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Darcy's Voyage: A Tale of Uncharted Love on the Open Seas
by
Kara Louise (Goodreads Author)
In this retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth sets out for the new world aboard the ship Pemberley's Promise. She's prepared for an uneventful voyage until a chance encounter with the handsome, taciturn Mr. Darcy turns her world upside down.
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Published
September 1st 2010
by Sourcebooks Landmark
(first published March 30th 2007)
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that I cannot get enough of Elizabeth and Darcy. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Lucky for me, there are a plethora of books inspired by Pride and Prejudice. Of course, none of them can hold a candle to the original, but this one does better than most. I quite enjoyed it.
Darcy's Voyage is Pride and Prejudice in an alternate universe, where Elizabeth and Darcy meet and fall in love while on a ship to the Americas. The result: less pride and less prejudice (but mo...more
Darcy's Voyage is Pride and Prejudice in an alternate universe, where Elizabeth and Darcy meet and fall in love while on a ship to the Americas. The result: less pride and less prejudice (but mo...more
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A wildly imaginative Pride & Prejudice retelling! This book was so fun to read. I really didn't want it to end! It's official, I'm a Kara Louise fan for life!!!!!
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From my book review blog Rundpinne.[return][return]In Darcy’s Voyage, Kara Louise retells the timeless classic Pride & Prejudice in her own manner, begging the questions of what if fate and time were added to the relationship of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth. While Darcy and Elizabeth meet in England, they do not truly become acquainted until they ride the same ship bound for New York. Darcy is headed to New York to escort his sister Georgiana back to England while Elizabeth is off to stay with re...more
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Darcy’s Voyage, a Pride and Prejudice variation, was originally published as Pemberley’s Promise and is Kara Louise’s debut novel. The main variation of Darcy’s Voyage is that Elizabeth and Darcy don’t meet in Meryton, they meet briefly in a carriage ride, and then again two years later on a boat headed towards America. It was during that carriage ride where the two unknown passengers left lasting impressions on each other.
Two years later Elizabeth and Darcy again meet while on board Darcy’s shi...more
Two years later Elizabeth and Darcy again meet while on board Darcy’s shi...more
I think this book deserves about 3 1/2 stars, although I'll round it up to four because it was one of the better Pride and Prejudice variations. The ocean voyage alone was different and interesting enough to keep my interest.
My only complaint of the book was that there were many historical inaccuracies as well a repetition of certain ideas that the author repeated over and over. But I love the idea of Elizabeth and Darcy meeting in such a different way, which prevented a lot of the prejudices a...more
My only complaint of the book was that there were many historical inaccuracies as well a repetition of certain ideas that the author repeated over and over. But I love the idea of Elizabeth and Darcy meeting in such a different way, which prevented a lot of the prejudices a...more
I'm a sucker for Pride and Prejudice and I'm sure if you have been reading my blog for a little while you would have figured that out already. Very rarely do I say no to a re-telling of one of my favorite stories, but what caught my attention in the blurb for Darcy's Voyage was that part of the book took place in a ship to America. Different, isn't it?
I was hooked right from the beginning and amazingly enough I was able to read the book within a two day period. It helped that the kids were occup...more
I was hooked right from the beginning and amazingly enough I was able to read the book within a two day period. It helped that the kids were occup...more
I first must congratulate the author of this book for being able to write a P&P sequel/retelling/rewrite that captured the true essence of our most beloved characters in a way better that all other sequels I have read (and I have read quite a few). This book was utterly romantic and I feel that I may find myself reading it as many times as I have read pride and prejudice.
I was apprehensive at first, Lizzy on a boat, I was half expecting something as incongruous as pirates (these retellings...more
I was apprehensive at first, Lizzy on a boat, I was half expecting something as incongruous as pirates (these retellings...more
Nov 18, 2011
Rachel Thompson
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3 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
historical,
romance
This book is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice, which I'd never read until just recently, so I read this book first. Based on my first impressions, I probably would have given this book a higher score, but after reading the original, I just can't justify it. While this book was enjoyable, I found the first half to the be the highlight, while the second half tries to cram in the events that happened in Pride and Prejudice while sticking the inventive plot the author has concocted, and it just di...more
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As I've said before, Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books. I've read several sequels (with varying results, some being terrible,) but I believe this is the first time I've read a re-imagining, wherein Elizabeth and Darcy meet under completely different circumstances. In this story, Elizabeth and Darcy meet on a carriage ride, but do not exchange names. Two years later, they meet again on a ship to America. When Elizabeth falls ill and it becomes clear...more
As I've said before, Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books. I've read several sequels (with varying results, some being terrible,) but I believe this is the first time I've read a re-imagining, wherein Elizabeth and Darcy meet under completely different circumstances. In this story, Elizabeth and Darcy meet on a carriage ride, but do not exchange names. Two years later, they meet again on a ship to America. When Elizabeth falls ill and it becomes clear...more
I am a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice; it's up there in my top ten favorite books, and I've enjoyed many of its retellings. Unfortunately, Darcy's Voyage falls far short of the original. In all honesty, I wouldn't have finished the book had I not been familiar with the original.
The writing itself is adequate, for the most part, though there are some awkward passages, and in places the book slips from omniscient point of view into head-hopping.
What bothered me most, though, was that much of th...more
The writing itself is adequate, for the most part, though there are some awkward passages, and in places the book slips from omniscient point of view into head-hopping.
What bothered me most, though, was that much of th...more
Well Well... I can't believe how quickly I finished this one despite the length, but then it's all Austen's charm.
I approached this one with suspicion since I don't think anyone can compete with Jane Austen or appropriate her characters. and you know what? I was RIGHT!
I struggled at the beginning with comparisons; I couldn't get the original "Pride and Prejudice" out of my head.
The story brought different aspects of the heroes' personalities: Darcy wasn't portrayed as being arrogant but rather...more
I approached this one with suspicion since I don't think anyone can compete with Jane Austen or appropriate her characters. and you know what? I was RIGHT!
I struggled at the beginning with comparisons; I couldn't get the original "Pride and Prejudice" out of my head.
The story brought different aspects of the heroes' personalities: Darcy wasn't portrayed as being arrogant but rather...more
This novel is more than a clever re-telling of Pride and Prejudice. The serendipitous plot aboard a ship and across two continents, the secret love between Darcy and Elizabeth that must remain secret according to society’s rules and decorum, and the mutual affection that arises from extenuating circumstances make this adaptation memorable and enjoyable. Keeping with the spirit of its original characters (although Darcy is more amiable and Elizabeth is less prejudiced), “Darcy’s Voyage” explores...more
I remember starting this a few years ago when it was up on lula for free but, for some reason or another, never actually got around to finishing it. When I stumbled across it last month on amazon, I decided to buy it and try again. I was not disappointed. I love the way the author writes both Darcy and Elizabeth, it's gorgeous. My only quibble is, at 500 pages it's pretty long and for some reason, I thought the majority of the events in this story took place at sea. The beginning 30% did and it...more
A Pride & Prejudice fanfiction in which Darcy and Elizabeth meet on board a ship. The story continues on to England after the voyage. It has all the original characters and characterizations, and almost all of the major events of the original. The time period is the same, the financial situations are the same. So, I confess, I don't really see a point to this book.
I suppose the author wanted to have an opportunity to write the world's most beloved couple be in love over many more pages; a ch...more
I suppose the author wanted to have an opportunity to write the world's most beloved couple be in love over many more pages; a ch...more
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What if Darcy and Elizabeth had a far different first meeting than what took place in Pride and Prejudice? How would it have changed the events that occurred in that classic novel? This is the premise for Darcy’s Voyage by Kara Louise.
Elizabeth and Darcy first meet in a post carriage ride. Both are smitten with each other and have a witty exchange about books and other things. Neither manages to get the name of the other and they go their separate ways. Two years later, Elizabeth is taking a voy...more
Elizabeth and Darcy first meet in a post carriage ride. Both are smitten with each other and have a witty exchange about books and other things. Neither manages to get the name of the other and they go their separate ways. Two years later, Elizabeth is taking a voy...more
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Jun 16, 2011
Katherine
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4 of 5 stars
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I love that Mr Darcy is a gentlemen in this book, even though they get married for "convenience" he doesn't take advantage of Elizabeth just because she is legally his wife. I loved trying to figure out whether they'd want to continue their marriage because they have learned to love each other or if it would be annulled as originally planned. The only warning I will give is that if you love the spirit of the original characters of Pride & Prejudice then you may be disappointed cause we all k...more
Mar 12, 2011
WifeMomKnitter
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5 of 5 stars
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From the book synopsis:
"A Tale of Uncharted Love on the Open Seas.
In this enchanting and highly original retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet sets out for the new world aboard the grand ship Pemberley's Promise. She's prepared for an uneventful voyage until a chance encounter with the handsome, taciturn Mr. Darcy turns her world upside down. When Elizabeth falls ill, Darcy throws convention overboard in a plan that will bind them to each other more deeply than he ever...more
"A Tale of Uncharted Love on the Open Seas.
In this enchanting and highly original retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet sets out for the new world aboard the grand ship Pemberley's Promise. She's prepared for an uneventful voyage until a chance encounter with the handsome, taciturn Mr. Darcy turns her world upside down. When Elizabeth falls ill, Darcy throws convention overboard in a plan that will bind them to each other more deeply than he ever...more
Jan 30, 2009
Gingub Gravette
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3 of 5 stars
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i need to get this out first - what the heck is up with the book cover design. it looks like bad low resolution clip art swiped from the web? mystery uncovered, it appears publishing is a self publish system via online. graphic designer by trade i cannot ignore this crime - kara please take the time to find out if any art schools out there would like designing your book covers as a class assignment - there are so many royality-free masterworks paintings out there that would at least stir the ima...more
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Kara Louise’s Darcy’s Voyage is a re-imagining of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen that places Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet on Pemberley’s Promise on their way to America. Louise knows these iconic characters and retains their personalities easily through dialogue and internal monologue, and the novel uses shifts in point of view to provide readers with more than one side of the story.
Lizzy is going to America to visit her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner who have expanded his business to t...more
Lizzy is going to America to visit her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner who have expanded his business to t...more
This is a very silly "re-imagining" of Pride & Prejudice that bears very little resemblance to the original source. Darcy and Elizabeth meet cute and part, then meet again on a ship bound for America and enter into a marriage of convenience. When the voyage is over, will their marriage be annulled or will they admit they have come to love each other? Might have worked as a romance novel featuring hero and heroine with different names, but fails completely anytime the plot attempts to mirror...more
I'm not sure why I keep getting suckered into picking up these Pride and Prejudice fan fiction books... they never live up to the original and in the end I just feel really silly for reading them.
Darcy's Voyage is no exception to this. If anything, I feel even more foolish for reading it than any other P&P knockoff. While most of the published fan fiction regarding Pride and Prejudice tends to be sequels, this book is a re-imagining of the story. Changing a few facts (such as how Elizabeth a...more
Darcy's Voyage is no exception to this. If anything, I feel even more foolish for reading it than any other P&P knockoff. While most of the published fan fiction regarding Pride and Prejudice tends to be sequels, this book is a re-imagining of the story. Changing a few facts (such as how Elizabeth a...more
I had to give this book four stars for no other reason than I REALLY enjoyed it - it's that simple. I found a few places where parts of sentences were missing, or where a re-wording would have improved a sentence, which prevented me from giving it five stars. I also didn't quite like some of the differences in character portrayal that the author made - Elizabeth was a little more gushy and wishy-washy than my image of her, but I'm all for creative license in works like this.
All of that aside, I...more
All of that aside, I...more
I didn't quiet know what to expect when I picked this one up. All I knew was that it was a reinterpretation of Pride & Prejudice. The Book was originally titled Pemberly's Promise, which made more sense to me as the story doesn't just focus on Darcy - Pemberly's Promise being the ship that the majority of the story takes place upon.
The thing that impressed me the most about this particular story is the way Louise managed to capture the tone of the characters so well. I actually liked them mo...more
The thing that impressed me the most about this particular story is the way Louise managed to capture the tone of the characters so well. I actually liked them mo...more
Elizabeth Bennett has been invited to join her aunt and uncle in America for a time and so she boards a ship to cross the Atlantic. Mr. Darcy allowed his sister to travel to America with her companion, but as she’s fallen ill, Mr. Darcy must travel to America to bring Georgiana back to England. The unlikely couple eventually become friends sharing morning walks among the deck of Pemberley’s Promise. When Mr. Darcy notices that Elizabeth is beginning to fall ill and hears about the illness in ste...more
I am an Austen snob and as addicted as I am to Austen sequels and inspired books, I can be very demanding with them. Taking on established and very beloved characters is a risky business for an author - - readers will inevitably ask "Would Jane Austen have allowed Lizzy to do that? Would Mr. Darcy have said such a thing?"
Kara Louise's Darcy's Voyage (previously published as Pemberley's Promise) is nothing short of a virtual love letter to not only Jane Austen but Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy....more
Kara Louise's Darcy's Voyage (previously published as Pemberley's Promise) is nothing short of a virtual love letter to not only Jane Austen but Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy....more
Wow! I loved this adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice"! Darcy and Elizabeth meet on his ship when they are traveling to America (for different reasons) and get married on board so that Elizabeth won't have to continue to sleep in steerage, where illness is spreading. This is at first a marriage of convenience. But because of misunderstandings and lack of communication, they part ways without saying goodbye when they reach America. They both come to realize their true love and admiration for each...more
Mar 22, 2011
Jackie Fowler
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5 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
Austen fans
Recommended to Jackie by:
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Kara Louise has been writing "Pride and Prejudice" novels since 2001. She has published 8 novels, 2 that were published by Sourcebooks Publications. She was born in the San Fernando Valley, just north of Los Angeles, but moved to Kansas in 1991. She lives just outside Wichita with her husband, sharing their 10 acres with an ever changing menagerie of animals. They have one married son who lives in...more
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“It is amazing, is it not, Darcy, how a violent storm can rise up out of calm, idle waters so unexpectedly? I am always surprised, but never caught off guard. We can be travelling through what we think are tranquil waters, believing everything is going exactly as planned, heading in the exact direction we want, when in the blink of an eye, everything around us is jostled, tossed around, and completely shaken up. When it has passed, we are not at all where we thought we would be when we first set out.”
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