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Longbourn Inheritance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Elizabeth must oversee Longbourn after a family tragedy. Mr. Darcy is intrigued, Mr. Collins is baffled and Mr. Wickham is enticed.
Matthew Bennet, Lydia's twin brother, has died. Elizabeth finds herself managing the Longbourn estate, while balancing the needs of her family with her own desires for a happy future.
Mr. Bingley rents Netherfield, and his friend, Mr. Darcy, comes to visit. When Darcy is injured, it is Elizabeth who comes to his rescue, sparking a friendship that surprises them both.
Mr. Collins's foolishness, Mr. Wickham's greed and Lady Catherine's ambition cause the situation to grow far more complicated for our favorite characters. Will Darcy and Elizabeth overcome adversity to find their happily ever after?
Matthew Bennet, Lydia's twin brother, has died. Elizabeth finds herself managing the Longbourn estate, while balancing the needs of her family with her own desires for a happy future.
Mr. Bingley rents Netherfield, and his friend, Mr. Darcy, comes to visit. When Darcy is injured, it is Elizabeth who comes to his rescue, sparking a friendship that surprises them both.
Mr. Collins's foolishness, Mr. Wickham's greed and Lady Catherine's ambition cause the situation to grow far more complicated for our favorite characters. Will Darcy and Elizabeth overcome adversity to find their happily ever after?
399 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 18, 2021
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Laraba Kendig
40 books102 followersI am a scientist by training, but a writer at heart. I have always loved reading with a passion and turned my hand to fanfiction a few years ago. I write stories similar to the ones I enjoy reading. They are interesting but light, romantic but not steamy. I am a super fan of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and have been having a wonderful time writing P&P variations, exploring how new circumstances affect the beloved characters. So far I have published two novel-length Pride and Prejudice variations plus one short story via Amazon. My books include ‘I am Jael’ and ‘The Blind Will See’.
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April 3, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars. This story ended at 93% on my Kindle.
The author's blurb outlines most of the story for us. Lydia's twin brother, Matthew, has always been sickly. However, when he dies there are major changes in the Bennet family. Mr. Bennet falls into alcoholism. Elizabeth takes over managing in his place but still needs his signature at times so has to learn how to handle him, when to approach him, etc. Lydia takes her twin's death hard. She is not "out" even though her mother now thinks her personality is better suited to attract an eligible (wealthy and connected) suitor than all her sisters except Jane.
Early in the story Darcy is tripped by Bingley's pet dog while in the woods. Fortunately Elizabeth comes upon him and rescues him, helping him to mount the horse she was leading to bring Jane home from Netherfield.
Mr. Collins comes to visit but he is much more obnoxious than the man in canon. When he is steered away from, first, Jane, and then, Elizabeth, (though for different reasons - her personality would never suit him, relates Mr. Bennet) he rebels in his own way and this leads to a tragedy.
Rumors abound about just who is to inherit Longbourn. Wickham sees an "heiress" for the taking which leads to a major event which several people work to set straight.
Mr. Bennet comes around with some help from several people and decides upon a rather clever way to leave his estate. Yes, Lady Catherine makes an appearance as expected.
This long story had more than one happening trying to trip up the fortunes and future of the Bennet family.
The author's blurb outlines most of the story for us. Lydia's twin brother, Matthew, has always been sickly. However, when he dies there are major changes in the Bennet family. Mr. Bennet falls into alcoholism. Elizabeth takes over managing in his place but still needs his signature at times so has to learn how to handle him, when to approach him, etc. Lydia takes her twin's death hard. She is not "out" even though her mother now thinks her personality is better suited to attract an eligible (wealthy and connected) suitor than all her sisters except Jane.
Early in the story Darcy is tripped by Bingley's pet dog while in the woods. Fortunately Elizabeth comes upon him and rescues him, helping him to mount the horse she was leading to bring Jane home from Netherfield.
Mr. Collins comes to visit but he is much more obnoxious than the man in canon. When he is steered away from, first, Jane, and then, Elizabeth, (though for different reasons - her personality would never suit him, relates Mr. Bennet) he rebels in his own way and this leads to a tragedy.
Rumors abound about just who is to inherit Longbourn. Wickham sees an "heiress" for the taking which leads to a major event which several people work to set straight.
Mr. Bennet comes around with some help from several people and decides upon a rather clever way to leave his estate. Yes, Lady Catherine makes an appearance as expected.
This long story had more than one happening trying to trip up the fortunes and future of the Bennet family.
April 30, 2021
“On what slender threads do life and fortune hang…!” –Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo
Rating: MA: a mature audience with trigger warning due to physical abuse and assault. Angst Level: medium-to-high: Source: [4-11-21] won an eBook via drawing at Rita’s From Pemberley to Milton during the author’s blog tour. Religious element: Mild references to God in the manner in which our characters believed and worshiped. This was handled in a tender way as the family grieved and as the man of God ministered to the Bennet family. This was not preachy. This review may contain *** spoilers ***
The Bennet family was in mourning. The heir and only son had died. He was Lydia’s twin and had been sickly all his young life. This was a very subdued Lydia as she grieved her brother and twin. Elizabeth was running the estate with the help of their new steward. The reason they had to replace the previous steward was through Elizabeth’s diligent examination of the books. Oh, Mr. Bennet, this falls at your feet. With their parents incapacitated in their throes of grief, the girls rallied together as they discussed the various concerns at Longbourn. Deciding their areas of strength, the girls divided the estate duties among them. Elizabeth was the only one that could handle their father or even enter his study. She saw to the estate along with the new steward, balanced the books, and managed the tenant’s concerns. Jane and Mary helped with running the house, saw to the servants, their meals, and wrangled their mother and her nerves. Kitty and Lydia did what they could in their limited experience.
Mr. Bennet secluded himself in his book room, buried his grief in a bottle, and was now drunk the better part of the day. It would take something drastic to bring Mr. Bennet out of his inebriated haze. Meanwhile, Mrs. Bennet quickly took to her bed with her grief over the loss of her only son and protection against the entail. She was now consumed with the increased fears that Mr. Collins would throw them into the hedgerows. The girls were essentially on their own. Fortunately, they were in mourning so they weren’t expected to entertain or be out in society. That would soon change as the approaching assembly coincided with the end of their mourning period.
Our author changed up Darcy’s slight at the assembly. His comment wasn’t directed at Lizzy. Instead, he disrespected the tender-hearted Kitty. OMG! Elizabeth was ready to hang him by his toes. No one disrespected her sisters, no one. I liked the fact Bingley took Darcy to task over his harsh comment and his odious behavior. DAMAGE CONTROL!! That was really good. I liked this Bingley.
Mr. Collins: “Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” [Prov 16: 18 KJV] Cousin Collins sent his letter offering an ‘Olive Branch’ to his cousin Bennet. Only one little problem, Mr. Bennet ignored his correspondence. It was Elizabeth that read the pompous letter and shared his desire with her mother and her sisters. Elizabeth was concerned that he didn’t seem very intelligent and would be stressful to the family during their half-mourning period. Knowing that his purpose was to select a bride from his cousins, they carefully prepared for his arrival. Lydia, still grieving, nearly went into a panic at the thought of his being in the house. It was worse after he arrived and they saw his unfailing adoration and regard for his patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
Mrs. Bennet did an excellent job deflecting his marriage interests away from Jane. Collins wasn’t too happy to learn that he was too late and another was courting his beautiful cousin. When he looked at the next sister in age, Mrs. Bennet valiantly attempted to steer him away from Elizabeth and toward Mary. Collins was having none of that. In his arrogant mind, Mary was too plain for someone in his position in society. He deserved a beautiful woman on his arm. Although he was disappointed, he was suspicious as to the reason Mrs. Bennet wasn’t promoting cousin Elizabeth as his bride. He was determined to find the cause and soon.
Collins was horrified to learn that it was cousin Elizabeth that had been running Longbourn. What were they thinking of allowing a woman to do a man’s job? That would certainly end when he became master. He would then show them how things should be run. Oh, Mr. Collins, you foolish, foolish man. His downfall came all too quickly when he attempted to ride the estate with the steward. Both the stable boy and the steward tried to warn him. A belligerent Collins, full of his own self-worth and importance, demanded his own way. He chided both for their audacity to question him and reminded them of the fact that he would one day be master. That would be the last thing Collins demanded anything.
Mrs. Bennet: “Don’t mention your fortune in front of an unfortunate.” –Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words
Too bad someone failed to tell those sage words to Mrs. Bennet. With her mean-understanding of the havoc she would create, she proudly boasted that with the breaking of the entail, Jane was now the heiress of Longbourn. Suddenly, poor Jane was surrounded by admirers… both the good, the bad, and the ugly. Even the local boys who had ignored her for years due to her lack of dowry were suddenly interested. Add to that every jack-a-nape in the militia now suddenly found her company irresistible. Bingley was disgusted when he discovered her dance card was full and he wouldn’t be able to dance a second dance with his angel. Poor man. He could care less whether she was an heiress, had a dowry, or not. He was in love and his sisters suddenly took notice of her new fortune.
Wickham: “Ah, piteous boy, Fortune came smiling; was it in jealousy that she then cruelly denied you to me?” –Virgil, The Aeneid
OMG! That SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard], he did not. Oh, yes, he did. That sleaze went and crossed a line that was his undoing. It scared me to death. I thought this was it. Our hero moment came via a four-legged one… with teeth. Way to go. That was way too cool. I can’t say. I loved our Darcy. Heavy sigh.
Rating: MA: a mature audience with trigger warning due to physical abuse and assault. Angst Level: medium-to-high: Source: [4-11-21] won an eBook via drawing at Rita’s From Pemberley to Milton during the author’s blog tour. Religious element: Mild references to God in the manner in which our characters believed and worshiped. This was handled in a tender way as the family grieved and as the man of God ministered to the Bennet family. This was not preachy. This review may contain *** spoilers ***
The Bennet family was in mourning. The heir and only son had died. He was Lydia’s twin and had been sickly all his young life. This was a very subdued Lydia as she grieved her brother and twin. Elizabeth was running the estate with the help of their new steward. The reason they had to replace the previous steward was through Elizabeth’s diligent examination of the books. Oh, Mr. Bennet, this falls at your feet. With their parents incapacitated in their throes of grief, the girls rallied together as they discussed the various concerns at Longbourn. Deciding their areas of strength, the girls divided the estate duties among them. Elizabeth was the only one that could handle their father or even enter his study. She saw to the estate along with the new steward, balanced the books, and managed the tenant’s concerns. Jane and Mary helped with running the house, saw to the servants, their meals, and wrangled their mother and her nerves. Kitty and Lydia did what they could in their limited experience.
Mr. Bennet secluded himself in his book room, buried his grief in a bottle, and was now drunk the better part of the day. It would take something drastic to bring Mr. Bennet out of his inebriated haze. Meanwhile, Mrs. Bennet quickly took to her bed with her grief over the loss of her only son and protection against the entail. She was now consumed with the increased fears that Mr. Collins would throw them into the hedgerows. The girls were essentially on their own. Fortunately, they were in mourning so they weren’t expected to entertain or be out in society. That would soon change as the approaching assembly coincided with the end of their mourning period.
Our author changed up Darcy’s slight at the assembly. His comment wasn’t directed at Lizzy. Instead, he disrespected the tender-hearted Kitty. OMG! Elizabeth was ready to hang him by his toes. No one disrespected her sisters, no one. I liked the fact Bingley took Darcy to task over his harsh comment and his odious behavior. DAMAGE CONTROL!! That was really good. I liked this Bingley.
Mr. Collins: “Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” [Prov 16: 18 KJV] Cousin Collins sent his letter offering an ‘Olive Branch’ to his cousin Bennet. Only one little problem, Mr. Bennet ignored his correspondence. It was Elizabeth that read the pompous letter and shared his desire with her mother and her sisters. Elizabeth was concerned that he didn’t seem very intelligent and would be stressful to the family during their half-mourning period. Knowing that his purpose was to select a bride from his cousins, they carefully prepared for his arrival. Lydia, still grieving, nearly went into a panic at the thought of his being in the house. It was worse after he arrived and they saw his unfailing adoration and regard for his patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
Mrs. Bennet did an excellent job deflecting his marriage interests away from Jane. Collins wasn’t too happy to learn that he was too late and another was courting his beautiful cousin. When he looked at the next sister in age, Mrs. Bennet valiantly attempted to steer him away from Elizabeth and toward Mary. Collins was having none of that. In his arrogant mind, Mary was too plain for someone in his position in society. He deserved a beautiful woman on his arm. Although he was disappointed, he was suspicious as to the reason Mrs. Bennet wasn’t promoting cousin Elizabeth as his bride. He was determined to find the cause and soon.
Collins was horrified to learn that it was cousin Elizabeth that had been running Longbourn. What were they thinking of allowing a woman to do a man’s job? That would certainly end when he became master. He would then show them how things should be run. Oh, Mr. Collins, you foolish, foolish man. His downfall came all too quickly when he attempted to ride the estate with the steward. Both the stable boy and the steward tried to warn him. A belligerent Collins, full of his own self-worth and importance, demanded his own way. He chided both for their audacity to question him and reminded them of the fact that he would one day be master. That would be the last thing Collins demanded anything.
Mrs. Bennet: “Don’t mention your fortune in front of an unfortunate.” –Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words
Too bad someone failed to tell those sage words to Mrs. Bennet. With her mean-understanding of the havoc she would create, she proudly boasted that with the breaking of the entail, Jane was now the heiress of Longbourn. Suddenly, poor Jane was surrounded by admirers… both the good, the bad, and the ugly. Even the local boys who had ignored her for years due to her lack of dowry were suddenly interested. Add to that every jack-a-nape in the militia now suddenly found her company irresistible. Bingley was disgusted when he discovered her dance card was full and he wouldn’t be able to dance a second dance with his angel. Poor man. He could care less whether she was an heiress, had a dowry, or not. He was in love and his sisters suddenly took notice of her new fortune.
Wickham: “Ah, piteous boy, Fortune came smiling; was it in jealousy that she then cruelly denied you to me?” –Virgil, The Aeneid
OMG! That SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard], he did not. Oh, yes, he did. That sleaze went and crossed a line that was his undoing. It scared me to death. I thought this was it. Our hero moment came via a four-legged one… with teeth. Way to go. That was way too cool. I can’t say. I loved our Darcy. Heavy sigh.
March 21, 2021
Not very interesting
The characters seemed two dimensional and story had the feel of of having been quickly written with a plot which I found uninteresting.
The characters seemed two dimensional and story had the feel of of having been quickly written with a plot which I found uninteresting.
August 14, 2024
Hitting on tender topics of grief and substance abuse, this Pride & Prejudice variation tapped the emotions and finished on a high note.
I've been slowly working my way through Laraba Kendig's backlist of standalone P&P variations and I arrived at Longbourn Inheritance. Others have explored the 'what if' question if the Bennets had a son, but Longbourn Inheritance takes it further to what if the Bennets had and lost a son. This leaves the family grieving the loss of a beloved family member even while feeling the bitter fear of now being caught in the grasp of the entail that might see them all on the mercy of a cousin who has no reason to take care of them. And, beyond that, Mr. Bennet can't handle his grief and the guilt he takes on so he buries himself in a bottle and leaves the rest of the family to fend for himself.
With the deceased son being Lydia's twin, her character is altered and I found this had an interesting affect on the plot. Also, with Mr. Bennet soused most of the time, Elizabeth steps up to hold the estate with the support of some of her family and, this too, has an effect. Into this new situation come two dashing, wealthy gentlemen and a couple cads to stir up the neighborhood.
Longbourn Inheritance is a low-angst slowburn romance. There is a principle romance of Darcy and Lizzy, but the story is expanded for many points of view and side plots with a hearty emphasis on the expanded group of characters which I readily enjoyed. I look forward to more of Laraba Kendigs' curious variation scenarios in further books.
I've been slowly working my way through Laraba Kendig's backlist of standalone P&P variations and I arrived at Longbourn Inheritance. Others have explored the 'what if' question if the Bennets had a son, but Longbourn Inheritance takes it further to what if the Bennets had and lost a son. This leaves the family grieving the loss of a beloved family member even while feeling the bitter fear of now being caught in the grasp of the entail that might see them all on the mercy of a cousin who has no reason to take care of them. And, beyond that, Mr. Bennet can't handle his grief and the guilt he takes on so he buries himself in a bottle and leaves the rest of the family to fend for himself.
With the deceased son being Lydia's twin, her character is altered and I found this had an interesting affect on the plot. Also, with Mr. Bennet soused most of the time, Elizabeth steps up to hold the estate with the support of some of her family and, this too, has an effect. Into this new situation come two dashing, wealthy gentlemen and a couple cads to stir up the neighborhood.
Longbourn Inheritance is a low-angst slowburn romance. There is a principle romance of Darcy and Lizzy, but the story is expanded for many points of view and side plots with a hearty emphasis on the expanded group of characters which I readily enjoyed. I look forward to more of Laraba Kendigs' curious variation scenarios in further books.
April 13, 2021
Reads like a Telenovella
This got off to a slow melancholy start. Six months after young Lydia's twin and heir to Longbourn passed, Mr. Bennet is a drunk and Elizabeth is working hard to keep the estate going and growing.
In to this arrive Bingley and Darcy, etc, to stay at Netherfield. Jane and Bingley hit it off, but Kitty is the young woman insulted by Darcy. This sets off a few interesting conversations between D and B, in which B tells D off regarding his behavior.
The rest flows a little faster and slightly more comedically,aside from one very serious drama scene.
Well written and enjoyable, once you get past the beginning.
This got off to a slow melancholy start. Six months after young Lydia's twin and heir to Longbourn passed, Mr. Bennet is a drunk and Elizabeth is working hard to keep the estate going and growing.
In to this arrive Bingley and Darcy, etc, to stay at Netherfield. Jane and Bingley hit it off, but Kitty is the young woman insulted by Darcy. This sets off a few interesting conversations between D and B, in which B tells D off regarding his behavior.
The rest flows a little faster and slightly more comedically,aside from one very serious drama scene.
Well written and enjoyable, once you get past the beginning.
March 31, 2021
I enjoy her Pride and Prejudice variations. They are creative. They have just the right amount of familiarity with the original novel and enough new material to make it interesting. This one is a little more serious than the others dealing with death and addiction. It was entertaining to read as well as clean and wholesome.
March 29, 2021
Wow! Thanks for another wonderful work
I've never been disappointed by this author. Likeable characters, original premise, great writing - her books have it all. The family dynamic is altered in this version, as Lydia has a twin brother. However, the boy is born sickly and eventually dies, throwing the family into deep sorrow, but particularly Mr Bennett, who turns to drunkenness to endure his pain. As a result, Elizabeth takes over the running of Longbourn, with help from the reliable steward.
The Bennett daughters are more reasonable in this variation. The younger daughters are not so empty headed, and all five daughters have a role in helping to survive their loss, and keep the estate solvent. The insult by Mr Darcy at the assembly is handled differently, and it has a large impact on the subsequent developments. Bingley has more of a backbone, which I like, and Darcy has a little less of the stiffness of usual, his softer side coming out more quickly, which is also nice. In other words, the main characters are less cartoonish, less exaggerated, and more the way you'd like them to be.
Laraba Kendig writes books that are comfortable to read. There are villains, and troubles, but they're dealt with by intelligent, sensible people that you care about. This story is lighter on the religious references, which I appreciate, but her characters are always devout Christians. The romance is lovely. There were two marriage proposals that I thought were a little strange, but not enough to detract from the charm of the story.
The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.
I've never been disappointed by this author. Likeable characters, original premise, great writing - her books have it all. The family dynamic is altered in this version, as Lydia has a twin brother. However, the boy is born sickly and eventually dies, throwing the family into deep sorrow, but particularly Mr Bennett, who turns to drunkenness to endure his pain. As a result, Elizabeth takes over the running of Longbourn, with help from the reliable steward.
The Bennett daughters are more reasonable in this variation. The younger daughters are not so empty headed, and all five daughters have a role in helping to survive their loss, and keep the estate solvent. The insult by Mr Darcy at the assembly is handled differently, and it has a large impact on the subsequent developments. Bingley has more of a backbone, which I like, and Darcy has a little less of the stiffness of usual, his softer side coming out more quickly, which is also nice. In other words, the main characters are less cartoonish, less exaggerated, and more the way you'd like them to be.
Laraba Kendig writes books that are comfortable to read. There are villains, and troubles, but they're dealt with by intelligent, sensible people that you care about. This story is lighter on the religious references, which I appreciate, but her characters are always devout Christians. The romance is lovely. There were two marriage proposals that I thought were a little strange, but not enough to detract from the charm of the story.
The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.
March 25, 2021
Variation with a twist.
Kendig explores how the birth then early death of one heir, and the accidental death of another changes the dynamics of the Bennet family. The usual cast of characters is present, but so much has changed. Wickham plays the villain again. Kendig writes well but she doesn’t have the lightness of touch of an Alix James. But it is a decent read.
Kendig explores how the birth then early death of one heir, and the accidental death of another changes the dynamics of the Bennet family. The usual cast of characters is present, but so much has changed. Wickham plays the villain again. Kendig writes well but she doesn’t have the lightness of touch of an Alix James. But it is a decent read.
March 19, 2021
Very nice story
I enjoyed this story very much! I like how things turned out throughout the story. Somethings happened to fast, that's why I only gave it 4 stars. The author needed to show more between our dear couple. Just having Elizabeth thinking about Darcy, to me, wasn't good enough before they married. I wanted to read more angst between Caroline towards Elizabeth. But it was a good story and I would probably read it again.
I enjoyed this story very much! I like how things turned out throughout the story. Somethings happened to fast, that's why I only gave it 4 stars. The author needed to show more between our dear couple. Just having Elizabeth thinking about Darcy, to me, wasn't good enough before they married. I wanted to read more angst between Caroline towards Elizabeth. But it was a good story and I would probably read it again.
May 27, 2021
Longbourn Inheritance is a Pride and Prejudice variation in which, first of all, there was a Bennet son, Lydia's twin, Matthew, who unfortunately was always in ill health due to a heart problem, and has recently died. Mr. Bennet spiraled into such intense grief over the loss of his son that he took to drinking heavily. In the few years leading up to young Matthew's death, he had been so intent on finding a medical treatment to save his son that he had left the running of Longbourn in his second daughter Elizabeth's and the young steward Mr. Gregory's capable hands. Mrs. Bennet's nerves and grief have kept her pretty much incapable as well, so the other daughters have taken over the running of the household. Now, with Matthew gone, Mr. Collins is to inherit Longbourn. The Lydia in this story is not much like the original, possibly because of her twin brother's illness and death. She is not nearly so outgoing or willing to chase after soldiers. In fact, she would rather stay home from a ball.
Mr. Darcy attends the public assembly, where the Bennets are in attendance being just out of deep mourning. There, Charles Bingley falls for Jane, and Darcy insults not Elizabeth but her sister Kitty, which angers Elizabeth every bit as much. But Darcy doesn't even think about apologizing until he is later berated by Charles, who insists on it. It is only then that Darcy begins to question his own behavior, and his pride. Later, Mr. Collins enters the picture, and eventually there is a question of murder, though the reader knows that is absurd. Darcy is at one point rescued by Elizabeth, when he injures his ankle, and this begins a tentative friendship that soon blossoms into more. The dog Maxwell is almost the star of the story.
So this P&P variation starts out a little slowly, as we get familiar with the differences from the original story, and there are definitely tragic elements at the beginning, but that soon lightens up as several people improve their behavior and others worsen theirs. The middle becomes quite fun and rollicking, with the absurdity of the accusations that occur, and there is a real-life-like blend here of serious trouble and absurd humor that I find I love.
Mr. Darcy attends the public assembly, where the Bennets are in attendance being just out of deep mourning. There, Charles Bingley falls for Jane, and Darcy insults not Elizabeth but her sister Kitty, which angers Elizabeth every bit as much. But Darcy doesn't even think about apologizing until he is later berated by Charles, who insists on it. It is only then that Darcy begins to question his own behavior, and his pride. Later, Mr. Collins enters the picture, and eventually there is a question of murder, though the reader knows that is absurd. Darcy is at one point rescued by Elizabeth, when he injures his ankle, and this begins a tentative friendship that soon blossoms into more. The dog Maxwell is almost the star of the story.
So this P&P variation starts out a little slowly, as we get familiar with the differences from the original story, and there are definitely tragic elements at the beginning, but that soon lightens up as several people improve their behavior and others worsen theirs. The middle becomes quite fun and rollicking, with the absurdity of the accusations that occur, and there is a real-life-like blend here of serious trouble and absurd humor that I find I love.
June 13, 2024
An enjoyable and well structured read.
June 11, 2021
This is a fairly easy, low angst read. Following the death of the Longbourn heir, Matthew Bennet, Mr Bennet becomes alcohol dependent and completely neglects Longborn leaving Lizzy in charge. Bingley arrives and Netherfield and Darcy injures his ankle which changes the course of things. Collins arrives and sets his sights on Elizabeth but things don't work out well for him. Wickham gets up to some tricks but nothing too serious.
Overall I quite enjoyed this - its different and not just about Darcy and Elizabeth. The epilogue is so long it has two chapters! I'm not a fan of epilogue generally so two of them is a bit much for me!
Overall I quite enjoyed this - its different and not just about Darcy and Elizabeth. The epilogue is so long it has two chapters! I'm not a fan of epilogue generally so two of them is a bit much for me!
January 26, 2025
Mr Bennet turned to drink when his heir, Matthew and twin to Lydia died. It fell to Elizabeth to take control. When the Netherfield party arrive it is Kitty that Darcy insults. But then Darcy is injured and helped by Elizabeth. Can their relationship develop from this. But then Collins and Wickham arrive.
An enjoyable and well-written variation
An enjoyable and well-written variation
June 13, 2024
A very nice and interesting variation. Though the book is long, you'll hardly feel it because the story moves fast and keeps you riveted. I love stories of close knit Bennet family and this is one. A tragedy in the family which results in the loss of the Bennet heir, brings the sisters together and I loved the sisterly love between them. Overall, a very enjoyable story.
August 16, 2021
I'll say this book has several levels of unique and leave the praise at that. Because what you do with it shows your chops as a writer.
I won't rehash the plot, instead I'll give a review that goes through technical issues in the story, something most reviewers don't deal with.
The plot is jerky. It just doesn't flow. It's a bunch of great ideas sewn together and comes off looking like you thought you were doing boho. It's a pity because the ideas within the plot are good ones and if better gelled, would have made for a better read. As it is, the readers who praised this book were praising those original ideas, and probably had to imagine the way they fit in some places.
Head hopping is included to assist in confusing the reader. I had to read back quite a number of times to figure out whose POV it really was. Similarly, filter words were used, drawing the reader out of the tight POV and telling rather than showing.
Although in general the author used good language that hearkened to Regency times, non-Regency words (or words used in a non-Regency way) were used at a rate about normal for a JAFF novel, and they included check, scrunched, fiance/fiancee, debutants (sic), manse, aback. Americanisms included "I/we will" for "I/we shall" and passel. Incorrect uses of period information included "dance card" (Victorian), scarf for cravat, and couch for sofa. An over-used word was winsome: it was used 5 times in the book, where a word like this should be used once, maybe twice. Also used were the words vituperative, truculence, and lustring. Like WTH? Good prose includes only words that the reader doesn't have to look up. The latter isn't even in most dictionaries!
Some characterizations were not particularly strong. I would like to know more about Matthew, Mr. Gregory, and Mr. Collins, for example. Kitty, Wickham, and Bingley were inconsistent. Darcy was a bit bland compared to many JAFFs that take advantage to the many facets of the character that Austen offered us, but not in a bad way, if you understand my meaning. Lydia was changed from canon intentionally. Otherwise, the characters were fairly well thought out and likeable. There were no caricatures.
Scene setting was excellent in some places and glossed over in others. Where D hurts himself, the scene is clear and special, but where Collins hurts himself, it's vague. Yet that latter scene is repeated over and over again in summary, making it a redundancy that isn't necessary in places.
Suspension of disbelief is required in some areas because the author just didn't quite sell the point. (I'll try to avoid spoilers here.) Although I like the idea of Elizabeth's leadership at Longbourn, it wasn't believable for the Regency. It would have been horribly difficult to pull off in reality. Similarly, the alcoholism issue was reasonably well done, but it was best done at withdrawal and not at active alcoholism. Finally, the unwritten will that caused the disjointed bits at the end was also unrealistic and even a bit goofy in application--the reader got a bit of a slapstick approach to courting the remaining Bennet sisters in the remaining chapters. What a way to close a novel.
What was believable was the excellent comeuppance for Wickham, slightly different than the usual. In addition, the path of the romance for D&E was realistic, and that's one of the most important items that many authors get wrong. They push it too quickly and it sits sour with me. This author made the romance between D&E take its time. Their mutual admiration may have surprised them at the last minute, but its growth was shown in a well-developed way.
The Epilogue is one of the longest I've ever read, and about 50% of it was unnecessary. Also unnecessary was the book stuffing at 92%. This meant that the book really ended at about 85% and the rest was filler. This is in poor taste.
The cover kind of sucks. It says absolutely nothing about the book. It could be for any book. It's pretty and all, but there's no imagination used to make it work for this specific novel. What it should do is say "Wow! This looks like a great book and it might be about Mr. Darcy falling off his horse!" or something like that. It doesn't have to have one of those blow-dried prom-dress covers to accomplish that, either. Just something in between.
Overall, this is a book that's full of great scenes and characters that's overall story arc is a bit weak. Nevertheless, I found it more of a page turner than your average JAFF novel, so those tidbits were compelling. I'd recommend it as an enjoyable read.
Disclaimer: I am a JAFF author and my reviews might be considered by some to be a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are honest and impartial. They are written to help both the reader and the author.
I won't rehash the plot, instead I'll give a review that goes through technical issues in the story, something most reviewers don't deal with.
The plot is jerky. It just doesn't flow. It's a bunch of great ideas sewn together and comes off looking like you thought you were doing boho. It's a pity because the ideas within the plot are good ones and if better gelled, would have made for a better read. As it is, the readers who praised this book were praising those original ideas, and probably had to imagine the way they fit in some places.
Head hopping is included to assist in confusing the reader. I had to read back quite a number of times to figure out whose POV it really was. Similarly, filter words were used, drawing the reader out of the tight POV and telling rather than showing.
Although in general the author used good language that hearkened to Regency times, non-Regency words (or words used in a non-Regency way) were used at a rate about normal for a JAFF novel, and they included check, scrunched, fiance/fiancee, debutants (sic), manse, aback. Americanisms included "I/we will" for "I/we shall" and passel. Incorrect uses of period information included "dance card" (Victorian), scarf for cravat, and couch for sofa. An over-used word was winsome: it was used 5 times in the book, where a word like this should be used once, maybe twice. Also used were the words vituperative, truculence, and lustring. Like WTH? Good prose includes only words that the reader doesn't have to look up. The latter isn't even in most dictionaries!
Some characterizations were not particularly strong. I would like to know more about Matthew, Mr. Gregory, and Mr. Collins, for example. Kitty, Wickham, and Bingley were inconsistent. Darcy was a bit bland compared to many JAFFs that take advantage to the many facets of the character that Austen offered us, but not in a bad way, if you understand my meaning. Lydia was changed from canon intentionally. Otherwise, the characters were fairly well thought out and likeable. There were no caricatures.
Scene setting was excellent in some places and glossed over in others. Where D hurts himself, the scene is clear and special, but where Collins hurts himself, it's vague. Yet that latter scene is repeated over and over again in summary, making it a redundancy that isn't necessary in places.
Suspension of disbelief is required in some areas because the author just didn't quite sell the point. (I'll try to avoid spoilers here.) Although I like the idea of Elizabeth's leadership at Longbourn, it wasn't believable for the Regency. It would have been horribly difficult to pull off in reality. Similarly, the alcoholism issue was reasonably well done, but it was best done at withdrawal and not at active alcoholism. Finally, the unwritten will that caused the disjointed bits at the end was also unrealistic and even a bit goofy in application--the reader got a bit of a slapstick approach to courting the remaining Bennet sisters in the remaining chapters. What a way to close a novel.
What was believable was the excellent comeuppance for Wickham, slightly different than the usual. In addition, the path of the romance for D&E was realistic, and that's one of the most important items that many authors get wrong. They push it too quickly and it sits sour with me. This author made the romance between D&E take its time. Their mutual admiration may have surprised them at the last minute, but its growth was shown in a well-developed way.
The Epilogue is one of the longest I've ever read, and about 50% of it was unnecessary. Also unnecessary was the book stuffing at 92%. This meant that the book really ended at about 85% and the rest was filler. This is in poor taste.
The cover kind of sucks. It says absolutely nothing about the book. It could be for any book. It's pretty and all, but there's no imagination used to make it work for this specific novel. What it should do is say "Wow! This looks like a great book and it might be about Mr. Darcy falling off his horse!" or something like that. It doesn't have to have one of those blow-dried prom-dress covers to accomplish that, either. Just something in between.
Overall, this is a book that's full of great scenes and characters that's overall story arc is a bit weak. Nevertheless, I found it more of a page turner than your average JAFF novel, so those tidbits were compelling. I'd recommend it as an enjoyable read.
Disclaimer: I am a JAFF author and my reviews might be considered by some to be a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are honest and impartial. They are written to help both the reader and the author.
August 17, 2023
Longbourn Inheritance
Definitely worth reading. At the beginning of this story, sadness hit the Bennet family hard by the death of Longbourn’s heir, Matthew. Mr. Bennet has taken the loss deeply and has become a drunkard. Elizabeth has been running the estate for years and now with the help of the steward is in complete control. At the assembly, Darcy does not insult Elizabeth, but poor Kitty. Eventually he is forgiven after apologizing. Jane gets sick at Netherfield, but not because she got wet. Elizabeth arrives and spends the night. She returns home the next day knowing that she cannot leave Mary in charge given the dysfunction within Longbourn. When she returns bringing Jane’s mare, Buttercup, she finds Mr. Darcy injured on the road from falling over Maxwell, Bingley’s dog. She helps get Mr. Darcy on Buttercup getting him back to Netherfield luckily catching Mr. Jones to check his foot and ankle. Several days later Jane is well enough to return home. Darcy is getting around better since crutches were sent over from Longbourn. Unfortunately, Collins arrived at Longbourn and his idiocy shows immediately on arrival. When the stable boy tries to tell him he can’t ride Miss Elizabeth’s horse, the pompous “mule’s behind” threatens him. When the steward stops to say something about riding her mare, he’s threatened also. Not much later, Daisy throws Collins and Collins is severely injured. In fact, he dies before the day is over. The entail is broken with his death. Wickham has already been in Meryton weeks when he discovers Darcy is in the area. He sees how he and Miss Elizabeth are interacting. Also, Bingley asked Jane to marry him and everyone believes Jane is the heiress. He decides that he will compromise Elizabeth and convince Mr. Bennet to make Elizabeth heiress to Longbourn so that he gains an estate. Well, Elizabeth fights and bites, Maxwell rushes to her defense biting him more than once, and is followed by Darcy and Bingley. Darcy clobbers Wickham and imprisons him in the stables under heavy guards. So many things begin to happen in quick succession. Caroline leaves because she realizes Darcy will never marry her. Wickham had written to Lady Catherine before hand so she descends on Netherfield stirring up all kinds of controversy. Colonel Fitzwilliam arrives to take the prisoner to London who convinced to either go to Canada to fight or death by hanging, Richard finds Anne at Matlock House upon his return and they become engaged. They follow her mother to Meryton and confront her. After her very childlike temper tantrum, a defeated Lady Catherine returns to Rosings. A triple wedding takes place in merry old Meryton with three happy couples headed for their HEA. Other marriages take place before the end of this story.
Definitely worth reading. At the beginning of this story, sadness hit the Bennet family hard by the death of Longbourn’s heir, Matthew. Mr. Bennet has taken the loss deeply and has become a drunkard. Elizabeth has been running the estate for years and now with the help of the steward is in complete control. At the assembly, Darcy does not insult Elizabeth, but poor Kitty. Eventually he is forgiven after apologizing. Jane gets sick at Netherfield, but not because she got wet. Elizabeth arrives and spends the night. She returns home the next day knowing that she cannot leave Mary in charge given the dysfunction within Longbourn. When she returns bringing Jane’s mare, Buttercup, she finds Mr. Darcy injured on the road from falling over Maxwell, Bingley’s dog. She helps get Mr. Darcy on Buttercup getting him back to Netherfield luckily catching Mr. Jones to check his foot and ankle. Several days later Jane is well enough to return home. Darcy is getting around better since crutches were sent over from Longbourn. Unfortunately, Collins arrived at Longbourn and his idiocy shows immediately on arrival. When the stable boy tries to tell him he can’t ride Miss Elizabeth’s horse, the pompous “mule’s behind” threatens him. When the steward stops to say something about riding her mare, he’s threatened also. Not much later, Daisy throws Collins and Collins is severely injured. In fact, he dies before the day is over. The entail is broken with his death. Wickham has already been in Meryton weeks when he discovers Darcy is in the area. He sees how he and Miss Elizabeth are interacting. Also, Bingley asked Jane to marry him and everyone believes Jane is the heiress. He decides that he will compromise Elizabeth and convince Mr. Bennet to make Elizabeth heiress to Longbourn so that he gains an estate. Well, Elizabeth fights and bites, Maxwell rushes to her defense biting him more than once, and is followed by Darcy and Bingley. Darcy clobbers Wickham and imprisons him in the stables under heavy guards. So many things begin to happen in quick succession. Caroline leaves because she realizes Darcy will never marry her. Wickham had written to Lady Catherine before hand so she descends on Netherfield stirring up all kinds of controversy. Colonel Fitzwilliam arrives to take the prisoner to London who convinced to either go to Canada to fight or death by hanging, Richard finds Anne at Matlock House upon his return and they become engaged. They follow her mother to Meryton and confront her. After her very childlike temper tantrum, a defeated Lady Catherine returns to Rosings. A triple wedding takes place in merry old Meryton with three happy couples headed for their HEA. Other marriages take place before the end of this story.
January 26, 2024
I loved it!
This one changes many premises from P&P, making the story very original and engaging. Laraba Kendig is one of the better JAFF writers in the P&P universe. Her stories are thoughtful, intelligent, well-crafted, and professionally edited. The dialogue is original yet the characters remain true to canon (though venturing off isn’t always a bad thing either). It’s a pleasure to encounter a Lydia who is genuinely likable. The family’s difficulties arise from the tragic loss of the only son Matthew, who was Lydia’s twin. Elizabeth is holding Longbourn together, with her father lost in alcoholic guilt and her mother suddenly desperate to secure a future for five daughters of little dowry. When Netherfield is rented and the newcomers attend the Meryton assembly, Darcy arrogantly insults a Bennet daughter, but in this case, it’s not Elizabeth. Jane and Bingley meet and are attracted to one another, but this time the conflict with the Bingley sisters ends differently. Mr. Collins and Mr. Wickham, along with Lady Catherine, remain their unlikable selves, but matters turn out very differently with Longbourn’s heir. Darcy’s enemy conspires to have his aunt cause a fuss, which she does quite well although the end result remains unacceptable to her. Wickham’s comeuppance is nicely engineered by Darcy and Col. Fitzwilliam. Richard is quite the hero in this story, sweeping in to solve not only Darcy’s problem but also their cousin Anne de Bourgh's difficulties with her overbearing mother. There is one new character introduced, Maxwell, Bingley’s spaniel. He’s a delight, and absolutely lovable. I highly recommend to everyone.
This one changes many premises from P&P, making the story very original and engaging. Laraba Kendig is one of the better JAFF writers in the P&P universe. Her stories are thoughtful, intelligent, well-crafted, and professionally edited. The dialogue is original yet the characters remain true to canon (though venturing off isn’t always a bad thing either). It’s a pleasure to encounter a Lydia who is genuinely likable. The family’s difficulties arise from the tragic loss of the only son Matthew, who was Lydia’s twin. Elizabeth is holding Longbourn together, with her father lost in alcoholic guilt and her mother suddenly desperate to secure a future for five daughters of little dowry. When Netherfield is rented and the newcomers attend the Meryton assembly, Darcy arrogantly insults a Bennet daughter, but in this case, it’s not Elizabeth. Jane and Bingley meet and are attracted to one another, but this time the conflict with the Bingley sisters ends differently. Mr. Collins and Mr. Wickham, along with Lady Catherine, remain their unlikable selves, but matters turn out very differently with Longbourn’s heir. Darcy’s enemy conspires to have his aunt cause a fuss, which she does quite well although the end result remains unacceptable to her. Wickham’s comeuppance is nicely engineered by Darcy and Col. Fitzwilliam. Richard is quite the hero in this story, sweeping in to solve not only Darcy’s problem but also their cousin Anne de Bourgh's difficulties with her overbearing mother. There is one new character introduced, Maxwell, Bingley’s spaniel. He’s a delight, and absolutely lovable. I highly recommend to everyone.
March 25, 2025
I liked this very much. The situation at the beginning is sad. Lydia's twin brother died some months earlier, and Mr. Bennet turned to drink to relieve his grief, while Mrs. Bennet is in hysterics still about the entail, and blames Mr. Bennet for his son's death, even though the boy had been frail all his life. Jane is essentially mistress and Elizabeth is managing the estate. She has made improvements already and has many plans. The tragedy has changed all the residents of Longbourn, but not in unexpected ways, other than Mr. Bennet.
I liked this Mr. Bingley, he was a bit stronger and chastises Darcy after his insult at the assembly, which was about Kitty, not Elizabeth, and boy was Elizabeth mad! But Darcy apologizes, and gradually they become friends.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth helps Darcy after a fall caused a severely sprained ankle. Later when Jane falls ill at Netherfield, Elizabeth learns more about Darcy and vice versa.
Mr. Collins imagines himself as royalty to the Longbourn inhabitants and feels he can order the servants around and ignore their advice. Well, that did not go well for him.
With the entail broken, Mr. Bennet climbs out of the bottle and starts to care again. He has realized that he wasn't a particularly good husband and father.
Lady Catherine was abominable, no surprise there. But Wickham, OMG! E is saved at the last minute by the faithful Netherfield dog, who later is gifted to Darcy.
I recommend this story.
I liked this Mr. Bingley, he was a bit stronger and chastises Darcy after his insult at the assembly, which was about Kitty, not Elizabeth, and boy was Elizabeth mad! But Darcy apologizes, and gradually they become friends.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth helps Darcy after a fall caused a severely sprained ankle. Later when Jane falls ill at Netherfield, Elizabeth learns more about Darcy and vice versa.
Mr. Collins imagines himself as royalty to the Longbourn inhabitants and feels he can order the servants around and ignore their advice. Well, that did not go well for him.
With the entail broken, Mr. Bennet climbs out of the bottle and starts to care again. He has realized that he wasn't a particularly good husband and father.
Lady Catherine was abominable, no surprise there. But Wickham, OMG! E is saved at the last minute by the faithful Netherfield dog, who later is gifted to Darcy.
I recommend this story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2025
This might be the most "civil" Pride and Prejudice variation I have ever read.
Mr. Darcy offends Kitty Bennet, not Elizabeth, at the assembly ball in Meryton.
Caroline Bingley gives up on pursuing Darcy and leaves Netherfield to find a husband in London.
Elizabeth "rescues" Darcy when he trips over his enthusiastic spaniel, Maxwell, and sprains his ankle.
Mr. Collins is still an annoying fool, but he does not propose to Elizabeth, nor wed Charlotte Lucas.
Lydia Bennet is not an insufferable flirt / hussy.
George Wickham is slightly more villainous than in the original, but he gets his deserved comeuppance — without marrying any of the Bennet sisters.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh is more pompous than ever.
Oh, and the Bennets did have a son, Lydia's twin, but he was sickly and passed away shortly before these events.
I really enjoyed this and look forward to reading more of Ms. Kendig's work.
Mr. Darcy offends Kitty Bennet, not Elizabeth, at the assembly ball in Meryton.
Caroline Bingley gives up on pursuing Darcy and leaves Netherfield to find a husband in London.
Elizabeth "rescues" Darcy when he trips over his enthusiastic spaniel, Maxwell, and sprains his ankle.
Mr. Collins is still an annoying fool, but he does not propose to Elizabeth, nor wed Charlotte Lucas.
Lydia Bennet is not an insufferable flirt / hussy.
George Wickham is slightly more villainous than in the original, but he gets his deserved comeuppance — without marrying any of the Bennet sisters.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh is more pompous than ever.
Oh, and the Bennets did have a son, Lydia's twin, but he was sickly and passed away shortly before these events.
I really enjoyed this and look forward to reading more of Ms. Kendig's work.
March 1, 2024
Truly heartwarming
If you like easy, low-angst P&P stories, you’ll enjoy this. There are little blurbs of drama that don’t detract from the main plot, but rather leave you happily anxious to read it through to the next bit of intrigue.
The author takes the original storyline of P&P and skillfully tilts it on its axis, just enough to keep readers wondering what may be different or not. I read it in one day - I enjoyed it so much that I couldn’t stop until I reached the touching end.
If you like easy, low-angst P&P stories, you’ll enjoy this. There are little blurbs of drama that don’t detract from the main plot, but rather leave you happily anxious to read it through to the next bit of intrigue.
The author takes the original storyline of P&P and skillfully tilts it on its axis, just enough to keep readers wondering what may be different or not. I read it in one day - I enjoyed it so much that I couldn’t stop until I reached the touching end.
June 6, 2024
This was an interesting variation with quite a few twists I haven't seen much in my reading. I was entertained by the story. Pretty low angst with all the problems resolving pretty easily though some took longer to get to the point of beginning to resolve. Although we see a number of moments where Darcy & Elizabeth show kindness to each other, I would have loved a little more romance between them. Still, I enjoyed the story and they way everything turned out.
Sex: no
Language: no
Violence: yes-sexual assault, aggressor takes a beating for it. Also, drunken aggression.
Sex: no
Language: no
Violence: yes-sexual assault, aggressor takes a beating for it. Also, drunken aggression.
April 10, 2021
Pretty good
I've read Kendig's other books and found the storyline unique and refreshing. This book had some unique things about it. I thought Lydia having a twin who happens to be the heir to Longbourn different. I also liked how and when Caroline and Mr. Collins was dealt with (I wanted to high five someone.) I also liked that Darcy was willing to fight for Elizabeth. I just wish they had more one on one time.
I've read Kendig's other books and found the storyline unique and refreshing. This book had some unique things about it. I thought Lydia having a twin who happens to be the heir to Longbourn different. I also liked how and when Caroline and Mr. Collins was dealt with (I wanted to high five someone.) I also liked that Darcy was willing to fight for Elizabeth. I just wish they had more one on one time.
June 9, 2021
Interesting variation …
I am pretty familiar with the original book and so it struck me when I would read an exact line of text or an exact statement from one of the characters but spoken to a different character than in the original book. Elizabeth seemed a little bit inconsistent. On the one hand she was a very strong independent woman which was as expected and on the other hand she was totally cowed by an unfortunate occurrence.
I am pretty familiar with the original book and so it struck me when I would read an exact line of text or an exact statement from one of the characters but spoken to a different character than in the original book. Elizabeth seemed a little bit inconsistent. On the one hand she was a very strong independent woman which was as expected and on the other hand she was totally cowed by an unfortunate occurrence.
February 1, 2023
DNF @ 68%
There's a scene that really bothers me. Wickham does something awful and when Darcy catches him, he punches him repeatedly even though Wickham isn't fighting back. Then Wickham says something that makes Darcy angry and Darcy punches him until he collapses. It's excessive violence for the situation.
I don't consider this hero behavior.
Ignoring this scene, the book is maybe 3-3.5 stars.
There's a scene that really bothers me. Wickham does something awful and when Darcy catches him, he punches him repeatedly even though Wickham isn't fighting back. Then Wickham says something that makes Darcy angry and Darcy punches him until he collapses. It's excessive violence for the situation.
I don't consider this hero behavior.
Ignoring this scene, the book is maybe 3-3.5 stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 10, 2024
Entertaining variation with involved storyline. I thought some of the couples came together too quickly, since Jane and Bingley's romance was on-going, and Caroline Bingley's exit was far too easy, but it did get rid of her without much fuss, but there would have been more to her returning to London -- like how did she get there? Where was she going? The list goes on even for a character we like to hate. I did enjoy it, but at the same time, scratched my head on how we got there.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 13, 2021
I loved it.
I always enjoy seeing characters grow through difficulties. I also enjoy stories where Elizabeth is NOT taken in by appearances and Darcy is more open to exploring his feelings.
This tale has a strong Elizabeth, a strong Bingley, a completely altered Lydia, and of course a more vile Wickham.
A very good read.
I always enjoy seeing characters grow through difficulties. I also enjoy stories where Elizabeth is NOT taken in by appearances and Darcy is more open to exploring his feelings.
This tale has a strong Elizabeth, a strong Bingley, a completely altered Lydia, and of course a more vile Wickham.
A very good read.
April 17, 2021
One of the best P&P variations I have read. !
I have read so many P&P variations it is difficult to compare and evaluate. However, this version of the story wasWELL DONE! And an interesting twist. Just long enough with sufficient interference of Wickham and Caroline. No lengthy, repetitive reflections by Missy or Darcy. Epilogue was perfect. I will follow this author.
I have read so many P&P variations it is difficult to compare and evaluate. However, this version of the story wasWELL DONE! And an interesting twist. Just long enough with sufficient interference of Wickham and Caroline. No lengthy, repetitive reflections by Missy or Darcy. Epilogue was perfect. I will follow this author.
May 10, 2021
A superior adaptation of the classic Austen characters
Interesting version with lots of action, suspense and romantic twists. The attention to detail and novel characters (including the dog and horses) added to my appreciation of an excellent addition to the genre. Thank you for a good read!
Interesting version with lots of action, suspense and romantic twists. The attention to detail and novel characters (including the dog and horses) added to my appreciation of an excellent addition to the genre. Thank you for a good read!
January 10, 2022
Avid Reader
I read this on FanFiction, but I love that truth writer always has several epilogues at the end of her books. Wickham got his just reward after he attacked Elizabeth. Caroline left once she realized that Darcy was never going to offer for. Jane and Bingley married along with Darcy and Elizabeth. Mary married in the epilogue. Her husband was a surprise!
I read this on FanFiction, but I love that truth writer always has several epilogues at the end of her books. Wickham got his just reward after he attacked Elizabeth. Caroline left once she realized that Darcy was never going to offer for. Jane and Bingley married along with Darcy and Elizabeth. Mary married in the epilogue. Her husband was a surprise!
March 18, 2023
Maxwell saved me.
This story is delightful because it has deserving outcomes. It shares hardship, addiction, and sorrow. It has all extremes of emotions of what a normal large
family especially all girls go through. This story would not be complete without Mrs. Bennett's nerves.
This story is delightful because it has deserving outcomes. It shares hardship, addiction, and sorrow. It has all extremes of emotions of what a normal large
family especially all girls go through. This story would not be complete without Mrs. Bennett's nerves.
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