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A Wicked Scheme: A Sweet "Pride & Prejudice" Variation
When Fitzwilliam finds Lizzy waiting in his carriage with a pistol aimed at him, they quickly discover they both have a mutual problem. Their sisters’ indiscretions are being used by someone to extort their families, so they decide to work together to learn who is blackmailing them. At first, they argue and have nothing in common, but he starts to see more to Lizzy than her fine eyes. Fitzwilliam is falling in love with her, but she resists his efforts because he objects to Jane’s seemingly shallow affections for Bingley. How can he allow an ill-suited match for his friend even if withdrawing his objections is the only way he can convince Lizzy to let him court her? Can he sacrifice his own happiness for his friend’s sake?
104 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 22, 2020
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October 27, 2023
The premise in which both Darcy and Bennet families are blackmailed by some unknown person was an interesting start and thus the story continued for sometime but the discovery and handling of the blackmailer was very anticlimactic, especially with such an attention grabbing buildup. And the romance felt like the author couldn't really make up her mind about how to go about it, clean or steamy and the confusion really shows.
November 26, 2020
Good but could’ve been better
This variation had a good premise (blackmail which forced FD and EB to work together), and the first half is quite riveting and entertaining. Although the exchanges between Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, and the circumstances they found themselves in are quite scandalous (for that time period) or improper at best, the author usually writes her variations in that same vein, and this reader has found some measure of acceptance for it. The manner on how the beloved couple dealt with the blackmailer however was very unsatisfactory and too conveniently easy. Plus, the treatment of the burgeoning romance between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth was rather forced and rushed which sucks out the sweetness and allure to it. It was as if the author had laid this good foundation for a possibly remarkable variation, only to have the whole structure crash down at the end as finishing touches were not made of sound and sturdier stuff. As much as I would like to recommend this to JAFF enthusiasts, I cannot in good conscience do so for fear that they may only face disappointment in the end.
This variation had a good premise (blackmail which forced FD and EB to work together), and the first half is quite riveting and entertaining. Although the exchanges between Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, and the circumstances they found themselves in are quite scandalous (for that time period) or improper at best, the author usually writes her variations in that same vein, and this reader has found some measure of acceptance for it. The manner on how the beloved couple dealt with the blackmailer however was very unsatisfactory and too conveniently easy. Plus, the treatment of the burgeoning romance between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth was rather forced and rushed which sucks out the sweetness and allure to it. It was as if the author had laid this good foundation for a possibly remarkable variation, only to have the whole structure crash down at the end as finishing touches were not made of sound and sturdier stuff. As much as I would like to recommend this to JAFF enthusiasts, I cannot in good conscience do so for fear that they may only face disappointment in the end.
October 1, 2020
Elizabeth Bennet (“Lizzy”) followed her father as he went to make a blackmail payment due to Lydia’s behavior a few months ago with newly arrived George Wickham and the militia regiment. After he deposited the valise in a tree, he left. Lizzy waited until a man in a cloak scurried to the tree, grabbed the valise and ran back into the woods. She ran after him, following the light of his lantern. In a clearing, he jumped into a carriage and she ran up and leaped onto the footman’s area at the back so she would not lose the scoundrel. The carriage stopped at a tavern, so when he went in the back door, she climbed into the carriage with a pistol to wait for the blackmailer to come back.
Fitzwilliam Darcy had waited inside the tavern as instructed while a blackmailer confiscated the Darcy carriage for some no-doubt nefarious task. He was determined to discover the identity of the blackmailer. He angrily opened the carriage door, sat down, and heard a pistol being cocked!
This is a story of multiple cases of blackmail, and a couple who decide to work together as partners which ultimately leads to their falling in love. They rounded up a number of suspects to be sifted through. I thorough enjoyed Lizzy Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s story a great deal. Her spunky, fearless personality was such a joy to observe! Would they capture the blackmailer?
Fitzwilliam Darcy had waited inside the tavern as instructed while a blackmailer confiscated the Darcy carriage for some no-doubt nefarious task. He was determined to discover the identity of the blackmailer. He angrily opened the carriage door, sat down, and heard a pistol being cocked!
This is a story of multiple cases of blackmail, and a couple who decide to work together as partners which ultimately leads to their falling in love. They rounded up a number of suspects to be sifted through. I thorough enjoyed Lizzy Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s story a great deal. Her spunky, fearless personality was such a joy to observe! Would they capture the blackmailer?
February 1, 2021
A Lovely Variation!
Just how will Lizzy and Fitzwilliam manage to work together without tearing each other apart as they try to find their familys' blackmailer? Almost an impossible task, you say. Well, Abbey North found a way in her Pride and Prejudice variation.
Of course there are the arguments over silly issues but they manage to do what needs to be done and fall in love at the same time.
This is a nicely written story, short and to the point and beautifully read by Julia Eve.
Well worth listening to!
I listened to a promotional copy of the audiobook and my voluntary review is based on my unbiased thoughts about it.
Just how will Lizzy and Fitzwilliam manage to work together without tearing each other apart as they try to find their familys' blackmailer? Almost an impossible task, you say. Well, Abbey North found a way in her Pride and Prejudice variation.
Of course there are the arguments over silly issues but they manage to do what needs to be done and fall in love at the same time.
This is a nicely written story, short and to the point and beautifully read by Julia Eve.
Well worth listening to!
I listened to a promotional copy of the audiobook and my voluntary review is based on my unbiased thoughts about it.
September 30, 2020
Someone's blackmailing FD ( for GD's almost elopement) and Mr Bennet (for LB's behavior). EB and FD ended up as partners in finding the culprit. there was a few suspects before they finally arrived on who it was.
Simple story, (and the blackmailer is a littl obvious I thought) but it did keep my interest. There's a HEA for ODC.
Good read for P & P fans wanting to have short story of ODC.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Simple story, (and the blackmailer is a littl obvious I thought) but it did keep my interest. There's a HEA for ODC.
Good read for P & P fans wanting to have short story of ODC.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 1, 2020
Can they be allies?
A quick little story for an afternoon read. This is a simple story of blackmail, a couple working together and falling in love. Now of course even in a short book there has to be some twists, but in the end it is what you expect. Where this not a classic it was fun to read I liked Lizzy and Mr. Darcy a great deal. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
A quick little story for an afternoon read. This is a simple story of blackmail, a couple working together and falling in love. Now of course even in a short book there has to be some twists, but in the end it is what you expect. Where this not a classic it was fun to read I liked Lizzy and Mr. Darcy a great deal. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
October 23, 2020
Not sweet
Highly unlikely. Have barely begun and already dislike. Why would you engage in the same behavior for which you are being blackmailed? Both should have called the blackmailers bluff from the start but then there would be no story (good). Needs editing both for vocabulary and plot.
Highly unlikely. Have barely begun and already dislike. Why would you engage in the same behavior for which you are being blackmailed? Both should have called the blackmailers bluff from the start but then there would be no story (good). Needs editing both for vocabulary and plot.
December 4, 2020
Blackmail and love
A mystery and a lovestory. Starring: Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. With the characters and some of the events from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. And more. But staying true to the 'real' characters.
I really enjoyed this story. Very well written!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A mystery and a lovestory. Starring: Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. With the characters and some of the events from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. And more. But staying true to the 'real' characters.
I really enjoyed this story. Very well written!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 13, 2020
Lots of drama and twists and turns take you on an edge of your seat journey. Interesting and entertaining characters. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 29, 2020
Completely unreadable. There are so many things wrong with it, I wouldn't know where to start.
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