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The story tries really hard to explain an illogical situation that stems from poor planning & execution of a trope; the story shows the 5 Bennet sisters as lowly Cinderellas working hard to keep Longbourn afloat, and as social outcasts since their father died… but problem is, it ALSO portrays their Grandfather Bennet still alive at home, & a financially healthy Longbourn!
So what gives ???
— May 15, 2025 09:22AM
So what gives ???
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A new mystery !!! Mr. Collins pops up in Longbourn and Kent (on and off) with no need to travel, or to spend a day on the road, or to plan a trip ! Marvelous…
— May 18, 2025 05:05PM
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There are serious edition problems here, the timeline doesn’t develop smoothly, there are errors in storytelling that make the reader question what we have been told (didn’t I just read this a few chapters back? If only character X heard so & so, why is character Y mentioning it now if he doesn’t know this yet ???
— May 17, 2025 06:45PM
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It’s mentioned here Sir William Lucas is a Baronet… that’s not true according to canon, since we know the Lucases were shop owners, and the father was town mayor before being knighted (a knight is also styled as “Sir”)
Unless the author intends to provide a different/alternate scenario where the Lucases are landed gentry (most Baronetcies were purchased in the 166-1700s), this is a mistake.
— May 15, 2025 10:17PM
Unless the author intends to provide a different/alternate scenario where the Lucases are landed gentry (most Baronetcies were purchased in the 166-1700s), this is a mistake.
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May 15, 2025 10:31AM
Be prepared for more illogical situations. And more painfully detailed descriptions of drainage and estate management and perfect Bennet sisters.
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Yes !!! I am stuck reading and re-reading the same paragraph about drainage being repeated, and all it really says is that there are some maps, and something something about soil types, but it doesn’t really communicate a concrete problem that requires a practical solution (other than giving unusually talented Lizzy and formerly prejudiced Darcy an excuse to spend time together!)
It's too much. The author is showing off her research, and I applaud her for doing the research, but she doesn't know how to present the information in a way that will forward the story instead of slowing the pace with unnecessary details.
Totally! I am over 20% in and I still don’t grt WHY the girls working at managing the farm is such a scandal (eye roll). In the late 1700s & early 1800s Maria Edgeworth was actively managing her father’s estate in Ireland and developing a writing career at the same time. For these version of the Bennet girls assisting their infirm grandfather is hardly something they would need to hide, or that would cause shame or social isolation from their community. So puzzling !