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Wish Upon a Star
Pride and Prejudice Novelette. What if Darcy and Elizabeth had come to understanding in very different circumstances and a bit later than in the novel?
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Elizabeth walked back to the desk. Mr Darcy was writing busily, a frown of concentration gracing his forehead.
“Yes, Miss Bennet?” he asked, interrupting his work to look up at her. “Have you changed your mind about keeping my company?”
“The door is closed.”
“Closed,” he repeated.
She nodded. “Yes. I cannot open it.”
“It must have gotten stuck.”
“Well, I have no strength to push it open.”
Darcy stood up, walked around the desk and straight to the door. After a moment it turned out that he was as unsuccessful at opening the solid oak door as she was.
“What is the meaning of this?” Elizabeth asked.
“It appears that someone must have locked the door from the outside.”
Her eyes widened. “Locked it?”
“Yes, I cannot explain it otherwise.”
“Why would someone do such a thing?”
“Yes, why would someone do such a thing…why indeed?” Darcy asked, his expression both bewildered and dazed.
“What shall we do now?” she wanted to know, expecting him to find a solution to their dilemma.
“We should wait,” he answered quickly.
“Wait?”
“If someone locked it by accident, this person must open it in due time,” Darcy stated.
Elizabeth was not convinced with his reasoning. “Perhaps,” she said, the tone of her voice doubtful. She stepped to the door and pulled at the handle. She did not know why she did it. The door was closed, after all.
“Should we not cry for help?” she suggested. “Or look for the key? Mr Bingley might keep a spare key in one of the drawers of the desk.”
“Are you in any danger, Miss Bennet?” he asked. “Do you not trust me?”
“No, of course not. I mean, I do trust you, sir. Nevertheless, it is all rather strange, will you not agree with me?”
“I am confident that it is nothing more than a simple misunderstanding. As for the key, I have never seen one.”
“Could it be a servant? The person who locked the door?”
“Quite possibly.”
Elizabeth felt that her confusion was growing. “I do not understand,” she whispered.
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Elizabeth walked back to the desk. Mr Darcy was writing busily, a frown of concentration gracing his forehead.
“Yes, Miss Bennet?” he asked, interrupting his work to look up at her. “Have you changed your mind about keeping my company?”
“The door is closed.”
“Closed,” he repeated.
She nodded. “Yes. I cannot open it.”
“It must have gotten stuck.”
“Well, I have no strength to push it open.”
Darcy stood up, walked around the desk and straight to the door. After a moment it turned out that he was as unsuccessful at opening the solid oak door as she was.
“What is the meaning of this?” Elizabeth asked.
“It appears that someone must have locked the door from the outside.”
Her eyes widened. “Locked it?”
“Yes, I cannot explain it otherwise.”
“Why would someone do such a thing?”
“Yes, why would someone do such a thing…why indeed?” Darcy asked, his expression both bewildered and dazed.
“What shall we do now?” she wanted to know, expecting him to find a solution to their dilemma.
“We should wait,” he answered quickly.
“Wait?”
“If someone locked it by accident, this person must open it in due time,” Darcy stated.
Elizabeth was not convinced with his reasoning. “Perhaps,” she said, the tone of her voice doubtful. She stepped to the door and pulled at the handle. She did not know why she did it. The door was closed, after all.
“Should we not cry for help?” she suggested. “Or look for the key? Mr Bingley might keep a spare key in one of the drawers of the desk.”
“Are you in any danger, Miss Bennet?” he asked. “Do you not trust me?”
“No, of course not. I mean, I do trust you, sir. Nevertheless, it is all rather strange, will you not agree with me?”
“I am confident that it is nothing more than a simple misunderstanding. As for the key, I have never seen one.”
“Could it be a servant? The person who locked the door?”
“Quite possibly.”
Elizabeth felt that her confusion was growing. “I do not understand,” she whispered.
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Published June 1, 2017
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September 26, 2018
2.5 rounded up to 3 stars
Bingley and Jane are married. Elizabeth and Darcy are not, but each is pining for the other. Elizabeth confides this to Jane; Darcy confides this to Charles. What results is rather predictable.
I don't know whether this author has lost her touch or whether I'm a tougher critic than I used to be, but my perception is that her earlier books were better written and more imaginative than her more recent works. In this case, the dialogue seems unnatural in key places, and I couldn't help wondering: Why make the point that Anne de Bourgh now lives at Pemberley and then not do something substantive to the plot with her?
It's a cute story, but no more than that.
Bingley and Jane are married. Elizabeth and Darcy are not, but each is pining for the other. Elizabeth confides this to Jane; Darcy confides this to Charles. What results is rather predictable.
I don't know whether this author has lost her touch or whether I'm a tougher critic than I used to be, but my perception is that her earlier books were better written and more imaginative than her more recent works. In this case, the dialogue seems unnatural in key places, and I couldn't help wondering: Why make the point that Anne de Bourgh now lives at Pemberley and then not do something substantive to the plot with her?
It's a cute story, but no more than that.
June 5, 2017
“A while ago, I wished upon a shooting star that one day I’d find someone to love… and now holding you in my arms makes me realize that wishes really do come true.” Sherry Soule, Smash Into You
This was quick, clean and much better than what I thought. Although non-canon, it was a small window of time where Jane and Charles attempted to help reconcile the failed relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth. It took a helping hand, with a key, to ensure our dear couple had sufficient time to discuss their feelings.
This was quick, clean and much better than what I thought. Although non-canon, it was a small window of time where Jane and Charles attempted to help reconcile the failed relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth. It took a helping hand, with a key, to ensure our dear couple had sufficient time to discuss their feelings.
June 6, 2017
Only 50 pages long this is a slice out of the canon of P&P told in variation. Hunsford with its proposal has come and gone. Lydia's situation dealt with while Bingley and Jane have married. With Mrs. Bennet visiting daily it is a rare occasion that finds Elizabeth having some alone time with Jane. Finding Elizabeth sitting in a window seat and gazing out at the stars, Jane queries if she is making a wish. This leads to a discussion of Elizabeth's feeling towards Mr. Darcy and further, to the Bingleys’ plans to the move north to get away from Mrs. Bennet's daily visits and to be closer to business and to Mr. Darcy. He has helped them locate an estate, Greenway Hall, within an easy distance from Pemberley.
Not long after they move Elizabeth receives a letter from Mr. Bingley requesting that Elizabeth come for a long visit, to keep Jane company and to help her through her confinement. Elizabeth makes the journey but when snow traps her in Lambton, Mr. Darcy comes with a sleigh to take her to Pemberley to wait out the weather conditions. Elizabeth finds he has little time to be in her company and is sure his feelings for her have completely dissipated. They arrive at Greenway Hall, but Darcy only stays for a short time and is back to Pemberley. Later, near to the date the baby is due, he shows up again. When Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves “locked” in the library for 6 hours they find time to talk out their past and present feelings towards each other AND reasons why someone just might have deliberately locked them in.
Sometimes wishes upon a star come true and sometimes they just need a little nudge from well-wishers.
Not long after they move Elizabeth receives a letter from Mr. Bingley requesting that Elizabeth come for a long visit, to keep Jane company and to help her through her confinement. Elizabeth makes the journey but when snow traps her in Lambton, Mr. Darcy comes with a sleigh to take her to Pemberley to wait out the weather conditions. Elizabeth finds he has little time to be in her company and is sure his feelings for her have completely dissipated. They arrive at Greenway Hall, but Darcy only stays for a short time and is back to Pemberley. Later, near to the date the baby is due, he shows up again. When Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves “locked” in the library for 6 hours they find time to talk out their past and present feelings towards each other AND reasons why someone just might have deliberately locked them in.
Sometimes wishes upon a star come true and sometimes they just need a little nudge from well-wishers.
February 11, 2024
Darcy and Elizabeth didn't reunite post Lydia because of Lady Catherine 's death. Now Jane and Bingley are living in the north and Jane is pregnant. The Bingleys think Darcy and Elizabeth are still in love and need to be set up together.
It was a quick read with some kissing and touching. Nothing was particularly wrong that I could pinpoint, but I was just not feeling the pining or the love as ODC interact so little.
Minor editing issues. Elizabeth gets called Miss Elizabeth a lot but she is Miss Bennet now.
rereading
It was a quick read with some kissing and touching. Nothing was particularly wrong that I could pinpoint, but I was just not feeling the pining or the love as ODC interact so little.
Minor editing issues. Elizabeth gets called Miss Elizabeth a lot but she is Miss Bennet now.
rereading
June 18, 2017
In this Pride and Prejudice variation! Bingley and Jane are married but Darcy has not spoken with Elizabeth since he rescued Lydia. The Bingley's can't handle living so close to Mrs Bennet and they move to Derbyshire. Jane is expecting and is not adjusting well to her new home. At Bingley's request, Elizabeth comes to visit. Some matchmaking including being locked in a room forces conversation and starts Darcy and Elizabeth towards their own happily ever after.
June 4, 2017
5 stars
A very sweet, funny, low angst short story. D&E were stubborn as usual, and refused to approach each other about their feelings. So Jane and Charles, who had been married for a while decided to help them along. And the fun begun.
Highly recommended if a reader is looking for a short and sweet story about ODC mending their complicated relationship.
A very sweet, funny, low angst short story. D&E were stubborn as usual, and refused to approach each other about their feelings. So Jane and Charles, who had been married for a while decided to help them along. And the fun begun.
Highly recommended if a reader is looking for a short and sweet story about ODC mending their complicated relationship.
June 14, 2017
Disappointing. Stiff dialogue. Not sure when exactly Darcy and Elizabeth came to an understanding. Plot feels very contrived. Not much emotion. I have always loved Wegner's stories and I did not find this one very satisfying.
September 12, 2018
This is a clean story. There you go... this is a P&P What if sequel. Set after Jane & Mr. Bingley have married. (but not ODC) Lizzy is moping around Meryton and wishing Mr. Darcy loved her. Jane and Bingley are moving to Derbyshire but Lizzy doesn't want to come with them. (this really made me annoyed with the Bingley's as opposed to making it seem they are fleeing Bennets why didn't Jane ask Lizzy to leave with her IMMEDIATELY upon returning from her wedding trip?) After the Bingley's move away Charles has to beg Lizzy to come help Jane. Lizzy ends up briefly at Pemberley but Darcy ignores her. Once with the Bingleys Darcy still visits. He and Lizzy end up locked in the Library and eventually are engaged -- the end.
There are numerous subplots that just go no where, Darcy didn't return to Meryton because Lady Catherine was dying, Anne lives at Pemberley. The KU digital copy actually had unaccepted corrections in it - charming.
edited 9.12 because parts of the review were incomprehensible I don't know if I was tired or drunk ;)
There are numerous subplots that just go no where, Darcy didn't return to Meryton because Lady Catherine was dying, Anne lives at Pemberley. The KU digital copy actually had unaccepted corrections in it - charming.
edited 9.12 because parts of the review were incomprehensible I don't know if I was tired or drunk ;)
April 12, 2019
Turned into jelly by the end
What can I say about this cute short novella except that I have very much fallen in love with it.... the more I read, the more i dissolved into a fit of giggles at how the plot was unfolding.
Highly recommend it to reader who loved this cute and prideful couple and miss them as much as i do.
What can I say about this cute short novella except that I have very much fallen in love with it.... the more I read, the more i dissolved into a fit of giggles at how the plot was unfolding.
Highly recommend it to reader who loved this cute and prideful couple and miss them as much as i do.
June 6, 2017
3.5 stars rounded to 4. I enjoyed this tale of Elizabeth and Darcy getting together after Bingley and Jane's marriage. I enjoyed having Bingley and Jane conspire to bring them together. I really didn't understand why both of them were so stubborn. This was well written with only a few grammatical errors (my copy actually had a redline change). I would recommend this as a fun quick escape read.
August 7, 2017
I gave this 3 stars because I find people get really upset if you give something less than 3 stars. If I felt I could get away with it, I would have given this 2. I found this book lifeless and dreary. E & D have a level of emotional immaturity that left me wanting them to stay apart. I did not feel any spark or romance here but hoping someone else finds it.
September 8, 2025
Sweet little story
Cheeky Bingley and Jane :)
Darcy never came back after the wedding of his friend and Elizabeth felt so much regret...
Cheeky Bingley and Jane :)
Darcy never came back after the wedding of his friend and Elizabeth felt so much regret...
January 26, 2018
I am half-hearted about this short story. I found it a little unbelievable although sweet with an inventive Jane and Charles.
Elizabeth acted to cold to Mr Darcy to be considered in love with him for years. After their understanding that all changes but still...
Jane and Charles are married and makes the move from Netherfield to escape the Bennet's.
Charles begs Elizabeth to visit to tend her pregnant sister that is not settling in well in the north. Elizabeth has previously confided to Jane that she loves Mr Darcy. Charles tries to persuade Darcy to persue her but he is afraid of redjection and acts rather cold and distant to Elizabeth.
Ending up locked up together in the library for six hours, little is accomplished but a late night rendezvous resolves their issues.
PS: A little quirk. Darcy is rubbing Elizabeth's hands vigorously which in the next sentence is described as a gentle touch. I love these little amusing inconsistencies... It always makes me smile
Elizabeth acted to cold to Mr Darcy to be considered in love with him for years. After their understanding that all changes but still...
Jane and Charles are married and makes the move from Netherfield to escape the Bennet's.
Charles begs Elizabeth to visit to tend her pregnant sister that is not settling in well in the north. Elizabeth has previously confided to Jane that she loves Mr Darcy. Charles tries to persuade Darcy to persue her but he is afraid of redjection and acts rather cold and distant to Elizabeth.
Ending up locked up together in the library for six hours, little is accomplished but a late night rendezvous resolves their issues.
PS: A little quirk. Darcy is rubbing Elizabeth's hands vigorously which in the next sentence is described as a gentle touch. I love these little amusing inconsistencies... It always makes me smile
March 31, 2020
This is my first book that I have read by Ola Wegner and I enjoyed reading about how Bingley and Jane decided to bring together Darcy and Elizabeth in this story. I look forward to reading more of this authors books in the future.
September 25, 2018
Una variazione carina, in cui Mr. Darcy non torna con Mr. Bingley a Netherfield dopo l'estate, nel timore che Elizabeth abbia mantenuto le idee di aprile.
Così Bingley e Jane si sposano e qualche mese dopo dopo, stanchi delle interferenze di Mrs. Bennet - sempre tra i piedi a Netherfield - si trasferiscono al Nord, in una tenuta a venti miglia di distanza da Pemberley. Ma Jane soffre per la distanza della sorella e Bingley chiede a Elizabeth di vivere con loro almeno fino a quando non nascerà il primo figlio, e magari anche per qualche tempo dopo.
E quando si ferma a Lambton a causa di una tempesta di neve, Elizabeth rivede Mr. Darcy, che la porta a Pemberley in slitta per ospitarla e fare compagnia a Georgiana e Anne, che dopo la morte di Lady Catherine è andata a vivere dai cugini.
Lui è ancora una volta molto discreto: ha paura di ricevere un altro rifiuto. Ma Jane e Bingley sanno che Elizabeth è innamorata di lui fin da quando lo ha visto arrivare all'improvviso nei giardini di Pemberley, mentre era in visita con gli zii Gardiner l'estate dell'anno prima, e fanno di tutto perché i due giovani abbiano occasione di confessarsi il loro amore, anche ricorrendo a rimedi drastici e forse ridicoli.
Naturalmente i personaggi si prendono delle libertà inconcepibili per l'epoca, come entrare liberamente in camera di una signora nubile, a prescindere dal fatto che fosse la propria fidanzata o meno. E la distanza dal Derbyshire a Scarborough, dove abita la zia di Bingley, non è poi tanto vicina da consentire visite continue come prospettato dalla Wegner.
Così Bingley e Jane si sposano e qualche mese dopo dopo, stanchi delle interferenze di Mrs. Bennet - sempre tra i piedi a Netherfield - si trasferiscono al Nord, in una tenuta a venti miglia di distanza da Pemberley. Ma Jane soffre per la distanza della sorella e Bingley chiede a Elizabeth di vivere con loro almeno fino a quando non nascerà il primo figlio, e magari anche per qualche tempo dopo.
E quando si ferma a Lambton a causa di una tempesta di neve, Elizabeth rivede Mr. Darcy, che la porta a Pemberley in slitta per ospitarla e fare compagnia a Georgiana e Anne, che dopo la morte di Lady Catherine è andata a vivere dai cugini.
Lui è ancora una volta molto discreto: ha paura di ricevere un altro rifiuto. Ma Jane e Bingley sanno che Elizabeth è innamorata di lui fin da quando lo ha visto arrivare all'improvviso nei giardini di Pemberley, mentre era in visita con gli zii Gardiner l'estate dell'anno prima, e fanno di tutto perché i due giovani abbiano occasione di confessarsi il loro amore, anche ricorrendo a rimedi drastici e forse ridicoli.
Naturalmente i personaggi si prendono delle libertà inconcepibili per l'epoca, come entrare liberamente in camera di una signora nubile, a prescindere dal fatto che fosse la propria fidanzata o meno. E la distanza dal Derbyshire a Scarborough, dove abita la zia di Bingley, non è poi tanto vicina da consentire visite continue come prospettato dalla Wegner.
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June 10, 2017
Wish Upon a Star
Enjoyable story. Elizabeth has been wishing on a Star ever since she returned from Pemberley. After Bingley and Jane's wedding, she lost hope that Darcy still loved her, but she kept wishing. When Jane and Bingley move to Derbyshire, Jane realizes just how much Elizabeth loves Darcy. Both she and Charles design to bring the two together. As Jane nears her confinement, Charles asks her to come to stay because Jane misses her family and will need help when the baby comes. Traveling in the dead of winter is no picnic and Elizabeth gets stranded at Lambton. Darcy comes to bring her to Pemberley until the weather clears enough to transport her to the Bingley's new home. Neither are able to share their true feelings until one afternoon they are locked in Bingley's library for over six hours. Finally, the two come to an understanding after years of waiting and wishing upon that star! Long awaited HEA.
Enjoyable story. Elizabeth has been wishing on a Star ever since she returned from Pemberley. After Bingley and Jane's wedding, she lost hope that Darcy still loved her, but she kept wishing. When Jane and Bingley move to Derbyshire, Jane realizes just how much Elizabeth loves Darcy. Both she and Charles design to bring the two together. As Jane nears her confinement, Charles asks her to come to stay because Jane misses her family and will need help when the baby comes. Traveling in the dead of winter is no picnic and Elizabeth gets stranded at Lambton. Darcy comes to bring her to Pemberley until the weather clears enough to transport her to the Bingley's new home. Neither are able to share their true feelings until one afternoon they are locked in Bingley's library for over six hours. Finally, the two come to an understanding after years of waiting and wishing upon that star! Long awaited HEA.
July 22, 2018
This story begins after Jane and Bingley are married. The Bingleys are moving to Yorkshire. Darcy has located them a house closer to Pemberley. Elizabeth now understands how much she loves Darcy. He has assisted Lydia. But Lady Catherine has died, and Anne is now living at Pemberley with the Darcys, and Elizabeth feels no hope of his renewing his proposal, but the Bingleys intervene.
Ms. Wenger often switches points of view between paragraphs and sometimes within a chapter.
The story NEEDS closer proofreading, i.e., "A Gentle wind was caressing," "always been Of opinion," "He sister informed her," "that day that there was no danger that," "which the bore distinct," "no yet for you disenchantment," "bosom was raising and falling," etc.
Ms. Wenger often switches points of view between paragraphs and sometimes within a chapter.
The story NEEDS closer proofreading, i.e., "A Gentle wind was caressing," "always been Of opinion," "He sister informed her," "that day that there was no danger that," "which the bore distinct," "no yet for you disenchantment," "bosom was raising and falling," etc.
March 10, 2019
Two people in love
Lizzy and Darcy are in love but neither knows the other feels the same way. Both are stubborn and both are worried that he/she will suffer a broken heart again. What can be done?
Mr. And Mrs. Bingley, Jane, have an idea.
Short, sweet novella. I recommend this book.
Lizzy and Darcy are in love but neither knows the other feels the same way. Both are stubborn and both are worried that he/she will suffer a broken heart again. What can be done?
Mr. And Mrs. Bingley, Jane, have an idea.
Short, sweet novella. I recommend this book.
April 16, 2024
3.5* 4*? (Can't decide) sweet, sorta – both D and E wary of putting themselves on the line again fearing rejection. Jane is surprisingly quite insightful. Bingley is quite a bit more decisive and interfering in J&B matchmaking. It is implied that Lady C's illness and death prevented the infamous Lady C confrontation at Longbourn that gave D hope in canon.
June 20, 2017
I can't help but wonder if this writer is writing in a foreign language and then using Google translate to translate her writing into English. I'm sorry to be harsh, but the rhetorical choices in this book are bizarre. It also felt unpolished and stilted--and in need of a good editor.
September 7, 2018
In this Pride and Prejudice sequel/variation Jane and Bingley are married. At a low moment Elizabeth confessing her feeling about Darcy to Jane. Can the Bingleys help Elizabeth and Darcy to a happy ending.
An enjoyable novella
An enjoyable novella
September 24, 2018
Sweet alternate ending to Pride and Prejudice
The was such a sweet alternate ending to Pride and Prejudice and I enjoyed it very much. If this is an example of this author's work, I will be reading more by her.
The was such a sweet alternate ending to Pride and Prejudice and I enjoyed it very much. If this is an example of this author's work, I will be reading more by her.
June 16, 2019
Lovely story with a HEA
Really enjoyed this story which explores what if Darcy didn’t return to Netherfield due to a family issue. Well it takes a lot longer for Darcy and Elizabeth to get their HEA. And it takes the help of Jane and Bingley to get there.
Really enjoyed this story which explores what if Darcy didn’t return to Netherfield due to a family issue. Well it takes a lot longer for Darcy and Elizabeth to get their HEA. And it takes the help of Jane and Bingley to get there.
January 20, 2024
A sweet short tale happening after the Bingley/Jane Bennett move to Derbyshire. Very little angst and mostly about second chances. At 50 pages it is short enough to have a sweet HEA without staying up all night. Errors now and then -- the authoress lives in Poland.
May 25, 2025
nice read
Interesting storyline with just enough heat to be appropriate. I think I have read the portion starting with the library lock previously and the earlier portion flushed out the whole story nicely.
Interesting storyline with just enough heat to be appropriate. I think I have read the portion starting with the library lock previously and the earlier portion flushed out the whole story nicely.
June 4, 2017
Good story
The story is good, but much too short. Editing isn't complete. I would enjoy an extended version with more detail.
The story is good, but much too short. Editing isn't complete. I would enjoy an extended version with more detail.
June 15, 2017
Sweet story
Quite a few typos and grammar issues, but the story was good. I was glad when I saw this novella. I like this author.
Quite a few typos and grammar issues, but the story was good. I was glad when I saw this novella. I like this author.
June 28, 2017
A short, pleasant read. Perfect for an hour or so jaunt into Miss Elizabeth Bennet's life.
July 24, 2017
Don't Waste Your Money
This e-book has so many grammatical errors and edits that weren't fixed. It's not a very good storyline and just poorly written.
This e-book has so many grammatical errors and edits that weren't fixed. It's not a very good storyline and just poorly written.
August 22, 2017
Short and sweet
I love the more pro-active Jane and Bingley. I'm sad there was not much time for some character development for Anne and Georgiana.
I love the more pro-active Jane and Bingley. I'm sad there was not much time for some character development for Anne and Georgiana.
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