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From Pemberley to Paradise: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Following dramatic events in Netherfield—only days before Jane’s marriage to Charles Bingley—Elizabeth is thrown into a turmoil difficult to anticipate. In vain, she looks for solutions; the only one who could solve her problem is Darcy.
A visit in Derbyshire becomes vital, yet Darcy might not have the same feelings for her.
In spite of Elizabeth’s expectations, a wedding could be only a contract and not a love commitment.
From Pemberley to Paradise is about discovering the feelings in a terrible situation that could easily destroy Elizabeth’s life, forever. An utterly changed Darcy accepts to help her despite his plans.
Elizabeth had to surpass her own pride and overcome her prejudices to find paradise.
A visit in Derbyshire becomes vital, yet Darcy might not have the same feelings for her.
In spite of Elizabeth’s expectations, a wedding could be only a contract and not a love commitment.
From Pemberley to Paradise is about discovering the feelings in a terrible situation that could easily destroy Elizabeth’s life, forever. An utterly changed Darcy accepts to help her despite his plans.
Elizabeth had to surpass her own pride and overcome her prejudices to find paradise.
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2019
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April 3, 2020
He plough'd her, and she cropp'd. ~ William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra
What if … Elizabeth and Darcy, post Disastrous Hunsford Proposal, have each moved on to another love interest; are considering marriage with another; and then discover they absolutely must marry each other?
Jane and Bingley are betrothed. Bingley has invited friends and neighbors to Netherfield for a celebratory dinner. A fire traps Elizabeth in her bedchamber where she must be rescued by Darcy. After the danger is over, kissing happens – at least, that is the memory retained by Elizabeth. But … she had a dose of laudanum to help her sleep. Is kissing the only thing that happened that night?
Love and pregnancy and riding on a camel cannot be hid. ~ Arabic Proverb
English is a second language for this author. I have criticized her other books as needing to be proofread by a native English speaker. Still some errors, but I didn’t have so much of a problem with the grammar this time. Thank you, proofreader.
I have read hundreds of these JAFF stories and this one has a unique plot. I liked it and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys JAFF. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4
Birth takes a woman's deepest fears about herself and shows her that she is stronger than they are. ~ Author Unknown
What if … Elizabeth and Darcy, post Disastrous Hunsford Proposal, have each moved on to another love interest; are considering marriage with another; and then discover they absolutely must marry each other?
Jane and Bingley are betrothed. Bingley has invited friends and neighbors to Netherfield for a celebratory dinner. A fire traps Elizabeth in her bedchamber where she must be rescued by Darcy. After the danger is over, kissing happens – at least, that is the memory retained by Elizabeth. But … she had a dose of laudanum to help her sleep. Is kissing the only thing that happened that night?
Love and pregnancy and riding on a camel cannot be hid. ~ Arabic Proverb
English is a second language for this author. I have criticized her other books as needing to be proofread by a native English speaker. Still some errors, but I didn’t have so much of a problem with the grammar this time. Thank you, proofreader.
I have read hundreds of these JAFF stories and this one has a unique plot. I liked it and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys JAFF. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4
Birth takes a woman's deepest fears about herself and shows her that she is stronger than they are. ~ Author Unknown
October 15, 2019
Plot is hard to follow
SPOILERS
Sorry to include spoilers but I cannot review the story without them.
Not sure what to think about Lizzy in the story. It seemed to me the author had a firm vision about who Lizzy is and why she did the things she did in the story, but couldn’t explain it clearly for the reader.
Lizzy fights as hard as she can to not love Darcy even though she must marry him or destroy her child’s and her family’s future. She even goes out of her way to find someone else to love and seems very close to falling for him.
Darcy and his friends make a ridiculous plan to enable Lizzy to love Darcy.
The plot was highly-piggly and never made a lot of sense.
In the end, I didn’t enjoy the story.
SPOILERS
Sorry to include spoilers but I cannot review the story without them.
Not sure what to think about Lizzy in the story. It seemed to me the author had a firm vision about who Lizzy is and why she did the things she did in the story, but couldn’t explain it clearly for the reader.
Lizzy fights as hard as she can to not love Darcy even though she must marry him or destroy her child’s and her family’s future. She even goes out of her way to find someone else to love and seems very close to falling for him.
Darcy and his friends make a ridiculous plan to enable Lizzy to love Darcy.
The plot was highly-piggly and never made a lot of sense.
In the end, I didn’t enjoy the story.
October 31, 2019
The Elizabeth in this variation is a lady of tempestuous character. She has come to respect Darcy and enjoy being with him while in company. Then one night a dramatic event changes their relationship.
Gathered at Netherfield to celebrate Jane's and Bingley's upcoming marriage a fire in a parlor brings the need of rescue as Elizabeth's bedroom is above that parlor and she is overcome by smoke. Darcy finds her and carries her out after she faints. The fire is put out with the help of the guests. Then after both are treated by the doctor Darcy escorts Elizabeth to her room, making sure she doesn't faint again. She insists she doesn't want to be alone and he replies that he will sleep on the sofa. Elizabeth awakens to find her father sitting by her bedside and Darcy gone to London. She is very put out by his leaving without a word to her, even though he left her a note in which he declares his continued feelings for her and again asking her to marry him.
Elizabeth sends him a very cold note declaring that they can remain friends. Even after learning that Darcy was sent to London to prepare for a change of location (due to the fire) for Bingley's and Jane's wedding, Elizabeth is adamant that she does not love Darcy. Wanting to marry she looks for someone else and thinks she has found someone who will do; while Darcy begins a flirtation with a Marchioness.
Two months later, Jane is now married and finds herself pregnant...which gives Elizabeth pause as she has been feeling the same symptoms Jane describes as signs of her condition. Elizabeth now realizes that the dreams she has of being in Darcy's arms and being intimate with him are not dreams. When Darcy learns of this he is instantly insisting they marry...Elizabeth is still hesitant and will not agree. Even Jane becomes angry and demands she accept him.
Darcy finally offers a contract in which they will have a limited marriage...for one year, with her gaining an estate of her own after they separate. He says he will then marry the woman he loves, the Marchioness.
I really wanted to reach in and shake this Elizabeth up. Why is she making it so difficult for him and for herself? She loves Pemberley, the staff treats her well and she becomes involved with visits to the tenants. But each night Darcy goes off...to visit the "other woman"? Could Elizabeth's feelings be jealousy...and what does that mean?
This story is short and kept my attention. It needs a lot of editing as English is a second language for this author and many sentences are awkwardly constructed, as well as spelling mistakes, etc.
Gathered at Netherfield to celebrate Jane's and Bingley's upcoming marriage a fire in a parlor brings the need of rescue as Elizabeth's bedroom is above that parlor and she is overcome by smoke. Darcy finds her and carries her out after she faints. The fire is put out with the help of the guests. Then after both are treated by the doctor Darcy escorts Elizabeth to her room, making sure she doesn't faint again. She insists she doesn't want to be alone and he replies that he will sleep on the sofa. Elizabeth awakens to find her father sitting by her bedside and Darcy gone to London. She is very put out by his leaving without a word to her, even though he left her a note in which he declares his continued feelings for her and again asking her to marry him.
Elizabeth sends him a very cold note declaring that they can remain friends. Even after learning that Darcy was sent to London to prepare for a change of location (due to the fire) for Bingley's and Jane's wedding, Elizabeth is adamant that she does not love Darcy. Wanting to marry she looks for someone else and thinks she has found someone who will do; while Darcy begins a flirtation with a Marchioness.
Two months later, Jane is now married and finds herself pregnant...which gives Elizabeth pause as she has been feeling the same symptoms Jane describes as signs of her condition. Elizabeth now realizes that the dreams she has of being in Darcy's arms and being intimate with him are not dreams. When Darcy learns of this he is instantly insisting they marry...Elizabeth is still hesitant and will not agree. Even Jane becomes angry and demands she accept him.
Darcy finally offers a contract in which they will have a limited marriage...for one year, with her gaining an estate of her own after they separate. He says he will then marry the woman he loves, the Marchioness.
I really wanted to reach in and shake this Elizabeth up. Why is she making it so difficult for him and for herself? She loves Pemberley, the staff treats her well and she becomes involved with visits to the tenants. But each night Darcy goes off...to visit the "other woman"? Could Elizabeth's feelings be jealousy...and what does that mean?
This story is short and kept my attention. It needs a lot of editing as English is a second language for this author and many sentences are awkwardly constructed, as well as spelling mistakes, etc.
March 20, 2020
Trust in your dreams. . .
March 25, 2020
A good read somehow out of character but engaging. An interesting variation with unexpected developments. A little convoluted but well written.
May 5, 2020
Amazingly written, beautifully delivered
Oh Elizabeth, what are you doing? I highly recommend you read this story. This i four and interesting story from a point in which Elizabeth is totally opposite of what you expect. Darcy is angry, but uses his brain to help his cause. The storyline is so intriguing with the twist along the way. Recommended for all.
Oh Elizabeth, what are you doing? I highly recommend you read this story. This i four and interesting story from a point in which Elizabeth is totally opposite of what you expect. Darcy is angry, but uses his brain to help his cause. The storyline is so intriguing with the twist along the way. Recommended for all.
February 24, 2020
The plot never really came together. I wasn’t sure what narrative the author was trying to pursue. Characters not particularly true to canon—which doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker in a strong story, but here, it just didn’t work.
The errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation also made the book very difficult to follow.
The errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation also made the book very difficult to follow.
October 30, 2019
It's a different story
The entire story is different from the classic and quite good. We get to miss the Assembly and Wickham eloping with Lydia and start just days before the Bingley -Bennet wedding. A fire breaks out and afterwards the apothecary gives both Elizabeth and Darcy laudunum. They have an encounter that Elizabeth doesn't remember until several months later when she's increasing. Oh my goodness! The most interesting part of the story is Darcy marrying her with the agreement to get her a house near Longbourn and let her live apart from him because he's in love ( suddenly) with his neighbor. The emotional impact of this is almost a given and of course she falls in love with him and is miserable. I was quite pleased with the ending and won't give it away! The only part I couldn't accept was Elizabeth thinking she could return to Longbourn unmarried and have her delivery. Not possible in that time period. The entire family would have been shunned by the disgrace.
The entire story is different from the classic and quite good. We get to miss the Assembly and Wickham eloping with Lydia and start just days before the Bingley -Bennet wedding. A fire breaks out and afterwards the apothecary gives both Elizabeth and Darcy laudunum. They have an encounter that Elizabeth doesn't remember until several months later when she's increasing. Oh my goodness! The most interesting part of the story is Darcy marrying her with the agreement to get her a house near Longbourn and let her live apart from him because he's in love ( suddenly) with his neighbor. The emotional impact of this is almost a given and of course she falls in love with him and is miserable. I was quite pleased with the ending and won't give it away! The only part I couldn't accept was Elizabeth thinking she could return to Longbourn unmarried and have her delivery. Not possible in that time period. The entire family would have been shunned by the disgrace.
February 2, 2020
A forced marriage?
As unbelievable as it seems Darcy and Elizabeth have a night of passion that leads to a baby which forces Elizabeth to Pemberley to tell him. Darcy loves Elizabeth and wants to marry her but somewhere along the way he makes her think he is in love with another woman forcing Elizabeth to admit her jealously and feelings.
While I was reading this story, I could not get past Elizabeth’s hesitation to reconcile with Darcy in the beginning to having a night of passion. Then there was Darcy claiming to be in love with another woman so soon after Elizabeth’s rejection. I did not connect with the characters and storyline.
As unbelievable as it seems Darcy and Elizabeth have a night of passion that leads to a baby which forces Elizabeth to Pemberley to tell him. Darcy loves Elizabeth and wants to marry her but somewhere along the way he makes her think he is in love with another woman forcing Elizabeth to admit her jealously and feelings.
While I was reading this story, I could not get past Elizabeth’s hesitation to reconcile with Darcy in the beginning to having a night of passion. Then there was Darcy claiming to be in love with another woman so soon after Elizabeth’s rejection. I did not connect with the characters and storyline.
December 31, 2019
Not the best fan fiction
This has tons of grammatical errors and the wording and sentence structure is very poor. There were times that I literally had to reread several sentences to understand whatever author was saying or intended. There was sever occasions where one minute Elizabeth was talking to a gentleman and the next she was passed out and you had no idea what was going on. Save your time and find a better piece to read. I had to make myself finish it, because it was so poorly written.
This has tons of grammatical errors and the wording and sentence structure is very poor. There were times that I literally had to reread several sentences to understand whatever author was saying or intended. There was sever occasions where one minute Elizabeth was talking to a gentleman and the next she was passed out and you had no idea what was going on. Save your time and find a better piece to read. I had to make myself finish it, because it was so poorly written.
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