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Pride & Prejudice Villains Revisited – Redeemed – Reimagined: A Collection of Six Pride and Prejudice Variation Short Stories
Villains Redeemed is a collection of six “Pride and Prejudice” variations, all attempting to show how some of Jane Austen’s most vilified characters could actually be good at heart, or at least redeemed. This collection includes five selections which have been previously released alone and one short bonus story. Mr. Collins’ Deception Jane Austen tells us that Mr. Collins was a man of 'great humility of manner,' but suppose that isn't true. What if Mr. Collins is a very different person than he appears to be? His false portrayal of himself is all part of “Mr. Collins' Deception.” Originally released on May 3rd, 2015 and is approximately 16,000 words. Caroline and the Footman This variation explores the possibility that Caroline Bingley's behavior is motivated by goals other than a desire to attract Darcy. In an effort to shatter the Caroline Bingley villain motif, this Caroline is not stupid, greedy or villainous, but rather someone with her own life and dreams. Originally released on January 13th, 2015 and is approximately 10,000 words. Lady Catherine Regrets Lady Catherine de Bourgh cannot understand what her nephew, Mr. Darcy, sees in the low born, impertinent Miss Elizabeth Bennet, and with Darcy married, what is to become of her daughter Anne? Lady Catherine’s quest to find her daughter a husband might just lead to a better life not only for Anne, but for herself. Originally released on December 12th, 2015 and is approximately 9,000 words. Mrs. Bennet’s Triumph When Mr. Bennet is killed in an accident, Mr. and Mrs. Collins immediately take possession of Longbourn. While tragic, the death of her husband doesn’t absolve Mrs. Bennet of the now even more pressing responsibility to marry off five daughters. Join her in her struggle and, ultimately, her triumph. Originally released on August 5th, 2014 as a bonus short story at the end of “The Second Mrs. Darcy,” and available on www.renatamcmann.com, this short story is approximately 3,800 words. Mary Younge In “Pride and Prejudice” it is difficult to imagine a woman who would both meet Mr. Darcy’s requirements to take charge of Georgiana, and who would trust Mr. Wickham. Though this Mrs. Younge conceals some of her past from Mr. Darcy, she neither conspires with Wickham nor is fooled by him. Originally released on August 27th, 2015 and is approximately 40,000 words. Wickham’s Journal Yes, George Wickham is a reprehensible young man, but will he stay that way? “Pride and Prejudice” leaves him in very different circumstances than when he is first introduced. With his whole life before him, will Mr. Wickham ever become an honorable man? Wickham’s Journal can only be found in “Villains Redeemed” and is quite short, approximately 3,900 words. Renata McMann and Summer Hanford began writing Pride and Prejudice Variations together in 2014 and have since become immersed in the amazing world Jane Austen created. Whether you’re a fan of Darcy and Elizabeth specifically or of clean Regency Romance in general, you will enjoy both McMann’s ability to imagine variations of this classic love story and Hanford’s skill in turning these variations of Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet and their enduring love into entertaining stories.
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Published December 15, 2015
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November 28, 2022
Mr. Collins Deception: I read and then reviewed this short story on March 20, 2017.
Page 65: Caroline and the Footman: Caro leads a double life: the one we know of in canon and then as a lady in love with a servant, she has to lie and manipulate to get Louisa to allow even one letter a month between Robert and herself. Louisa even goes so far as to fire him. The man bounces back and Caroline has her HEA.
Page 104: Lady Catherine Regrets: As a mother, Lady C. begins to search inwardly when she realizes that Anne is helpless to decide anything for herself.
Page 136: Mrs. Bennet's Triumph: Now a widow and thrown out of Longbourn, Mrs. B. still looks to marry off her girls...but will her standards for "husbands" now be lowered?
Page 148: Mary Younge: This longer story among the offerings introduces us to a woman who is struggling to support herself. With the help of a forger she gains the position with Georgiana Darcy. However, she also finds Darcy's attitude when things go awry leaves her desperate. But she has reasons to blame Darcy. Help comes from the oddest acquaintance.
Page 290: Wickham's Journal: Wickham is dead. Lydia finds his journal. With anguish she read his true feelings towards her and their marriage, among other thoughts. But a surprise comes to light.
These vignettes were imaginative and interesting to read. I enjoyed these different renderings for characters we usually look down on.
Page 65: Caroline and the Footman: Caro leads a double life: the one we know of in canon and then as a lady in love with a servant, she has to lie and manipulate to get Louisa to allow even one letter a month between Robert and herself. Louisa even goes so far as to fire him. The man bounces back and Caroline has her HEA.
Page 104: Lady Catherine Regrets: As a mother, Lady C. begins to search inwardly when she realizes that Anne is helpless to decide anything for herself.
Page 136: Mrs. Bennet's Triumph: Now a widow and thrown out of Longbourn, Mrs. B. still looks to marry off her girls...but will her standards for "husbands" now be lowered?
Page 148: Mary Younge: This longer story among the offerings introduces us to a woman who is struggling to support herself. With the help of a forger she gains the position with Georgiana Darcy. However, she also finds Darcy's attitude when things go awry leaves her desperate. But she has reasons to blame Darcy. Help comes from the oddest acquaintance.
Page 290: Wickham's Journal: Wickham is dead. Lydia finds his journal. With anguish she read his true feelings towards her and their marriage, among other thoughts. But a surprise comes to light.
These vignettes were imaginative and interesting to read. I enjoyed these different renderings for characters we usually look down on.
January 7, 2016
This is a really clever book. Most of these 6 stories are available separately, but it's appropriate for them to be grouped in one collection because they are the LEAST-loved characters in Pride and Prejudice: Mr. Collins, Caroline Bingley, Lady Catherine, Mrs. Bennet, Mrs. Younge, and Mr. Wickham (and included in his story is Lydia Wickham, nee Bennet). Renata McMann, along with Summer Hanford, finds ways to redeem these characters in very creative and courageous ways.
What most of these also have in common are interesting negative opinions about Darcy and Elizabeth. When you see them from the point of view of the majority of these characters (especially Mr. Collins and Mrs. Younge), ODC is NOT particularly likeable for good reasons.
In the cases of Mr. Collins and Miss Bingley, there is a major similarity in that both are pretending to be someone they're not. I had read both of these stories when they were released separately, and this was my third time reading Mr. Collins' Deception, which has become my favorite P&P short story. For both Miss Bingley and Mr. Collins, Ms. McMann provides credible motivation for them to put on these insufferable personalities. I admit that I find it hard to believe that either could maintain the facade so successfully for such a long period of time, but it was a fun possibility to explore.
Poor Lady Catherine. She's such a *itch and clueless that anyone would perceive her that way. But what struck me the most in her story was actually Anne's character. I have read adaptations where Anne is actually secretly astute and disapproving of her mother, I have read others where she's just a quieter version of her mother, and others where she's too ill to be able to participate much in the world, but I think Ms. McMann is onto something here: Anne is disturbingly pliant and submissive. She has never been allowed to think for herself, and so she doesn't. There is a major turning point when Lady C. first accepts that Darcy is NOT going to marry Anne and consequently recognizes that something is wrong with her daughter. Great storyline, and very interesting resolution at the very end.
Mrs. Younge here is completely misunderstood, mostly by Darcy. Her tale goes back to Ramsgate, through Darcy's search for Wickham and Lydia, and beyond. I love how the author surrounds her with believable circumstances that make her appear to be conspiring with Wickham when the opposite is actually true. The "payment" she requires from Darcy for her help is just perfect! Her relationship with Mr. Thompson (a new character) is nicely done, too.
Wickham's storyline is a poignant one. He has just died, and Lydia is reading his journal. The revelations shock her. By the end of this one, I must admit, I felt a little misty over Mr. Wickham's demise.
Of all these stories, Mrs. Bennet's Triumph is the one that strays farthest from canon yet leaves the titular character virtually unchanged. Mr. Bennet has died, which occurs after Elizabeth returns from Hunsford and Jane returns from London. Mrs. Bennet and ALL her daughters are now living in Meryton with the Phillips. She's still scheming to get her daughters married, but will she succeed? I guess the story's title gives away the answer to that one!
I've always enjoyed Ms. McMann's books, and she really proves her mastery in the art of the short story in this group of very satisfying tales.
What most of these also have in common are interesting negative opinions about Darcy and Elizabeth. When you see them from the point of view of the majority of these characters (especially Mr. Collins and Mrs. Younge), ODC is NOT particularly likeable for good reasons.
In the cases of Mr. Collins and Miss Bingley, there is a major similarity in that both are pretending to be someone they're not. I had read both of these stories when they were released separately, and this was my third time reading Mr. Collins' Deception, which has become my favorite P&P short story. For both Miss Bingley and Mr. Collins, Ms. McMann provides credible motivation for them to put on these insufferable personalities. I admit that I find it hard to believe that either could maintain the facade so successfully for such a long period of time, but it was a fun possibility to explore.
Poor Lady Catherine. She's such a *itch and clueless that anyone would perceive her that way. But what struck me the most in her story was actually Anne's character. I have read adaptations where Anne is actually secretly astute and disapproving of her mother, I have read others where she's just a quieter version of her mother, and others where she's too ill to be able to participate much in the world, but I think Ms. McMann is onto something here: Anne is disturbingly pliant and submissive. She has never been allowed to think for herself, and so she doesn't. There is a major turning point when Lady C. first accepts that Darcy is NOT going to marry Anne and consequently recognizes that something is wrong with her daughter. Great storyline, and very interesting resolution at the very end.
Mrs. Younge here is completely misunderstood, mostly by Darcy. Her tale goes back to Ramsgate, through Darcy's search for Wickham and Lydia, and beyond. I love how the author surrounds her with believable circumstances that make her appear to be conspiring with Wickham when the opposite is actually true. The "payment" she requires from Darcy for her help is just perfect! Her relationship with Mr. Thompson (a new character) is nicely done, too.
Wickham's storyline is a poignant one. He has just died, and Lydia is reading his journal. The revelations shock her. By the end of this one, I must admit, I felt a little misty over Mr. Wickham's demise.
Of all these stories, Mrs. Bennet's Triumph is the one that strays farthest from canon yet leaves the titular character virtually unchanged. Mr. Bennet has died, which occurs after Elizabeth returns from Hunsford and Jane returns from London. Mrs. Bennet and ALL her daughters are now living in Meryton with the Phillips. She's still scheming to get her daughters married, but will she succeed? I guess the story's title gives away the answer to that one!
I've always enjoyed Ms. McMann's books, and she really proves her mastery in the art of the short story in this group of very satisfying tales.
December 6, 2017
Bittersweet. Loved it. I can see myself reading this collection many times over.
Reread: I loved this book so much. Some of the best stories are in it.
Reread: I loved this book so much. Some of the best stories are in it.
February 7, 2016
I borrowed this through Kindle Unlimited and I am glad I was able to read it in this way, since it is a bit of a curate's egg of a title.
The first story, 'Mr Collins' Deception' I already own and have read several times, since it is a favourite of mine - my review of it is here https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1Q2C... I was more than happy to read it again.
The second story, 'Caroline and the Footman', was also excellent. I do enjoy stories where your perceptions of familiar characters are turned on their head and this does just that. Caroline Bingley is a much nicer person in this and is not really interested in Mr Darcy at all, since she is passionately in love already. It is her sister Louisa who is the villain of this piece, forcing Caroline to dance to her tune. All ends well and the story of how they reach the HEA is well thought out and well told.
The third story, 'Lady Catherine Regrets', is also very readable. Lady Catherine starts out with her character as unbearable as ever, but her failure to prevent the marriage of Darcy & Elizabeth and her concerns for her daughter Anne (who she is shown to truly love) force her to rethink how she has managed her life to that point. The story reintroduces an old suitor of Lady Catherines, which leads not only to a HEA for Anne but for Lady C de B herself. A satisfying tale.
The fourth story, 'Mrs. Bennet’s Triumph', kills off Mr Bennet and Lady Lucas in an accident. This leads to the vacating of Longbourne by the Bennet family in favour of Mr & Mrs Collins, although it does not lead complete destitution for them. Mrs Bennet's plans to marry off her daughters obviously proceed with even greater fervour than previously, although Mary manages to find herself a husband first enabling Mrs B. to bring her plans to fruition. So we end this story with 3 daughters married - but that is not Mrs Bennet's greatest triumph at all - what is may come as a surprise )
The fifth & sixth stories are why I have only given this title 4 stars.
The fifth is 'Mary Younge'. I have to confess that I have zero interest in this character. Even in Austen she is less a villain than a cardboard cut-out, a device to move the story along, without having any real human characteristics. This story appears to be trying to explain her actions but frankly Ms McMann has to go so far from her source material she seems to be writing about a completely different set of people. Darcy in particular has to behave in ways he simply would not have done just to move the plot along - a very important letter, which would have saved a lot of trouble but drastically shortened the tale, is put on the fire without Darcy even opening it!!!!! because he was sure it contained nothing of interest - no, no, and NO. He is arrogant and snobbish beyond anything Austen intended, even after he has been told off by Elizabeth, just to provide a vehicle for a hugely boring, far too long, unnecessary story about a character of absolutely zero interest.
The sixth and final story is possibly the one people expect to find in this volume, 'Wickham’s Journal', given that he is by far the biggest villain in P&P. Unfortunately, the authors appear to have completely lost interest by this point. The story revolves around Lydia finding her husbands journal after his death and, after what appears to have been a long and happy marriage for her, discovers what Wickham was really like and how he felt about her. This obviously upsets her and she is about to burn the journal when, lo and behold, she glances at the final page and all is well. As Lydia reads the early entries, there are hints at how the reformation of Wickham comes about but this tale is far too brief to satisfy, even given that it is a short story.
On the whole this is a fairly acceptable collection of P&P based short fiction. As is probably clear from my takes on the last two stories, I feel the whole thing could have been improved by extending Wickhams tale, showing rather than telling the story of his reformation and drastically shortening the redundant story of Mrs Younge, who is of no interest in the original and hardly merits the lengthy and tedious retelling granted her here.
The first story, 'Mr Collins' Deception' I already own and have read several times, since it is a favourite of mine - my review of it is here https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1Q2C... I was more than happy to read it again.
The second story, 'Caroline and the Footman', was also excellent. I do enjoy stories where your perceptions of familiar characters are turned on their head and this does just that. Caroline Bingley is a much nicer person in this and is not really interested in Mr Darcy at all, since she is passionately in love already. It is her sister Louisa who is the villain of this piece, forcing Caroline to dance to her tune. All ends well and the story of how they reach the HEA is well thought out and well told.
The third story, 'Lady Catherine Regrets', is also very readable. Lady Catherine starts out with her character as unbearable as ever, but her failure to prevent the marriage of Darcy & Elizabeth and her concerns for her daughter Anne (who she is shown to truly love) force her to rethink how she has managed her life to that point. The story reintroduces an old suitor of Lady Catherines, which leads not only to a HEA for Anne but for Lady C de B herself. A satisfying tale.
The fourth story, 'Mrs. Bennet’s Triumph', kills off Mr Bennet and Lady Lucas in an accident. This leads to the vacating of Longbourne by the Bennet family in favour of Mr & Mrs Collins, although it does not lead complete destitution for them. Mrs Bennet's plans to marry off her daughters obviously proceed with even greater fervour than previously, although Mary manages to find herself a husband first enabling Mrs B. to bring her plans to fruition. So we end this story with 3 daughters married - but that is not Mrs Bennet's greatest triumph at all - what is may come as a surprise )
The fifth & sixth stories are why I have only given this title 4 stars.
The fifth is 'Mary Younge'. I have to confess that I have zero interest in this character. Even in Austen she is less a villain than a cardboard cut-out, a device to move the story along, without having any real human characteristics. This story appears to be trying to explain her actions but frankly Ms McMann has to go so far from her source material she seems to be writing about a completely different set of people. Darcy in particular has to behave in ways he simply would not have done just to move the plot along - a very important letter, which would have saved a lot of trouble but drastically shortened the tale, is put on the fire without Darcy even opening it!!!!! because he was sure it contained nothing of interest - no, no, and NO. He is arrogant and snobbish beyond anything Austen intended, even after he has been told off by Elizabeth, just to provide a vehicle for a hugely boring, far too long, unnecessary story about a character of absolutely zero interest.
The sixth and final story is possibly the one people expect to find in this volume, 'Wickham’s Journal', given that he is by far the biggest villain in P&P. Unfortunately, the authors appear to have completely lost interest by this point. The story revolves around Lydia finding her husbands journal after his death and, after what appears to have been a long and happy marriage for her, discovers what Wickham was really like and how he felt about her. This obviously upsets her and she is about to burn the journal when, lo and behold, she glances at the final page and all is well. As Lydia reads the early entries, there are hints at how the reformation of Wickham comes about but this tale is far too brief to satisfy, even given that it is a short story.
On the whole this is a fairly acceptable collection of P&P based short fiction. As is probably clear from my takes on the last two stories, I feel the whole thing could have been improved by extending Wickhams tale, showing rather than telling the story of his reformation and drastically shortening the redundant story of Mrs Younge, who is of no interest in the original and hardly merits the lengthy and tedious retelling granted her here.
January 4, 2017
Thank goodness for Kindle Unlimited!! I had read most of these stories before but wanted to read Wickham's Journal.
For the stories I had previously reviews you can follow the links I you want to know what I thought
Mr. Collins’ Deception
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Caroline and the Footman
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Lady Catherine Regrets re-read 1/3/17
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Mrs. Bennet’s Triumph
I swear I read this but it doesn't show up in my list so.... here goes. This is a P&P what if that imagines that before Lizzy went to Hunsford Mr. Bennet and Lady Lucas died in a carriage accident. The Bennets all move in with the Phillips and except for Mrs. Bennet all must take up chores to earn their keep. Mrs. Bennet is miserable and once Mary is betrothed she invites Mr. Bingley to the wedding.
Mary Younge
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Wickham’s Journal
This is a tale set after Wickham's death where Lydia reads his journal and learns the truth of his stories. It starts out sour and turns sweet.
For the stories I had previously reviews you can follow the links I you want to know what I thought
Mr. Collins’ Deception
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Caroline and the Footman
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Lady Catherine Regrets re-read 1/3/17
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Mrs. Bennet’s Triumph
I swear I read this but it doesn't show up in my list so.... here goes. This is a P&P what if that imagines that before Lizzy went to Hunsford Mr. Bennet and Lady Lucas died in a carriage accident. The Bennets all move in with the Phillips and except for Mrs. Bennet all must take up chores to earn their keep. Mrs. Bennet is miserable and once Mary is betrothed she invites Mr. Bingley to the wedding.
Mary Younge
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Wickham’s Journal
This is a tale set after Wickham's death where Lydia reads his journal and learns the truth of his stories. It starts out sour and turns sweet.
January 12, 2016
Pride and Prejudice Villains Revisited - Redeemed - Reimagined: A Collection of Six Short Stories
Cleverly written book about rewriting for the villains in Jane Austen's original work of Pride and Prejudice. Characters are well rewritten by the author. In Mr. Collins' Deception, the story is quite funny. Changes one's opinion of the silly man immensely. In Caroline and the Footman, Lousia is the bitchy sister. Caroline wants to help both Elizabeth and Jane find their happiness, but a contract with her sister prohibits this objective. Once the Elizabeth/ Darcy and Bingley/Jane partnership is solid, Caroline petitions her brother and one he gets to learn more about Robert, he gives his permission. With Caroline's dowry, they invest the money into the enterprise where he's working and they become very wealthy by doing so. Unique stories.
Cleverly written book about rewriting for the villains in Jane Austen's original work of Pride and Prejudice. Characters are well rewritten by the author. In Mr. Collins' Deception, the story is quite funny. Changes one's opinion of the silly man immensely. In Caroline and the Footman, Lousia is the bitchy sister. Caroline wants to help both Elizabeth and Jane find their happiness, but a contract with her sister prohibits this objective. Once the Elizabeth/ Darcy and Bingley/Jane partnership is solid, Caroline petitions her brother and one he gets to learn more about Robert, he gives his permission. With Caroline's dowry, they invest the money into the enterprise where he's working and they become very wealthy by doing so. Unique stories.
January 30, 2023
eclectic
The stories were okay. Mostly ranging around 3-31/2. The best story which surprised me was Mrs Young’s story. That was definitely a 5star and maybe more. Enjoyed that very very much.
The stories were okay. Mostly ranging around 3-31/2. The best story which surprised me was Mrs Young’s story. That was definitely a 5star and maybe more. Enjoyed that very very much.
September 13, 2025
truly excellent JAFF.
It astonishes me that this book isn't more highly rated. It's everything JAFF should be - true to the original, yet with fresh retellings that change the tone entirely. I also loved that they were novellas - I've often felt that many P&P variations would benefit from brevity, since we already know the story and have no need to sit through the entire torturous length to glean some quotes reused in different contexts. I did spot one typo but the writing is really very good - fitting while not trying too hard to be true to the era. Usually, in a collection, there are a few I'm so-so about, but I loved every last one of these. They all make so much sense, too. I can't decide if Mr Collins's or Mrs Younge's story is my favourite. Highly, highly recommend.
It astonishes me that this book isn't more highly rated. It's everything JAFF should be - true to the original, yet with fresh retellings that change the tone entirely. I also loved that they were novellas - I've often felt that many P&P variations would benefit from brevity, since we already know the story and have no need to sit through the entire torturous length to glean some quotes reused in different contexts. I did spot one typo but the writing is really very good - fitting while not trying too hard to be true to the era. Usually, in a collection, there are a few I'm so-so about, but I loved every last one of these. They all make so much sense, too. I can't decide if Mr Collins's or Mrs Younge's story is my favourite. Highly, highly recommend.
August 1, 2019
A collection of short stories. Mixed between 3 or 4 mostly. As always this author could do with a proof read and maybe a bit more emotion, but overall the imagination used to change the characters was excellent and deserved the higher ratings.
Mrs Bennet’s Triumph 2.5/3.0
Interesting enough through her eyes but a little basic. Unlike most of the “villains” Mrs B isn’t particularly bad, nor does she really reform. Preferred the others.
Wickham’s Journal 4.0
Really liked the change in Wickham. So used to lying he even lied to himself! Glad to see them have a happier ending than in canon. A better Lydia also. Worked well as a short story.
Read & reviewed previously:
- Mr Collins Deception 3.0
- Caroline & The Footman 4.0
- Lady Catherine Regrets 3.0
- Mary Younge 4.5
Mrs Bennet’s Triumph 2.5/3.0
Interesting enough through her eyes but a little basic. Unlike most of the “villains” Mrs B isn’t particularly bad, nor does she really reform. Preferred the others.
Wickham’s Journal 4.0
Really liked the change in Wickham. So used to lying he even lied to himself! Glad to see them have a happier ending than in canon. A better Lydia also. Worked well as a short story.
Read & reviewed previously:
- Mr Collins Deception 3.0
- Caroline & The Footman 4.0
- Lady Catherine Regrets 3.0
- Mary Younge 4.5
April 8, 2024
Pride and prejudice stories -
1. Mr Collins deception- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2. Caroline and the Footman - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. Lady Catherine regrets - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4. Mrs Bennet's Triumph- Mr Bennet and Lady Lucas died in an accident, how do the remaining family members cope.
5. Mary Younge - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
6. Wickham’s Journal - Wickham is dead and his wife Lydia reads his journal.
Entertaining stories except for Mary's pairings.
1. Mr Collins deception- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2. Caroline and the Footman - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. Lady Catherine regrets - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4. Mrs Bennet's Triumph- Mr Bennet and Lady Lucas died in an accident, how do the remaining family members cope.
5. Mary Younge - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
6. Wickham’s Journal - Wickham is dead and his wife Lydia reads his journal.
Entertaining stories except for Mary's pairings.
March 24, 2024
Good ideas are not always well executed.
Well a couple of these short stories are quite nicely written. The rest of them Are just laughable. I don't think that is what you intended though.
I truly Hate books written in the first person! Barf!
Well a couple of these short stories are quite nicely written. The rest of them Are just laughable. I don't think that is what you intended though.
I truly Hate books written in the first person! Barf!
September 19, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed this
I had read some of these before, and they were just as good the second time around. Kip per cat
I had read some of these before, and they were just as good the second time around. Kip per cat
January 18, 2023
Enjoyable read. It was fun to read about the “villains” of Pride and Prejudice.
Want to Read
February 28, 2020
Mr. Collins' Deception: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
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This was another great book by Renata McMann and Summer Hanford that explored the possibility that a less liked character from Pride and Prejudice may not have been as they appeared. This depiction of Mr. Collins was really well written and felt believable to me. I enjoyed seeing things from this Mr. Collins' perspective and am happy for him and Charlotte and that they are so well suited. I look forward to reading more by these authors in the future.
Caroline and the Footman 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was another really interesting story about Caroline Bingley by Renata McMann. I really liked the way Caroline's behavior and attitude was explained in this story to allow the reader to like her and want to see her get her HEA at the end of the story. The epilogue 16 years later was also fun. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.
Lady Catherine Regrets 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was another great story by Renata McMann and Summer Hanford. I enjoyed reading about Lady Catherine de Bourgh in this story and seeing how she felt about certain things as well as how the authors turned her into a well meaning character who was trying to do what she thought was best. I look forward to reading more by this pair of authors in the future.
Mrs. Bennet's Triumph
Mary Younge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Novella
Wickham’s Journal 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was an interesting story told as Lydia Wickham reads her late husband's journal. It is interesting seeing both how Wickham gradually changes as she reads further entries as well as seeing her thoughts about what she is reading.
This was another great book by Renata McMann and Summer Hanford that explored the possibility that a less liked character from Pride and Prejudice may not have been as they appeared. This depiction of Mr. Collins was really well written and felt believable to me. I enjoyed seeing things from this Mr. Collins' perspective and am happy for him and Charlotte and that they are so well suited. I look forward to reading more by these authors in the future.
Caroline and the Footman 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was another really interesting story about Caroline Bingley by Renata McMann. I really liked the way Caroline's behavior and attitude was explained in this story to allow the reader to like her and want to see her get her HEA at the end of the story. The epilogue 16 years later was also fun. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.
Lady Catherine Regrets 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was another great story by Renata McMann and Summer Hanford. I enjoyed reading about Lady Catherine de Bourgh in this story and seeing how she felt about certain things as well as how the authors turned her into a well meaning character who was trying to do what she thought was best. I look forward to reading more by this pair of authors in the future.
Mrs. Bennet's Triumph
Mary Younge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Novella
Wickham’s Journal 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was an interesting story told as Lydia Wickham reads her late husband's journal. It is interesting seeing both how Wickham gradually changes as she reads further entries as well as seeing her thoughts about what she is reading.
October 2, 2016
The collection of short stories to tell another side or missing scenes of Pride and Prejudice was a fun read. My favorite story was Mr Collins!
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