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Every Possible Amends
Elizabeth Bennet has always regretted her mother’s ways and her ability to embarrass Elizabeth at every turn. What would Elizabeth do if another was equally invested in seeing the Bennet sisters married to men as soon as may be?
On the passing of Mr. Henry Bennet, his wife and daughters fear the loss of their beloved home to his heir and cousin, a man to whom they have never had the benefit of an introduction. But when Mr. Collins takes control of his inheritance, he surprises them with the offer to allow them to remain in their home. But Mr. Collins has a deeper purpose, for he has decided it is his duty to see his cousins married and bends all his thought toward that objective.
The new gentlemen in the neighborhood, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and Mr. Charles Bingley, seem the perfect candidates, for they are excellent men, wealthy, and show a pleasing preference for Mr. Collins’s eldest cousins. While their interest is genuine, both men find it difficult, for Mr. Collins’s determination to ensure the courtships’ success leaves much to be desired. Darcy is accustomed to matchmaking mothers, but he has never heard of a matchmaking cousin.
As the lovers attempt to know each other better and find their happiness, they must contend with well-meaning but ridiculous relations and opposing forces determined to ensure they never come together. It is said that love conquers all, and they must believe it will, for otherwise, a cousin determined to offer them every possible amends might drive them apart!
On the passing of Mr. Henry Bennet, his wife and daughters fear the loss of their beloved home to his heir and cousin, a man to whom they have never had the benefit of an introduction. But when Mr. Collins takes control of his inheritance, he surprises them with the offer to allow them to remain in their home. But Mr. Collins has a deeper purpose, for he has decided it is his duty to see his cousins married and bends all his thought toward that objective.
The new gentlemen in the neighborhood, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and Mr. Charles Bingley, seem the perfect candidates, for they are excellent men, wealthy, and show a pleasing preference for Mr. Collins’s eldest cousins. While their interest is genuine, both men find it difficult, for Mr. Collins’s determination to ensure the courtships’ success leaves much to be desired. Darcy is accustomed to matchmaking mothers, but he has never heard of a matchmaking cousin.
As the lovers attempt to know each other better and find their happiness, they must contend with well-meaning but ridiculous relations and opposing forces determined to ensure they never come together. It is said that love conquers all, and they must believe it will, for otherwise, a cousin determined to offer them every possible amends might drive them apart!
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Published November 16, 2022
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Jann Rowland
88 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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January 6, 2023
Mr. Bennet has died and Collins, after a short time as vicar at Hunsford, moves into Longbourn. This version of Collins is very different from canon. First of all he does not demand that the remaining Bennets move out. Secondly he is determined to first husbands for each sister. He states that he views them more as sisters than cousins when asked why he doesn't marry one. And, of great importance, Darcy decides to teach Collins what is or is not appropriate in his enthusiasm. Collins does continue to be a sycophant and speak whatever comes into his mind with no regard to its appropriateness in company. Of particular note is how he almost immediately determines that Bingley and Darcy are perfect prospects as husbands for Jane and Elizabeth. He crows and pats himself on the back about any attention the men pay to Collins' cousins. There are many instances which demonstrate such.
The crowning blow, which then finally shakes Collins up, is when Lady Catherine appears at Longbourn. No one has made the connection between that lady and Darcy nor has there been mention of the fact by Collins that Lady C. is determined that Darcy marry her daughter. So it is that Collins writes a letter to his former patroness bragging about the two connections Elizabeth and Jane have made. So Collins learns some discretion under Darcy's tutelage when it is pointed out that his claiming an attachment between Darcy and Elizabeth before it actually plays out has brought the wrath of Lady Catherine down upon Elizabeth.
Anne de Bourgh becomes part of the story as she seeks independence from her mother. Lord Matlock is forced to become involved as his sister, Catherine, is not about to back down in her demands of either Darcy or her daughter.
The Colonel is part of the story, sent by his father to determine just who it is that has "captured" Darcy. And Charlotte Lucas plays her part.
There is an epilogue. I did enjoy this story with Collins playing center stage for a good part.
The crowning blow, which then finally shakes Collins up, is when Lady Catherine appears at Longbourn. No one has made the connection between that lady and Darcy nor has there been mention of the fact by Collins that Lady C. is determined that Darcy marry her daughter. So it is that Collins writes a letter to his former patroness bragging about the two connections Elizabeth and Jane have made. So Collins learns some discretion under Darcy's tutelage when it is pointed out that his claiming an attachment between Darcy and Elizabeth before it actually plays out has brought the wrath of Lady Catherine down upon Elizabeth.
Anne de Bourgh becomes part of the story as she seeks independence from her mother. Lord Matlock is forced to become involved as his sister, Catherine, is not about to back down in her demands of either Darcy or her daughter.
The Colonel is part of the story, sent by his father to determine just who it is that has "captured" Darcy. And Charlotte Lucas plays her part.
There is an epilogue. I did enjoy this story with Collins playing center stage for a good part.
December 31, 2022
In this story, Collins has inherited Longbourn and allowed the Bennet women to live with him. His ambition is to help the daughters get married. In some ways he is a more active, more interested protector than Mr. Bennet used to be, but unfortunately he suffers from the same foot-in-the-mouth disease as Mrs. Bennet does. Darcy takes Collins under his wing, trying to teach him some manners and estate management, but he's a slow learner and makes several embarrassing pronouncements about Jane and Elizabeth's future felicity with certain gentlemanly neighbours. When Darcy's family gets wind of his potential attachment to a hitherto unknown country miss there's a lot of reaction and the latter part of the book deals with their shenanigans. In between chapters, Anne's character goes from poor little, chatty and friendly, oppressed woman who is to be pitied for having had no life to a selfish and demanding houseguest who insults Lizzy.
I liked a lot about this story but I found some of the embarrassing comments a little over-the-top (could even Collins and Mrs. Bennet be so clueless?) and Darcy's dithering a little frustrating. He makes several hint-hint-hint type comments to and about Elizabeth that could easily be construed as declarations of intent yet keeps insisting that he's made no decisions, no promises to her and has not engaged his honour. I thought he was being a little disingenuous.
I liked a lot about this story but I found some of the embarrassing comments a little over-the-top (could even Collins and Mrs. Bennet be so clueless?) and Darcy's dithering a little frustrating. He makes several hint-hint-hint type comments to and about Elizabeth that could easily be construed as declarations of intent yet keeps insisting that he's made no decisions, no promises to her and has not engaged his honour. I thought he was being a little disingenuous.
February 12, 2023
What an interesting premise!
A really likable Mr. Collins, though a bit exasperating, and somewhat controlled Lydia and Kitty. That should be sufficient for any P&P fan to want to read this story. Thoroughly diverting!
A really likable Mr. Collins, though a bit exasperating, and somewhat controlled Lydia and Kitty. That should be sufficient for any P&P fan to want to read this story. Thoroughly diverting!
July 14, 2023
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: acceptable for all audiences
>>Angst Level: mild… it was my being anxious that sent my blood pressure up.
>>Source: Borrowed KU 1-29-23 with no expectations of a review. The views and opinions expressed are my own. [4.5-stars]
>>Trope: Mr. Bennet had died.
Well, Mr. Collins was such a sweetie. Wait…what?!? Our story started after Mr. Bennet had died and Mr. Collins was notified of his inheritance. Lady Catherine was not best pleased as she had just installed her parson and she would need to go through the hiring process all over again. One good thing came of his being in Kent. She gave him excellent advice to allow the grieving widow a mourning period. And so, he did.
I kept waiting for an ax to fall… it never did and, in reality, there never was one. I am so accustomed to death, destruction, chaos, and mayhem that it was hard to read a calm easy story. There was humor and frustration as Collins had to learn how to be a gentleman and a landowner. Plus, he had to learn how to live in a house full of women. He soon appreciated the heavy door Mr. Bennet had installed on his study.
Bless his heart. He tried so hard and crashed and burned on many occasions. This was a cute story. I thought the center dragged a bit but that was my wanting ODC to declare their affections. There were adjustments for all those involved. Matchmaking mamas had nothing on Mr. Collins. I know he meant well but he caused more grief and anguish than any good he may have accomplished.
The younger girls had a hard time adjusting to restrictions and Mr. Collins had to put his foot down many times where they were concerned. Since they lived on his largesse, his word was law and Mrs. Bennet supported him. She might bite her tongue, but she understood it was for the best.
What I liked: Mr. Darcy: Oh-My-Goodness: I loved him. He was so good trying to help Mr. Collins adjust to gentry life. That was so sweet. It was so nice to not read of a horrid Collins. I enjoyed him and found myself rooting for him. Yeah, he got on my nerves at times, but he tried so hard. Bless his heart. I highly recommend this for a fun read.
>>Rating: acceptable for all audiences
>>Angst Level: mild… it was my being anxious that sent my blood pressure up.
>>Source: Borrowed KU 1-29-23 with no expectations of a review. The views and opinions expressed are my own. [4.5-stars]
>>Trope: Mr. Bennet had died.
Well, Mr. Collins was such a sweetie. Wait…what?!? Our story started after Mr. Bennet had died and Mr. Collins was notified of his inheritance. Lady Catherine was not best pleased as she had just installed her parson and she would need to go through the hiring process all over again. One good thing came of his being in Kent. She gave him excellent advice to allow the grieving widow a mourning period. And so, he did.
I kept waiting for an ax to fall… it never did and, in reality, there never was one. I am so accustomed to death, destruction, chaos, and mayhem that it was hard to read a calm easy story. There was humor and frustration as Collins had to learn how to be a gentleman and a landowner. Plus, he had to learn how to live in a house full of women. He soon appreciated the heavy door Mr. Bennet had installed on his study.
Bless his heart. He tried so hard and crashed and burned on many occasions. This was a cute story. I thought the center dragged a bit but that was my wanting ODC to declare their affections. There were adjustments for all those involved. Matchmaking mamas had nothing on Mr. Collins. I know he meant well but he caused more grief and anguish than any good he may have accomplished.
The younger girls had a hard time adjusting to restrictions and Mr. Collins had to put his foot down many times where they were concerned. Since they lived on his largesse, his word was law and Mrs. Bennet supported him. She might bite her tongue, but she understood it was for the best.
What I liked: Mr. Darcy: Oh-My-Goodness: I loved him. He was so good trying to help Mr. Collins adjust to gentry life. That was so sweet. It was so nice to not read of a horrid Collins. I enjoyed him and found myself rooting for him. Yeah, he got on my nerves at times, but he tried so hard. Bless his heart. I highly recommend this for a fun read.
December 12, 2022
3 Cheers for Mr. Collins!
A well-written low angst HEA for ODC with wonderful vagaries of our favorite supporting characters. Excellent portrayals of our main characters and their endeavors to improve those around them.
A well-written low angst HEA for ODC with wonderful vagaries of our favorite supporting characters. Excellent portrayals of our main characters and their endeavors to improve those around them.
June 21, 2023
Slightly rounding up to 4 *'s, I think I would put this at 3.9 in truth. I enjoyed this book but it didn't hold me enthralled. While I was reading, it was entertaining and intriguing. But I didn't pine for it when I had to put it down. Which is why it took me so long to read. However, it was a very enjoyable read and a unique concept I had never read before.
After the death of Mr Bennet, Mr Collins takes his place as master of Longbourn and, rather than evict his cousin's widow and daughters to the mercy of the hedgerows as Mrs Bennet had long predicted, he happily allows them to remain and takes a very marked interest into their well-being and futures. His enthusiasm to see his pretty young cousins well disposed of in marriages rivals that of their mother, often to the mortification of their sensibilities--and their gentlemen suitors.
My hearty commendations to Mr Rowland for making me like Mr Collins without drastically altering his character! Collins is the same obtuse, toadying, bumbling idiot as ever, but he is entirely harmless and almost endearing.
I was prevented rating this any higher by one complaint. The hesitation displayed and spoken of so blatantly by Darcy was extremely unappealing. Repeatedly, he discusses with Collins, Bingley, Fitzwilliam, even Elizabeth herself in front of her entire family that he hasn't decided whether or not he wishes to marry her, despite making repeated very near declarations to her. They were just (unofficially) courting and getting to know one another, which is perfectly proper, but he just kept saying "I haven't decided yet" as if Elizabeth's opinion of the matter didn't matter in the least and he imagined her to just be hanging on the edge of her seat waiting on him to decided whether or not he would marry her. All the while, reassuring her that he likes her and her silly family won't be a hinderance in his decision for or against her. I began to really want Elizabeth to take him to task for stringing her along. It displayed quite blatantly Darcy's disdain for the feelings of others as stated in the original novel, but it didn't fit well with the way Rowland had depicted Darcy's character in this work.
The usual baddies are present, but represent very little danger to ODC. Caroline is annoying, but does nothing more than complain. Wickham is quickly--and satisfyingly-- dealt with. LDcB does her usual thing but no one pays her much mind. The true conflict was just Darcy coming to a decision regarding his future with Elizabeth while contending with her absurd cousin.
All in all, a good read well worth the time. Low angst with a little more romance and happy feels than I am used to from Mr Rowland. That's usually my biggest hang up with his work, but there were a few swoon-worthy moments I enjoyed. Easily recommend.
After the death of Mr Bennet, Mr Collins takes his place as master of Longbourn and, rather than evict his cousin's widow and daughters to the mercy of the hedgerows as Mrs Bennet had long predicted, he happily allows them to remain and takes a very marked interest into their well-being and futures. His enthusiasm to see his pretty young cousins well disposed of in marriages rivals that of their mother, often to the mortification of their sensibilities--and their gentlemen suitors.
My hearty commendations to Mr Rowland for making me like Mr Collins without drastically altering his character! Collins is the same obtuse, toadying, bumbling idiot as ever, but he is entirely harmless and almost endearing.
I was prevented rating this any higher by one complaint. The hesitation displayed and spoken of so blatantly by Darcy was extremely unappealing. Repeatedly, he discusses with Collins, Bingley, Fitzwilliam, even Elizabeth herself in front of her entire family that he hasn't decided whether or not he wishes to marry her, despite making repeated very near declarations to her. They were just (unofficially) courting and getting to know one another, which is perfectly proper, but he just kept saying "I haven't decided yet" as if Elizabeth's opinion of the matter didn't matter in the least and he imagined her to just be hanging on the edge of her seat waiting on him to decided whether or not he would marry her. All the while, reassuring her that he likes her and her silly family won't be a hinderance in his decision for or against her. I began to really want Elizabeth to take him to task for stringing her along. It displayed quite blatantly Darcy's disdain for the feelings of others as stated in the original novel, but it didn't fit well with the way Rowland had depicted Darcy's character in this work.
The usual baddies are present, but represent very little danger to ODC. Caroline is annoying, but does nothing more than complain. Wickham is quickly--and satisfyingly-- dealt with. LDcB does her usual thing but no one pays her much mind. The true conflict was just Darcy coming to a decision regarding his future with Elizabeth while contending with her absurd cousin.
All in all, a good read well worth the time. Low angst with a little more romance and happy feels than I am used to from Mr Rowland. That's usually my biggest hang up with his work, but there were a few swoon-worthy moments I enjoyed. Easily recommend.
December 5, 2022
Despite my complete fan state of Mr Rowland I found this book hard to like.
Darcy is a bit of pratt and Elizabeth lets him get away with it.
Collins is not seen for the generosity he displays .
And there were quite a few issues with text mr and Mrs mixed up and it just me it harder to read for me.
Darcy is a bit of pratt and Elizabeth lets him get away with it.
Collins is not seen for the generosity he displays .
And there were quite a few issues with text mr and Mrs mixed up and it just me it harder to read for me.
November 26, 2022
Collins grows on you
A very different alternate universe where Mr. Bennet dies when Collins has only been at Hunsford for a few months and ends up allowing all the ladies to stay at Longbourn. Bingley leases Netherfield shortly after the Bennets complete their year of mourning and Darcy and Bingley meet their Bennet sisters. Collins is still a sycophantic idiot, but he somehow grows on you as the plot continues. Very calm, almost brotherly romance between Darcy and Elizabeth. Not Rowland's usual writing style, but an interesting story.
A very different alternate universe where Mr. Bennet dies when Collins has only been at Hunsford for a few months and ends up allowing all the ladies to stay at Longbourn. Bingley leases Netherfield shortly after the Bennets complete their year of mourning and Darcy and Bingley meet their Bennet sisters. Collins is still a sycophantic idiot, but he somehow grows on you as the plot continues. Very calm, almost brotherly romance between Darcy and Elizabeth. Not Rowland's usual writing style, but an interesting story.
January 10, 2023
Wonderful author
Jann Rowland is a master writer and storyteller. In this variation, Mr Bennett has died only a few months into Mr Collins' residency at Hunsford as the parson. After he goes through the awkward business of telling Lady Catherine that he's leaving, Collins takes up his inheritance as master of Longbourn, and decides to allow Mrs Bennett and her five daughters to stay. In his rather unsophisticated and uneducated mind, he believes that it's his duty to see all of his cousins married to suitable men. The trouble is that his methods of seeing to this duty are insufferable and overbearing, but his intentions are good.
The entire story takes place in the few months before Christmas, when Bingley and his family, and Darcy, move into Netherfield Park and meet the Bennetts. Mr Collins' presence actually has a positive impact on the Bennett daughters, as he turns out to be a much better father figure than Mr Bennett ever was, keeping a much tighter rein on the youngest girls. However, when Darcy and Bingley start their attentions to the two eldest daughters, Collins almost drives them away with his overt enthusiasm for their courtships.
I deducted a couple of stars for a couple of reasons. One is my dislike of the Collins character in general, and in this work he's the focus, and he's more strange and annoying than ever. The relationship of ODC is an important part of the story, but mostly in relation to how Collins impacts them.
Another star was deducted because I just wasn't feeling the chemistry between Elizabeth and Darcy. They spend so much time being frustrated by Collins' overzealous efforts, that the season of courtship fell flat for me, and seemed way too clinical. I was never convinced that they had any spark between them.
The book is very well written and well edited. I recommend it with reservations.
Jann Rowland is a master writer and storyteller. In this variation, Mr Bennett has died only a few months into Mr Collins' residency at Hunsford as the parson. After he goes through the awkward business of telling Lady Catherine that he's leaving, Collins takes up his inheritance as master of Longbourn, and decides to allow Mrs Bennett and her five daughters to stay. In his rather unsophisticated and uneducated mind, he believes that it's his duty to see all of his cousins married to suitable men. The trouble is that his methods of seeing to this duty are insufferable and overbearing, but his intentions are good.
The entire story takes place in the few months before Christmas, when Bingley and his family, and Darcy, move into Netherfield Park and meet the Bennetts. Mr Collins' presence actually has a positive impact on the Bennett daughters, as he turns out to be a much better father figure than Mr Bennett ever was, keeping a much tighter rein on the youngest girls. However, when Darcy and Bingley start their attentions to the two eldest daughters, Collins almost drives them away with his overt enthusiasm for their courtships.
I deducted a couple of stars for a couple of reasons. One is my dislike of the Collins character in general, and in this work he's the focus, and he's more strange and annoying than ever. The relationship of ODC is an important part of the story, but mostly in relation to how Collins impacts them.
Another star was deducted because I just wasn't feeling the chemistry between Elizabeth and Darcy. They spend so much time being frustrated by Collins' overzealous efforts, that the season of courtship fell flat for me, and seemed way too clinical. I was never convinced that they had any spark between them.
The book is very well written and well edited. I recommend it with reservations.
February 21, 2023
Well meaning Mr. Collins
I liked this story. Upon the death of Mr. Bennett, Mr. Collins had only been Lady Catherine's parson for a few weeks. He took her advice of charity to the extreme by allowing the Bennett women to stay with him and see that they were happily settled with gentlemen to the best of his ability. This is shown when Darcy and Bingley show up. Now it is not just Mrs. Bennett singing the girls praise but also Mr. Collins. While there is nothing malicious or conniving in what they do, it is still considered vulgar. The younger girls are kept more in check so the courtship come off a little easier, even with a similar insult by Darcy at the assembly. Overall it was a good way to show an extended courtship and how the feelings developed between the characters. There is some action with Wickham, Lady Catherine, and Anne de Bourgh but for some reason I just felt it was a little boring. That was literally my only complaint. I like lower angst and try to avoid high angst but this was essentially no angst. The only real conflict was showing Mr. Collins and Mrs. Bennett that they need to talk less and the confrontation with Lady Catherine.
I liked this story. Upon the death of Mr. Bennett, Mr. Collins had only been Lady Catherine's parson for a few weeks. He took her advice of charity to the extreme by allowing the Bennett women to stay with him and see that they were happily settled with gentlemen to the best of his ability. This is shown when Darcy and Bingley show up. Now it is not just Mrs. Bennett singing the girls praise but also Mr. Collins. While there is nothing malicious or conniving in what they do, it is still considered vulgar. The younger girls are kept more in check so the courtship come off a little easier, even with a similar insult by Darcy at the assembly. Overall it was a good way to show an extended courtship and how the feelings developed between the characters. There is some action with Wickham, Lady Catherine, and Anne de Bourgh but for some reason I just felt it was a little boring. That was literally my only complaint. I like lower angst and try to avoid high angst but this was essentially no angst. The only real conflict was showing Mr. Collins and Mrs. Bennett that they need to talk less and the confrontation with Lady Catherine.
February 25, 2023
Interesting
The question of the propriety of Mr Collins living in the same house with his cousins is dealt with lightly. Longbourn is larger and better staffed than usual. Mrs Bennet's character is replaced by, yet abets, Mr Collins. Wickham is dealt with swiftly. Caroline Bingley is milder than usual. But the descriptions seem contradictory. Collins improves but still characters say he is silly upon introduction. Caroline is rude but Darcy describes her in the best of terms. Unclear where Mrs Bennet lived until moving into a dower house when it seemed like that was her destination as soon as her first two daughters were married. Still the story progresses to an acceptable conclusion. Yet could still use a tiny bit more editing (did Mr Bingley really consider marrying Mrs Bennet?)
The question of the propriety of Mr Collins living in the same house with his cousins is dealt with lightly. Longbourn is larger and better staffed than usual. Mrs Bennet's character is replaced by, yet abets, Mr Collins. Wickham is dealt with swiftly. Caroline Bingley is milder than usual. But the descriptions seem contradictory. Collins improves but still characters say he is silly upon introduction. Caroline is rude but Darcy describes her in the best of terms. Unclear where Mrs Bennet lived until moving into a dower house when it seemed like that was her destination as soon as her first two daughters were married. Still the story progresses to an acceptable conclusion. Yet could still use a tiny bit more editing (did Mr Bingley really consider marrying Mrs Bennet?)
December 17, 2022
Definitely an alternative story
Mr Bennet has died and Mr Collins has decided to have his Bennet female family members remain with him at Longbourne. He's not the usual greasy toad-eater but charitable with no knowledge of absolute proper behavior so continues to talk too much. He's determined to get his cousins married happily and since Bingley and Darcy are at Netherfield its a great idea! Much less angst especially around the " tolerable " statement so its a happy story!
Mr Bennet has died and Mr Collins has decided to have his Bennet female family members remain with him at Longbourne. He's not the usual greasy toad-eater but charitable with no knowledge of absolute proper behavior so continues to talk too much. He's determined to get his cousins married happily and since Bingley and Darcy are at Netherfield its a great idea! Much less angst especially around the " tolerable " statement so its a happy story!
January 14, 2023
An Enjoyable read
Well written in terms of characters, plot, and pacing, but some spelling and grammar issues including wrong pronouns and labels from loss of viewpoint.
Sufficiently engaging that I read it over 24 hours while on bed rest. But caused no significant emotional reactions - no laughter, anger, sadness, joy. Collins is more dimensional in this story, though Lady Carherine is not.
Well written in terms of characters, plot, and pacing, but some spelling and grammar issues including wrong pronouns and labels from loss of viewpoint.
Sufficiently engaging that I read it over 24 hours while on bed rest. But caused no significant emotional reactions - no laughter, anger, sadness, joy. Collins is more dimensional in this story, though Lady Carherine is not.
December 11, 2022
An absolute delight!
An unexpected storyline, with Mr Collins in a prominent role. Darcy is a particularly patient man as his courtship with Elizabeth progresses and they attempt to reach their happily-ever-after.
An unexpected storyline, with Mr Collins in a prominent role. Darcy is a particularly patient man as his courtship with Elizabeth progresses and they attempt to reach their happily-ever-after.
December 31, 2022
Interesting variation
An enjoyable time with Mr Collins exceeding everyone's expectations. Well developed storyline and some interesting character development for this variation. Enjoy!
An enjoyable time with Mr Collins exceeding everyone's expectations. Well developed storyline and some interesting character development for this variation. Enjoy!
January 6, 2023
That’s our Mr. Collins!
I always enjoy P & P variations that give the least popular characters a chance to redeem themselves. I have read several of Jann Rowland’s variations and enjoyed them. This one did not disappoint.
I always enjoy P & P variations that give the least popular characters a chance to redeem themselves. I have read several of Jann Rowland’s variations and enjoyed them. This one did not disappoint.
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January 22, 2023New view of collins
Excellent story line. A Jann Rowland delight. Kudos on this interesting Variation. Very tender story. Lady Catherine very annoying. Wickham only briefly featured.
Excellent story line. A Jann Rowland delight. Kudos on this interesting Variation. Very tender story. Lady Catherine very annoying. Wickham only briefly featured.
March 24, 2023
Such a sweet story
I have put off reading this book about a year. I was surprised at how good the story is! I do not often give 5 stars and admit I prefer more angst but this sweet, loving story touched me. It is a welcome change from all the drama of most P&P variations.
I have put off reading this book about a year. I was surprised at how good the story is! I do not often give 5 stars and admit I prefer more angst but this sweet, loving story touched me. It is a welcome change from all the drama of most P&P variations.
December 3, 2022
Boring!
It’s quite boring. I was hoping for a bit more but it was really boring. The premise was quite good but the delivery was predictable.
It’s quite boring. I was hoping for a bit more but it was really boring. The premise was quite good but the delivery was predictable.
December 5, 2022
a little slow moving but…
A very sweet story. This Collins was a very good sort of man. I enjoyed his loyalty to his cousins.
A very sweet story. This Collins was a very good sort of man. I enjoyed his loyalty to his cousins.
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January 12, 2023Mr. Collins is a matchmaker and a better guardian than Papa Bennet.
August 14, 2023
This book really dragged on for me.
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