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The Mistress of Longbourn
A change in the circumstances of the entail leaves Elizabeth Bennet as the mistress of Longbourn, beholden to no one. Despite the tragedy that took her parents and all but one of her sisters from her, Elizabeth eventually heals, and she takes up the affairs of the estate with a flair her father never possessed. But estate ownership has its own trials, for it makes Elizabeth the target of those who might have otherwise viewed her as nothing more than a pretty vivacious girl.
When the Netherfield party arrives at the area, the family they find at Longbourn is small, composed only of Elizabeth, who has been changed by the burdens of estate ownership, and her younger sister, who has grown much, but is still immature enough to be infatuated by a handsome face. They also find that Elizabeth faces her own social trials, primarily in the figures of George Wickham, who desires an easy life, and Mr. Collins, who is offended that his father did not inherit Longbourn. It takes all of Elizabeth's fortitude to withstand the men vying for her attention, stand by her principles, and abide by her desire to marry only for the deepest love.
Yet Elizabeth must also recognize that deep and abiding love when it finds her. For in this world, nothing is perfect, and searching for perfection can lead to one letting true love pass by.
When the Netherfield party arrives at the area, the family they find at Longbourn is small, composed only of Elizabeth, who has been changed by the burdens of estate ownership, and her younger sister, who has grown much, but is still immature enough to be infatuated by a handsome face. They also find that Elizabeth faces her own social trials, primarily in the figures of George Wickham, who desires an easy life, and Mr. Collins, who is offended that his father did not inherit Longbourn. It takes all of Elizabeth's fortitude to withstand the men vying for her attention, stand by her principles, and abide by her desire to marry only for the deepest love.
Yet Elizabeth must also recognize that deep and abiding love when it finds her. For in this world, nothing is perfect, and searching for perfection can lead to one letting true love pass by.
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88 books191 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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May 31, 2025
Grief is itself a medicine. ~William Cowper, Charity
Other stories exist where Elizabeth owns Longbourn outright but this is the only one I know where she inherits directly from her father because the entail had been broken years earlier by an agreement between Papa Bennet and his father.
A devastating disease takes the entire Bennet family except Elizabeth and Kitty. Despite their grief and devastation, the sisters forge ahead as best they can and each strengthens and matures.
Without Jane, Bingley must choose another "angel". Elizabeth as a landowner is pursued heavily by fortune-hunters Wickham and Collins.
Redemption eventually comes for Mr. Collins -- after he breaks up with the love of his life!
No redemption for Wickham or the evil Caroline.
I always enjoy Jann Rowland's books and I recommend this one to anyone who likes JAFF.
Other stories exist where Elizabeth owns Longbourn outright but this is the only one I know where she inherits directly from her father because the entail had been broken years earlier by an agreement between Papa Bennet and his father.
A devastating disease takes the entire Bennet family except Elizabeth and Kitty. Despite their grief and devastation, the sisters forge ahead as best they can and each strengthens and matures.
Without Jane, Bingley must choose another "angel". Elizabeth as a landowner is pursued heavily by fortune-hunters Wickham and Collins.
Redemption eventually comes for Mr. Collins -- after he breaks up with the love of his life!
No redemption for Wickham or the evil Caroline.
I always enjoy Jann Rowland's books and I recommend this one to anyone who likes JAFF.
April 23, 2017
“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.” Norman Cousins [4.5 stars]
This story was the absence of many canon characters. All the Bennets were gone except Elizabeth and Kitty. Because Mr. Bennet and his father had previously broken the entail, that allowed Elizabeth to inherit Longbourn outright.
I loved the interactions of Darcy and Elizabeth. Their relationship was pretty rocky but not insurmountable. They did well with Georgiana and Kitty and the epilogue was delightful. It wrapped up all the threads and what happened to everyone. It was clean and I really enjoyed it.
Collins was not happy about losing Longbourn, but too bad, sorry about that, it was legal. His behavior evolved over time. It was first ridiculous, incredulous, then not too bad and finally, turned out OK. Amazing… I never thought I’d say that and Charlotte was not involved. I gave a star for that.
“A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.” John Stuart Mill
Charles Bingley was a shame… to be sure and completely whipped. He was under Caroline’s thumb from the first and it did not let up. I’ve never seen him this way and thank goodness Jane was not present. It was awful. He could not, would not, or chose not to rein her in. He simply let her have her way. Thus, she created havoc everywhere she went and he did nothing. This behavior cost him dearly.
“Anger, resentment and jealousy doesn’t change the heart of others – it only changes yours.” Shannon L. Alder, 300 Questions to Ask Your Parents Before It’s Too Late
Caroline Bingley was beyond the pale. She was unredeemable, impossible to reason with, dangerous and not in a good way. OMG! I am still reeling from what she was capable of. You could not tell her anything. She would not listen, would not take hints, direct confrontations had no effect and a blatant set-down was ignored. Yeah, that is our Caro.
“It is impossible to suffer without making someone pay for it; every complaint already contains revenge.” Friedrich Nietzsche
George Wickham was the slime from the get go. He tried to finagle every female with a fortune within his sphere of influence. He got what he deserved. He was unrepentant and willing to go to the extreme for vengeance on Darcy and Elizabeth. It was beyond the pale.
This story was the absence of many canon characters. All the Bennets were gone except Elizabeth and Kitty. Because Mr. Bennet and his father had previously broken the entail, that allowed Elizabeth to inherit Longbourn outright.
I loved the interactions of Darcy and Elizabeth. Their relationship was pretty rocky but not insurmountable. They did well with Georgiana and Kitty and the epilogue was delightful. It wrapped up all the threads and what happened to everyone. It was clean and I really enjoyed it.
Collins was not happy about losing Longbourn, but too bad, sorry about that, it was legal. His behavior evolved over time. It was first ridiculous, incredulous, then not too bad and finally, turned out OK. Amazing… I never thought I’d say that and Charlotte was not involved. I gave a star for that.
“A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.” John Stuart Mill
Charles Bingley was a shame… to be sure and completely whipped. He was under Caroline’s thumb from the first and it did not let up. I’ve never seen him this way and thank goodness Jane was not present. It was awful. He could not, would not, or chose not to rein her in. He simply let her have her way. Thus, she created havoc everywhere she went and he did nothing. This behavior cost him dearly.
“Anger, resentment and jealousy doesn’t change the heart of others – it only changes yours.” Shannon L. Alder, 300 Questions to Ask Your Parents Before It’s Too Late
Caroline Bingley was beyond the pale. She was unredeemable, impossible to reason with, dangerous and not in a good way. OMG! I am still reeling from what she was capable of. You could not tell her anything. She would not listen, would not take hints, direct confrontations had no effect and a blatant set-down was ignored. Yeah, that is our Caro.
“It is impossible to suffer without making someone pay for it; every complaint already contains revenge.” Friedrich Nietzsche
George Wickham was the slime from the get go. He tried to finagle every female with a fortune within his sphere of influence. He got what he deserved. He was unrepentant and willing to go to the extreme for vengeance on Darcy and Elizabeth. It was beyond the pale.
September 21, 2016
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
The premise here is definitely unique. Illness has swept across Hertfordshire and claimed the lives of several family members, leaving Elizabeth and Kitty the only survivors in the Bennet household. Fortunately, the entail on Longbourn had been legally broken in the previous generation, so Elizabeth, as the oldest descendant, is the heir despite her gender. She has not reached her majority yet, though, so Mr. Gardiner serves as guardian to the girls, but this is from a distance since he cannot relocate from London because of his business there.
The parallel between Elizabeth's situation and Darcy's is unmistakable and very interesting. Like him, she has inherited her father's estate at a young age and must act as both older sister and mother to Kitty. (Kitty's deportment, meanwhile, has improved considerably without Lydia's disruptive influence.) When Darcy meets Elizabeth, he is impressed, recognizing that estate management would have been even more difficult for her because she is a woman and the surrounding male landowners would be less likely to take her seriously and help her.
I applaud Mr. Rowland’s departure from the usual depiction of Mr. Bingley. Although he’s not exactly a villain, Bingley’s negative traits are strongly emphasized and he really is unlikeable. This is a weak-willed, immature, selfish young man who dabbles at being an estate owner but never really takes charge of anything, least of all his domineering sister Caroline. While Darcy is in residence, Bingley does nothing more than ask his advice and follow it without even attempting to manage basic issues on his own. Caroline takes advantage of this weakness to manipulate him mercilessly. Even when he IS aware of it, he is incapable of standing up to her. He also falls in and out of love on a regular basis, and Kitty becomes the most recent in his series of “angels,” each of whom he pays excessive attention to and then suddenly abandons for a new “angel.”
I think this is one of Mr. Rowland's better stories. Unfortunately, there are some careless errors and implausible plot elements that lead me to give a lower rating than I would like. At one point, Kitty is referred to as “Lydia.” At another point, Elizabeth supposedly needs to ask what Darcy’s first name is when, several chapters earlier, she was already thinking of him as “William.”
Mr. Collins’ character is a bit different here. He is even more desperate and thick-headed as far as not taking “no” for an answer when he proposes to Elizabeth. The reasons for his desperation are reasonable once they’re explained, but then his deportment improves immediately after receiving some instruction in proper behavior. I don’t mind that he is given some redeeming qualities, but he still doesn’t strike me as quick-thinking enough to make such a sudden change in behavior or thinking.
There are many wonderful twists on the usual plot, though. I liked seeing Elizabeth as an estate owner and also her personal involvement to prevent Mr. Wickham from making more mischief. It was nice to see Kitty in the spotlight and the development of her character. I was surprised to see her as the object of Mr. Bingley's attentions, but I thought it was handled nicely and gave her an opportunity to learn and grow. I especially love the scene where Darcy (as usual) botches his marriage proposal to Elizabeth, which plays out with a different conclusion. Overall, it's a good story.
The premise here is definitely unique. Illness has swept across Hertfordshire and claimed the lives of several family members, leaving Elizabeth and Kitty the only survivors in the Bennet household. Fortunately, the entail on Longbourn had been legally broken in the previous generation, so Elizabeth, as the oldest descendant, is the heir despite her gender. She has not reached her majority yet, though, so Mr. Gardiner serves as guardian to the girls, but this is from a distance since he cannot relocate from London because of his business there.
The parallel between Elizabeth's situation and Darcy's is unmistakable and very interesting. Like him, she has inherited her father's estate at a young age and must act as both older sister and mother to Kitty. (Kitty's deportment, meanwhile, has improved considerably without Lydia's disruptive influence.) When Darcy meets Elizabeth, he is impressed, recognizing that estate management would have been even more difficult for her because she is a woman and the surrounding male landowners would be less likely to take her seriously and help her.
I applaud Mr. Rowland’s departure from the usual depiction of Mr. Bingley. Although he’s not exactly a villain, Bingley’s negative traits are strongly emphasized and he really is unlikeable. This is a weak-willed, immature, selfish young man who dabbles at being an estate owner but never really takes charge of anything, least of all his domineering sister Caroline. While Darcy is in residence, Bingley does nothing more than ask his advice and follow it without even attempting to manage basic issues on his own. Caroline takes advantage of this weakness to manipulate him mercilessly. Even when he IS aware of it, he is incapable of standing up to her. He also falls in and out of love on a regular basis, and Kitty becomes the most recent in his series of “angels,” each of whom he pays excessive attention to and then suddenly abandons for a new “angel.”
I think this is one of Mr. Rowland's better stories. Unfortunately, there are some careless errors and implausible plot elements that lead me to give a lower rating than I would like. At one point, Kitty is referred to as “Lydia.” At another point, Elizabeth supposedly needs to ask what Darcy’s first name is when, several chapters earlier, she was already thinking of him as “William.”
Mr. Collins’ character is a bit different here. He is even more desperate and thick-headed as far as not taking “no” for an answer when he proposes to Elizabeth. The reasons for his desperation are reasonable once they’re explained, but then his deportment improves immediately after receiving some instruction in proper behavior. I don’t mind that he is given some redeeming qualities, but he still doesn’t strike me as quick-thinking enough to make such a sudden change in behavior or thinking.
There are many wonderful twists on the usual plot, though. I liked seeing Elizabeth as an estate owner and also her personal involvement to prevent Mr. Wickham from making more mischief. It was nice to see Kitty in the spotlight and the development of her character. I was surprised to see her as the object of Mr. Bingley's attentions, but I thought it was handled nicely and gave her an opportunity to learn and grow. I especially love the scene where Darcy (as usual) botches his marriage proposal to Elizabeth, which plays out with a different conclusion. Overall, it's a good story.
March 5, 2017
In reading this title my first thought was that it was Charlotte Collins' story as in marrying the heir to Longbourn with its entitlement she would, upon Mr. Bennet's death, become the Mistress.
However, Mr. Rowland takes us on a different journey: actually some of his events give more than one of the characters what many readers wished upon them in reading Jane Austen's canon. Don't you want to see Caroline experience more than just the loss of Darcy - how about the scorn of society? And Mr. Collins, while not gaining Elizabeth's hand...are you happy that Charlotte choses to accept him just for the security he offers? And then there is Wickham...I just hated that his whole life he would continue to have Darcy's money at his use. Not all his money - but for me any money given to that louse was too much.
The saddest part, however, is that this novel begins with the loss of not only many in the Meryton area but most of the Bennet family when a virulent virus strikes down all but Kitty and Elizabeth. So this book veers much from canon. There is no "Bingley and Jane". The estate has been left to Elizabeth who then places the entire dowry left from her mother's portion now to be Kitty's dowry. Uncle Gardiner is E.'s guardian and is instrumental in hiring a steward to help in managing Longbourn. And Elizabeth becomes a much more successful Mistress than her father as she learns new ways and sets up horse breeding to add to the business.
Darcy comes to Netherfield with Bingley. Mr. Rowland deals with the latter gentleman's lack of backbone in a much more definitive manner. Bingley's going from one "angel" to another and his lack of ability or even resolve to deal with his sister's manipulations and rude behaviors prove to be that man's undoing. There is no Mr. Darcy separating him from any attachment and thus Elizabeth cannot in the end hold that against the man.
We do read that Mr. Darcy, even with all that he comes to admire in this Elizabeth, can't seem to put aside the lack of connections that Miss Bennet has...until Georgiana has a talk with him and points out some facts. Yes, Georgiana has matured despite her gaffe last summer and makes some insights about Elizabeth and how William might be missing the best chance for his own happiness.
I truly liked what the author did with Mr. Collins: we go from abhorrence to - what?...admiration. Yes, Mr. Collins will never be a man we love but he learns from Darcy's conversation and then even from his own observations about, first Lady Catherine and then Caroline Bingley. Fordyce's Sermons to the rescue!
There are some sweet moments: reflections that Darcy will look back on his life and point to seeing Elizabeth holding a tenant's baby as the first moment he fell in love with her. And then as he stumbles over his proposal his starting it all over again with his knee bent before her.
Elizabeth is never taken in by Wickham and he is just as obnoxious as Collins several times in the story and even at the end does not give up seeking his revenge. The author does seem to drop the physical consequence to Elizabeth's dress in his description of the many who jump to that lady's defense.
But this tale did keep my attention through out. Darcy campaigns long and hard to win his lady's hand.
However, Mr. Rowland takes us on a different journey: actually some of his events give more than one of the characters what many readers wished upon them in reading Jane Austen's canon. Don't you want to see Caroline experience more than just the loss of Darcy - how about the scorn of society? And Mr. Collins, while not gaining Elizabeth's hand...are you happy that Charlotte choses to accept him just for the security he offers? And then there is Wickham...I just hated that his whole life he would continue to have Darcy's money at his use. Not all his money - but for me any money given to that louse was too much.
The saddest part, however, is that this novel begins with the loss of not only many in the Meryton area but most of the Bennet family when a virulent virus strikes down all but Kitty and Elizabeth. So this book veers much from canon. There is no "Bingley and Jane". The estate has been left to Elizabeth who then places the entire dowry left from her mother's portion now to be Kitty's dowry. Uncle Gardiner is E.'s guardian and is instrumental in hiring a steward to help in managing Longbourn. And Elizabeth becomes a much more successful Mistress than her father as she learns new ways and sets up horse breeding to add to the business.
Darcy comes to Netherfield with Bingley. Mr. Rowland deals with the latter gentleman's lack of backbone in a much more definitive manner. Bingley's going from one "angel" to another and his lack of ability or even resolve to deal with his sister's manipulations and rude behaviors prove to be that man's undoing. There is no Mr. Darcy separating him from any attachment and thus Elizabeth cannot in the end hold that against the man.
We do read that Mr. Darcy, even with all that he comes to admire in this Elizabeth, can't seem to put aside the lack of connections that Miss Bennet has...until Georgiana has a talk with him and points out some facts. Yes, Georgiana has matured despite her gaffe last summer and makes some insights about Elizabeth and how William might be missing the best chance for his own happiness.
I truly liked what the author did with Mr. Collins: we go from abhorrence to - what?...admiration. Yes, Mr. Collins will never be a man we love but he learns from Darcy's conversation and then even from his own observations about, first Lady Catherine and then Caroline Bingley. Fordyce's Sermons to the rescue!
There are some sweet moments: reflections that Darcy will look back on his life and point to seeing Elizabeth holding a tenant's baby as the first moment he fell in love with her. And then as he stumbles over his proposal his starting it all over again with his knee bent before her.
Elizabeth is never taken in by Wickham and he is just as obnoxious as Collins several times in the story and even at the end does not give up seeking his revenge. The author does seem to drop the physical consequence to Elizabeth's dress in his description of the many who jump to that lady's defense.
But this tale did keep my attention through out. Darcy campaigns long and hard to win his lady's hand.
July 14, 2022
A JR book that I will reread.
Reread- Enjoyed it as much as the first time. Noticed more repetition and over explaining this time than I did the first time I read it. Darcy did not do much wooing of Elizabeth. It was more a subtle process of friendly, friends, love...?
The fact of the matter is in a way, ODC took a back seat to this strong woman, who through tragedy became the Mistress of L. She at a young age stepped up, took control of her sister, her estate and her own future. Even to the point of defending herself against unwanted notice. In that grain, I would have liked seeing a turn around from her male counter parts, when they saw how successful she was being with the estate. We only hear that her Brother in law does well with the horses.
Reread- Enjoyed it as much as the first time. Noticed more repetition and over explaining this time than I did the first time I read it. Darcy did not do much wooing of Elizabeth. It was more a subtle process of friendly, friends, love...?
The fact of the matter is in a way, ODC took a back seat to this strong woman, who through tragedy became the Mistress of L. She at a young age stepped up, took control of her sister, her estate and her own future. Even to the point of defending herself against unwanted notice. In that grain, I would have liked seeing a turn around from her male counter parts, when they saw how successful she was being with the estate. We only hear that her Brother in law does well with the horses.
August 13, 2020
Good concept, boring story
The what if was interesting. Most of the Bennet family is dead and Lizzy owns Longbourn.
The figures seemed 2 dimensional and the story wasn’t interesting enough or as well written to make it an interesting read.
It was so-so.
The what if was interesting. Most of the Bennet family is dead and Lizzy owns Longbourn.
The figures seemed 2 dimensional and the story wasn’t interesting enough or as well written to make it an interesting read.
It was so-so.
September 8, 2016
4.625 rounded up to 5.
This is a really UNIQUE P&P what if. Imagining that all of the Bennets and many others in Meryton were struck down by a fever so only Lizzy & Kitty remain at Longbourn. Luckily Mr. Bennet had broken the entail so Lizzy is the Mistress of Longbourn.
When Bingley and pals arrive in town Darcy is much more open and friendly and immediately approves of Miss Bennet [Lizzy - keep up ;) ] So while there appears to be an insult it is winked away and forgiven.
Much of P&P plays out with a diminished and elevated cast. Mr. Darcy is drawn to Lizzy but not in an extraordinary way. He gets to see her in improved circumstances and experiences. And Wickham doesn't impress Lizzy nor Kitty. And after the Netherfield Ball Bingley and Darcy go to London. Before this Mr. Collins appears and is set down by Lizzy and Darcy and Sir William and 1/2 of the town, and Wickham's perfidy is revealed to Lizzy by Darcy.
When Lizzy and Darcy reunite he proposes and she is like "gee I don't know if I love you and your love isn't enough" so they court and it is way too long and drawn out by any normal human circumstance... I think the author appreciates this because Kitty gives Lizzy a set down that comes out to "SO What do you want? " Which I think ever reader was asking over and over and eventually Lizzy realizes yes she wants to marry him. Dear Lord Woman!!! But not before crazy Caroline can try to make herself foolish.
What I didn't like...aside from Dithering Lizzy was the endless ending. Books are supposed to end, Movies are supposed to end. Who ever came up with "And they all lived happily ever after" was a genius. I understand that authors love their characters and we all love Lizzy and Darcy but seriously if you have this much detail thought out write a sequel... The final chapter just goes on and on and on an on. Jaws ends. The Godfather ends. The Hunt for Red October ends hell even the Blob ends... if you hate to end it write 'The End?' but stop writing.
This is a really UNIQUE P&P what if. Imagining that all of the Bennets and many others in Meryton were struck down by a fever so only Lizzy & Kitty remain at Longbourn. Luckily Mr. Bennet had broken the entail so Lizzy is the Mistress of Longbourn.
When Bingley and pals arrive in town Darcy is much more open and friendly and immediately approves of Miss Bennet [Lizzy - keep up ;) ] So while there appears to be an insult it is winked away and forgiven.
Much of P&P plays out with a diminished and elevated cast. Mr. Darcy is drawn to Lizzy but not in an extraordinary way. He gets to see her in improved circumstances and experiences. And Wickham doesn't impress Lizzy nor Kitty. And after the Netherfield Ball Bingley and Darcy go to London. Before this Mr. Collins appears and is set down by Lizzy and Darcy and Sir William and 1/2 of the town, and Wickham's perfidy is revealed to Lizzy by Darcy.
When Lizzy and Darcy reunite he proposes and she is like "gee I don't know if I love you and your love isn't enough" so they court and it is way too long and drawn out by any normal human circumstance... I think the author appreciates this because Kitty gives Lizzy a set down that comes out to "SO What do you want? " Which I think ever reader was asking over and over and eventually Lizzy realizes yes she wants to marry him. Dear Lord Woman!!! But not before crazy Caroline can try to make herself foolish.
What I didn't like...aside from Dithering Lizzy was the endless ending. Books are supposed to end, Movies are supposed to end. Who ever came up with "And they all lived happily ever after" was a genius. I understand that authors love their characters and we all love Lizzy and Darcy but seriously if you have this much detail thought out write a sequel... The final chapter just goes on and on and on an on. Jaws ends. The Godfather ends. The Hunt for Red October ends hell even the Blob ends... if you hate to end it write 'The End?' but stop writing.
December 18, 2020
Very Good
Another very good story by Jann Rowland. This one begins on a sad note. After illness breaks out in the area, the Bennets face the greatest loss. All have died but Elizabeth and Kitty. Spared from losing Longbourn to Mr. Collins because Mr. Bennet and his father ended the entail, the estate is left to the oldest surviving daughter —Elizabeth. Becoming mistress of an estate also brings suitors. Not all are welcome with their nefarious purposes.
Some character portrayals in this book are quite different from the usual variation. Kitty, without Lydia’s influence and Elizabeth’s guidance, is much less silly and responsible, although she still requires reigning in from time to time. Bingley is the greatest surprise and disappointment to all who know him, as he is an irresponsible man, who refuses to take control of Caroline. Without Jane in the picture, his eye frequently robes from one angel to the next. Caroline is her usual self, and even more stubborn and spiteful as usual. Collins and Wickham each attempt to woo Elizabeth in their own way.
Elizabeth and Darcy become friends early on, but it isn’t until Georgiana opens his eyes to see he really could marry Elizabeth if she would have him.
I really enjoyed this story. Mr. Rowland always provides his readers with a very different premise than the usual Pride and Prejudice variation. Elizabeth as Mistress of Longbourn was very well done. Recommend.
Another very good story by Jann Rowland. This one begins on a sad note. After illness breaks out in the area, the Bennets face the greatest loss. All have died but Elizabeth and Kitty. Spared from losing Longbourn to Mr. Collins because Mr. Bennet and his father ended the entail, the estate is left to the oldest surviving daughter —Elizabeth. Becoming mistress of an estate also brings suitors. Not all are welcome with their nefarious purposes.
Some character portrayals in this book are quite different from the usual variation. Kitty, without Lydia’s influence and Elizabeth’s guidance, is much less silly and responsible, although she still requires reigning in from time to time. Bingley is the greatest surprise and disappointment to all who know him, as he is an irresponsible man, who refuses to take control of Caroline. Without Jane in the picture, his eye frequently robes from one angel to the next. Caroline is her usual self, and even more stubborn and spiteful as usual. Collins and Wickham each attempt to woo Elizabeth in their own way.
Elizabeth and Darcy become friends early on, but it isn’t until Georgiana opens his eyes to see he really could marry Elizabeth if she would have him.
I really enjoyed this story. Mr. Rowland always provides his readers with a very different premise than the usual Pride and Prejudice variation. Elizabeth as Mistress of Longbourn was very well done. Recommend.
February 6, 2017
Started off a little slow but I grew to love this book. Mr Collins turned into a treat. Caroline's story has a certain satisfaction. I kept thinking, "Yes! Finally!" Loved it.
February 25, 2025
Status: Read September 10-12, 2016
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
Edition Read:
The Mistress of Longbourn
by Jann Rowland
Kindle Edition, 398 pages
Published August 16, 2016 by One Good Sonnet Publishing
ASIN: B01KKIU4CA
[ kindle unlimited ]
A change in the circumstances of the entail leaves Elizabeth Bennet as the mistress of Longbourn, beholden to no one. Despite the tragedy that took her parents and all but one of her sisters from her, Elizabeth eventually heals, and she takes up the affairs of the estate with a flair her father never possessed. But estate ownership has its own trials, for it makes Elizabeth the target of those who might have otherwise viewed her as nothing more than a pretty vivacious girl.
When the Netherfield party arrives at the area, the family they find at Longbourn is small, composed only of Elizabeth, who has been changed by the burdens of estate ownership, and her younger sister, who has grown much, but is still immature enough to be infatuated by a handsome face. They also find that Elizabeth faces her own social trials, primarily in the figures of George Wickham, who desires an easy life, and Mr. Collins, who is offended that his father did not inherit Longbourn. It takes all of Elizabeth's fortitude to withstand the men vying for her attention, stand by her principles, and abide by her desire to marry only for the deepest love.
Yet Elizabeth must also recognize that deep and abiding love when it finds her. For in this world, nothing is perfect, and searching for perfection can lead to one letting true love pass by.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
Edition Read:
The Mistress of Longbourn
by Jann Rowland
Kindle Edition, 398 pages
Published August 16, 2016 by One Good Sonnet Publishing
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A change in the circumstances of the entail leaves Elizabeth Bennet as the mistress of Longbourn, beholden to no one. Despite the tragedy that took her parents and all but one of her sisters from her, Elizabeth eventually heals, and she takes up the affairs of the estate with a flair her father never possessed. But estate ownership has its own trials, for it makes Elizabeth the target of those who might have otherwise viewed her as nothing more than a pretty vivacious girl.
When the Netherfield party arrives at the area, the family they find at Longbourn is small, composed only of Elizabeth, who has been changed by the burdens of estate ownership, and her younger sister, who has grown much, but is still immature enough to be infatuated by a handsome face. They also find that Elizabeth faces her own social trials, primarily in the figures of George Wickham, who desires an easy life, and Mr. Collins, who is offended that his father did not inherit Longbourn. It takes all of Elizabeth's fortitude to withstand the men vying for her attention, stand by her principles, and abide by her desire to marry only for the deepest love.
Yet Elizabeth must also recognize that deep and abiding love when it finds her. For in this world, nothing is perfect, and searching for perfection can lead to one letting true love pass by.
February 1, 2018
Another diverting variation from Jann Rowland! I do enjoy the twist and turns that Mr. Rowland incorporates into his stories. This time, tragedy has struck Meryton and it's inhabitants. A flu-like epidemic has struck taking the lives of many family members. The Bennet household has lost the most. Only Elizabeth and Kitty have survived. But more than that has changed...so has the entail leaving Elizabeth as the sole owner.
Elizabeth Bennet takes to managing Longbourn and it's tenants like a duck to water. Through the tragedy of their loss, she and Kitty grow close and Elizabeth slowly mentors Kitty. I really enjoyed Kitty's growth and development.
"Elizabeth was careful to ensure that Kitty was always given the greater part of her attention, and Kitty's desire to make her only remaining sister happy ensured that her improvement, though not always steady, was still noticeable." (quote from the book)
There are other twists and turns throughout this story. The Netherfield party arrives but Darcy does not insult Elizabeth. Instead he admires her...much to the annoyance of Miss Bingley. Speaking of Miss Bingley, she is a self-absorbed vicious woman with only one goal...Mistress of Pemberley. As for Mr. Bingley, his faults are taken in another direction that, to me, were plausible. Mr. Collins still arrives, and his path is different as well. Wickham is as charming and glib as ever, however with more of a nasty edge. Georgiana plays a small but important role in this story. All in all a highly entertaining novel.
August 21, 2016
Four and a Half Stars. A superb outing by Rowland (as ususal). The underlying setup is stunning in its finality. Caroline is appropriately awful. Bingley is perhaps too sniveling. Collins goes from sniveling to upright human (although I am glad that he was not so reformed for Rowland to have him perform the wedding). A great study of manners. At times, I think a 21st Century Austen would enjoy Rowland.
May 23, 2017
A great P&P variation
An enjoyable book. Intriguing plot lines for a non-canon P&P variation. I did find Miss Bingley wearing on my nerves with her uncouth behavior, but other than that, a delightful read.
An enjoyable book. Intriguing plot lines for a non-canon P&P variation. I did find Miss Bingley wearing on my nerves with her uncouth behavior, but other than that, a delightful read.
July 3, 2022
The story's premise was interesting. I like intelligent, independent Elizabeth. But I felt Caroline was given too much attention and all her scheming and tantrums got a bit too old and too much after a while. And Elizabeth was dragging her leg to commit herself to Darcy even though no good reason was given. Bingley was at his weakest in this book. He is as much a spoilt brat as Caroline. And the transformation of Collins was a bit too good to be true. I think with a bit more editing out this could have been better.
August 17, 2017
Lovely "what if"
An extremely reduced Bennet family, a radical change in the entail, the usual villains, a recalcitrant Miss Bingley and more, make a very gripping and interesting story.
Highly recommended!
An extremely reduced Bennet family, a radical change in the entail, the usual villains, a recalcitrant Miss Bingley and more, make a very gripping and interesting story.
Highly recommended!
May 11, 2021
I’ve enjoyed Jann Rowland’s books, including this one. I have to say, however, that as other readers have pointed out in their reviews, his strength is not to make things sizzle between Darcy and Elizabeth. In this book as in his others, although there is a buildup in the story, a buildup towards a proposal and and an acceptance, the fact that that’s going to be the outcome is pretty much spoken between the main characters much before it actually occurs, so by the time the proposal comes along you’re no longer holding your breath, as you are in so much JAFF. That said, Rowland’s proposals, including the one in this book, are all good and romantic. The author just has his own personal way to bring about resolution in the plot.
The one aspect of his books that I don’t really like is that all the characters, Darcy and Elizabeth very much included, are prone to “speaking ill” of and even laughing at others, and in this particular book, their criticism of Caroline Bingley takes more pages than I found enjoyable. In this respect I find the characters’ behaviour rather out of sync with what polite manners would have demanded in their day.
The one aspect of his books that I don’t really like is that all the characters, Darcy and Elizabeth very much included, are prone to “speaking ill” of and even laughing at others, and in this particular book, their criticism of Caroline Bingley takes more pages than I found enjoyable. In this respect I find the characters’ behaviour rather out of sync with what polite manners would have demanded in their day.
September 23, 2017
As usual, Mr. Rowland hit this one out of the ballpark with his amazing plot. I loved the fact that he showed the strength and knowledge that Elizabeth always has and her love of loyalty to Longbourn and her family. She showed the love through the care of Kitty and the respect of their family friends and neighbors.
In the plot, Darcy was more aggressive in his pursuit of Elizabeth with the help and maturity of his sister, Georgiana.
I was glad that it showed Bingley as the weaker character that he was normally and that he couldn't control Caroline. It was much more apparent in this novel as to the general character of his and his controlling of her and it helped improve the plot's interest. Caroline and George Wickham proved to be the same in this novel as usual.
It was wonderful to read how Darcy controlled the Rev. Collins and kept him in line and in return Rev. Collins kept Caroline in line to an extent.
It is a worthwhile read, interesting, twists and turns and does lead to love all around except for a few that don't deserve to find love.
In the plot, Darcy was more aggressive in his pursuit of Elizabeth with the help and maturity of his sister, Georgiana.
I was glad that it showed Bingley as the weaker character that he was normally and that he couldn't control Caroline. It was much more apparent in this novel as to the general character of his and his controlling of her and it helped improve the plot's interest. Caroline and George Wickham proved to be the same in this novel as usual.
It was wonderful to read how Darcy controlled the Rev. Collins and kept him in line and in return Rev. Collins kept Caroline in line to an extent.
It is a worthwhile read, interesting, twists and turns and does lead to love all around except for a few that don't deserve to find love.
September 6, 2018
4.5⭐️ Interesting variation from cannon. I can’t believe I actually like this Mr. Collins in the end.
I enjoyed Kitty & Elizabeth’s relationship as well as Darcy & Georgiana.
There were a few spelling mistakes but it didn’t take away from the story.
I enjoyed Kitty & Elizabeth’s relationship as well as Darcy & Georgiana.
There were a few spelling mistakes but it didn’t take away from the story.
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December 16, 2023
I have dropped my rating drastically after a re-read. Interesting and original premise to start. But as others mentioned, Caroline's antics went on for far too long, and she was too stupidly oblivious to her lack of success for either the other characters or the reader to tolerate. Move to the inn already. There's no reason to put up with the vitriol, and no one in Regency society would have borne with it. Nor would Darcy have continued to tolerate insults toward Elizabeth because he has to be polite to Bingley or subject Georgiana to it.
And Caroline's scheming with Wickham was just stupid.
The sketch of a particularly sullen, hostile, and weak Bingley was intriguing but overshadowed by Caroline being just too over the top.
And Caroline's scheming with Wickham was just stupid.
The sketch of a particularly sullen, hostile, and weak Bingley was intriguing but overshadowed by Caroline being just too over the top.
August 25, 2025
A really good read.
This is very well written with believable characters and a realistic storyline. Mr Collins was a particular favourite of mine!
I have both read and listened to this book. I am not a big fan of the narrator and would recommend the book in preference to the audiobook.
A little too long perhaps.
This is very well written with believable characters and a realistic storyline. Mr Collins was a particular favourite of mine!
I have both read and listened to this book. I am not a big fan of the narrator and would recommend the book in preference to the audiobook.
A little too long perhaps.
September 22, 2025
I liked the idea of Elizabeth being the mistress of Longbourn and I was glad that Kitty was the other sister who survived the epidemic. I marveled at how calm Lizzy was all the time. It was as if she had become Jane. I missed her liveliness. I liked that she and Darcy got along from the start instead of harboring hurt against him from the time of the insult. Instead the 'insult' becomes part of a joke between the two of them since he knows she is listening and she responds as he intended.
I listened to the audiobook and had a hard time with the narration. The voice was soft and calm. Some sentences were spoken slowly enough that I wanted to speed up the narration but there were always phrases that were spoken much faster so when I tried the faster speed, those phrases were too fast making it difficult to understand. The book is already long, and it is slow paced. Listening on the slower speed made it feel even longer.
I like to like Bingley and LOVE variations where he gets a backbone and stands up to Caroline but this was definitely not a likeable Bingley. Get a backbone dude! Darcy was far too patient with Caroline's shenanigans and Bingley's inaction. I kept yelling at Darcy to JUST LEAVE! Caroline was a bit more than a bit over the top. I think her insanity was showing.
Overall, I liked parts of this story but felt like it was too long and slow paced. I don't mind long stories when it is essential to tell the story but I don't like them to feel like they are dragging along with nothing really adding to the story. And there were parts that dragged. I still give it 4 stars because I liked enough of the story for that.
I listened to the audiobook and had a hard time with the narration. The voice was soft and calm. Some sentences were spoken slowly enough that I wanted to speed up the narration but there were always phrases that were spoken much faster so when I tried the faster speed, those phrases were too fast making it difficult to understand. The book is already long, and it is slow paced. Listening on the slower speed made it feel even longer.
I like to like Bingley and LOVE variations where he gets a backbone and stands up to Caroline but this was definitely not a likeable Bingley. Get a backbone dude! Darcy was far too patient with Caroline's shenanigans and Bingley's inaction. I kept yelling at Darcy to JUST LEAVE! Caroline was a bit more than a bit over the top. I think her insanity was showing.
Overall, I liked parts of this story but felt like it was too long and slow paced. I don't mind long stories when it is essential to tell the story but I don't like them to feel like they are dragging along with nothing really adding to the story. And there were parts that dragged. I still give it 4 stars because I liked enough of the story for that.
July 7, 2024
I liked the general premise. Elizabeth and Kitty are the sole surviving members of the Bennet family but despite their grief, they set out to live as best they can at Longbourn. The entail had been broken so Elizabeth, as the eldest surviving daughter, is the mistress now. Mr. Gardiner is their guardian but he seems rather lax, letting the two unmarried girls live there alone without a chaperone, apart from the housekeeper. When the Bingleys come, Mr. Bingley pays court to Kitty but there is reason to wonder about his constancy. Darcy has some irrational scruples once more. It seems that even Elizabeth being an estate owner is not dowry enough for him, even though the estate brings in a good income. It takes him a long time to get over himself but once he gets around to it he is a pretty good suitor. Elizabeth drags her feet even longer.
Mr. Collins is pretty terrible, harassing Elizabeth, and is not capable of receiving any feedback whatsoever but then he gets an inexplicable personality transplant, after Darcy mansplains some things at him. He should have been tossed out on his arse but in the end Darcy rewards him. Miss Bingley is extremely delusional, for far too long, after all the setdowns she got. The last encounter on the street seems rather stupid on the villains' part, and I don't know how they supposed they would get away with it. Mr. Bingley is a huge disappointment to all.
Steam level: Some kissing I suppose.
Mr. Collins is pretty terrible, harassing Elizabeth, and is not capable of receiving any feedback whatsoever but then he gets an inexplicable personality transplant, after Darcy mansplains some things at him. He should have been tossed out on his arse but in the end Darcy rewards him. Miss Bingley is extremely delusional, for far too long, after all the setdowns she got. The last encounter on the street seems rather stupid on the villains' part, and I don't know how they supposed they would get away with it. Mr. Bingley is a huge disappointment to all.
Steam level: Some kissing I suppose.
March 22, 2023
A good adaptation will change one aspect of the story (in this case, the end of the entail and the death of most of the Bennets resulting in Elizabeth becoming the Mistress of Longbourn), which will in turn affect other aspects of the story (no Jane for Bingley to fall in love with or the lack of so many "ridiculous" sisters - and her mother - making Elizabeth a less "objectionable" match for Darcy). What it shouldn't do is then completely disregard the basic character traits of the original characters. While it would make sense that there might be some change in Lizzie given the change of preceeding events, it makes no sense for Darcy and many other characters to be so changed. In the original work, Darcy is cold and distant until he falls for Elizabeth and she softens him. In this telling he is a bit aloof but is already pretty open with Elizabeth and even winks at her at one point in their first meeting. This is totally out of character for him and there has been no change in his preceeding events to justify this. It generally feels like bad fanfiction where the author is trying to force their perspective on these characters (this is what I would say or do if this happened to me) and removes any character flaws from the characters they like (Elizabeth, Darcy, Georgiana, etc.) and villainizes the characters the dislike to the extreme (Caroline, Bingley, Wickham, etc.).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2018
This was a very interesting adaptation. The Bennet family sees tragedy before the story starts. The only two remaining family members are Elizabeth and Kitty. Because of this, and the fact that the father ended the entailment of Longbourn before passing, Elizabeth and Kitty's life are dramatically changed.
The concept was pretty interesting, and I think parts were played out quite well. Mr. Collins, in particular, was done exceptionally well... at first. However, I found I didn't like how he was portrayed the second time he was brought into the story. He seemed almost...reasonable. It felt off from how he is in P&P, and off from how he even was earlier in the story.
Miss Bingley is a fun antagonist, as usual, and Mr. Wickham is as well.
Unfortunately, I do not care for Elizabeth's character as much. Although, I do not fault the author, as I think it was written accurately. With the death of her parents, and because she is now in charge of an estate with little guidance, she had to mature quickly. I found her to sometimes be annoyingly proper, followed propriety too closely, and was just not much fun.
Overall, it was written well, and I did enjoy the book.
The concept was pretty interesting, and I think parts were played out quite well. Mr. Collins, in particular, was done exceptionally well... at first. However, I found I didn't like how he was portrayed the second time he was brought into the story. He seemed almost...reasonable. It felt off from how he is in P&P, and off from how he even was earlier in the story.
Miss Bingley is a fun antagonist, as usual, and Mr. Wickham is as well.
Unfortunately, I do not care for Elizabeth's character as much. Although, I do not fault the author, as I think it was written accurately. With the death of her parents, and because she is now in charge of an estate with little guidance, she had to mature quickly. I found her to sometimes be annoyingly proper, followed propriety too closely, and was just not much fun.
Overall, it was written well, and I did enjoy the book.
June 30, 2018
Thumbs up for another story by Jann Rowland
This was a second read of this story and it was even better the second time around. The changed background provides a different look at Elizabeth and Darcy.
We start with background that deviates from canon because there is no entail (Mr. Bennet and his father agreed to end it) and a devastating illness that depletes the Bennet family to just Elizabeth and Kitty.
I really enjoyed the much improved, but not completely changed Kitty as well as the improved friendship with Elizabeth and Darcy which runs similar to canon including a softer Hunsford moment that occurs during a discussion between Darcy and his sister.
I also enjoyed the author’s portrayal of Bingley (who I always thought was too weak) and Caroline was enjoyable in that we was completely over the top.
Overall, a good story that was good enough to read twice.
This was a second read of this story and it was even better the second time around. The changed background provides a different look at Elizabeth and Darcy.
We start with background that deviates from canon because there is no entail (Mr. Bennet and his father agreed to end it) and a devastating illness that depletes the Bennet family to just Elizabeth and Kitty.
I really enjoyed the much improved, but not completely changed Kitty as well as the improved friendship with Elizabeth and Darcy which runs similar to canon including a softer Hunsford moment that occurs during a discussion between Darcy and his sister.
I also enjoyed the author’s portrayal of Bingley (who I always thought was too weak) and Caroline was enjoyable in that we was completely over the top.
Overall, a good story that was good enough to read twice.
September 17, 2022
I do love pride and prejudice variations. This one starts out darker than most, sickness ravages the Bennet family and left standing is Lizzy and Kitty. Luckily Longbourn is not longer entailed so she becomes the mistress of Longbourn.
I liked this take on things. Lizzy was different, and when it was just her and Kitty things turned out differently too. For example she met Darcy and they did not clash. Something grew there instead.
The author also perfected the other characters. Yes I could totally see Bingley like that. Could Caroline be more of a bitch?! What, omg Mr Collins, yes yes. Wickham, grrr, he is totally that.
It gets really nailbiting at the end too, something is about to happen, and I was on the edge of my seat.
Fun, different take on Pride and prejudice. I just can't get enough.
Good narrator, I am not sure I have listened to her before, but I liked her style. It felt fitting with this universe
I liked this take on things. Lizzy was different, and when it was just her and Kitty things turned out differently too. For example she met Darcy and they did not clash. Something grew there instead.
The author also perfected the other characters. Yes I could totally see Bingley like that. Could Caroline be more of a bitch?! What, omg Mr Collins, yes yes. Wickham, grrr, he is totally that.
It gets really nailbiting at the end too, something is about to happen, and I was on the edge of my seat.
Fun, different take on Pride and prejudice. I just can't get enough.
Good narrator, I am not sure I have listened to her before, but I liked her style. It felt fitting with this universe
August 5, 2023
Because of an Illness that overtook Longbourn,most of our dear Bennet Family Members are dead,only Elizabeth and Kitty survived. As it happens Elizabeth is now Mistress of Longbourn.
When Darcy comes to Netherfield both (E&D) are instantly on good terms. Estate affairs and all. Bingley is ‚infatuated‘ with Kitty but leaves her heartbroken because of his sister Caroline. Actually, Bingley was annoying in this story. And Caroline a freakin witch. Wickham was horrible. And Collins you maybe ask? I liked him after a time.
It was a really good idea and plot, Elizabeth being Mistress of Longbourn (always liked that) but sadly so long winded in my opinion.
Though it is a cute ending. I enjoyed the book nevertheless.
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Why I only give 3 stars?
I listened to the Audiobook, the narrator‘s voice is so lispy in normal speed, and saying ‚Chapter ..‘ it‘s a sing-song voice.. The pronounciation of Lady Catherine De Bourgh too.. but the book itself is good.
When Darcy comes to Netherfield both (E&D) are instantly on good terms. Estate affairs and all. Bingley is ‚infatuated‘ with Kitty but leaves her heartbroken because of his sister Caroline. Actually, Bingley was annoying in this story. And Caroline a freakin witch. Wickham was horrible. And Collins you maybe ask? I liked him after a time.
It was a really good idea and plot, Elizabeth being Mistress of Longbourn (always liked that) but sadly so long winded in my opinion.
Though it is a cute ending. I enjoyed the book nevertheless.
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Why I only give 3 stars?
I listened to the Audiobook, the narrator‘s voice is so lispy in normal speed, and saying ‚Chapter ..‘ it‘s a sing-song voice.. The pronounciation of Lady Catherine De Bourgh too.. but the book itself is good.
October 25, 2021
180 degrees from Jane Austen’s novel, in a good way.
This story starts with tragedy. An epidemic claims all lives of the Bennet family save Lizzy and Kitty. The entail was broken after Elizabeth was born, noting that the estate could not be severed into parts. Therefore, Lizzy inherits Longbourn.
In this tale of Lizzy and Kitty’s life after the epidemic, meeting Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy when Bingley leases Netherfield. The plot twists in unusual and sometimes delightful ways, sometimes not. Caroline Bingley sinks to new lows in her hatred of Eliza Bennet. Lizzy does not outright reject Darcy when he proposes, instead counter offering with a courtship.
In my humble opinion, lovers of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice will not be disappointed in reading this variation.
This story starts with tragedy. An epidemic claims all lives of the Bennet family save Lizzy and Kitty. The entail was broken after Elizabeth was born, noting that the estate could not be severed into parts. Therefore, Lizzy inherits Longbourn.
In this tale of Lizzy and Kitty’s life after the epidemic, meeting Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy when Bingley leases Netherfield. The plot twists in unusual and sometimes delightful ways, sometimes not. Caroline Bingley sinks to new lows in her hatred of Eliza Bennet. Lizzy does not outright reject Darcy when he proposes, instead counter offering with a courtship.
In my humble opinion, lovers of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice will not be disappointed in reading this variation.
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