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Together in Perfect Felicity
“Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.” –Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
Miss Elizabeth Bennet believes the state of matrimony is not something to be entered into lightly. She is determined to do anything rather than marry without affection. On the other hand, indulging her cousin’s fanciful marital scheme is harmless enough. What does she have to lose? Other than perhaps her heart?
Fitzwilliam Darcy had never been so bewitched by any woman as he was by Elizabeth. Owing to the inferiority of her circumstances in comparison to his own, he makes up his mind to admire her from afar.
The mind, however, does not always rule, especially in the game of love. Will Darcy lose his heart to Elizabeth, and in so doing, end up winning hers?
Miss Elizabeth Bennet believes the state of matrimony is not something to be entered into lightly. She is determined to do anything rather than marry without affection. On the other hand, indulging her cousin’s fanciful marital scheme is harmless enough. What does she have to lose? Other than perhaps her heart?
Fitzwilliam Darcy had never been so bewitched by any woman as he was by Elizabeth. Owing to the inferiority of her circumstances in comparison to his own, he makes up his mind to admire her from afar.
The mind, however, does not always rule, especially in the game of love. Will Darcy lose his heart to Elizabeth, and in so doing, end up winning hers?
242 pages, ebook
Published January 29, 2019
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P.O. Dixon
89 books169 followersP. O. Dixon has authored several Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice" adaptations, all written with one overriding purpose in mind—falling in love with Darcy and Elizabeth. Sometimes provocative, but always entertaining, her stories have been read, commented on, and thoroughly enjoyed by thousands of readers worldwide.
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February 9, 2019
Ms. Dixon's books are always must-reads for me, and this is yet another entertaining variation. Familiar quotes and phrases from Pride and Prejudice find their way into it, now spoken by different characters and in different contexts.
The whole trajectory of events is shaken up by the introduction of a new character, Phoebe Phillips. As the daughter of Meryton's Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, she is the Bennet sisters' cousin. Although her bubbly, sometimes-immature personality is similar to Lydia, she's older (still younger than Jane and Elizabeth) and not nearly as annoying.
Phoebe gravitates to her older cousins and Charlotte Lucas rather than Lydia, Kitty or Mary. She does share Lydia's obsession about marriage and proposes that the four (Elizabeth, Jane, Charlotte and Phoebe) make a pact to actively seek marriage partners within the next year and assist the others do the same. Although none of the others take her idea seriously, it's not long before Phoebe determines that Mr. Bingley is perfect for Jane. She chooses Mr. Darcy for herself and immediately engages in pursuing him, not realizing that her attempts to garner his notice are transparently awful. With the militia in town, followed shortly after by Mr. Collins' arrival at Longbourn, Phoebe decides Mr. Wickham would be perfect for Elizabeth and that Charlotte, who is the least romantically inclined of the foursome, should marry the odious parson so none of Phoebe's cousins will have to do so.
In other tweaks, we learn that Georgiana has developed a friendship with Caroline Bingley. Even more interestingly, she admires Charles Bingley and is VERY interested in the idea of marrying him. I would've liked to see that particular storyline developed further, but it was entertaining to at least see it introduced. Also, Phoebe accompanies Elizabeth on the trip to Hunsford to visit the new Mrs. Collins, which affects the rest of the story.
Throughout the lively plot, the author shows the strong attraction Darcy and Elizabeth have for each other, even while they're denying it to themselves. The book is sensual without describing anything beyond loving kisses between the two. Phoebe can be irritating but is always well-meaning, and the reader (usually) cares about her even when she's acting outrageously.
It's a pleasant, clean read.
I received a copy of this book from the author with no promise of a review, positive or otherwise.
The whole trajectory of events is shaken up by the introduction of a new character, Phoebe Phillips. As the daughter of Meryton's Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, she is the Bennet sisters' cousin. Although her bubbly, sometimes-immature personality is similar to Lydia, she's older (still younger than Jane and Elizabeth) and not nearly as annoying.
Phoebe gravitates to her older cousins and Charlotte Lucas rather than Lydia, Kitty or Mary. She does share Lydia's obsession about marriage and proposes that the four (Elizabeth, Jane, Charlotte and Phoebe) make a pact to actively seek marriage partners within the next year and assist the others do the same. Although none of the others take her idea seriously, it's not long before Phoebe determines that Mr. Bingley is perfect for Jane. She chooses Mr. Darcy for herself and immediately engages in pursuing him, not realizing that her attempts to garner his notice are transparently awful. With the militia in town, followed shortly after by Mr. Collins' arrival at Longbourn, Phoebe decides Mr. Wickham would be perfect for Elizabeth and that Charlotte, who is the least romantically inclined of the foursome, should marry the odious parson so none of Phoebe's cousins will have to do so.
In other tweaks, we learn that Georgiana has developed a friendship with Caroline Bingley. Even more interestingly, she admires Charles Bingley and is VERY interested in the idea of marrying him. I would've liked to see that particular storyline developed further, but it was entertaining to at least see it introduced. Also, Phoebe accompanies Elizabeth on the trip to Hunsford to visit the new Mrs. Collins, which affects the rest of the story.
Throughout the lively plot, the author shows the strong attraction Darcy and Elizabeth have for each other, even while they're denying it to themselves. The book is sensual without describing anything beyond loving kisses between the two. Phoebe can be irritating but is always well-meaning, and the reader (usually) cares about her even when she's acting outrageously.
It's a pleasant, clean read.
I received a copy of this book from the author with no promise of a review, positive or otherwise.
February 9, 2019
This story explores the effects of adding one Miss Phoebe Phillips into the fray.
Blunt and outspoken, she dared Elizabeth, Jane and Charlotte to a twelve month matrimonial challenge.
Phoebe soon had the newly arrived gentlemen in the area, evenly divided amongst them. Calling dibs on the most handsome and wealthy for herself, unfortunately, he does not seem to notice her existence.
He does notice her cousin though and her eavesdropping in Kent, set her mind firmly towards revenge.
A sweet and romantic story that I heartily recommend!
Blunt and outspoken, she dared Elizabeth, Jane and Charlotte to a twelve month matrimonial challenge.
Phoebe soon had the newly arrived gentlemen in the area, evenly divided amongst them. Calling dibs on the most handsome and wealthy for herself, unfortunately, he does not seem to notice her existence.
He does notice her cousin though and her eavesdropping in Kent, set her mind firmly towards revenge.
A sweet and romantic story that I heartily recommend!
October 25, 2022
This was so poorly edited it really detracted from the story for me. Things like missing words, commas all over the place leading to misplaced modifiers to too much modern language. Heart rendering was the most notable. You render fat. It is heart rending.
The beginning of Mr Darcy’s famous letter was reprinted no less than three times, I can only think for padding. There was too much dialogue from the 2005 movie as well.
Phoebe is one of the most irritating OC I’ve read in JAFF.
The beginning of Mr Darcy’s famous letter was reprinted no less than three times, I can only think for padding. There was too much dialogue from the 2005 movie as well.
Phoebe is one of the most irritating OC I’ve read in JAFF.
March 8, 2025
The main point of divergence from canon is that Aunt and Uncle Philips have a daughter, Phoebe, who is a bit like Lydia in character. At the assembly, she calls dibs on Mr. Darcy and later she accompanies Elizabeth to Hunsford and overhears some things she was not meant to know.
It was OK, I didn't have any strong feelings one way or another. Quite a few quotes from canon and it might have been better in the author's own words. Jane's words are brilliant, sure, but it tends to break the flow of the story when you recognize an overlearned passage.
Steam level: safe for work.
It was OK, I didn't have any strong feelings one way or another. Quite a few quotes from canon and it might have been better in the author's own words. Jane's words are brilliant, sure, but it tends to break the flow of the story when you recognize an overlearned passage.
Steam level: safe for work.
February 3, 2019
What if the Bennet girls had a cousin
Mrs. Philips has a daughter who is the Bennett girls cousin. The rest of the story is a race by the author to quickly run through all the regular events in a P&P variation using the new character as a sometimes catalyst. Very little angst. Very little character development. Very little reason to buy the story.
Mrs. Philips has a daughter who is the Bennett girls cousin. The rest of the story is a race by the author to quickly run through all the regular events in a P&P variation using the new character as a sometimes catalyst. Very little angst. Very little character development. Very little reason to buy the story.
May 28, 2020
Enjoyable
A rather interesting and lovely variation inspired by author Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice by the talented P.O. Dixon.
A rather interesting and lovely variation inspired by author Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice by the talented P.O. Dixon.
March 31, 2020
I enjoy this writer very much and have a great many of her books. There are still a few that I do not own yet. This was one I recently got, and I thought it was a very cute, sweet variation. It follows pretty closely to canon, but introduces a new character, a young Miss Pheobe Phillips, Elizabeth's cousin. Pheobe proposes that she, Jane, Lizzy, and Charlotte has a contest to see which of the young ladies can acquire a husband within the next year. Lizzy is not to excited or committed to this plan, and doesn't give it any consideration. But as the Netherfield party arrive, Pheobe declares that the very rich, but aloof Mr. Darcy will be her husband. Cute story!
February 5, 2019
The variable, in this variation of Pride and Prejudice, is Phoebe, the only daughter of Mrs. Phillips.
Phoebe (outspoken and sometimes rude) joins cousins Elizabeth and Jane, and their friend Charlotte, in a discussion of felicity in marriage and the ideal husband. Anxious to be married, Phoebe proposes a scheme that they all find husbands in the next 12 months. Their stories, though enfolded into the P&P tradition, follows all four young ladies on their journey to the altar.
I enjoyed the story very much and recommend it to lovers of Pride and Prejudice variations.
Phoebe (outspoken and sometimes rude) joins cousins Elizabeth and Jane, and their friend Charlotte, in a discussion of felicity in marriage and the ideal husband. Anxious to be married, Phoebe proposes a scheme that they all find husbands in the next 12 months. Their stories, though enfolded into the P&P tradition, follows all four young ladies on their journey to the altar.
I enjoyed the story very much and recommend it to lovers of Pride and Prejudice variations.
February 3, 2019
PO Dixon once again has done a wonderful job with the P&P variation. In this variation we meet cousin Phoebe Phillips and her scheme for Elizabeth, Jane, Charlotte and herself to be married within the next 12 months. An interesting twist.
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