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Set in late spring of 1812. Neither Elizabeth nor Darcy visit Kent, but they both attempt to travel to North America for different reasons. A storm wrecks the ship and Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves stranded on a deserted island alone together.
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252 pages, ebook
First published June 26, 2006
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July 21, 2019
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“We’d stared into the face of Death, and Death blinked first. You’d think that would make us feel brave and invincible. It didn’t.” –Rick Yancey, The 5th Wave
Blurb: “Set in late spring of 1812. Neither Elizabeth nor Darcy visit Kent, but they both attempt to travel to North America for different reasons. A storm wrecks the ship and Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves stranded on a deserted island alone together.”
This was a clean P&P story full of the usual misunderstandings, stubbornness, pride and prejudice that we usually expect from our dear couple [ODC]. Both are on a fast ship to the Americas for various reasons the reader is not privy to until much later in the story. Each was the last person the other expected to encounter on their voyage. Destiny; however, had a different plan in store for ODC.
“Temper us in fire, and we grow stronger. When we suffer, we survive.” –Cassandra Clare, City of Heavenly Fire
Elizabeth: In her case, I was thinking the worst with the hints left by the author. Goodness, I must be jaded as I completely threw her under the bus/carriage with my dastardly thoughts. Once her situation was revealed… I was thinking… what??? Really??? That was why you left your family and England? I found it hard to wrap my modern sensibilities around the mindset regarding the propriety of the time/era. Gossip, whether true or false, could ruin a family’s reputation and name. The fact she was traveling alone without a chaperone was enough to destroy her and her family. In her case, it was a lose-lose situation. She certainly wasn’t thinking clearly as she bolted for the port.
Darcy: I had visions of the 2000 movie ‘Castaway’ with Tom Hanks in my head as I hoped to see Darcy scramble to make fire. We did not get to see that… oh well. Our Darcy was cognizant of the fact they were in a precarious situation and attempted to make their surroundings as comfortable as possible. He knew all too well their hopes of survival rested in his hands.
Survival: the list needed for survival is not a long one: Shelter: first and foremost, shelter and protection from the elements was paramount. Water: having fresh water was essential to their survival. Food: they had access to the ocean and its bounty and whatever the island itself could provide. Sanitation: a latrine and several other things weren’t mentioned but, since it’s a story, I suppose it didn’t have to be mentioned. It was one of many things that were assumed. Women will understand what I am talking about… they were on the island for several weeks and the timing… well… never mind. Let’s don’t go there.
“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.” –Leon C. Megginson
Relationship: This has to be the most stubborn couple EVER. I wanted to shake both of them but Elizabeth especially. Such a skittish colt that bolts and runs at the slightest provocation. I wanted to shake her. I mean… seriously??? Her experiences were rather traumatic, I suppose I could give her some slack.
Mr. Bennet… dang! If he had spent more time with his daughters and watching how they were affected by the scandal, he would have had a better handle on just how Elizabeth was feeling and coping. Then when things crashed and burned, he blamed her and retreated from the family even more than usual. Grrr!
Let’s not forget Lydia… same old-same old Lydia. I was hoping that her situation would be different, but we are dealing with Lydia. How did that work out for you, little girl? I would have liked a little information on her predicament but, then again, maybe not.
Wickham: what a SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard]. OMG! That boy needs a slap up-the-side-of-his head with his own ego. The lies and scheming machinations he attempted were bold even for him. He was such a sleaze. He kept the roads hot traveling from one place to the other attempting to garner what funds he could by hook or by crook. Why they didn’t string him up or throw him in debtor’s prison, I’ll never know. Lizzy should have slapped him silly when he attempted his little scheme. After what he did… how could Lydia even consider him? Oh, excuse me, that’s Lydia we are talking about. She saw it as a perk that this handsome soldier would prefer her over her elder sister. Dang girl. Her parents should have tied her to her bed with her own braids. She had more hair than sense. Grrr! I read that somewhere and can’t remember where… so I can’t give credit to the author. Sorry, I’ve used it shamelessly… not really.
HEA? Yes, there was one but ODC had to work HARD for it. Whew, I’m exhausted. This was recommended by another author I respect and I’m so glad I read it. Thanks, JDK and to Wose for the GR link.
“We’d stared into the face of Death, and Death blinked first. You’d think that would make us feel brave and invincible. It didn’t.” –Rick Yancey, The 5th Wave
Blurb: “Set in late spring of 1812. Neither Elizabeth nor Darcy visit Kent, but they both attempt to travel to North America for different reasons. A storm wrecks the ship and Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves stranded on a deserted island alone together.”
This was a clean P&P story full of the usual misunderstandings, stubbornness, pride and prejudice that we usually expect from our dear couple [ODC]. Both are on a fast ship to the Americas for various reasons the reader is not privy to until much later in the story. Each was the last person the other expected to encounter on their voyage. Destiny; however, had a different plan in store for ODC.
“Temper us in fire, and we grow stronger. When we suffer, we survive.” –Cassandra Clare, City of Heavenly Fire
Elizabeth: In her case, I was thinking the worst with the hints left by the author. Goodness, I must be jaded as I completely threw her under the bus/carriage with my dastardly thoughts. Once her situation was revealed… I was thinking… what??? Really??? That was why you left your family and England? I found it hard to wrap my modern sensibilities around the mindset regarding the propriety of the time/era. Gossip, whether true or false, could ruin a family’s reputation and name. The fact she was traveling alone without a chaperone was enough to destroy her and her family. In her case, it was a lose-lose situation. She certainly wasn’t thinking clearly as she bolted for the port.
Darcy: I had visions of the 2000 movie ‘Castaway’ with Tom Hanks in my head as I hoped to see Darcy scramble to make fire. We did not get to see that… oh well. Our Darcy was cognizant of the fact they were in a precarious situation and attempted to make their surroundings as comfortable as possible. He knew all too well their hopes of survival rested in his hands.
Survival: the list needed for survival is not a long one: Shelter: first and foremost, shelter and protection from the elements was paramount. Water: having fresh water was essential to their survival. Food: they had access to the ocean and its bounty and whatever the island itself could provide. Sanitation: a latrine and several other things weren’t mentioned but, since it’s a story, I suppose it didn’t have to be mentioned. It was one of many things that were assumed. Women will understand what I am talking about… they were on the island for several weeks and the timing… well… never mind. Let’s don’t go there.
“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.” –Leon C. Megginson
Relationship: This has to be the most stubborn couple EVER. I wanted to shake both of them but Elizabeth especially. Such a skittish colt that bolts and runs at the slightest provocation. I wanted to shake her. I mean… seriously??? Her experiences were rather traumatic, I suppose I could give her some slack.
Mr. Bennet… dang! If he had spent more time with his daughters and watching how they were affected by the scandal, he would have had a better handle on just how Elizabeth was feeling and coping. Then when things crashed and burned, he blamed her and retreated from the family even more than usual. Grrr!
Let’s not forget Lydia… same old-same old Lydia. I was hoping that her situation would be different, but we are dealing with Lydia. How did that work out for you, little girl? I would have liked a little information on her predicament but, then again, maybe not.
Wickham: what a SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard]. OMG! That boy needs a slap up-the-side-of-his head with his own ego. The lies and scheming machinations he attempted were bold even for him. He was such a sleaze. He kept the roads hot traveling from one place to the other attempting to garner what funds he could by hook or by crook. Why they didn’t string him up or throw him in debtor’s prison, I’ll never know. Lizzy should have slapped him silly when he attempted his little scheme. After what he did… how could Lydia even consider him? Oh, excuse me, that’s Lydia we are talking about. She saw it as a perk that this handsome soldier would prefer her over her elder sister. Dang girl. Her parents should have tied her to her bed with her own braids. She had more hair than sense. Grrr! I read that somewhere and can’t remember where… so I can’t give credit to the author. Sorry, I’ve used it shamelessly… not really.
HEA? Yes, there was one but ODC had to work HARD for it. Whew, I’m exhausted. This was recommended by another author I respect and I’m so glad I read it. Thanks, JDK and to Wose for the GR link.
July 21, 2019
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
As J. W. Garrett states in her excellent review this unpublished story of 30 chapters was recommended by an author we both respect. The continual misunderstandings between these two along with unexpected events kept my interest but I, also, wanted to shake both Darcy and Elizabeth.
We are not told why Elizabeth runs away from home, alone, to a ship bound for Halifax until late in the story. It is only chance that has Darcy on the same ship and that same chance which has the two of them the only survivors when the ship is wrecked. Some how they manage to find or build what they need to survive: a clean water source, a sail to use in making a shelter, etc. Food is fruit and what Darcy can grab (and later fish) from the sea.
While Darcy is intent on providing as best he can for Elizabeth, (he respects her and builds a makeshift wall so she has some privacy), he looks for any signs that her feelings towards him might be warming up. Needless to say Wickham's lies must be exposed and in this story Wickham has an even heavier hand on what has happened to the Bennet family...long before the Lydia debacle occurs. When Elizabeth finally tells why she is on the run she insists it all only adds to why he will not/must not marry her. Scandal is scandal and taints everyone connected.
As you would expect they are rescued but upon arrival in Halifax (chance that the ship which rescues them is also headed where they were going originally) go to different houses to stay. He has a distant cousin there, while she is taken in by the ship's captain and his family. Chance/fate is not done with them and they are further separated without knowing the details of how and why as to the other's path.
We finally reach a climax and the story ends immediately. I wanted more...even an epilogue. I enjoyed the story. The author does provide us with facts from history mainly about ships, captains and their stories. The chapters are not long and I was able to read this within a day.
As with many unpublished stories there is a need for editing but you cannot use that for a reason not to read this story.
As J. W. Garrett states in her excellent review this unpublished story of 30 chapters was recommended by an author we both respect. The continual misunderstandings between these two along with unexpected events kept my interest but I, also, wanted to shake both Darcy and Elizabeth.
We are not told why Elizabeth runs away from home, alone, to a ship bound for Halifax until late in the story. It is only chance that has Darcy on the same ship and that same chance which has the two of them the only survivors when the ship is wrecked. Some how they manage to find or build what they need to survive: a clean water source, a sail to use in making a shelter, etc. Food is fruit and what Darcy can grab (and later fish) from the sea.
While Darcy is intent on providing as best he can for Elizabeth, (he respects her and builds a makeshift wall so she has some privacy), he looks for any signs that her feelings towards him might be warming up. Needless to say Wickham's lies must be exposed and in this story Wickham has an even heavier hand on what has happened to the Bennet family...long before the Lydia debacle occurs. When Elizabeth finally tells why she is on the run she insists it all only adds to why he will not/must not marry her. Scandal is scandal and taints everyone connected.
As you would expect they are rescued but upon arrival in Halifax (chance that the ship which rescues them is also headed where they were going originally) go to different houses to stay. He has a distant cousin there, while she is taken in by the ship's captain and his family. Chance/fate is not done with them and they are further separated without knowing the details of how and why as to the other's path.
We finally reach a climax and the story ends immediately. I wanted more...even an epilogue. I enjoyed the story. The author does provide us with facts from history mainly about ships, captains and their stories. The chapters are not long and I was able to read this within a day.
As with many unpublished stories there is a need for editing but you cannot use that for a reason not to read this story.
March 1, 2022
Superb. Highly recommended. Darcy and Lizzy were a trifle clueless at time, and chance did play a large part in the resolution, but it was still a great read. link https://m.fanfiction.net/s/3010404/1/...
July 22, 2019
Enjoyable premise and first 1/2. I was disappointed with the ending. I really thought the circumstances would change the plot a bit more from cannon and was disappointed that it really didn't. Also, I was annoyed by the assumptions/illogical decisions made by D and E. Because that grated on me I gave only 3 stars. but I was intergued and it was a quick read. I also didn't like the abrupt ending and felt that we didn't get much "happy" at the end. i understand Lydia is an idiot but her decision really made me pause. Why would she run away with a man who LEFT HER SISTER!??!! I was truly baffled by that.
I feel like this could have been so much more.
I feel like this could have been so much more.
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