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Darcy and Elizabeth Sweet Variations
Darcy & Elizabeth: Mischief and Misunderstanding: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation
A stolen kiss at the Netherfield Ball sparks a merry war between Darcy and Elizabeth.
After unexpectedly inheriting both a title and the fine estate of Messina Grove, Lord Bennet and his family leave Longbourn forever to start a new life of nobility. And why should they not? Mr. Bingley and his party had quit Netherfield no more than a week earlier, leaving Jane quite publicly heartbroken, and Elizabeth secretly so.
But two years later, Lord and Lady Bennet receive a request from Lady Catherine De Bourgh asking if her Nephews and a small party would be welcome to stay at Messina Grove for a short duration.
Jane is very excited to have a second chance with the still unmarried Mr. Bingley. Elizabeth does not care what Darcy does because she does not care at all about him! In this week of mischief and games, true love will be reunited and discovered, but hearts will also be broken when jealousy and old hurts rise.
In this silly, clean variation, Cassandra Knightley knits together two of her favorite Pride & Prejudice and Much Ado About Nothing. Pour yourself a cup of tea, take a seat on a comfy sofa, and be prepared to laugh and cry and swoon as Darcy and Elizabeth muddle their way towards true love.
After unexpectedly inheriting both a title and the fine estate of Messina Grove, Lord Bennet and his family leave Longbourn forever to start a new life of nobility. And why should they not? Mr. Bingley and his party had quit Netherfield no more than a week earlier, leaving Jane quite publicly heartbroken, and Elizabeth secretly so.
But two years later, Lord and Lady Bennet receive a request from Lady Catherine De Bourgh asking if her Nephews and a small party would be welcome to stay at Messina Grove for a short duration.
Jane is very excited to have a second chance with the still unmarried Mr. Bingley. Elizabeth does not care what Darcy does because she does not care at all about him! In this week of mischief and games, true love will be reunited and discovered, but hearts will also be broken when jealousy and old hurts rise.
In this silly, clean variation, Cassandra Knightley knits together two of her favorite Pride & Prejudice and Much Ado About Nothing. Pour yourself a cup of tea, take a seat on a comfy sofa, and be prepared to laugh and cry and swoon as Darcy and Elizabeth muddle their way towards true love.
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August 9, 2017
The course of true love never did run smooth. -- William Shakespeare
With less than 5% of the book finished, we come across this sentence: "It has come to pass that I am the closet living relative of my late, great uncle Fredrick.”
I’m not sure about the Regency but in 2017 the difference between “closet living relative” and “closest living relative” is significant.
I was dismayed to read this so early in the story and thought it would be one of those books stuffed with errors. Happily that was not the case, although toward the end Elizabeth “wiped a rear from her own eyes.” Later Darcy “looked quite dower.”
Though she be but little, she is fierce. -- William Shakespeare
Twice this week, I have had to resort to on-line Cliff’s Notes (is Cliff’s Notes still published? – maybe not in the age of Google) to solidify a work of Shakespeare before reading JAFF! If this is a trend, it’s not necessarily unwelcome.
The characters are modified to conform to the cast of Much Ado about Nothing: Wickham becomes half-brother to Darcy; Colonel Fitzwilliam is friend to both Lord Bennet and Bingley; Mr. Collins is semi-intelligent.
Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs. -- William Shakespeare
Intrigues occur to draw couples together and to separate them. Pranks are both amusing and cruel. Miss Bingley forms an alliance with Wickham to create chaos.
I enjoyed this story but I wish it had been better proofread although this is far from the most egregious example of editing to be found in JAFF.
Better a witty fool than a foolish wit. -- William Shakespeare
With less than 5% of the book finished, we come across this sentence: "It has come to pass that I am the closet living relative of my late, great uncle Fredrick.”
I’m not sure about the Regency but in 2017 the difference between “closet living relative” and “closest living relative” is significant.
I was dismayed to read this so early in the story and thought it would be one of those books stuffed with errors. Happily that was not the case, although toward the end Elizabeth “wiped a rear from her own eyes.” Later Darcy “looked quite dower.”
Though she be but little, she is fierce. -- William Shakespeare
Twice this week, I have had to resort to on-line Cliff’s Notes (is Cliff’s Notes still published? – maybe not in the age of Google) to solidify a work of Shakespeare before reading JAFF! If this is a trend, it’s not necessarily unwelcome.
The characters are modified to conform to the cast of Much Ado about Nothing: Wickham becomes half-brother to Darcy; Colonel Fitzwilliam is friend to both Lord Bennet and Bingley; Mr. Collins is semi-intelligent.
Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs. -- William Shakespeare
Intrigues occur to draw couples together and to separate them. Pranks are both amusing and cruel. Miss Bingley forms an alliance with Wickham to create chaos.
I enjoyed this story but I wish it had been better proofread although this is far from the most egregious example of editing to be found in JAFF.
Better a witty fool than a foolish wit. -- William Shakespeare
September 3, 2017
2.5 rounded up to 3 stars
This is an attempt to merge Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (which has always been my favorite of the Bard's comedies) with Pride and Prejudice. The character names are from Jane Austen's work. Obviously, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy take the Beatrice and Benedick roles. Claudio becomes Mr. Bingley, which makes Jane Bennet his angelic Hero. Don Pedro is Colonel Fitzwilliam. Mr. Wickham is the evil Don John, only he is introduced here (reluctantly) as Darcy's half-brother. The author gets rid of the youngest three Bennet sisters by sending them off to finishing school, as Mr. Bennet (Leonato) unexpectedly comes into a major inheritance and is now the very wealthy Lord Bennet.
The similarity to P&P is in the backstory. Bingley and Darcy came to Netherfield with all the developments leading to the Netherfield ball. The Prologue describes an extra scene at the ball where Darcy, having had his very unsatisfactory dance with Elizabeth, has enough to drink afterwards that he gets a bit pickled. Finding her alone on a balcony, he makes a drunken declaration of his esteem and gives her a searing kiss. By the next morning, of course, he's sober and aghast with himself, leading him to convince Bingley to leave immediately. This makes Elizabeth furious with him for leaving and furious with herself for softening toward him for even a moment. The feud between Beatrice and Benedick is ON!
Shortly after that, Mr. Bennet receives notification of the death of his distant (and previously unknown) relative and his family's elevation to the upper sphere of society. As the book rolls into Chapter 1, we learn that two years have passed. From here on, the story basically abandons any pretense of similarity to P&P. There are a few changes, but this is best described as a variation of Much Ado About Nothing set in the Regency era borrowing the P&P character names.
The writing just doesn't flow at all. It's disjointed and lurches along, borrowing some passages too closely from Shakespeare (17th century), some passages trying to emulate Regency (early 19th century), and some modern English creeping into spots (21st century). Editing is lacking, and there are a number of homonym-type errors (bear/bare, council/counsel) scattered about.
Overall, not a book I can recommend.
This is an attempt to merge Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (which has always been my favorite of the Bard's comedies) with Pride and Prejudice. The character names are from Jane Austen's work. Obviously, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy take the Beatrice and Benedick roles. Claudio becomes Mr. Bingley, which makes Jane Bennet his angelic Hero. Don Pedro is Colonel Fitzwilliam. Mr. Wickham is the evil Don John, only he is introduced here (reluctantly) as Darcy's half-brother. The author gets rid of the youngest three Bennet sisters by sending them off to finishing school, as Mr. Bennet (Leonato) unexpectedly comes into a major inheritance and is now the very wealthy Lord Bennet.
The similarity to P&P is in the backstory. Bingley and Darcy came to Netherfield with all the developments leading to the Netherfield ball. The Prologue describes an extra scene at the ball where Darcy, having had his very unsatisfactory dance with Elizabeth, has enough to drink afterwards that he gets a bit pickled. Finding her alone on a balcony, he makes a drunken declaration of his esteem and gives her a searing kiss. By the next morning, of course, he's sober and aghast with himself, leading him to convince Bingley to leave immediately. This makes Elizabeth furious with him for leaving and furious with herself for softening toward him for even a moment. The feud between Beatrice and Benedick is ON!
Shortly after that, Mr. Bennet receives notification of the death of his distant (and previously unknown) relative and his family's elevation to the upper sphere of society. As the book rolls into Chapter 1, we learn that two years have passed. From here on, the story basically abandons any pretense of similarity to P&P. There are a few changes, but this is best described as a variation of Much Ado About Nothing set in the Regency era borrowing the P&P character names.
The writing just doesn't flow at all. It's disjointed and lurches along, borrowing some passages too closely from Shakespeare (17th century), some passages trying to emulate Regency (early 19th century), and some modern English creeping into spots (21st century). Editing is lacking, and there are a number of homonym-type errors (bear/bare, council/counsel) scattered about.
Overall, not a book I can recommend.
March 22, 2019
Formatting nightmare
There are 9 chapters in the story. There are numeric subsections in some chapters. None of this shows up when you are looking for a table of contents.
I think this is like a second edition of this story. Someone should have had it be e-book ready.
The story was...an odd change of canon but not interesting.
I don’t recommend the book.
There are 9 chapters in the story. There are numeric subsections in some chapters. None of this shows up when you are looking for a table of contents.
I think this is like a second edition of this story. Someone should have had it be e-book ready.
The story was...an odd change of canon but not interesting.
I don’t recommend the book.
November 24, 2022
Interesting mix
A great story that mixes one of my favorite comedies with my favorite book. Very imaginative, angsty and entertaining. A unique read!
A great story that mixes one of my favorite comedies with my favorite book. Very imaginative, angsty and entertaining. A unique read!
August 11, 2017
Bring on the drama! Chock full of fun. Unconventional variation so much approved. Well done.
October 5, 2017
2.5 stars. There are several things wrong with this book that irked me. I think the concept was good but it was poorly executed. For one thing, why on earth would Darcy kiss Elizabeth then wait 2 years before he see's her again. (this is not a spoiler it happens in the very beginning). Also, Mr. Bennet doesn't just become "Lord Bennett" he would have had to inherit some title. Thus he would be Lord ___(title) and Mrs. Bennett would be Lady (First Name). Those were just a few things that irritated me. Then, the whole plot with Jane and Bingley was ridiculous. I cannot believe that she forgave him his public humiliation of her. Also Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship makes no sense. Why do they hate each other? And then quickly they are supposed to both be in love. It just wasn't plausible. So, i think the concept was interesting but poorly executed. There are also MANY grammatical or spelling errors. It was too distracting. This author needs an editor.
March 19, 2018
Sweet and funny story. 3.5* rounded up to 4.
Begs not to be taken too seriously as it is utterly unbelievable but entertaining non the less.
A few bits of the framework of PnP was recognisable but the characters was OOC which made it lean more towards Much Ado About Nothing than PnP.
The Bennet family rises in society when mr Bennet inherited a title and land, shortly after the Netherfield ball.
The colonel was a friend of the new Lord Bennet and brought a long his cousin Darcy, Darcy's half-brother Wickham and mr and miss Bingley for a visit. There was a swift engagement between Jane and Bingley but mischief will brake them apart while mischeif will bring Darcy and Elizabeth together. What is built on lies will not last though...
The rather sharped tongued Elizabeth and sarcastic Darcy, did not meet my perception of ODC. It lacked the nerve from PnP that I love but it was a funny read.
Begs not to be taken too seriously as it is utterly unbelievable but entertaining non the less.
A few bits of the framework of PnP was recognisable but the characters was OOC which made it lean more towards Much Ado About Nothing than PnP.
The Bennet family rises in society when mr Bennet inherited a title and land, shortly after the Netherfield ball.
The colonel was a friend of the new Lord Bennet and brought a long his cousin Darcy, Darcy's half-brother Wickham and mr and miss Bingley for a visit. There was a swift engagement between Jane and Bingley but mischief will brake them apart while mischeif will bring Darcy and Elizabeth together. What is built on lies will not last though...
The rather sharped tongued Elizabeth and sarcastic Darcy, did not meet my perception of ODC. It lacked the nerve from PnP that I love but it was a funny read.
September 26, 2017
In this Pride & Prejudice variation, Elizabeth and Darcy have nothing but bad things to say about each other after a brief kiss at the Netherfield ball. They encounter each other again years later after the Bennet family's fortunes have take a turn for the better. Friends and family believe that they are the perfect couple and conspire to make each believe the other loves them. This gets them past their prejudice to find their happily ever after - but not without some drama! I will only say that the Jane/Bingley plot was quite interesting.
August 16, 2017
Yet another victim of my P&P fanfic obsession. I usually don't review these but every once in a while I do … now just happen to be two in a row.
This book also happens to have the absolute distinct advantage of not only being a P&P fanfic but at the same time being a Much Ado About Nothing fanfic. If there is a couple that comes close to Darcy and Lizzy and terms of my love for them (besides Anne and Frederick) it's Beatrice and Benedick. I always considered those two the sassier and funnier versions of Lizzy and Darcy and here I get a book that combines them? Amazing! Give me!
Now, a warning, this is not a crossover! This is basically a Much Ado About Nothing fanfiction with the cast of P&P … with some examples how and why their 'merry war' started.
Does it have weaknesses? Yes, of course it does. But I had fun. It gave me everything I wanted. Misunderstandings, fun, and a happy ending for everyone necessary. What more do I want from either a P&P or a MAAN fanfic?
This book also happens to have the absolute distinct advantage of not only being a P&P fanfic but at the same time being a Much Ado About Nothing fanfic. If there is a couple that comes close to Darcy and Lizzy and terms of my love for them (besides Anne and Frederick) it's Beatrice and Benedick. I always considered those two the sassier and funnier versions of Lizzy and Darcy and here I get a book that combines them? Amazing! Give me!
Now, a warning, this is not a crossover! This is basically a Much Ado About Nothing fanfiction with the cast of P&P … with some examples how and why their 'merry war' started.
Does it have weaknesses? Yes, of course it does. But I had fun. It gave me everything I wanted. Misunderstandings, fun, and a happy ending for everyone necessary. What more do I want from either a P&P or a MAAN fanfic?
January 13, 2018
Much Ado About Nothing is probably my favorite Shakespeare tale. In fact, I have a DVD starring Emma Thompson and love the lead-in-song. As Debbie B. says this book is more a retelling of the bard's story using the names and places from Pride and Prejudice.
We first meet ODC at the Netherfield Ball where we read of a soused Darcy kissing Elizabeth. He and Bingley leave the next morning and there is no contact for 2 years. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet become Lord and Lady Bennet when a relative dies with no other heirs.
If you know this Shakespearian tale you will recognize each character's role even with the names from Jane Austen's canon. Darcy's and Elizabeth's sniping at each other is only stopped when they each overhear separately that they are actually loved by the other and how that love has been hidden due to misgivings about the other's feelings. Wickham, as the half brother, plays out the treacherous act leading the Jane's denouncement by Bingley at their wedding ceremony.
We don't hear from the other three sisters in this variation. Even knowing how this was going to play out it did keep my interest and proved to be a short story. However, as other reviews state, there is much editing needed.
We first meet ODC at the Netherfield Ball where we read of a soused Darcy kissing Elizabeth. He and Bingley leave the next morning and there is no contact for 2 years. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet become Lord and Lady Bennet when a relative dies with no other heirs.
If you know this Shakespearian tale you will recognize each character's role even with the names from Jane Austen's canon. Darcy's and Elizabeth's sniping at each other is only stopped when they each overhear separately that they are actually loved by the other and how that love has been hidden due to misgivings about the other's feelings. Wickham, as the half brother, plays out the treacherous act leading the Jane's denouncement by Bingley at their wedding ceremony.
We don't hear from the other three sisters in this variation. Even knowing how this was going to play out it did keep my interest and proved to be a short story. However, as other reviews state, there is much editing needed.
July 3, 2022
In this Pride and Prejudice story, at the Netherfield Ball Darcy and Elizabeth exchange a kiss. The Bingley party then leave the next day. Soon Mr. Bennet finds he has inherited a new estate and a title. Two years later and the Bennets receive a request from Lady Catherine to allow a visit from her nephews, plus Wickham and Bingley. How could there possibly be any happy endings.
I can't comment on this mash up with Much Ado About Nothing as I have not read that play.
This was an entertaining re-read.
I can't comment on this mash up with Much Ado About Nothing as I have not read that play.
This was an entertaining re-read.
March 19, 2020
Too much happening...
3.5
I find that there are too many things happening and most of them angst-y or stressful.
I didn't like Darcy's words referring to Elizabeth at the beginning, too harsh.
I like the "Much Ado about Nothing" game but the trick on Me Bingle's after what happened it is too much.
As usual, Wickham is horrible.
It was an entertaining read though :)
3.5
I find that there are too many things happening and most of them angst-y or stressful.
I didn't like Darcy's words referring to Elizabeth at the beginning, too harsh.
I like the "Much Ado about Nothing" game but the trick on Me Bingle's after what happened it is too much.
As usual, Wickham is horrible.
It was an entertaining read though :)
December 20, 2020
I had a hard time with the concept of this book being a romance, because it's really not. This word "sweet" in the extra long title implies a romance that's devoid of sexuality whatsoever, which I have no problem with. But the forced couple scenario without a believable development of a realistic emotional attachment is no better than the start of an FMS book--yet that's our HEA here. The side plot was somewhat comedic with missed timing, turning the whole scenario into an awkward divergence that took a great deal away from what should have been the central theme--slowly creating a legitimate set of feelings--passion--between the protagonists--that part the author missed. But I am redundant. Even so, the plot was pleasant to read since the story line was lighthearted and short.
I say the story line and not the book because the book wasn't easy to read. This book was so riddled with errors, the author should hang her head in shame. It validates the perception of the self-published author as always being badly edited. Now I know that's not true, but it's cruel for one lazy author to help paint the others with the evil brush of neglect, and this book does it all. Many JAFF novels have a few errors in common, a few self-published books have a few more, but if I generically listed those in this one, it would take up more than the rest of the review. It's a piteous mix of grammatical, typographical, anachronistic, spelling, punctuation, and other sorts of errors that make the reader constantly go "what?" rather than read on--and I'm sure there are some I missed. (Authors, the last thing you want to do is lose your readers mid-book!) A full star lost for these mistakes. Ms. Knightley, go to Amazon, retrieve this book, and fix those editing mistakes. And next time, learn from this mistake and get an editor.
The cover is simple and attractive. It doesn't pop enough to draw readers in among the plethora of stunning JAFF covers out there. More attention should have been made to indicate the excitement within to entice readers, rather than use something so neutral it disappears.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF author, which some might consider a potential conflict of interest for writing JAFF book reviews. However, my reviews are honest and impartial.
I say the story line and not the book because the book wasn't easy to read. This book was so riddled with errors, the author should hang her head in shame. It validates the perception of the self-published author as always being badly edited. Now I know that's not true, but it's cruel for one lazy author to help paint the others with the evil brush of neglect, and this book does it all. Many JAFF novels have a few errors in common, a few self-published books have a few more, but if I generically listed those in this one, it would take up more than the rest of the review. It's a piteous mix of grammatical, typographical, anachronistic, spelling, punctuation, and other sorts of errors that make the reader constantly go "what?" rather than read on--and I'm sure there are some I missed. (Authors, the last thing you want to do is lose your readers mid-book!) A full star lost for these mistakes. Ms. Knightley, go to Amazon, retrieve this book, and fix those editing mistakes. And next time, learn from this mistake and get an editor.
The cover is simple and attractive. It doesn't pop enough to draw readers in among the plethora of stunning JAFF covers out there. More attention should have been made to indicate the excitement within to entice readers, rather than use something so neutral it disappears.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF author, which some might consider a potential conflict of interest for writing JAFF book reviews. However, my reviews are honest and impartial.
September 19, 2017
I thought the plot lacked depth. The plot seemed to jump too fast and was confusing to me. I got the jest of what the author wanted to say but it just didn't seem to happen. If this novel wouldn't have been so rushed, she might have accomplished a better novel.
December 14, 2018
Beautifully done
Two of my very favorite tales married by one of my favorite P&P authors equals complete bliss for me!! This was a joy to read! Very well done!
Two of my very favorite tales married by one of my favorite P&P authors equals complete bliss for me!! This was a joy to read! Very well done!
July 21, 2018
This would be a wonderful story if the author did not throw out the history of the time to bend to her story line. For example,
Mr. Bennet inherits Messina Grove from his Uncle Frederick. Historically, that does not mean he abandons Longbourn. He would have both estates. One must remember that peerage inheritance does not pass through the female line unless there were letters of patent stating so when the peerage was first granted by the monarchy.
If Mr. Bennet assumes a peerage, he is no longer referred to as "Bennet." He would not be Earl Bennet unless the estate or originally peerage was in the name of "Bennet."
If Mr. Bennet is an earl, his daughters are addressed as "Lady," not "Miss." Remember that both Lady Catherine and Darcy's mother, Lady Anne, are daughters of an earl. So, Jane Bennet is "Lady Jane," not "Miss Bennet."
The author often changes the point of view from either of the two main characters: Darcy and Elizabeth. (Wickham, Caroline Bingley
Uses split infinitives: to quite literally fill, to even slightly besmirch, to never reveal, to never tell, to not have, to ever speak,
Sometimes with the chapter numbers, the author starts renumbering with 1, 2, etc., other times, she does not.
"Each other" means two people; "one another" means 3 or more, i.e., "looked at one another" is incorrect. "They loved one another" is also incorrect.
The story contains lots of typos, such as "standing at the top of the stares," "single tear slid down her faced dripped from her chin," "very sweetly game me her blessing," "His said his words," "I that true Lizzy," "The worst part was Now that her sister," etc.
Errors such as these take me out of the story.
Mr. Bennet inherits Messina Grove from his Uncle Frederick. Historically, that does not mean he abandons Longbourn. He would have both estates. One must remember that peerage inheritance does not pass through the female line unless there were letters of patent stating so when the peerage was first granted by the monarchy.
If Mr. Bennet assumes a peerage, he is no longer referred to as "Bennet." He would not be Earl Bennet unless the estate or originally peerage was in the name of "Bennet."
If Mr. Bennet is an earl, his daughters are addressed as "Lady," not "Miss." Remember that both Lady Catherine and Darcy's mother, Lady Anne, are daughters of an earl. So, Jane Bennet is "Lady Jane," not "Miss Bennet."
The author often changes the point of view from either of the two main characters: Darcy and Elizabeth. (Wickham, Caroline Bingley
Uses split infinitives: to quite literally fill, to even slightly besmirch, to never reveal, to never tell, to not have, to ever speak,
Sometimes with the chapter numbers, the author starts renumbering with 1, 2, etc., other times, she does not.
"Each other" means two people; "one another" means 3 or more, i.e., "looked at one another" is incorrect. "They loved one another" is also incorrect.
The story contains lots of typos, such as "standing at the top of the stares," "single tear slid down her faced dripped from her chin," "very sweetly game me her blessing," "His said his words," "I that true Lizzy," "The worst part was Now that her sister," etc.
Errors such as these take me out of the story.
August 8, 2017
Should Be 2 1/2 at Best
Why is it that talented conceptualists don't care enough about their work to write coherently? There is a marked difference between wont and won't. There is also a difference between council and counsel... look it up!
Mischief and Misunderstanding was an apt title, there was plenty of both in the plotline as well as the writing. Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mr Bingley prank Jane to ascertain her feelings for the latter during a masked ball. Then they team up with Jane and Georgiana to have Darcy and Elizabeth acknowledge their feelings for each other. Unfortunately, Wickham and Caroline also team up to cause a permanent break between both couples. The genius of this plot is revealed in its near success. As acknowledged in the beginning of this review, it is an interesting concept. But more than one page has multiple grammatical or spelling errors making it a difficult read. A good editing session would benefit this variation very much alas, I won't revisit it to find out.
Why is it that talented conceptualists don't care enough about their work to write coherently? There is a marked difference between wont and won't. There is also a difference between council and counsel... look it up!
Mischief and Misunderstanding was an apt title, there was plenty of both in the plotline as well as the writing. Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mr Bingley prank Jane to ascertain her feelings for the latter during a masked ball. Then they team up with Jane and Georgiana to have Darcy and Elizabeth acknowledge their feelings for each other. Unfortunately, Wickham and Caroline also team up to cause a permanent break between both couples. The genius of this plot is revealed in its near success. As acknowledged in the beginning of this review, it is an interesting concept. But more than one page has multiple grammatical or spelling errors making it a difficult read. A good editing session would benefit this variation very much alas, I won't revisit it to find out.
November 2, 2018
A Short Fun Read
I enjoyed this take off on Much Ado About Nothing. I love Lizzy and Darcy in the Beatrice and Benedict roles. This was well done and hand much fun and moments of pathos. I will be reading this again.
I enjoyed this take off on Much Ado About Nothing. I love Lizzy and Darcy in the Beatrice and Benedict roles. This was well done and hand much fun and moments of pathos. I will be reading this again.
March 5, 2020
Not my favorite variation, and the worst possible cross contamination of tales.
Riddled with typos and the characters act in an unbelievable way according to how they were originally conceived, even if this was a variation.
Riddled with typos and the characters act in an unbelievable way according to how they were originally conceived, even if this was a variation.
October 29, 2021
This book just did not do anything for me except to make me wince. If Mr. Bennet became a Lord then his daughters would be known as Lady, not as Miss.
Mr. Wickham as Darcy's half-brother and travelling with him? Too out of character.
Just awful, I am sorry to say.
Mr. Wickham as Darcy's half-brother and travelling with him? Too out of character.
Just awful, I am sorry to say.
June 1, 2023
Darcy drinks too much wine and kisses Lizzy at the Netherfield ball. Mr. Bennett inherits a title, Bingley, Darcy, and Wickham come to visit. Masquarade Ball. Wickham and Caroline decieve Bingley and he leaves Jane at the alter. They allow him to think she died of a broken heart.
August 25, 2017
Well done!
I love Shakespeare about as much add I love P&P so this mash up variation of Much Ado About Nothing and P&P is delightful!
I love Shakespeare about as much add I love P&P so this mash up variation of Much Ado About Nothing and P&P is delightful!
September 5, 2017
Much Ado About Nothing gone bad.
September 18, 2017
Not much to say really. It wasn't badly written. The story was just too utterly ridiculous for my taste.
April 10, 2018
I didn't care for this version. Elizabeth was a shrew and Darcy was no prize, either!
July 23, 2018
I never like taking Shakespeare out of time context. I thought I would like the crossover between my favorite book and my favorite play. I did not.
February 1, 2020
I enjoy Pride and Prejudice and like Much Ado About Nothing as well and this was a relatively entertaining combination of the two. I think Darcy was my favorite character as he was honest and honorable throughout. There were some grammatical errors but misspelling Anne de Bourgh's name was kind of inexcusable.
January 10, 2023
Such a fun read, especially when your favorite Shakespearean play is Much Ado About Nothing! The two stories - nay, the two leads- are so similar I'm surprised I hadn't not seen it before! Wonderful and fun read! Couldn't put it down!
February 9, 2020
Sweet, angry, funny, sad...
This book has you feeling many different feelings. This book was very well written and thought out. I truly enjoyed the ups and downs of the courtship of Darcy and Elizabeth along with Bingley and Jane.
This book has you feeling many different feelings. This book was very well written and thought out. I truly enjoyed the ups and downs of the courtship of Darcy and Elizabeth along with Bingley and Jane.
June 3, 2020
Humorous
Storyline was good from beginning to the end in which the humour of this story is high. The pranks played or even the misunderstanding could really happen as in the story. Highly recommended to read.
Storyline was good from beginning to the end in which the humour of this story is high. The pranks played or even the misunderstanding could really happen as in the story. Highly recommended to read.
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