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Imprudence & Inconstancy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Bingley proposes to Jane at the Netherfield ball and they anticipate their vows. Due to a sequence of unfortunate events and deception, he never returns to speak with Mr. Bennet.
This is a story of betrayal, emotional highs and lows, and of love of the deepest kind.
V2 Edition.
This is a story of betrayal, emotional highs and lows, and of love of the deepest kind.
V2 Edition.
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2023
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October 12, 2023
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: Mature: not for young readers. Adult themes were discussed and described. Trigger warning for anyone who has experienced a disappointment.
>>Angst Level: medium-to-high at times
>>Source: I borrowed this from KU on 10-10-23. I volunteered to leave a review of my thoughts and opinions. The views expressed are my own words and were not written by artificial sources. I first read this on the forums and then again when it was published. Many of this author’s stories were first posted in Spanish and then translated into English. Due to that fact, there are errors consistent with translations.
>>Trope: [1] spineless, inconstant Charles Bingley [2] different pairing for a character.
I absolutely wanted to smash Charles Bingley. Seriously, I have never seen such a spineless inconstant man as this worm. This was the worst characterization of Bingley that I’ve seen in a while. At times, I wanted to feel sorry for him. Then, on the other hand, I wanted to throw him into the Thames and hope he couldn’t swim. He proposed to Jane Bennet and left the next day without speaking to her father. Too much party punch and champagne had the couple going too far with their affections. Not a spoiler as it was mentioned in the book blurb.
However angry I was with Bingley; I was furious with his sister, Caroline. OMG! I loathed, hated, and despised that b-witch. She was heartless, conniving, and had only one thought… to wed Darcy and rule the ton. She did not care how many people she stepped on or over. She was determined to join society’s first circles, leave the stench of trade behind, and snub or cut anyone who had ever disdained her. Well, how did that work out for you, you sniveling, black-hearted, witch?
There were several story threads that were just amazing and I just loved their HEA. This author provided many surprises that made me smile and some made me tear up. Bennet had a lot to face during the trials of his family. His indolence and neglect hit him hard… as it should. Things would change at Longbourn whether they wanted it or not.
>>Rating: Mature: not for young readers. Adult themes were discussed and described. Trigger warning for anyone who has experienced a disappointment.
>>Angst Level: medium-to-high at times
>>Source: I borrowed this from KU on 10-10-23. I volunteered to leave a review of my thoughts and opinions. The views expressed are my own words and were not written by artificial sources. I first read this on the forums and then again when it was published. Many of this author’s stories were first posted in Spanish and then translated into English. Due to that fact, there are errors consistent with translations.
>>Trope: [1] spineless, inconstant Charles Bingley [2] different pairing for a character.
I absolutely wanted to smash Charles Bingley. Seriously, I have never seen such a spineless inconstant man as this worm. This was the worst characterization of Bingley that I’ve seen in a while. At times, I wanted to feel sorry for him. Then, on the other hand, I wanted to throw him into the Thames and hope he couldn’t swim. He proposed to Jane Bennet and left the next day without speaking to her father. Too much party punch and champagne had the couple going too far with their affections. Not a spoiler as it was mentioned in the book blurb.
However angry I was with Bingley; I was furious with his sister, Caroline. OMG! I loathed, hated, and despised that b-witch. She was heartless, conniving, and had only one thought… to wed Darcy and rule the ton. She did not care how many people she stepped on or over. She was determined to join society’s first circles, leave the stench of trade behind, and snub or cut anyone who had ever disdained her. Well, how did that work out for you, you sniveling, black-hearted, witch?
There were several story threads that were just amazing and I just loved their HEA. This author provided many surprises that made me smile and some made me tear up. Bennet had a lot to face during the trials of his family. His indolence and neglect hit him hard… as it should. Things would change at Longbourn whether they wanted it or not.
September 29, 2023
The Ballad of Jane—lacking a harmony or melody
2.5 stars
Much of this book offended me. A drunk Jane was (date) raped by Charles in the opening chapter, so I’m giving no spoilers there. Sadly, her father, aunt, and uncle blamed her for being weak and stupid. It was highly out of character for the Gardiners. Not one of them told her that Charles had taken advantage of her. Lizzy’s reaction was little better.
On a related note, this tale has a more realistic take on what happened to Georgiana in Ramsgate, so I give the author props for that.
The book needs an editor to help with the choppy narration as well as spelling and syntax problems.
2.5 stars
Much of this book offended me. A drunk Jane was (date) raped by Charles in the opening chapter, so I’m giving no spoilers there. Sadly, her father, aunt, and uncle blamed her for being weak and stupid. It was highly out of character for the Gardiners. Not one of them told her that Charles had taken advantage of her. Lizzy’s reaction was little better.
On a related note, this tale has a more realistic take on what happened to Georgiana in Ramsgate, so I give the author props for that.
The book needs an editor to help with the choppy narration as well as spelling and syntax problems.
October 10, 2023
2.5*
An interesting plot but the execution was not great. There are some editing errors remaining (I read the updated version) including some tense changes and also some inconsistencies in names.
This is rather sad at times but I appreciate the grittiness as many variations are just too sweet.
An interesting plot but the execution was not great. There are some editing errors remaining (I read the updated version) including some tense changes and also some inconsistencies in names.
This is rather sad at times but I appreciate the grittiness as many variations are just too sweet.
March 28, 2025
reread from draft posting (maybe google translated from Spanish or the author translated one - I no longer remember). Be warned this has some DubCon content, not explicit but nonetheless.
4* for the story with a weak, spineless and not very good and yet somehow still clueless Bingley.
3* for the translation (it's a bit stilted in the telling, but I've read worse translations and the drama makes up for it I think if you are in the right frame of mind - and I was.)
4* for the story with a weak, spineless and not very good and yet somehow still clueless Bingley.
3* for the translation (it's a bit stilted in the telling, but I've read worse translations and the drama makes up for it I think if you are in the right frame of mind - and I was.)
September 26, 2023
Emotional interesting funny
Emotionally charged from beginning to the end. This author is consistent with the characters in her books, just the degree of change in them. This one Bingo this not only weak, spineless, but also cowardly dog. Caroline isn't mental, be truly mean. Mr B is awful, but redeem able. Love the governess at Longbourn.
Well written, thought out, interesting, and funny in parts. Recommended to read
Emotionally charged from beginning to the end. This author is consistent with the characters in her books, just the degree of change in them. This one Bingo this not only weak, spineless, but also cowardly dog. Caroline isn't mental, be truly mean. Mr B is awful, but redeem able. Love the governess at Longbourn.
Well written, thought out, interesting, and funny in parts. Recommended to read
September 16, 2023
Imprudence and Inconsistency
A good story where Bingley’s lack of backbone finally got him the recognition his family deserved, especially Caroline Bingley, but Bingley got his comeuppance too. Jane Bennet was unfortunately left behind, ruined by Bingley, because she drank too much punch during the Netherfield ball. Losing the consequences of her actions during her stay with the Gardiners, Jane fights her sorrow and depression keeping her secret from Lizzy. When Lizzy returns from visiting Mary in Hunsford, she is being courted by Darcy. She is faced with hostility from Jane unaware what happened to her loving sister. When she finds out what Jane and Bingley had done, she is angry and shocked. Lizzy tells Darcy what happened the night of the Netherfield ball, and Darcy tells her that he has broken with the Bingleys. When Bingley finally confronts him, he is angered to find out that sister has lied to him all along about Jane. Too late to gain Jane’s approval, he returns to Scarborough, never buys an estate, and marries a woman that reminds him of Jane. Meanwhile, the Darcys have their HEA raising their four children. I was so happy that the infamous Hunsford proposal never happened, and Richard married the dying Anne de Bourgh with Lady Catherine’s blessings, leaving Darcy free for Lizzy. A quick read.
A good story where Bingley’s lack of backbone finally got him the recognition his family deserved, especially Caroline Bingley, but Bingley got his comeuppance too. Jane Bennet was unfortunately left behind, ruined by Bingley, because she drank too much punch during the Netherfield ball. Losing the consequences of her actions during her stay with the Gardiners, Jane fights her sorrow and depression keeping her secret from Lizzy. When Lizzy returns from visiting Mary in Hunsford, she is being courted by Darcy. She is faced with hostility from Jane unaware what happened to her loving sister. When she finds out what Jane and Bingley had done, she is angry and shocked. Lizzy tells Darcy what happened the night of the Netherfield ball, and Darcy tells her that he has broken with the Bingleys. When Bingley finally confronts him, he is angered to find out that sister has lied to him all along about Jane. Too late to gain Jane’s approval, he returns to Scarborough, never buys an estate, and marries a woman that reminds him of Jane. Meanwhile, the Darcys have their HEA raising their four children. I was so happy that the infamous Hunsford proposal never happened, and Richard married the dying Anne de Bourgh with Lady Catherine’s blessings, leaving Darcy free for Lizzy. A quick read.
September 16, 2023
interesting
An unusual and slightly morose variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Lorena DiChiara. I enjoyed it.
An unusual and slightly morose variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Lorena DiChiara. I enjoyed it.
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October 22, 2023In this Pride and Prejudice Mary becomes betrothed to Collins. That is when I gave up. An unacceptable pairing.
July 25, 2025
Rather a dark variation. I also think the author’s primary language is not English, but I certainly admire the effort it takes to write in another language.
Here is a naive Jane, taken advantage of by Bingley who is a very weak specimen indeed. Bingley proposes to Jane at the Netherfield ball, then when both are drunk, takes her virtue in his library. He appears to be honest in his intentions to marry her but lets his sisters and Darcy prevent him from returning to her. He does make attempts to contact Jane, through his sister, but Caroline is not about to allow that and interferes with every attempt. To give Darcy a modicum of credit, he has no idea that Bingley has proposed or had his way with Jane.
**SOME SPOILERS**
Jane does not come away from the encounter unscathed. When Mr Bennet discovers the situation he is not very kind. She goes to her aunt and uncle Gardiner in London, but they also have some harsh words for her, but eventually treat her well. Jane does not initially share her experience with Elizabeth who, in the meantime meets Darcy at Hunsford where she is visiting Mary and Mr Collins. She and Darcy grow close enough to court and Elizabeth tells him that Bingley proposed and never returned. This is enough for Darcy to revile Bingley for his ungentlemanly behavior.
I have some pity for both Jane and Bingley. In this story they are both weak minded individuals and both suffer a great deal, although Jane’s suffering is much greater. Darcy is implacable in his disdain for Bingley but never admits the part he played himself in the whole debacle. Elizabeth never finds out about Darcy’s interference or I doubt she would have fallen for him so easily. Of course darcy and Elizabeth get their HEA. As does Jane, eventually.
Mr Bennet is a worse father than usual. When he finally gets a clue about what some of his daughters are up to, he doesn’t handle it well and, unfortunately, takes it out on Elizabeth. As I said earlier, this is a dark read with several triggering themes, sexual and (inadvertent) physical abuse.
Here is a naive Jane, taken advantage of by Bingley who is a very weak specimen indeed. Bingley proposes to Jane at the Netherfield ball, then when both are drunk, takes her virtue in his library. He appears to be honest in his intentions to marry her but lets his sisters and Darcy prevent him from returning to her. He does make attempts to contact Jane, through his sister, but Caroline is not about to allow that and interferes with every attempt. To give Darcy a modicum of credit, he has no idea that Bingley has proposed or had his way with Jane.
**SOME SPOILERS**
Jane does not come away from the encounter unscathed. When Mr Bennet discovers the situation he is not very kind. She goes to her aunt and uncle Gardiner in London, but they also have some harsh words for her, but eventually treat her well. Jane does not initially share her experience with Elizabeth who, in the meantime meets Darcy at Hunsford where she is visiting Mary and Mr Collins. She and Darcy grow close enough to court and Elizabeth tells him that Bingley proposed and never returned. This is enough for Darcy to revile Bingley for his ungentlemanly behavior.
I have some pity for both Jane and Bingley. In this story they are both weak minded individuals and both suffer a great deal, although Jane’s suffering is much greater. Darcy is implacable in his disdain for Bingley but never admits the part he played himself in the whole debacle. Elizabeth never finds out about Darcy’s interference or I doubt she would have fallen for him so easily. Of course darcy and Elizabeth get their HEA. As does Jane, eventually.
Mr Bennet is a worse father than usual. When he finally gets a clue about what some of his daughters are up to, he doesn’t handle it well and, unfortunately, takes it out on Elizabeth. As I said earlier, this is a dark read with several triggering themes, sexual and (inadvertent) physical abuse.
December 30, 2023
Entertaining 4.5 Stars
- Darcy and Elizabeth, we're good together.
- I liked all the characters. I even liked disliking pathetic Bingley.
- The baddies have little screen time, but the consequences have lasting effects.
- Darcy and Elizabeth, we're good together.
- I liked all the characters. I even liked disliking pathetic Bingley.
- The baddies have little screen time, but the consequences have lasting effects.
December 31, 2023
Sweet Jane
I feel this tale began as a Jane story transitioned to a story about decisions and their consequences.
Jane is the center of this tragedy turned HEA.
I recommend you read this If you do not mind typos.
I feel this tale began as a Jane story transitioned to a story about decisions and their consequences.
Jane is the center of this tragedy turned HEA.
I recommend you read this If you do not mind typos.
June 10, 2024
Good story with no extra frills. The author could definitely use an editor to improve the narration.
August 3, 2024
a great read
So different and a very interesting read. It’s nice to read a story with substance and not like all the other variations.
So different and a very interesting read. It’s nice to read a story with substance and not like all the other variations.
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