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Pride and Pursuit: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

by Riana Everly (Goodreads Author)

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Unter Netherfields Mistelzweig: Eine kurze Variation von „Stolz und Vorurteil“ (German Edition)

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His Choice of a Wife: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

by Heather Moll (Goodreads Author)

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Melanie said: " After his disastrous proposal in Hunsford and Darcy's letter Elizabeth understands, that she has misjudged Darcy a great deal. The gentleman on his part realizes that not all of his actions were right and just, and tries to alter his behaviour to sho After his disastrous proposal in Hunsford and Darcy's letter Elizabeth understands, that she has misjudged Darcy a great deal. The gentleman on his part realizes that not all of his actions were right and just, and tries to alter his behaviour to show the lady that he is not as bad as she thinks him to be. Both tentatively reach out to make amends for their behaviour and reach an understanding. But their young love is soon put to the test when Lydia's visit to Brighton nearly ends in tragedy and evokes a scandal. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles laid in their path? Will their love have a chance to blossom to full bloom?

Wow - this re-released book of Heather Moll left me content of having read a really exceptional book. I loved every second of it. It was both heartwarming and breathtaking.

After having discovered that they have misjudged each other, Darcy and Elizabeth soon reach an understanding and share a strong and passionate love. I like how they interact with each other. They nevertheless have their misunderstanding, especially at the beginning of their relationship, but they try to solve it by talking to each other, asking the other what was wrong or simply thinking before acting. I love that, every day, their love grows stronger and they become closer and closer. They share so many wonderful moments full of love with each other in the book, for example their dance of a waltz.
I like it very much that Darcy, at no time, is willing to give up his relationship with Elizabeth. Elizabeth on her part is first afraid of her feelings for Darcy and tries to fight them but when she is ready to admit her feelings she is as steadfast as Darcy. I like that she, in this process, discovers, that her loyalty is with Darcy and not with her family.

There was one person in the book I really don't like. Mr. Bennet is a real obstacle for Darcy and Elizabeth and, in this version, he is more lethargic than ever to do other things than spending time in his study reading. It is therefore no surprise that his inaction encouraged Lydia's behaviour in Brighton and the scandal it causes.

The book also contains an exciting chase after Lydia and all that develops in the aftermath is really exciting, too. I really like how Heather Moll constructed the chapters, especially in the end. There were often flashbacks thus the reader needs to endure the exciting scenes even longer. That was brilliantly done.

If you like a steadfast love between Darcy and Elizabeth and exciting scenes around Lydia's elopement you should definitely read this book.

I highly recommend this book. It contains scenes for mature audiences and some violence and angst.

I received a free copy of the book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review. ...more "

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