with his new wife, his sisters, Hurst, and Elizabeth, and this is the first time that Darcy is introduced to Elizabeth and her sister. Although Darcy is suspicious that Jane Bingley and her sister, Elizabeth, are fortune hunters, he quickly comes to realize his error, and the most compelling evidence is Georgiana's almost instant rapport with Elizabeth. Georgiana and Elizabeth bond over Georgiana's love of peafowl.
The author has obviously done her homework when it comes to autism spectrum. Of course, in this era, these behaviors likely were not understood so well, but the love and acceptance of Darcy for his sister's peculiar needs just underlines his value, and increases his swoon-worthiness. Our beloved Elizabeth just naturally recognizes Georgiana's unique ways of communicating, and seems to know just how to react to her sometimes blunt comments. The interactions are fabulous and heartwarming.
This author is an automatic purchase for me. Her stories are always unique and engaging. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.
The premise is: what if Georgiana Darcy is a high functioning autistic young lady, who is still intelligent, is awkward in society, has some sensory issues, and is particular about people touching her? In this version, Bingley takes Netherfield without Darcy's input, meets and marries Jane Bennett, and travels to Pemberly with his new wife, his sisters, Hurst, and Elizabeth, and this is the first time that Darcy is introduced to Elizabeth and her sister. Although Darcy is suspicious that Jane Bingley and her sister, Elizabeth, are fortune hunters, he quickly comes to realize his error, and the most compelling evidence is Georgiana's almost instant rapport with Elizabeth. Georgiana and Elizabeth bond over Georgiana's love of peafowl.
The author has obviously done her homework when it comes to autism spectrum. Of course, in this era, these behaviors likely were not understood so well, but the love and acceptance of Darcy for his sister's peculiar needs just underlines his value, and increases his swoon-worthiness. Our beloved Elizabeth just naturally recognizes Georgiana's unique ways of communicating, and seems to know just how to react to her sometimes blunt comments. The interactions are fabulous and heartwarming.
This author is an automatic purchase for me. Her stories are always unique and engaging. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.
November 4, 2023
I won the audiobook in a contest and had not read the story before.
Harry Frost is a fantastic narrator and did a good job with this one too.
The author created an interesting premise with Jane already being Mrs. Bingley and the whole Bingley family, including Elizabeth, visit Pemberley, where Darcy meets Jane and Elizabeth for the first time.
There Elizabeth meets and befriends Georgiana, a young lady who seems to be high functioning, on the spectrum.
Her obsession is birds and more particularly Peacocks, or to be accurate by Georgiana's terms, Peafowl!
Pride, love, kindness and jealousy are just a sampling of the emotions rollercoastering throughout the story.
Apart from Bingley's growing maturity, most of the events seem to revolve around Georgiana, if not directly.
It was a new experience for me to not have read a book before listening to it and I had a totally enjoyed hearing the story unfold!
Harry Frost is a fantastic narrator and did a good job with this one too.
The author created an interesting premise with Jane already being Mrs. Bingley and the whole Bingley family, including Elizabeth, visit Pemberley, where Darcy meets Jane and Elizabeth for the first time.
There Elizabeth meets and befriends Georgiana, a young lady who seems to be high functioning, on the spectrum.
Her obsession is birds and more particularly Peacocks, or to be accurate by Georgiana's terms, Peafowl!
Pride, love, kindness and jealousy are just a sampling of the emotions rollercoastering throughout the story.
Apart from Bingley's growing maturity, most of the events seem to revolve around Georgiana, if not directly.
It was a new experience for me to not have read a book before listening to it and I had a totally enjoyed hearing the story unfold!
March 18, 2023
An enjoyable journey
A really interesting portray of Georgiana, combined with a different and entertaining tale with hilarious situations and everyone getting what they deserve.
A really interesting portray of Georgiana, combined with a different and entertaining tale with hilarious situations and everyone getting what they deserve.
October 29, 2022
Strange
I will caveat this by saying my personal preference is to see ODC be the center of the story. Others may enjoy major tangents with secondary characters. I generally do not. Here, the focus is on an autistic Georgiana and her fixation with.. peafowl. So, ultimately, it’s not my cup of tea.
At first it is charming to see Elizabeth deftly handle Georgiana’s peculiarities and gain Darcy’s admiration in the process. But after it becomes clear that the story will have no more depth than that, I began to lose interest. All of Darcy’s and Elizabeth’s interactions revolve around Georgiana on some level. We’re told there’s a romance but we’re not shown. We ARE shown, ad nauseam, imagery of peacock feathers and sundry other wildlife and accompanying trivia.. but actual human emotion (other than Georgiana’s “inappropriate” displays) amongst all these natural wonders is sparse at best. When Darcy and Elizabeth do come together as a couple it’s almost by rote.
As far as the biblical undertones, as I’ve said in other reviews, I’m not offended by Christian themes at all, IF executed well. But to throw in lines about God and prayer, seemingly just for the sake of it, is rather cloying when done in repetition. What exactly is the point of this if it’s not going to be explored more fully in the plot or internal dialogue?
The inclusion of explicit detail of Wickham and his accomplice’s punishment and outcome was unnecessary to my mind. As was all the detail in the epilogue concerning characters that were never a significant part of the story to begin with.
All in all a strange read that I will not pick up again.
I will caveat this by saying my personal preference is to see ODC be the center of the story. Others may enjoy major tangents with secondary characters. I generally do not. Here, the focus is on an autistic Georgiana and her fixation with.. peafowl. So, ultimately, it’s not my cup of tea.
At first it is charming to see Elizabeth deftly handle Georgiana’s peculiarities and gain Darcy’s admiration in the process. But after it becomes clear that the story will have no more depth than that, I began to lose interest. All of Darcy’s and Elizabeth’s interactions revolve around Georgiana on some level. We’re told there’s a romance but we’re not shown. We ARE shown, ad nauseam, imagery of peacock feathers and sundry other wildlife and accompanying trivia.. but actual human emotion (other than Georgiana’s “inappropriate” displays) amongst all these natural wonders is sparse at best. When Darcy and Elizabeth do come together as a couple it’s almost by rote.
As far as the biblical undertones, as I’ve said in other reviews, I’m not offended by Christian themes at all, IF executed well. But to throw in lines about God and prayer, seemingly just for the sake of it, is rather cloying when done in repetition. What exactly is the point of this if it’s not going to be explored more fully in the plot or internal dialogue?
The inclusion of explicit detail of Wickham and his accomplice’s punishment and outcome was unnecessary to my mind. As was all the detail in the epilogue concerning characters that were never a significant part of the story to begin with.
All in all a strange read that I will not pick up again.
October 1, 2023
Truly Delightful
Reviewing the audiobook.
I’m so glad this book has been made available in this format. A truly delightful, zero angst story that deserved a great narrator like Harry Frost. I think this is now my favourite by this author, and Harry’s narration and performance of all the various characters was outstanding as usual.
Highly recommend.
Reviewing the audiobook.
I’m so glad this book has been made available in this format. A truly delightful, zero angst story that deserved a great narrator like Harry Frost. I think this is now my favourite by this author, and Harry’s narration and performance of all the various characters was outstanding as usual.
Highly recommend.
February 14, 2023
In this variation on Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy doesn't meet any of the Bennets - he didn't accompany Bingley to Netherfield - until Bingley is married to Jane. The Bingleys all visit Pemberley during the following summer, and Elizabeth Bennet comes with them.
Georgiana, in this variation, is autistic, but since nothing really was known about the autism spectrum at that time, she's thought of as unusual and sometimes peculiar. Darcy wants to protect her, and he wonders if she'll be able to have her society debut or marry. This worries him a great deal, and he's reluctant to introduce her to the visitors whom she doesn't know, because she's so uncomfortable with any change in her routine and with strangers.
Elizabeth Bennet soon discovers a walled portion of the Pemberley grounds, from which she hears strange bird calls emanating, and when she enters she meets Georgiana Darcy and her birds - a flock of peafowl. The peacocks are beautiful and exotic, and Elizabeth is nearly as entranced with them as Georgiana is completely immersed in their care and her understanding of the birds. They strike up an instant friendship, which surprises Darcy when he learns of it, because his sister usually has so much trouble adjusting to new people.
I have a personal attraction to this story, because of some knowledge of autism, as well as having grown up for a few early years of my life around peacocks. My parents used to raise them, many years ago, at the time of my earliest memories, on a small ranch in Oregon.
Although this story isn't a comedy, and as far as autism is concerned it is sensitively written, there is a lot of comic relief, which I enjoyed a lot, and there are some story events and actions that make this a truly unusual and unique variation on my favorite Jane Austen story. Highly recommended.
Georgiana, in this variation, is autistic, but since nothing really was known about the autism spectrum at that time, she's thought of as unusual and sometimes peculiar. Darcy wants to protect her, and he wonders if she'll be able to have her society debut or marry. This worries him a great deal, and he's reluctant to introduce her to the visitors whom she doesn't know, because she's so uncomfortable with any change in her routine and with strangers.
Elizabeth Bennet soon discovers a walled portion of the Pemberley grounds, from which she hears strange bird calls emanating, and when she enters she meets Georgiana Darcy and her birds - a flock of peafowl. The peacocks are beautiful and exotic, and Elizabeth is nearly as entranced with them as Georgiana is completely immersed in their care and her understanding of the birds. They strike up an instant friendship, which surprises Darcy when he learns of it, because his sister usually has so much trouble adjusting to new people.
I have a personal attraction to this story, because of some knowledge of autism, as well as having grown up for a few early years of my life around peacocks. My parents used to raise them, many years ago, at the time of my earliest memories, on a small ranch in Oregon.
Although this story isn't a comedy, and as far as autism is concerned it is sensitively written, there is a lot of comic relief, which I enjoyed a lot, and there are some story events and actions that make this a truly unusual and unique variation on my favorite Jane Austen story. Highly recommended.
April 3, 2025
Status: Read March 31-April 3, 2025 via audible edition
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
My Library Notes:
Peacocks of Pemberley
by Laraba Kendig, Harry Frost (Narrator)
Audible Audio, Unabridged, 10 pages
Published September 19, 2023 by Laraba Kendig (first published October 16, 2022)
ASIN: B0CJ9XC5HJ
[ giveaway winner ]
Mr. Darcy feels guilty that he was not there to prevent Mr. Bingley from marrying Jane Bennet, who no doubt was only after his money. As to their upcoming stay at Pemberley, surely if he can tolerate Caroline Bingley, than he can tolerate Jane's sister, Elizabeth, as well.
When the Bingleys and Elizabeth visit, Darcy's peculiar sister Georgiana finds Miss Bennet to be a delightful companion. As Elizabeth helps Darcy to understand and appreciate his sister, he realizes the handsome Miss Bennet is an admirable woman.
Caroline Bingley, Catherine de Bourgh and George Wickham plot to achieve their own selfish goals. Even as these threats arise, love whispers to Elizabeth and Darcy to overcome their pride and prejudice.
Listening Length: 9 hours and 38 minutes
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
My Library Notes:
Peacocks of Pemberley
by Laraba Kendig, Harry Frost (Narrator)
Audible Audio, Unabridged, 10 pages
Published September 19, 2023 by Laraba Kendig (first published October 16, 2022)
ASIN: B0CJ9XC5HJ
[ giveaway winner ]
Mr. Darcy feels guilty that he was not there to prevent Mr. Bingley from marrying Jane Bennet, who no doubt was only after his money. As to their upcoming stay at Pemberley, surely if he can tolerate Caroline Bingley, than he can tolerate Jane's sister, Elizabeth, as well.
When the Bingleys and Elizabeth visit, Darcy's peculiar sister Georgiana finds Miss Bennet to be a delightful companion. As Elizabeth helps Darcy to understand and appreciate his sister, he realizes the handsome Miss Bennet is an admirable woman.
Caroline Bingley, Catherine de Bourgh and George Wickham plot to achieve their own selfish goals. Even as these threats arise, love whispers to Elizabeth and Darcy to overcome their pride and prejudice.
Listening Length: 9 hours and 38 minutes
October 28, 2022
Great story with s twist
Lets say when you hear Darcy say a Hong like if can deal with miss Bingley he can hanflr.Elizabeth you kmow.they're will be teeth nashing and Darcy being Darcy but its a page turning great story Arc Will not disappoint a great Twist to.it also I thought I'd was funny .I recomend it and enjoyed it
Lets say when you hear Darcy say a Hong like if can deal with miss Bingley he can hanflr.Elizabeth you kmow.they're will be teeth nashing and Darcy being Darcy but its a page turning great story Arc Will not disappoint a great Twist to.it also I thought I'd was funny .I recomend it and enjoyed it
June 13, 2023
Lovely Elizabeth and Darcy story
With Charles and Jane, Elizabeth visits Pemberley and meets shy, unusual Georgiana who raises peafowl. Elizabeth and Georgiana become the best of friends, and Darcy becomes infatuated by Elizabeth, although he realizes he can never marry such an unsuitable young woman.
The usual suspects, Wickham, Caroline and Lady Catherine, work their usual nefarious schemes, and several matches are made. The Darcys include Elizabeth in their trip to Ramsgate: Elizabeth is still Georgiana's dearest friend and Georgiana enjoys the birds at the seashore. Wickham and his accomplice attempt to abduct Georgiana and are met with a surprise.
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With Charles and Jane, Elizabeth visits Pemberley and meets shy, unusual Georgiana who raises peafowl. Elizabeth and Georgiana become the best of friends, and Darcy becomes infatuated by Elizabeth, although he realizes he can never marry such an unsuitable young woman.
The usual suspects, Wickham, Caroline and Lady Catherine, work their usual nefarious schemes, and several matches are made. The Darcys include Elizabeth in their trip to Ramsgate: Elizabeth is still Georgiana's dearest friend and Georgiana enjoys the birds at the seashore. Wickham and his accomplice attempt to abduct Georgiana and are met with a surprise.
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November 8, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Love of Fowl, especially the Peacock Family!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2022
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This is an excellent written novel with Georgiana's love of fowl. She raised peacocks and knew everything there was to know about them. She also knew about fowl that spent their time in the marshlands and enjoyed visiting them.
She had quirks like not having clothing near her body, she lacked social graces, didn't like change, and was fixated on learning about fowl. With my nursing experience, the more I read, I was sure that she had Autism and I would guess that she was high functioning leading to my diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome.
However, when Elizabeth was touring the rose garden she heard weard noises and went to see and low and behold she found a walled off place where Georgiana was tending to her peacocks and family. She became fast friends with Georgiana and found her interested in peacocks.
As I continued reading the novel, naturally we have Lady Catherine, Caroline and WIckham engaged somehow in causing mischief.
Darcy and Elizabeth due find what they are looking for to a life together regardless of who was there to cause mischief.
Georgiana moves out of the house to a cottage so she could build her peacock in a larger setting. She loves being the aunt to the Darcy children.
I didn't go into all the details of the novel but did pay attention to all of Georgiana's behavior. I feel if there wasn't any knowledge of Autism, one might suspect parts of the novel would be confusing.
I loved it and wonder if the author wrote it with the knowledge of Asperger's Syndrome.
Out of 3 of my brother's children, 2 of my brothers have Asperger's Syndrome. I had three children and no Asperger's Syndrome in them. There are many questions and no answers to this with my brother's children.
The oldest in finishing her Junior Year at St. Mary's College next to Notre Dame. The other just finished high school.
The Love of Fowl, especially the Peacock Family!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2022
Verified Purchase
This is an excellent written novel with Georgiana's love of fowl. She raised peacocks and knew everything there was to know about them. She also knew about fowl that spent their time in the marshlands and enjoyed visiting them.
She had quirks like not having clothing near her body, she lacked social graces, didn't like change, and was fixated on learning about fowl. With my nursing experience, the more I read, I was sure that she had Autism and I would guess that she was high functioning leading to my diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome.
However, when Elizabeth was touring the rose garden she heard weard noises and went to see and low and behold she found a walled off place where Georgiana was tending to her peacocks and family. She became fast friends with Georgiana and found her interested in peacocks.
As I continued reading the novel, naturally we have Lady Catherine, Caroline and WIckham engaged somehow in causing mischief.
Darcy and Elizabeth due find what they are looking for to a life together regardless of who was there to cause mischief.
Georgiana moves out of the house to a cottage so she could build her peacock in a larger setting. She loves being the aunt to the Darcy children.
I didn't go into all the details of the novel but did pay attention to all of Georgiana's behavior. I feel if there wasn't any knowledge of Autism, one might suspect parts of the novel would be confusing.
I loved it and wonder if the author wrote it with the knowledge of Asperger's Syndrome.
Out of 3 of my brother's children, 2 of my brothers have Asperger's Syndrome. I had three children and no Asperger's Syndrome in them. There are many questions and no answers to this with my brother's children.
The oldest in finishing her Junior Year at St. Mary's College next to Notre Dame. The other just finished high school.
February 6, 2023
Georgiana has autism or something like it
Lizzie meets Darcy after Bingley and Jane marry. The Bingley family plus Lizzy are invited to Pemberley. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 for the originality of the story. Low levels of angst and little bits of humor. I enjoyed the story a bunch about peacocks. :)
Typical bad guys. Wickham and Lady Catherine are a pain. The real danger though was the Bingleys finances. He seemed to be spending money on lots of things and people.
Great story.
Lizzie meets Darcy after Bingley and Jane marry. The Bingley family plus Lizzy are invited to Pemberley. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 for the originality of the story. Low levels of angst and little bits of humor. I enjoyed the story a bunch about peacocks. :)
Typical bad guys. Wickham and Lady Catherine are a pain. The real danger though was the Bingleys finances. He seemed to be spending money on lots of things and people.
Great story.
August 20, 2023
Peacocks of Pemberley
This was a very different experience for the meeting of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. Elizabeth accompanied the Bingleys and Hursts to Pemberley. There she meets and befriends the rather unusual Georgiana Darcy the first morning she’s at Pemberley. While seemingly lacking in social graces and tact, she’s not what Wickham indicated. This gives Elizabeth something to ponder over. Georgiana introduces Elizabeth to her peacocks, penhens, and pea chicks that she raises. Elizabeth can see that Miss Darcy doesn’t like Caroline Bingley and does everything to help her avoid being in her presence. As their friendship develops, Georgiana relays her brush with the dastardly Wickham. Elizabeth is besides herself for her stupidity in believing the scoundrel. By the end of one week in Elizabeth’s company, Georgiana is convinced that her brother should marry Elizabeth. Wanting to return to Ramsgate, she invites Elizabeth to accompany them. Colonel Fitzwilliam is also invited and he in turn invites Anne de Bourgh. Hither goes Wickham and Mrs. Younge. Based on a straw bonnet, the two inept abductors grab Anne instead of Georgiana. Elizabeth tells her to fight and bite which she does as she kicks Wickham in his privates, Elizabeth tackles Wickham knocking him to the ground as Darcy and Richard come to their rescue. Mrs. Younge escapes, but Wickham is captured. He thinks he’s got this all figured out, but as he threatens Anne, Richard responds with marriage. As he tries the same tactic with Elizabeth, Darcy steps in with his proposal. Wickham out of options is handed over to the military- doubles his troubles as a deserter and abduction attempt of a gentlewoman. Firing squad the next week. When Lady Catherine shows up, her efforts are thwarted by both nephews. HEA for ODCs as they begin their young families. Georgiana never married, but remains at home with her beloved brother, Elizabeth, her nieces and nephews, and her Peacocks of Pemberley.
This was a very different experience for the meeting of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. Elizabeth accompanied the Bingleys and Hursts to Pemberley. There she meets and befriends the rather unusual Georgiana Darcy the first morning she’s at Pemberley. While seemingly lacking in social graces and tact, she’s not what Wickham indicated. This gives Elizabeth something to ponder over. Georgiana introduces Elizabeth to her peacocks, penhens, and pea chicks that she raises. Elizabeth can see that Miss Darcy doesn’t like Caroline Bingley and does everything to help her avoid being in her presence. As their friendship develops, Georgiana relays her brush with the dastardly Wickham. Elizabeth is besides herself for her stupidity in believing the scoundrel. By the end of one week in Elizabeth’s company, Georgiana is convinced that her brother should marry Elizabeth. Wanting to return to Ramsgate, she invites Elizabeth to accompany them. Colonel Fitzwilliam is also invited and he in turn invites Anne de Bourgh. Hither goes Wickham and Mrs. Younge. Based on a straw bonnet, the two inept abductors grab Anne instead of Georgiana. Elizabeth tells her to fight and bite which she does as she kicks Wickham in his privates, Elizabeth tackles Wickham knocking him to the ground as Darcy and Richard come to their rescue. Mrs. Younge escapes, but Wickham is captured. He thinks he’s got this all figured out, but as he threatens Anne, Richard responds with marriage. As he tries the same tactic with Elizabeth, Darcy steps in with his proposal. Wickham out of options is handed over to the military- doubles his troubles as a deserter and abduction attempt of a gentlewoman. Firing squad the next week. When Lady Catherine shows up, her efforts are thwarted by both nephews. HEA for ODCs as they begin their young families. Georgiana never married, but remains at home with her beloved brother, Elizabeth, her nieces and nephews, and her Peacocks of Pemberley.
November 4, 2022
I loved this story so much better then the original Pride and Prejudice! I love how the author made Georgiana autistic. It actually fit her obsession with the pianoforte and her mastery of it and other skills. Her dislike of company and her aversion to the social niceties were perfection. It made me love Georgiana more. And in turn made me love Darcy and Elizabeth that much more. While yes, their romance was centered around Georgiana, it actually made their love that much more vibrant. An autistic person, especially back in the day can sometimes come with certain restrictions and abilities. Darcy needed someone that understood his sister and didn't hate her, but instead encouraged her and loved her. Also the secondary romances and characters were amazing. I loved exploring Anne and Richard. And seeing years in the future, how everyone, including Lydia, Kitty, and Mary was perfection. Honestly Caroline got what she deserved. And I'm glad she learned that station wasn't everything.
May 18, 2025
3.75⭐️
It has been a long time since I have gone down the rabbit hole of a genre or type of book this deep. And so far it has been good. This book is a what if variation on the original where Darcy never went with Bingley to Netherfield and what transpired from there. I liked that this book was relatively low angst and both Darcy and Elizabeth found their way to each other with very minimal angst and almost no miscommunication. The characters that we disliked got their just desserts and we also got a neurodivergent character. I loved the sisterhood and friendships between women showcased in the book.
It has been a long time since I have gone down the rabbit hole of a genre or type of book this deep. And so far it has been good. This book is a what if variation on the original where Darcy never went with Bingley to Netherfield and what transpired from there. I liked that this book was relatively low angst and both Darcy and Elizabeth found their way to each other with very minimal angst and almost no miscommunication. The characters that we disliked got their just desserts and we also got a neurodivergent character. I loved the sisterhood and friendships between women showcased in the book.
October 27, 2022
Fabulous
An unusual and rather engaging variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Laraba Kendig. I absolutely loved that one of our cast was neurodivergent!
An unusual and rather engaging variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Laraba Kendig. I absolutely loved that one of our cast was neurodivergent!
April 17, 2023
I liked this version of Georgiana.
January 27, 2024
Oh my gosh I loved this!
Laraba Kendig is fast becoming one of my all time favorite authors. THAT list continues to grow with the amazing talent that has entered the genre in recent years. This story has an original first meeting between Our Drear Couple and I loved it.
The Bingleys, including the new Mrs. Jane Bingley visit Pemberley along with Miss Bingley, the Hursts, and Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Darcy couldn’t go to Netherfield to help Charles B., because he was taking care of Georgiana after the Ramsgate incident. We soon find out why Darcy would not have left his sister behind at that time. He’s nervous about her meeting new people and wary of the kind of society Bingley bound himself to without his help and influence.
Georgiana is a very special girl and needs protection and patience in helping her deal with the world. Naturally we know that Elizabeth is going to be the person who discovers her safe place and breaks through her reticence to become friends and more. This rather alarms Darcy before Georgiana has a chance to tell him how much she likes Elizabeth as a friend. This was an amazing thing to happen in his sister’s life. Darcy is quickly intrigued.
Caroline is seriously displeased and jealous and moves into over the top territory making herself look even worse than she already has impressed the Darcys.
Bingley wakes up to her machinations and soon shows the maturity that marriage to a wonderful woman, and having to deal with an estate on his own without leaning on Darcy brings. The way he deals with Caroline is brilliant.
It’s a long story and yet when it was done I wanted it to go on.
The usual villains are here. Wickham and Mrs. Younge show up together again in another attempt at kidnapping. Colonel Fitzwilliam is here large and in charge and also quite the hero. I loved Anne de Bourgh in this story too. Darcy and Elizabeth’s romance in this story is sweet and lovely.
A little over half the way through the book I decided I wasn’t reading it fast enough due to all the irons I had in the fire this season and I bought the audiobook. When I was done I just wanted to start over and read/listen to it again.
Highly recommended.
Laraba Kendig is fast becoming one of my all time favorite authors. THAT list continues to grow with the amazing talent that has entered the genre in recent years. This story has an original first meeting between Our Drear Couple and I loved it.
The Bingleys, including the new Mrs. Jane Bingley visit Pemberley along with Miss Bingley, the Hursts, and Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Darcy couldn’t go to Netherfield to help Charles B., because he was taking care of Georgiana after the Ramsgate incident. We soon find out why Darcy would not have left his sister behind at that time. He’s nervous about her meeting new people and wary of the kind of society Bingley bound himself to without his help and influence.
Georgiana is a very special girl and needs protection and patience in helping her deal with the world. Naturally we know that Elizabeth is going to be the person who discovers her safe place and breaks through her reticence to become friends and more. This rather alarms Darcy before Georgiana has a chance to tell him how much she likes Elizabeth as a friend. This was an amazing thing to happen in his sister’s life. Darcy is quickly intrigued.
Caroline is seriously displeased and jealous and moves into over the top territory making herself look even worse than she already has impressed the Darcys.
Bingley wakes up to her machinations and soon shows the maturity that marriage to a wonderful woman, and having to deal with an estate on his own without leaning on Darcy brings. The way he deals with Caroline is brilliant.
It’s a long story and yet when it was done I wanted it to go on.
The usual villains are here. Wickham and Mrs. Younge show up together again in another attempt at kidnapping. Colonel Fitzwilliam is here large and in charge and also quite the hero. I loved Anne de Bourgh in this story too. Darcy and Elizabeth’s romance in this story is sweet and lovely.
A little over half the way through the book I decided I wasn’t reading it fast enough due to all the irons I had in the fire this season and I bought the audiobook. When I was done I just wanted to start over and read/listen to it again.
Highly recommended.
December 4, 2023
I enjoyed Elizabeth’s budding friendship with a neurodiverse Georgiana Darcy. I had to overlook how Elizabeth was a little OTT being full of wonder and awe about EVERYTHING Miss Darcy shows to her.
⭐️3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
⭐️3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
December 8, 2025
An interesting approach to Georgiana
August 24, 2023
3.5/5. A lot of interesting plot and character choices, like making Georgiana on the spectrum and introducing E&D later than the novel. However, we're told Elizabeth is clever and witty but never see it; her personality comes off more like Jane's than Mr. Bennet's. She's kind, considerate, and has her usual walking and reading hobbies, but she never says anything witty. Accordingly, there's no back and forth with Darcy; they get on well from the start because of her friendship with Georgina (the highlight of this novel). Elizabeth thus comes off very Mary Sue and there is no real conflict with Darcy besides each having some private fretting about the suitability of them marrying (which is more just a hollow gesture at conflict than anything that actually affects the plot).
Writing-wise, Peacocks is pretty simplistic with its prose, and often under-written. Furthermore, there is quite a bit of repetition (ex. Darcy nursing the same doubts in the same way multiple times, several identical episodes of Georgiana claiming a headache to avoid playing piano publicly). Without detracting from its quality, I think this novel easily could've been edited down 15-20%. While I do like their relationship, the conversations with Georgiana often turn into Elizabeth asking her science questions and we get treated to some very straightforward, simple prose. The peacock conversations often got a bit tedious and pedantic. It was a unique and bold choice to center Georgiana so much, but I do think we lose a lot of possibility for amusing repartee between E&D because they don't experience any negatives about one another. He's not haughty, she's not biased again him, and there's no slighting to open their relationship. Their conversation thus reminds me a lot of what I'd imagine P&P conversation might've been between Jane and Bingley.
Overall, good ideas with some shaky execution. The romance isn't its strong point, but it does make for a pleasant low-conflict idealization of E&D. I always love the Georgiana-Elizabeth friendship or else I might've rated this lower.
Writing-wise, Peacocks is pretty simplistic with its prose, and often under-written. Furthermore, there is quite a bit of repetition (ex. Darcy nursing the same doubts in the same way multiple times, several identical episodes of Georgiana claiming a headache to avoid playing piano publicly). Without detracting from its quality, I think this novel easily could've been edited down 15-20%. While I do like their relationship, the conversations with Georgiana often turn into Elizabeth asking her science questions and we get treated to some very straightforward, simple prose. The peacock conversations often got a bit tedious and pedantic. It was a unique and bold choice to center Georgiana so much, but I do think we lose a lot of possibility for amusing repartee between E&D because they don't experience any negatives about one another. He's not haughty, she's not biased again him, and there's no slighting to open their relationship. Their conversation thus reminds me a lot of what I'd imagine P&P conversation might've been between Jane and Bingley.
Overall, good ideas with some shaky execution. The romance isn't its strong point, but it does make for a pleasant low-conflict idealization of E&D. I always love the Georgiana-Elizabeth friendship or else I might've rated this lower.
June 16, 2023
I couldn't put this book down! When Darcy first meets Elizabeth, it is after her sister, Jane, has married Charles Bingley. He, Jane, and his party of the Hursts, Miss Bingley, and Elizabeth travel north to Pemberly for a two week visit while stopping to visit some of the better known estates along the way. Elizabeth has been warned by Mr. Wickham of the Pride and arrogance of Pemberly's master, one Fitzwilliam Darcy, and of the sister, Georgiana, who is just as haughty. However, what Elizabeth encounters is a peculiar young girl and her caring, devoted older brother. Georgiana and Elizabeth form a fast friendship, in spite of Georgiana's awkward social graces, and Darcy recognizes in Elizabeth a sweet, gentle but fiery nature who treasures his sister for herself.
I loved the author's explanation and portrayal of the characters. That grabbed me from the start! I've read other variations where it is hinted that Darcy is a highly functioning autistic gentleman, and it is an intriguing possibility to me. So, this alteration to Georgiana made her character my favorite. What I did not enjoy about the book was the way the author broke up the story in so many segments toward the end. It wasn't terrible, but it was distracting to me.
Overall, I loved the storyline, and I highly recommend this read.
I loved the author's explanation and portrayal of the characters. That grabbed me from the start! I've read other variations where it is hinted that Darcy is a highly functioning autistic gentleman, and it is an intriguing possibility to me. So, this alteration to Georgiana made her character my favorite. What I did not enjoy about the book was the way the author broke up the story in so many segments toward the end. It wasn't terrible, but it was distracting to me.
Overall, I loved the storyline, and I highly recommend this read.
October 8, 2023
I liked this story and the way it is written. The story wasn't told from a particular point of view necessarily but told to us whenever an element of the plot was needed to move the story along regardless of who was in the scene, like a movie does. Some times parts of the story were told through letters which worked for me too since the characters weren't in proximity so letters would have been a necessity and we'd learn some story point without dwelling a long time on it.
I loved the way Darcy treated his sister especially during a time when having her "oddities" could have put her in an asylum. And I loved Elizabeth with her too. She was taken aback initially but learned very quickly how to best handle situations that arose and to know to not take offense in the bluntness.
It might be the first time I've read a P&P variation where I have actually liked Louisa. And I always love when Bingley and/or Anne get a backbone so that was fun in this book. I found the story quite enjoyable.
Some Christian themes like praying for guidance and a person being referred to as a man or woman of God.
Potential trigger: attempted kidnapping
Sex: implied (Wickham)
Language: no
Violence: yes, attempted kidnapping, fighting off kidnapper, firing squad.
I loved the way Darcy treated his sister especially during a time when having her "oddities" could have put her in an asylum. And I loved Elizabeth with her too. She was taken aback initially but learned very quickly how to best handle situations that arose and to know to not take offense in the bluntness.
It might be the first time I've read a P&P variation where I have actually liked Louisa. And I always love when Bingley and/or Anne get a backbone so that was fun in this book. I found the story quite enjoyable.
Some Christian themes like praying for guidance and a person being referred to as a man or woman of God.
Potential trigger: attempted kidnapping
Sex: implied (Wickham)
Language: no
Violence: yes, attempted kidnapping, fighting off kidnapper, firing squad.
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November 15, 2022Interesting P&P adjacent novel. Some people who want to write a novel in homage to a favorite like Pride and Prejudice lift the plot and characters and set them down in a different location. This was the other kind--our familiar characters live a different life.
In Peacocks of Pemberly, when Charles Bingley rents Netherfield, his friend Darcy is unable to go with him and he quickly falls in love with and marries lovely neighbor Jane. From that point an entirely different story emerges. One of the key differences in this story is that Georgiana Darcy is written as an unusual character, perhaps even someone who is on the spectrum. She happens to become friends with Lizzie before Lizzie has any kind of relationship with Darcy, smoothing the way for Darcy and Lizzie to have a relationship without all of the ups and downs (downs and downs?) of P&P.
Overall I quite enjoyed the story, but occasionally it felt quite fragmented, including during the ending when each character's story got a wrap up.
In Peacocks of Pemberly, when Charles Bingley rents Netherfield, his friend Darcy is unable to go with him and he quickly falls in love with and marries lovely neighbor Jane. From that point an entirely different story emerges. One of the key differences in this story is that Georgiana Darcy is written as an unusual character, perhaps even someone who is on the spectrum. She happens to become friends with Lizzie before Lizzie has any kind of relationship with Darcy, smoothing the way for Darcy and Lizzie to have a relationship without all of the ups and downs (downs and downs?) of P&P.
Overall I quite enjoyed the story, but occasionally it felt quite fragmented, including during the ending when each character's story got a wrap up.
February 27, 2023
love Georgiana
Too few authors have attempted to create a Georgiana who’s on the spectrum, but it’s a natural extension of her extreme shyness. I hope more authors attempt it.
I enjoyed the story, though I felt like I was reading two books. The first book covered Elizabeth’s first visit to Pemberley, a pregnant Jane and Louisa, and a tenant fire back at Netherfield. Jane suffered from a foreboding amount of morning sickness.
Then voila! Two months later the Darcys pick up Elizabeth from Netherfield for a trip to the seashore. Jane’s sickness was a red herring. We never hear or worry about it again. Caroline also vanishes into the ether. Anne talks about how miraculous she feels away from Rosings, which at the very least (because of the way she says it) suggests something was making her sickly—but that is another red herring road to nowhere. And then Lady Catherine swans around with the same tired lines, in scene after scene.
I was also a bit surprised with how Old Testament the punishment went for a certain villain.
Too few authors have attempted to create a Georgiana who’s on the spectrum, but it’s a natural extension of her extreme shyness. I hope more authors attempt it.
I enjoyed the story, though I felt like I was reading two books. The first book covered Elizabeth’s first visit to Pemberley, a pregnant Jane and Louisa, and a tenant fire back at Netherfield. Jane suffered from a foreboding amount of morning sickness.
Then voila! Two months later the Darcys pick up Elizabeth from Netherfield for a trip to the seashore. Jane’s sickness was a red herring. We never hear or worry about it again. Caroline also vanishes into the ether. Anne talks about how miraculous she feels away from Rosings, which at the very least (because of the way she says it) suggests something was making her sickly—but that is another red herring road to nowhere. And then Lady Catherine swans around with the same tired lines, in scene after scene.
I was also a bit surprised with how Old Testament the punishment went for a certain villain.
November 17, 2022
Peacocks!
Georgiana Darcy raises peacocks at Pemberley where she lives with her brother. Its obvious that the writer has her on the autism spectrum and she's wonderful! Blunt and determined to hide from Caroline Bingley , she meets Elizabeth Bennet when Charles and Jane Bingley come for a visit with both Caroline and Elizabeth. Darcy never went to Netherfield so wasn't able to interfere with Charles marriage to Jane and this is their first meeting. The story has much of the basic elements of the classic, just rearranged slightly. The Bennet girls are muted slightly - Mary plays chess with her father rather than read Fordyce. Kitty takes art classes with a master and Lydia isn't permitted to go to Brighton so there's no eloping in her life!
Its fun and I learned more about peacocks than I ever thought possible!
Georgiana Darcy raises peacocks at Pemberley where she lives with her brother. Its obvious that the writer has her on the autism spectrum and she's wonderful! Blunt and determined to hide from Caroline Bingley , she meets Elizabeth Bennet when Charles and Jane Bingley come for a visit with both Caroline and Elizabeth. Darcy never went to Netherfield so wasn't able to interfere with Charles marriage to Jane and this is their first meeting. The story has much of the basic elements of the classic, just rearranged slightly. The Bennet girls are muted slightly - Mary plays chess with her father rather than read Fordyce. Kitty takes art classes with a master and Lydia isn't permitted to go to Brighton so there's no eloping in her life!
Its fun and I learned more about peacocks than I ever thought possible!
January 24, 2024
I loved it!
I don’t understand why some people may find this book a drag to read. Georgiana’s personality is different in many ways but same in others. Darcy still has unconditional love for his sister. Georgiana bonds fast with Lizzy upon meeting her and Georgiana becomes more self aware as time went by. In fact Georgiana got along so well with Lizzy she asks Darcy to marry Elizabeth. Darcy quickly falls in love with Elizabeth, for in this variation he is much kinder and more understanding. It was pretty funny the way Georgiana despised Caroline Bingley and Caroline gets her just desserts. Wickham is a snake and gets what he deserves. I don’t understand why some people may find this book a drag to read, for, I don't think the story dragged at all. In fact, it’s a very sweet storey. I recommend this for everyone.
I don’t understand why some people may find this book a drag to read. Georgiana’s personality is different in many ways but same in others. Darcy still has unconditional love for his sister. Georgiana bonds fast with Lizzy upon meeting her and Georgiana becomes more self aware as time went by. In fact Georgiana got along so well with Lizzy she asks Darcy to marry Elizabeth. Darcy quickly falls in love with Elizabeth, for in this variation he is much kinder and more understanding. It was pretty funny the way Georgiana despised Caroline Bingley and Caroline gets her just desserts. Wickham is a snake and gets what he deserves. I don’t understand why some people may find this book a drag to read, for, I don't think the story dragged at all. In fact, it’s a very sweet storey. I recommend this for everyone.
November 10, 2022
LOVELY STORY
Sweet story with interesting characterizations and low angst arcs. Loved how Darcy and others are accepting of Georgiana's differences where in modernity we would diagnose and label her as neuro-atypical. JAFF where Bingley develops a spine and where LadyC and Wickham are each dealt with in ways that either punish or promote familial harmony - in some fashion - are always satisfying. Though having Wickham be a less complex and less savvy character seemed 'too easy' compared to the complexity of other characters.
There is an editing error/choice(?) in the epilogue which repeats information about feeding twins within the length of a page or so.
Enjoyable story.
Sweet story with interesting characterizations and low angst arcs. Loved how Darcy and others are accepting of Georgiana's differences where in modernity we would diagnose and label her as neuro-atypical. JAFF where Bingley develops a spine and where LadyC and Wickham are each dealt with in ways that either punish or promote familial harmony - in some fashion - are always satisfying. Though having Wickham be a less complex and less savvy character seemed 'too easy' compared to the complexity of other characters.
There is an editing error/choice(?) in the epilogue which repeats information about feeding twins within the length of a page or so.
Enjoyable story.
November 14, 2022
This author is a gem!
I always love the works this author produces, this was no exception. I loved Georgiana's "unusual" character in this version. One of my family's dearest friends has Asperger's and this Georgiana seemed familiar to me in such an endearing way. The romance between ODC was more of sweet, slow meander than a fiery burn as in many vagaries, but it was lovely still the same. I tend to enjoy versions where, like this one, the angst is not so much between Darcy and Elizabeth as from external sources. I find it more pleasant, even if not true to cannon. Perhaps that means I have read too many variations, but then again, when they are morally sound and well written like this one, I don't mind being stuck in this genre.
Well done!
I always love the works this author produces, this was no exception. I loved Georgiana's "unusual" character in this version. One of my family's dearest friends has Asperger's and this Georgiana seemed familiar to me in such an endearing way. The romance between ODC was more of sweet, slow meander than a fiery burn as in many vagaries, but it was lovely still the same. I tend to enjoy versions where, like this one, the angst is not so much between Darcy and Elizabeth as from external sources. I find it more pleasant, even if not true to cannon. Perhaps that means I have read too many variations, but then again, when they are morally sound and well written like this one, I don't mind being stuck in this genre.
Well done!
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