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Darcy in Wonderland
Twinkle, twinkle, amber cross!
For a chain, it’s at a loss.
Heavy links or simple loop,
Do not dunk it in your soup.
The worlds of beloved authors collide as Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jane Austen’s immortal hero, finds himself thrust into the topsy-turvey world of Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland.
Many years have passed since Elizabeth Bennet became mistress of Pemberley, and the Darcys’ six children are a testament to their enduring love. As the eldest prepare to enter the world, the youngest, Alice, makes sure that life at Pemberley never grows dull. She stands out as the most intrepid of the brood, and while beloved by all the family and staff, her curious mind and penchant for mischief often proves rather inconveniencing. Never is this truer than when her father follows her down a mysterious rabbit hole, disrupting his orderly world in ways never before imagined. A treat for the young and the old, Darcy in Wonderland is both an adventure and an homage to two of literatures greatest minds.
For a chain, it’s at a loss.
Heavy links or simple loop,
Do not dunk it in your soup.
The worlds of beloved authors collide as Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jane Austen’s immortal hero, finds himself thrust into the topsy-turvey world of Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland.
Many years have passed since Elizabeth Bennet became mistress of Pemberley, and the Darcys’ six children are a testament to their enduring love. As the eldest prepare to enter the world, the youngest, Alice, makes sure that life at Pemberley never grows dull. She stands out as the most intrepid of the brood, and while beloved by all the family and staff, her curious mind and penchant for mischief often proves rather inconveniencing. Never is this truer than when her father follows her down a mysterious rabbit hole, disrupting his orderly world in ways never before imagined. A treat for the young and the old, Darcy in Wonderland is both an adventure and an homage to two of literatures greatest minds.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2017
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Alexa Adams
18 books108 followersA devoted reader of Jane Austen since her childhood, Alexa Adams is the author of several Austenesque novels and short stories including Being, Mrs. Bennet, Darcy in Wonderland, The Madness of Mr. Darcy, and Tales of Less Pride and Prejudice. Alexa is an American residing in Switzerland with her husband, daughter, and son. She blogs about Austen and Austenesque literature at alexaadams.blogspot.com and a founding member of the Jane Austen Society of Switzerland.
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August 11, 2017
From the moment I heard of Darcy in Wonderland, I was drawn to it. I thought it exciting that the talented author was turning her attentions to writing a mash-up of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice and Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Full of curiosity and anticipation, I began and I only set it down twice before finishing it on a note of complete satisfaction.
Whether one wishes to read a delightful and heartwarming Pride & Prejudice sequel or a fun new retelling of Alice in Wonderland, the reader is given both.
As I said, this one is a sequel and a retelling. It reads swiftly, but the pacing is steady. The first several chapters begin at Pemberley with Jane Austen's beloved P&P couple. Darcy and Lizzy have been married many years with their oldest at university, their second child about ready to make her social debut, and the other four ranging in age down to the precocious six year old, Alice, as the youngest. I was privy to life with the Darcy's at home and incidental updates of their extended family and friends from the original story.
The transition to the Wonderland portion of the story was cleverly done, meshing well. This was the center portion of the book and shone as the whimsical retelling of a favorite story. The final transition led to a nice long denouement that left me well satisfied both for this unique mash-up, but the visits with both stories that I thought got just the right balance of both.
It was a sweet story that could be read by all ages just as the classics they were based upon. Darcy in Wonderland is gently-paced and full of laughter and heartwarming scenes. I recommend it to those who enjoy either or both classic stories and would appreciate a clever blend of the two.
My thanks to the author who provided the book in exchange for an honest review.
Whether one wishes to read a delightful and heartwarming Pride & Prejudice sequel or a fun new retelling of Alice in Wonderland, the reader is given both.
As I said, this one is a sequel and a retelling. It reads swiftly, but the pacing is steady. The first several chapters begin at Pemberley with Jane Austen's beloved P&P couple. Darcy and Lizzy have been married many years with their oldest at university, their second child about ready to make her social debut, and the other four ranging in age down to the precocious six year old, Alice, as the youngest. I was privy to life with the Darcy's at home and incidental updates of their extended family and friends from the original story.
The transition to the Wonderland portion of the story was cleverly done, meshing well. This was the center portion of the book and shone as the whimsical retelling of a favorite story. The final transition led to a nice long denouement that left me well satisfied both for this unique mash-up, but the visits with both stories that I thought got just the right balance of both.
It was a sweet story that could be read by all ages just as the classics they were based upon. Darcy in Wonderland is gently-paced and full of laughter and heartwarming scenes. I recommend it to those who enjoy either or both classic stories and would appreciate a clever blend of the two.
My thanks to the author who provided the book in exchange for an honest review.
August 16, 2017
This is charming, whimsical and imaginative. Don't start reading this expecting a lot of Darcy and Elizabeth. Their loving marriage is a very small part of this story. Instead, you follow Darcy, a doting parent, and his youngest daughter Alice. It is more Lewis Carroll than Jane Austen, but it is so much fun to read the reactions of the staid, reasonable Mr. Darcy of Pride and Prejudice as he wanders with Alice through the chaotic insanity of Wonderland trying to find their way back to Pemberley.
It's almost as much fun to read what comes BEFORE the two go chasing down the rabbit hole. Mr. and Mrs. Darcy have been married for many years now and have spawned quite a brood of children. Bennet, the heir and their first born, is home from Cambridge to attend the coming out ball for the eldest of his sisters, Eleanor (Ellie). Rose and Helen return from finishing school for the event, too. Cassandra continues to receive instruction from her governess, who she convinces to allow her to study Sir Walter Scott's Kenilworth repeatedly rather than other, less favored parts of her curriculum.
Alice, the youngest, is a darling, precocious child, though her brother and sisters (aside from her favorite, Rose) don't tend to view her that way. Her pretend-play, starting with an invisible troll demanding a password to enter her father's study, perfectly captures the imaginative mind of a child. The bickering among the siblings is delightfully realistic, as are the conversations between their parents about their concerns for their offspring.
Wonderland has many recognizable characters, starting with the White Rabbit and then a stream of others including the Mock Turtle, the Mad Hatter, the dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, the Duchess, her cook, and the Red King and Queen. Darcy persists in attempting logical conversation from these maniacal creatures, while Alice often responds with similarly absurd comments and questions, much to her father's frustration. The rhymes interspersed within the story sometimes contain references to events in Pride and Prejudice, but the contents are frightfully jumbled, just as those in Lewis Carroll's creation.
I found this a delightful departure from "traditional" JAFF (if there is such a thing)!
It's almost as much fun to read what comes BEFORE the two go chasing down the rabbit hole. Mr. and Mrs. Darcy have been married for many years now and have spawned quite a brood of children. Bennet, the heir and their first born, is home from Cambridge to attend the coming out ball for the eldest of his sisters, Eleanor (Ellie). Rose and Helen return from finishing school for the event, too. Cassandra continues to receive instruction from her governess, who she convinces to allow her to study Sir Walter Scott's Kenilworth repeatedly rather than other, less favored parts of her curriculum.
Alice, the youngest, is a darling, precocious child, though her brother and sisters (aside from her favorite, Rose) don't tend to view her that way. Her pretend-play, starting with an invisible troll demanding a password to enter her father's study, perfectly captures the imaginative mind of a child. The bickering among the siblings is delightfully realistic, as are the conversations between their parents about their concerns for their offspring.
Wonderland has many recognizable characters, starting with the White Rabbit and then a stream of others including the Mock Turtle, the Mad Hatter, the dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, the Duchess, her cook, and the Red King and Queen. Darcy persists in attempting logical conversation from these maniacal creatures, while Alice often responds with similarly absurd comments and questions, much to her father's frustration. The rhymes interspersed within the story sometimes contain references to events in Pride and Prejudice, but the contents are frightfully jumbled, just as those in Lewis Carroll's creation.
I found this a delightful departure from "traditional" JAFF (if there is such a thing)!
August 28, 2017
I immediately was intrigued when I saw this book. Darcy of Pride and Prejudice with Alice in Wonderland? I'm in! Two of my favorite books meshed together. It was either going to be awesome or an epic fail. I personally think it was great. It reads just like Alice in Wonderland but Darcy is along for the ride with his youngest daughter, Alice. It was sweet:) I would only recommend this if you are a fan of Alice in Wonderland.
August 27, 2017
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Darcy in Wonderland is the proof that Alexa Adams is not afraid to try different and creative approaches in her books. She turns the unthinkable into reality and creates stories that readers will hardly forget.
Darcy in Wonderland brings together the loveliness of the Darcy family and the craziness of Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland, and even though the Wonderland scenes were quite amusing, especially when Darcy was forced to go along with his daughter’s curiosity, what captivated me the most in this book was the Darcy family and their interactions.
The story starts many years after Darcy and Elizabeth’s marriage, and we are introduced to their children: Bennet who is the only boy, and the eldest of Darcy’s children, is a delicious image of his father and amuses us with his dry humour and his fatigue with all his sisters. Can you imagine a teenager Darcy surrounded by sisters? I loved some of his comments and the relationship of comradery he established with his father, who is determined to give to his son the support he was unable to receive from his own father as a young man; Elleanor (Ellie) who is about to turn 18 years old reminded me of Jane Bennet and I truly wished Lady Catherine would not ruin her coming out season; Helen and Rose who are already at school and are terribly missed by their youngest sister; Cassandra whom I loved and was more interested in reading novels than anything else; and Alice, the youngest child of Darcy and Elizabeth and the one who is always involved in some kind of mischief. Or maybe she is only a curious, imaginative and outspoken girl who was too genuine for her time and discovered the pleasures of Port at a precocious age :
Alice’s impertinence reminded me of Elizabeth, but also a little bit of Lydia Bennet because that girl does not know when to keep her mouth shut, and even if this is very amusing to us readers, it makes Lady Catherine very displeased! And yes, Lady Catherine is still alive and true to herself in this story :
The Darcy’s and Lady Catherine, who arrived unannounced at Pemberley, are to visit the Bingley’s, but during breakfast Alice’s enthusiasm becomes too much and when she spills some tea in Lady Catherine’s gown she is punished for her actions and must remain at home. She tries to apologize:
“I am truly sorry, Aunt Catherine,” Alice quickly followed. “You have ruined my gown!” “If it makes you feel better,” Alice continued hopefully, “I don’t think the color becomes you at all.”
But her father is implacable and determines she has to stay, accompanied by him to guarantee she behaves of course, it’s not like he wants to escape Lady Catherine and Mrs. Bennet’s company.
During the day Alice sees a White Rabbit with a Pocket Watch and chases it down a hole with her Father close behind, and this is how the adventure in Wonderland begins.
In Wonderland we will find Carroll's White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and even some characters that will remind us of some members of the Bennet family like Mrs. Bennet, Darcy finds it very hard to understand what’s happening and where he is. His main focus is to find a way home, but Alice’s curiosity makes her want to interact with everybody and that’s what makes their journey so funny. Those who loved Alice in Wonderland will certainly love this view of the story.
Darcy in Wonderland is not a romance, and readers who merely want an Elizabeth/Darcy story will not find it here, but they will find a beautiful sequel showing us how delightful their life was after they married, and how funny their household became over the years with so many different children. The relationship they established with their children is endearing, and we also have the pleasure of seeing how happy and content they are as a couple.
I believe parents will particularly love this story, and they will even be able to share it with their children as this is a family book in which the drawings and the poetry add the final touch to an incredible story.
Darcy in Wonderland is the proof that Alexa Adams is not afraid to try different and creative approaches in her books. She turns the unthinkable into reality and creates stories that readers will hardly forget.
Darcy in Wonderland brings together the loveliness of the Darcy family and the craziness of Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland, and even though the Wonderland scenes were quite amusing, especially when Darcy was forced to go along with his daughter’s curiosity, what captivated me the most in this book was the Darcy family and their interactions.
The story starts many years after Darcy and Elizabeth’s marriage, and we are introduced to their children: Bennet who is the only boy, and the eldest of Darcy’s children, is a delicious image of his father and amuses us with his dry humour and his fatigue with all his sisters. Can you imagine a teenager Darcy surrounded by sisters? I loved some of his comments and the relationship of comradery he established with his father, who is determined to give to his son the support he was unable to receive from his own father as a young man; Elleanor (Ellie) who is about to turn 18 years old reminded me of Jane Bennet and I truly wished Lady Catherine would not ruin her coming out season; Helen and Rose who are already at school and are terribly missed by their youngest sister; Cassandra whom I loved and was more interested in reading novels than anything else; and Alice, the youngest child of Darcy and Elizabeth and the one who is always involved in some kind of mischief. Or maybe she is only a curious, imaginative and outspoken girl who was too genuine for her time and discovered the pleasures of Port at a precocious age :
Alice’s impertinence reminded me of Elizabeth, but also a little bit of Lydia Bennet because that girl does not know when to keep her mouth shut, and even if this is very amusing to us readers, it makes Lady Catherine very displeased! And yes, Lady Catherine is still alive and true to herself in this story :
The Darcy’s and Lady Catherine, who arrived unannounced at Pemberley, are to visit the Bingley’s, but during breakfast Alice’s enthusiasm becomes too much and when she spills some tea in Lady Catherine’s gown she is punished for her actions and must remain at home. She tries to apologize:
“I am truly sorry, Aunt Catherine,” Alice quickly followed. “You have ruined my gown!” “If it makes you feel better,” Alice continued hopefully, “I don’t think the color becomes you at all.”
But her father is implacable and determines she has to stay, accompanied by him to guarantee she behaves of course, it’s not like he wants to escape Lady Catherine and Mrs. Bennet’s company.
During the day Alice sees a White Rabbit with a Pocket Watch and chases it down a hole with her Father close behind, and this is how the adventure in Wonderland begins.
In Wonderland we will find Carroll's White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and even some characters that will remind us of some members of the Bennet family like Mrs. Bennet, Darcy finds it very hard to understand what’s happening and where he is. His main focus is to find a way home, but Alice’s curiosity makes her want to interact with everybody and that’s what makes their journey so funny. Those who loved Alice in Wonderland will certainly love this view of the story.
Darcy in Wonderland is not a romance, and readers who merely want an Elizabeth/Darcy story will not find it here, but they will find a beautiful sequel showing us how delightful their life was after they married, and how funny their household became over the years with so many different children. The relationship they established with their children is endearing, and we also have the pleasure of seeing how happy and content they are as a couple.
I believe parents will particularly love this story, and they will even be able to share it with their children as this is a family book in which the drawings and the poetry add the final touch to an incredible story.
August 22, 2017
This story is a variation mash up of Alice in Wonderland and Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth and Darcy have a young daughter named Alice who is very imaginative and speaks before she thinks. She and her father visit Wonderland and it's absurdities together.
The story was very unexpected but kept my attention. It was very true to Mr Carroll's famous tale with the Darcy characteristics adding a great foil to explain/justify the opposite point of view. When you pick this book up don't expect a Pride and Prejudice variation but you will find a great book.
The story was very unexpected but kept my attention. It was very true to Mr Carroll's famous tale with the Darcy characteristics adding a great foil to explain/justify the opposite point of view. When you pick this book up don't expect a Pride and Prejudice variation but you will find a great book.
December 22, 2017
A Whimsical Sojourn to Wonderland with Mr. Darcy!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
While out for a walk, Mr. Darcy and his youngest daughter Alice espy a white rabbit crossing their path. Having seen this particular white rabbit (with a pocket watch and waistcoat) before, Alice runs after Mr. Rabbit and follows him down a rather large rabbit hole. What could Mr. Darcy – master of Pemberley, devoted husband, and father of six – do but follow his daughter and ensure her safety?!? Down the rabbit hole they go and what befalls them is a succession of nonsensical and inexplicable events like Fitzwilliam Darcy has never seen. And despite these curious characters and fantastical events, all Mr. Darcy wants to do is find his way home to Pemberley. Sounds like he needs a pair of ruby slippers…oops! Wrong story!
For anyone whose read or seen Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland these encounters with a grinning cat, smoking caterpillar, and singing turtle may sound familiar… And you might even know the order of who Mr. Darcy and Alice come across and what will happen next. But the true delight of this tale is in seeing how the reserved and proud Mr. Darcy reacts to the strange happenings and characters he encounters on this misadventure. Does he eat from the mushroom? Does he drink tea with the Mad Hatter? Does he dance the Lobster-Quadrille? You must venture down the rabbit hole yourself to find out…
First off, I want to say I love this idea of blending Pride and Prejudice with another beloved story! Especially when that story is a diverting and whimsical classic! I am not surprised to discover that Alexa Adams did a marvelous job integrating these two stories together. I love how she gave us glimpses of the happy marriage and lively brood of children the Darcys have together. And I adored Mr. Darcy’s daughter, Alice, who wasn’t exactly the same as the Alice in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This Alice was much more mischievous and playful – and gave her opinion “very decidedly for so young a person” (watch out Lady C!) I especially loved seeing how many members of the Darcy family would indulge Alice’s imaginative games and flights of fancy. (It was so cute when Mr. Darcy did this!)
What I enjoyed most in this story was seeing Mr. Darcy in Wonderland – he was such a delightful blend of contradictions! Should he treat and respond to everything with logic or be fanciful? It seems Mr. Darcy’s natural propensities were at war in Wonderland. I loved seeing this Mr. Darcy torn between being rational and abandoning reason, between using his intellect and using imagination, and between displaying the manners of a proper gentleman and indulging in absurdities.
Other aspects I enjoyed about this story were the abundance of clever and witty dialogue and discovering all the nods to Jane Austen infused into this tale. Whether it be Bennet’s provoking remarks towards his sisters, Alice’s impudent opinions, or Lady Catherine’s tirades over Mrs. Bennet – the banter and quick exchanges in this story were continuously filled with delight and mirth. So many pithy and memorable quotes! In addition, I loved seeing some allusions to Jane Austen’s characters, her writing, and even her amber cross! If anything, I would have loved to have seen a few more Austen influences and references thrown into Wonderland! Since I am more a fan of Jane Austen than Lewis Carroll, this might be a biased opinion!
Delightfully absurd and cleverly crafted Darcy in Wonderland is an enchanting and amusing Pride and Prejudice sequel that allows the reader to escape reality and explore a beloved children’s classic with the illustrious master of Pemberley! A perfect choice for readers looking for something playful, charming, and witty!
Austenesque Reviews
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
While out for a walk, Mr. Darcy and his youngest daughter Alice espy a white rabbit crossing their path. Having seen this particular white rabbit (with a pocket watch and waistcoat) before, Alice runs after Mr. Rabbit and follows him down a rather large rabbit hole. What could Mr. Darcy – master of Pemberley, devoted husband, and father of six – do but follow his daughter and ensure her safety?!? Down the rabbit hole they go and what befalls them is a succession of nonsensical and inexplicable events like Fitzwilliam Darcy has never seen. And despite these curious characters and fantastical events, all Mr. Darcy wants to do is find his way home to Pemberley. Sounds like he needs a pair of ruby slippers…oops! Wrong story!
For anyone whose read or seen Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland these encounters with a grinning cat, smoking caterpillar, and singing turtle may sound familiar… And you might even know the order of who Mr. Darcy and Alice come across and what will happen next. But the true delight of this tale is in seeing how the reserved and proud Mr. Darcy reacts to the strange happenings and characters he encounters on this misadventure. Does he eat from the mushroom? Does he drink tea with the Mad Hatter? Does he dance the Lobster-Quadrille? You must venture down the rabbit hole yourself to find out…
First off, I want to say I love this idea of blending Pride and Prejudice with another beloved story! Especially when that story is a diverting and whimsical classic! I am not surprised to discover that Alexa Adams did a marvelous job integrating these two stories together. I love how she gave us glimpses of the happy marriage and lively brood of children the Darcys have together. And I adored Mr. Darcy’s daughter, Alice, who wasn’t exactly the same as the Alice in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This Alice was much more mischievous and playful – and gave her opinion “very decidedly for so young a person” (watch out Lady C!) I especially loved seeing how many members of the Darcy family would indulge Alice’s imaginative games and flights of fancy. (It was so cute when Mr. Darcy did this!)
What I enjoyed most in this story was seeing Mr. Darcy in Wonderland – he was such a delightful blend of contradictions! Should he treat and respond to everything with logic or be fanciful? It seems Mr. Darcy’s natural propensities were at war in Wonderland. I loved seeing this Mr. Darcy torn between being rational and abandoning reason, between using his intellect and using imagination, and between displaying the manners of a proper gentleman and indulging in absurdities.
Other aspects I enjoyed about this story were the abundance of clever and witty dialogue and discovering all the nods to Jane Austen infused into this tale. Whether it be Bennet’s provoking remarks towards his sisters, Alice’s impudent opinions, or Lady Catherine’s tirades over Mrs. Bennet – the banter and quick exchanges in this story were continuously filled with delight and mirth. So many pithy and memorable quotes! In addition, I loved seeing some allusions to Jane Austen’s characters, her writing, and even her amber cross! If anything, I would have loved to have seen a few more Austen influences and references thrown into Wonderland! Since I am more a fan of Jane Austen than Lewis Carroll, this might be a biased opinion!
Delightfully absurd and cleverly crafted Darcy in Wonderland is an enchanting and amusing Pride and Prejudice sequel that allows the reader to escape reality and explore a beloved children’s classic with the illustrious master of Pemberley! A perfect choice for readers looking for something playful, charming, and witty!
Austenesque Reviews
June 14, 2025
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. ~Ellen Parr
I love these Darcy children.
Bennet – the oldest and only son, unhappy at Cambridge, reserved as his Father had been, befriended by those who have sisters (although no one has more sisters than he!)
Eleanor (Ellie) – planning her birthday ball, ready for her come-out, dreading Lady Catherine’s “help” during the season
Helen and Rose – the twins, home from school, Rose (Rolie to Alice) is her youngest sister’s special friend
Cassandra (Cassie) – able to influence her governess to re-read “Kenilworth” instead of attending to more serious studies
Alice – the youngest, the “creative” child, the child ready to try everything (including her Father’s brandy which thankfully she didn’t like; unfortunately she preferred the port)
A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty. ~Author Unknown
The adventures in Wonderland were wonderful but my favorite parts were the family times: the children’s squabbles at table, their reactions to Aunt Catherine’s early arrival and their parents’ efforts to moderate and discipline. One Big Happy Family!
And especially Alice who was constitutionally unable to keep quiet:
“I am truly sorry, Aunt Catherine,” Alice quickly followed.
“You have ruined my gown!”
“If it makes you feel better,” Alice continued hopefully,
“I don’t think the color becomes you at all.”
I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
Quote from the book: It is an oddity of the gregarious child that they will at times grow suddenly and uncharacteristically quiet. This usually means that they wish not to be observed and most certainly ought to be.
Alice is “punished” for rudeness to Lady Catherine by remaining home from a family visit to the Bingleys. Her Father “sacrifices” his time with his Aunt to stay home to oversee the youngest in her lessons. Alice sees a White Rabbit with a Pocket Watch and chases it down a hole with her Father close behind. Thus begins the adventures in Wonderland.
Oddly, some of the residents of Wonderland put us in mind of residents of Hertfordshire!
Whether you’re a fan of Jane Austen or Lewis Carroll or possibly both, you will love this tale.
Some stories are true that never happened. ~Elie Weisel
I love these Darcy children.
Bennet – the oldest and only son, unhappy at Cambridge, reserved as his Father had been, befriended by those who have sisters (although no one has more sisters than he!)
Eleanor (Ellie) – planning her birthday ball, ready for her come-out, dreading Lady Catherine’s “help” during the season
Helen and Rose – the twins, home from school, Rose (Rolie to Alice) is her youngest sister’s special friend
Cassandra (Cassie) – able to influence her governess to re-read “Kenilworth” instead of attending to more serious studies
Alice – the youngest, the “creative” child, the child ready to try everything (including her Father’s brandy which thankfully she didn’t like; unfortunately she preferred the port)
A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty. ~Author Unknown
The adventures in Wonderland were wonderful but my favorite parts were the family times: the children’s squabbles at table, their reactions to Aunt Catherine’s early arrival and their parents’ efforts to moderate and discipline. One Big Happy Family!
And especially Alice who was constitutionally unable to keep quiet:
“I am truly sorry, Aunt Catherine,” Alice quickly followed.
“You have ruined my gown!”
“If it makes you feel better,” Alice continued hopefully,
“I don’t think the color becomes you at all.”
I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
Quote from the book: It is an oddity of the gregarious child that they will at times grow suddenly and uncharacteristically quiet. This usually means that they wish not to be observed and most certainly ought to be.
Alice is “punished” for rudeness to Lady Catherine by remaining home from a family visit to the Bingleys. Her Father “sacrifices” his time with his Aunt to stay home to oversee the youngest in her lessons. Alice sees a White Rabbit with a Pocket Watch and chases it down a hole with her Father close behind. Thus begins the adventures in Wonderland.
Oddly, some of the residents of Wonderland put us in mind of residents of Hertfordshire!
Whether you’re a fan of Jane Austen or Lewis Carroll or possibly both, you will love this tale.
Some stories are true that never happened. ~Elie Weisel
April 22, 2019
In this P&P sequel the Darcys have been married many years and it is their youngest, Alice, who seems the most creative. As the rest of the family visit the Bingleys Alice and her father are left to their own devices, until Alice sees the White Rabbit again. As she follows him down the rabbit hole what else can Darcy do but follow his dear daughter.
The part of the story before their adventure is just as an enjoyble read in this well-written story
The part of the story before their adventure is just as an enjoyble read in this well-written story
March 18, 2018
I found it deliciously hilarious but utterly charming, especially how some things in Wonderland mimicked Pride and Prejudice.
Elizabeth and Darcy are wonderful parents, and I found Alice to be innocently impertinent and curious as always.
An entertaining read this was!
Elizabeth and Darcy are wonderful parents, and I found Alice to be innocently impertinent and curious as always.
An entertaining read this was!
August 13, 2017
I must confess, I really do not recall all events in Wonderland. Last I saw something from that book was in the latest movie. So how much is in this mashup...well, I do not know. But it sure is Wonderlandesque.
Darcy and Lizzy have been married for ages and have a few kids. All good behaved lovely children/almost adults. Except for Alice who has a truly vivid imagination. And I, omg, this is horrible, but I totally understood the eldest one, Bennett, when he said his sister is insane. In those days, being as she was, well Lady Catherine sure would not have liked it. Not really a proper young lady this one.
Alice is sure lucky to have parents like Lizzy and Darcy. That is for sure.
Anyway, I am blabbering. The mad hatter got to me. Darcy and Alice will have an adventure in wonderland and everything is turned on its head
Quite a different sort of Pride and Prejudice sequel. I think Alice will grow up to be an author
Darcy and Lizzy have been married for ages and have a few kids. All good behaved lovely children/almost adults. Except for Alice who has a truly vivid imagination. And I, omg, this is horrible, but I totally understood the eldest one, Bennett, when he said his sister is insane. In those days, being as she was, well Lady Catherine sure would not have liked it. Not really a proper young lady this one.
Alice is sure lucky to have parents like Lizzy and Darcy. That is for sure.
Anyway, I am blabbering. The mad hatter got to me. Darcy and Alice will have an adventure in wonderland and everything is turned on its head
Quite a different sort of Pride and Prejudice sequel. I think Alice will grow up to be an author
September 14, 2017
A beautiful tale of the world of Pride and Prejudice warped to include Alice in Wonderland! It makes one ponder what is real and what is not within the pages. Intriguing!
December 31, 2017
Whimsical mashup of Alice in Wonderland and Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. Imagine Alice's adventure down the rabbit hole with a companion - her dad, Mr. Darcy (of Pride and Prejudice). Quite a romp!
Mostly an Alice story that is bookended with scenes of life with the Darcy's (post P&P).
Mostly an Alice story that is bookended with scenes of life with the Darcy's (post P&P).
August 19, 2017
Darcy in Wonderland is a delightful tale that combines two of my favorite British stories, Pride & Prejudice and Alice in Wonderland. Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy have married and are raising a family of one son and five daughters. The youngest daughter, Alice, is prone to fits of fancy that Darcy can’t help but indulge as a father.
As Alice’s oldest sister prepares for her coming out ball and her brother prepares to make his way in the world, Alice remains stuck in the schoolroom. Behind on her lessons, her father stays behind to catch her up while the rest of the family visits the Bingley family. While outside, they follow a mysterious white rabbit down a rabbit hole and have a grand adventure in Wonderland.
I found this novel to be very enjoyable with charming illustrations. One of my favorite scenes was the tea party in Wonderland which was a fantastic comedy of manners with Mr. Darcy trying to maintain good manners, which is increasingly hard to do with the Mad Hatter in attendance. I thought this novel was a perfect blend of both tales.
Adams wrote the characters from Pride and Prejudice as I would imagine them in a future life. Their children were intriguing as well. I wanted to learn more about this Pride and Prejudice continuation and would love to read further tales! One of my favorite parts of the novel was a perfect conclusion with Bennet, the Darcy’s eldest and only son. He is already knee deep in the work of running the Pemberley estate, but after Darcy’s adventure in Wonderland with Alice, he realizes that Bennet should have some fun before becoming an adult. I loved this!
Favorite Quotes:
“As I said, you are too easy on Alice. If you and my mother do not take her in hand and impose reality upon her, the world will someday do it for you, and it will be a far more difficult lesson to learn.”
“’I suppose one really must laugh at one’s own relations, the private company of one’s fellow sufferers, of course, for how else are they to be born?’ Elizabeth conceded. “
“’When I used to read fairy tales,’ she continued, unfazed, ‘I fancied those kinds of things never happened, and now here we are in the middle of one!’”
“’A Darcy, are you?’ cried the Pigeon. ‘And what in heaven’s name is a Darcy, I ask? You just invented it.’
I am a gentleman, madam,’ he assured her, attempting to check his irritation and live up to the title.”
“’But I do hate tampering with the laws of physics. No good shall come of it.’”
“’Very fine indeed.’ said Darcy, really wanting to question the creature with whom this entire sorry adventure began, but his innate breeding insisted a mundane comment must be addressed in kind”
Overall, Darcy in Wonderland is a whimsical delight that is sure be enjoyed by most readers. It’s not to be missed if you are a Pride and Prejudice fan, it is a wonderful continuation of the story.
Book Source: Review Copy from author Alexa Adams as part of the Blog Tour. Thank-you!
This review was first posted on my blog at: https://lauragerold.blogspot.com/2017...
As Alice’s oldest sister prepares for her coming out ball and her brother prepares to make his way in the world, Alice remains stuck in the schoolroom. Behind on her lessons, her father stays behind to catch her up while the rest of the family visits the Bingley family. While outside, they follow a mysterious white rabbit down a rabbit hole and have a grand adventure in Wonderland.
I found this novel to be very enjoyable with charming illustrations. One of my favorite scenes was the tea party in Wonderland which was a fantastic comedy of manners with Mr. Darcy trying to maintain good manners, which is increasingly hard to do with the Mad Hatter in attendance. I thought this novel was a perfect blend of both tales.
Adams wrote the characters from Pride and Prejudice as I would imagine them in a future life. Their children were intriguing as well. I wanted to learn more about this Pride and Prejudice continuation and would love to read further tales! One of my favorite parts of the novel was a perfect conclusion with Bennet, the Darcy’s eldest and only son. He is already knee deep in the work of running the Pemberley estate, but after Darcy’s adventure in Wonderland with Alice, he realizes that Bennet should have some fun before becoming an adult. I loved this!
Favorite Quotes:
“As I said, you are too easy on Alice. If you and my mother do not take her in hand and impose reality upon her, the world will someday do it for you, and it will be a far more difficult lesson to learn.”
“’I suppose one really must laugh at one’s own relations, the private company of one’s fellow sufferers, of course, for how else are they to be born?’ Elizabeth conceded. “
“’When I used to read fairy tales,’ she continued, unfazed, ‘I fancied those kinds of things never happened, and now here we are in the middle of one!’”
“’A Darcy, are you?’ cried the Pigeon. ‘And what in heaven’s name is a Darcy, I ask? You just invented it.’
I am a gentleman, madam,’ he assured her, attempting to check his irritation and live up to the title.”
“’But I do hate tampering with the laws of physics. No good shall come of it.’”
“’Very fine indeed.’ said Darcy, really wanting to question the creature with whom this entire sorry adventure began, but his innate breeding insisted a mundane comment must be addressed in kind”
Overall, Darcy in Wonderland is a whimsical delight that is sure be enjoyed by most readers. It’s not to be missed if you are a Pride and Prejudice fan, it is a wonderful continuation of the story.
Book Source: Review Copy from author Alexa Adams as part of the Blog Tour. Thank-you!
This review was first posted on my blog at: https://lauragerold.blogspot.com/2017...
March 9, 2018
3.5 stars
Thanks to Alexa Adams and Austen authors sending me this as a prize.
Thanks to Alexa Adams and Austen authors sending me this as a prize.
January 11, 2018
Darcy in Wonderland
What a delightful story. A great story mashup that kept me giggling. If you love P&P and Alice in Wonderland, you'll enjoy this adventure. Well done!
What a delightful story. A great story mashup that kept me giggling. If you love P&P and Alice in Wonderland, you'll enjoy this adventure. Well done!
October 28, 2019
Sweet
This is a very strange mash-up of P&P and Alice in Wonderland, as the title indicates. It's a testament to the talent of this author that the story works, but I can't help but wonder why it was done. It takes place many years after ODC have married, they have a brood of children, and the youngest daughter is the focus of the plot. Her name is, of course, Alice, and she is extremely precocious and mischievous. Darcy is at home at Pemberly alone with her one day, and they both experience the fantastic adventure of a trip down the rabbit hole with all its attendant creatures and situations from Lewis Carroll's famous work.
Ms. Adams is a first rate storyteller. Her way with words is truly wonderful. However, I found myself skimming past a lot of the bizarre events that Darcy and his young daughter encounter because there are just so many of them. Each strange and fantastical occurrence is given a detailed account, and I found myself weary of so much weirdness, and just anxious to get on with the rest of the story. Alice is an endearing character, but her tendency to disobey her poor, long suffering daddy gets a little tedious. The other members of the Darcy family are nicely introduced in the first several chapters, and I think I would have appreciated more time with all of them.
The end of the adventure for Darcy and his daughter, and the wrap-up of the story is very neatly done, leaving a tantalizing bit of doubt about the reality of their experience, and just a hint of mystery. The romance between Elizabeth and Darcy is there, and once again illustrates the enduring quality of their union.
The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it.
This is a very strange mash-up of P&P and Alice in Wonderland, as the title indicates. It's a testament to the talent of this author that the story works, but I can't help but wonder why it was done. It takes place many years after ODC have married, they have a brood of children, and the youngest daughter is the focus of the plot. Her name is, of course, Alice, and she is extremely precocious and mischievous. Darcy is at home at Pemberly alone with her one day, and they both experience the fantastic adventure of a trip down the rabbit hole with all its attendant creatures and situations from Lewis Carroll's famous work.
Ms. Adams is a first rate storyteller. Her way with words is truly wonderful. However, I found myself skimming past a lot of the bizarre events that Darcy and his young daughter encounter because there are just so many of them. Each strange and fantastical occurrence is given a detailed account, and I found myself weary of so much weirdness, and just anxious to get on with the rest of the story. Alice is an endearing character, but her tendency to disobey her poor, long suffering daddy gets a little tedious. The other members of the Darcy family are nicely introduced in the first several chapters, and I think I would have appreciated more time with all of them.
The end of the adventure for Darcy and his daughter, and the wrap-up of the story is very neatly done, leaving a tantalizing bit of doubt about the reality of their experience, and just a hint of mystery. The romance between Elizabeth and Darcy is there, and once again illustrates the enduring quality of their union.
The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it.
December 21, 2018
I thought this was charming and I just adored Darcy's relationship with his youngest daughter, Alice, in this tale. I have a confession to make, don't hate me, I never truly saw the appeal of Alice in Wonderland before. But Alexa Adams has done this combination brilliantly. Aside from Darcy's and Alice's trip down the rabbit hole (just as cuckoo for cocoa puffs as AIW, and a lot funnier,) the story taking us into Darcy and Elizabeth's lives as they have matured into parents of grown and nearly grown children and lastly their youngest, the most challenging, Alice, was what I loved best about this book. How I loved Alice! The Darcy's relationship with all their children was wonderful to visit. Their matured, yet ever devoted love for each other was everything we hoped we would find. Even with my confession above, I admit the enchantment of the little pair of gloves and Elizabeth's actions regarding them left me smiling warmly inside. Sigh
March 27, 2025
A clever retelling for fans of both Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Pride and Prejudice. The story takes place about 20 some years after the events of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth and Darcy have six children and the youngest of them is the imaginative Alice. It starts in Pemberley and has many mentions of characters from P&P, along with Lady Catherine making an appearance. We follow Darcy and Alice into Wonderland. It was such a joy to see how Darcy reacts to the nonsensical events there and all of the “mad” characters.
August 29, 2020
Endearing
Alice in Wonderland meets the Darcys of Pemberley. After falling down their very own rabbit hole, Darcy and his youngest daughter Alice endeavor to find their way home to Pemberley. An endearing father-daughter adventure. Well done!
Alice in Wonderland meets the Darcys of Pemberley. After falling down their very own rabbit hole, Darcy and his youngest daughter Alice endeavor to find their way home to Pemberley. An endearing father-daughter adventure. Well done!
July 25, 2020
A very cute fantasy where the author has combined Alice in Wonderland and Pride and Prejudice. The story is beautifully written and the characters are were so well developed.
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