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Something New to Observe A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
One warning, two cautions, and a note:
WARNING: In deference to a truth universally acknowledged that men do not behave the same when no women are present as they do in mixed company, this vagary does have occasional uses of profanity. The men in my life would consider it amusing but naïve to afford the same semantics of conversation for wholly different circumstances such as these, or they would should one of them choose to read it.
This vagary proposes an alternate telling of the original Pride and Prejudice and considers what may have happened should the characters have been afforded a slightly altered set of circumstances. What if Mr. Darcy had accepted quite early that he was falling in love with Elizabeth? What if Elizabeth was the least stubborn of her sisters? What if Mrs. Bennet was allowed to settle in mind and spirit? What if Mr. Bennet exerted himself on behalf of his daughters? What if Mr. Collins was in some way welcomed as the next owner of the estate? Those are only some of the twists within this tale, and while not canon, I hope I gave your favorite character a moment unto themselves that will make you smile.
CAUTION: I want to specifically state that this vagary is not for all Pride and Prejudice genre readers. If one reads to find fault in what is not canon, I’ve been most forthcoming about the fact that it is a vagary, so you should already be on your guard and perhaps pass it by. For those of you who are strict authoress-guidelines conscious, I will argue that in all time periods people spoke with the use of contractions. To that end, I was true to life rather than follow her pointed non-use of them. Outside conversation, however, you will not find them, and I hope that soothes any feathers which may be ruffled at such a bold defiance.
CAUTION: My editor also requested that I issue a point of clarification on her behalf. I confess that as an author em-dashes drive me nanabas, so in conflict with her excellent advice, I did not include many of them where she said they should be. Despise me for it if you must, but no novel, story, prose, or verse ever hinged on one’s use. The lacking or use of a comma, however, has cost millions. I promise that for those, I let her fully guide me.
NOTE: My personal pleasure in writing this book was the intent to make any who read it find themselves staying up at night; not because ODCs are near death, have been forced to do that which they despise, or are off chasing Lydia again, but because I believe I am not the only one of us who dearly loves to laugh.
WARNING: In deference to a truth universally acknowledged that men do not behave the same when no women are present as they do in mixed company, this vagary does have occasional uses of profanity. The men in my life would consider it amusing but naïve to afford the same semantics of conversation for wholly different circumstances such as these, or they would should one of them choose to read it.
This vagary proposes an alternate telling of the original Pride and Prejudice and considers what may have happened should the characters have been afforded a slightly altered set of circumstances. What if Mr. Darcy had accepted quite early that he was falling in love with Elizabeth? What if Elizabeth was the least stubborn of her sisters? What if Mrs. Bennet was allowed to settle in mind and spirit? What if Mr. Bennet exerted himself on behalf of his daughters? What if Mr. Collins was in some way welcomed as the next owner of the estate? Those are only some of the twists within this tale, and while not canon, I hope I gave your favorite character a moment unto themselves that will make you smile.
CAUTION: I want to specifically state that this vagary is not for all Pride and Prejudice genre readers. If one reads to find fault in what is not canon, I’ve been most forthcoming about the fact that it is a vagary, so you should already be on your guard and perhaps pass it by. For those of you who are strict authoress-guidelines conscious, I will argue that in all time periods people spoke with the use of contractions. To that end, I was true to life rather than follow her pointed non-use of them. Outside conversation, however, you will not find them, and I hope that soothes any feathers which may be ruffled at such a bold defiance.
CAUTION: My editor also requested that I issue a point of clarification on her behalf. I confess that as an author em-dashes drive me nanabas, so in conflict with her excellent advice, I did not include many of them where she said they should be. Despise me for it if you must, but no novel, story, prose, or verse ever hinged on one’s use. The lacking or use of a comma, however, has cost millions. I promise that for those, I let her fully guide me.
NOTE: My personal pleasure in writing this book was the intent to make any who read it find themselves staying up at night; not because ODCs are near death, have been forced to do that which they despise, or are off chasing Lydia again, but because I believe I am not the only one of us who dearly loves to laugh.
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Published September 30, 2021
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October 5, 2021
Bombastic!
This was annoying to read. Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill. I felt I was reading about Puritans making judgements on we mere mortals. They went on and on and on… perfect as they were. Consistently using a hammer to kill an ant. Did not like the Bennet Sisters here… rampaging and avenging ‘angels’ they were.
Only going to finish it because I’m hopefully there’ll be a dose of reality before the end.
Duh! #SticksTongueOut
This was annoying to read. Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill. I felt I was reading about Puritans making judgements on we mere mortals. They went on and on and on… perfect as they were. Consistently using a hammer to kill an ant. Did not like the Bennet Sisters here… rampaging and avenging ‘angels’ they were.
Only going to finish it because I’m hopefully there’ll be a dose of reality before the end.
Duh! #SticksTongueOut
June 25, 2025
In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet takes action after Darcy's behaviour at the Meryton Assembly, in front of Bingley, the Colonel and his brother the Viscount. The three elder Bennet sisters and Charlotte Lucas have more accomplishments than canon. Can there be a happy ending for all the participants.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this well-written variation, with its so many likeable characters. An entertaining re-read
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this well-written variation, with its so many likeable characters. An entertaining re-read
May 16, 2022
Did not finish. I’ve never seen a book where the author chastises potential readers to try to preempt bad reviews.
It didn’t work. The book is full of Mary Sues. Everyone is perfect. Jane, Elizabeth and Mary are so perfect is ridiculous. The Colonel falls in love with Mary just by talking to Mr Bennet.
The talking…chapters and chapters of conversation. Nothing happens. I gave up at 51%.
I’ll just leave an apt Jane Austen quote here “and pictures of perfection, as you know, make me sick and wicked”. That’s how I feel about this book.
It didn’t work. The book is full of Mary Sues. Everyone is perfect. Jane, Elizabeth and Mary are so perfect is ridiculous. The Colonel falls in love with Mary just by talking to Mr Bennet.
The talking…chapters and chapters of conversation. Nothing happens. I gave up at 51%.
I’ll just leave an apt Jane Austen quote here “and pictures of perfection, as you know, make me sick and wicked”. That’s how I feel about this book.
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October 13, 2021Different
There are going to be plenty of readers upset with this story because it doesn't follow Miss Austen completely. Its actually a very interesting and quite different from the classic version. The Bennet family is nothing like we have expected. Jane isn't that naive girl believing in only goodness. Elizabeth isn't as headstrong and quick to anger. Mary isn't invisible except when playing the piano forte badly. The 2 youngest are not as uncontrollable. Charlotte isn't the plain spinster hunting for security in a marriage.
Darcy and Bingley invite the 2 Fitzwilliam brothers to Netherfield and they bring Col Mathews ( in love with Cousin Anne of Rosings). Mr Collins arrives and is started on a daily training program to learn how to manage an estate which keeps him very busy and too tired to bother with getting married.
The twist is that the girls have talent and have been secretly engaged in making scents, creams, writing, and painting to secure their future. They also own Purvis Lodge ( the terrible attics) Mrs Bennet knows nothing of this and when told by her husband immediately thinks she's going to live there but is quickly informed that she's not. The girls have been frustrated and finally angry with her acts of praising Jane and Lydia and denigrating the other three. She learns some painful truths about her acts and how much her daughters were affected.
The girls meet the men at Netherfield and everyone falls in love! The courting doesn't take that long and soon weddings are being planned along with the ball at Netherfield. Visitors coming to the ball included Lady Catherine who has a secret identity and brings some very influential friends with her. This part of the story is a tad unbelievable but fun.
I liked that the story is so different from the classic and incredibly interesting. My favorite line in the story is when Col Fitzwilliam is explaining about Lady Catherine and says " she's our favorite aunt to wave goodbye to ".
There are going to be plenty of readers upset with this story because it doesn't follow Miss Austen completely. Its actually a very interesting and quite different from the classic version. The Bennet family is nothing like we have expected. Jane isn't that naive girl believing in only goodness. Elizabeth isn't as headstrong and quick to anger. Mary isn't invisible except when playing the piano forte badly. The 2 youngest are not as uncontrollable. Charlotte isn't the plain spinster hunting for security in a marriage.
Darcy and Bingley invite the 2 Fitzwilliam brothers to Netherfield and they bring Col Mathews ( in love with Cousin Anne of Rosings). Mr Collins arrives and is started on a daily training program to learn how to manage an estate which keeps him very busy and too tired to bother with getting married.
The twist is that the girls have talent and have been secretly engaged in making scents, creams, writing, and painting to secure their future. They also own Purvis Lodge ( the terrible attics) Mrs Bennet knows nothing of this and when told by her husband immediately thinks she's going to live there but is quickly informed that she's not. The girls have been frustrated and finally angry with her acts of praising Jane and Lydia and denigrating the other three. She learns some painful truths about her acts and how much her daughters were affected.
The girls meet the men at Netherfield and everyone falls in love! The courting doesn't take that long and soon weddings are being planned along with the ball at Netherfield. Visitors coming to the ball included Lady Catherine who has a secret identity and brings some very influential friends with her. This part of the story is a tad unbelievable but fun.
I liked that the story is so different from the classic and incredibly interesting. My favorite line in the story is when Col Fitzwilliam is explaining about Lady Catherine and says " she's our favorite aunt to wave goodbye to ".
November 4, 2021
Sweet story
An enjoyable read that would have earned the fifth star had I not had to pause and edit so frequently. Liked how Mary and Charlotte were portrayed and who they were paired up with. Always appreciate Col. Richard Fitzwilliam given a good story line. (Team Richard!) And doubly when he is paired with a strong willed Mary. Well worth reading.
An enjoyable read that would have earned the fifth star had I not had to pause and edit so frequently. Liked how Mary and Charlotte were portrayed and who they were paired up with. Always appreciate Col. Richard Fitzwilliam given a good story line. (Team Richard!) And doubly when he is paired with a strong willed Mary. Well worth reading.
December 8, 2021
So-so
Editing needed so badly it trips up the reading. The story had potential but kept getting more and more outlandish as it went along. I had to force myself to finish.
Editing needed so badly it trips up the reading. The story had potential but kept getting more and more outlandish as it went along. I had to force myself to finish.
October 1, 2021
Interesting Premise
An interesting and unique premise in this variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Twists and turns and romance abound in this enjoyable story.
An interesting and unique premise in this variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Twists and turns and romance abound in this enjoyable story.
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February 14, 2023Awful! I won’t rate it because I only made it to 50% but what I read was contrived, overdone dramatics & ridiculous!!! After 20 different people taking Mr Darcy ‘to task’ within a three day period- it was ENOUGH!
Who exactly do these women think they are that they can judge on so short an acquaintance as if they have no faults of their own. Stones in glass house honestly. Perhaps they should worry more about their own broken home before trying to fix his! It wasn’t funny, it wasn’t realistic, it just had me cringing in mortification for the author.
*I didn’t not like it because it was away from canon- I disliked it cuz it was awful!
Who exactly do these women think they are that they can judge on so short an acquaintance as if they have no faults of their own. Stones in glass house honestly. Perhaps they should worry more about their own broken home before trying to fix his! It wasn’t funny, it wasn’t realistic, it just had me cringing in mortification for the author.
*I didn’t not like it because it was away from canon- I disliked it cuz it was awful!
December 5, 2021
Too much perfection
Hate to give a poor rating to a book that seems like it was such a labor of love but I found it very hard to follow. Perhaps too right-brained for me? A little sickening how accomplished each women was made out to be. Everything they touch turns to gold. And the nicknames drove me crazy, gah! And everyone used them!
Hate to give a poor rating to a book that seems like it was such a labor of love but I found it very hard to follow. Perhaps too right-brained for me? A little sickening how accomplished each women was made out to be. Everything they touch turns to gold. And the nicknames drove me crazy, gah! And everyone used them!
November 8, 2021
Lovely what - if
Funny, well written and just as it should be. For those looking for a story where Mr Bennet was not lackadaisical, Mrs Bennet wasn't completely vexed and Mary was not the least accomplished daughter, among other surprises. Highly recommend this story.
Funny, well written and just as it should be. For those looking for a story where Mr Bennet was not lackadaisical, Mrs Bennet wasn't completely vexed and Mary was not the least accomplished daughter, among other surprises. Highly recommend this story.
January 2, 2025
I loved it!
Warning: This story does have occasional uses of profanity. I want to specifically state that this story is not for all Pride and Prejudice genre readers. If one reads to find fault in what is not canon, then you should perhaps pass this story by.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This story proposes an alternate telling of the original Pride and Prejudice and considers what may have happened should the characters have been afforded a slightly altered set of circumstances. What if Mr. Darcy had accepted quite early that he was falling in love with Elizabeth? What if Elizabeth was the least stubborn of her sisters? What if Mrs. Bennet was allowed to settle in mind and spirit? What if Mr. Bennet exerted himself on behalf of his daughters? What if Mr. Collins was in some way welcomed as the next owner of the estate? Those are only some of the twists within this tale, and while not canon, this story gives all our favourite characters a moment unto themselves that will make you smile. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
Warning: This story does have occasional uses of profanity. I want to specifically state that this story is not for all Pride and Prejudice genre readers. If one reads to find fault in what is not canon, then you should perhaps pass this story by.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This story proposes an alternate telling of the original Pride and Prejudice and considers what may have happened should the characters have been afforded a slightly altered set of circumstances. What if Mr. Darcy had accepted quite early that he was falling in love with Elizabeth? What if Elizabeth was the least stubborn of her sisters? What if Mrs. Bennet was allowed to settle in mind and spirit? What if Mr. Bennet exerted himself on behalf of his daughters? What if Mr. Collins was in some way welcomed as the next owner of the estate? Those are only some of the twists within this tale, and while not canon, this story gives all our favourite characters a moment unto themselves that will make you smile. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
February 28, 2023
Observe Something New
Greatly enjoyable Pride and Prejudice vagary. Of course, couples have their happily ever after.
This one is different because of all the secrets being kept. What is awesome is who instigated changes at Longbourne. These changes affect the community as a whole. Our "villians" have awesome set downs.
Read this story to find out how everything turns out.
Greatly enjoyable Pride and Prejudice vagary. Of course, couples have their happily ever after.
This one is different because of all the secrets being kept. What is awesome is who instigated changes at Longbourne. These changes affect the community as a whole. Our "villians" have awesome set downs.
Read this story to find out how everything turns out.
October 24, 2021
Absolutely Delightful!!
I wish I could give a split rating, because while the story as a whole is truly delightful, it's truly not believable that the girls would let their mother off the hook as easily as they did, or that Lizzy would let Mr Darcy in as swiftly as she does.
I wish I could give a split rating, because while the story as a whole is truly delightful, it's truly not believable that the girls would let their mother off the hook as easily as they did, or that Lizzy would let Mr Darcy in as swiftly as she does.
October 25, 2021
Outlandish and surprising!
There is so much to say, but there are not words to do this story justice. The premise is... singular, shall we say? Incredibly unlikely? Surprising? How about d) all of the above?
There is so much to say, but there are not words to do this story justice. The premise is... singular, shall we say? Incredibly unlikely? Surprising? How about d) all of the above?
November 3, 2021
something different
A complete surprise! No one is who you think they are. With the same characters as the original book but complete opposite personalities snd abilities. It took me a bit to understand what was going on in the book. Having the girls be such artists was en excellent idea. Thoroughly enjoyed this rendition.
A complete surprise! No one is who you think they are. With the same characters as the original book but complete opposite personalities snd abilities. It took me a bit to understand what was going on in the book. Having the girls be such artists was en excellent idea. Thoroughly enjoyed this rendition.
October 17, 2021
Impossible story
I enjoyed this book and was as surprised as any murder\mystery story. The characterization was executive beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
I enjoyed this book and was as surprised as any murder\mystery story. The characterization was executive beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
October 22, 2021
Lovely read!
Wow..what fun this story was. A wonderful “fairytale”. All the ladies and gentlemen we love are paired off and only happiness will ensue.
Wow..what fun this story was. A wonderful “fairytale”. All the ladies and gentlemen we love are paired off and only happiness will ensue.
November 9, 2021
Something New to Observe
Something New To Observe is now one of my favorite Pride and Prejudice variations. It was a delight to read.
Something New To Observe is now one of my favorite Pride and Prejudice variations. It was a delight to read.
October 6, 2021
A little over the top
Interesting but fantastic plot with lots of possibilities and twists. Characters are too, too, too perfect sometimes and some of the philosophical dialogue gets preachy. Could have been stronger with some repetitious sections cut. Still, lots of fun.
Interesting but fantastic plot with lots of possibilities and twists. Characters are too, too, too perfect sometimes and some of the philosophical dialogue gets preachy. Could have been stronger with some repetitious sections cut. Still, lots of fun.
April 8, 2025
I am so sorry but this was just too, too much. I really don't know why other reviewers are commenting that it is a 'different take' on P&P because it has nothing to do with that sublime novel.
Nothing is right for the time and the girls are simply ridiculous. The nicknames they gave each other - ludicrous and meaningless. To quote just one, the colonel is 'Fitzy' - just no. Lady Catherine's role - what?!?
Worst of all, to me as a great Mary fan, is Mary's position vis-a-vis the partner she is allocated. I was quite pleased with the way Mary is written in this and her partner adores her (although there is a touch of insta love) but then it turns out There is no indication that this has happened to any of the other couples, just poor Mary.
I do own this because it has a good role for Mary but I doubt I will read it again. Probably best read if you are entirely unfamiliar with Pride & Prejudice
Nothing is right for the time and the girls are simply ridiculous. The nicknames they gave each other - ludicrous and meaningless. To quote just one, the colonel is 'Fitzy' - just no. Lady Catherine's role - what?!?
Worst of all, to me as a great Mary fan, is Mary's position vis-a-vis the partner she is allocated. I was quite pleased with the way Mary is written in this and her partner adores her (although there is a touch of insta love) but then it turns out There is no indication that this has happened to any of the other couples, just poor Mary.
I do own this because it has a good role for Mary but I doubt I will read it again. Probably best read if you are entirely unfamiliar with Pride & Prejudice
March 7, 2022
This was a fun read, although not terribly deep. There were so many matches to be made and surprises to be had that character development had to be sacrificed for lack of space. There was very little angst and it was very fantastical with regard to how much talent and beauty and strength of character each lady had.
That said, I was very entertained though also slightly disappointed in the rapid pace of all the relationships. I would have loved to see perhaps a series with each lady having an entire story to herself (and her suitor).
October 24, 2021
Ridiculous
The author puts a decent story of the sisters into a farcical arrangement. The story of the sisters and their mother shows depth of emotion. For the love interests, we devolve into fairy tales.
The author puts a decent story of the sisters into a farcical arrangement. The story of the sisters and their mother shows depth of emotion. For the love interests, we devolve into fairy tales.
October 28, 2021
So SWEET
Only she forgot the wings, and trumpets, such paragons all other women would pale in comparison, no man would ever be happy with their wives, daughters, even their mothers once they knew of the wonderous Bennett sisters and miss Charlotte
Only she forgot the wings, and trumpets, such paragons all other women would pale in comparison, no man would ever be happy with their wives, daughters, even their mothers once they knew of the wonderous Bennett sisters and miss Charlotte
January 19, 2023
Deceit, and sickly sweet
I have to give credit to the author for very good writing. However, I like stories that have some, even small resemblance to reality, unless, of course, it's called a fantasy in the title. This one should have been called The Taming of the Shrews (plural), or The Ladies of Meryton Revolt, or Everyone Has Their Secrets. It wasn't too far into the book before I knew that the premise and situations were going to be silly and strange, but then when I read the last big scene of the book, it just became ridiculous.
The premise: Mrs Bennett and Lady Lucas have become so terrible about pushing their daughters at anything in pants, and belittling their least favorite daughters, that the three eldest Bennett girls plus Charlotte Lucas have started to live a highly secretive life away from their families. They have their own house, they pursue their own favorite interests and accomplishments, and above all they provide emotional and sisterly support to each other so that they can all function in their dysfunctional families.
Into this mix comes the Bingleys, Hursts, and Darcy. Darcy delivers his infamous insult at the Meryton assembly, then sees Elizabeth laughing about it with Charlotte, and then his future is determined because he's in love with Elizabeth. The fact that he's never even had a conversation with her yet is not an issue. Charlotte, Jane, and Mary all give Darcy a set down. Of course, Bingley falls in love immediately with Jane. But Darcy tells his cousins, Colonel Fitzwilliam and his older brother Anthony, who is a Viscount, about the women in Hertfordshire who gave him a dressing down, and these cousins decide that they've found their future wives (meaning Mary and Charlotte), sight unseen.
There is so much hiding of beauty and talents, and there are so many secrets, that it makes you wonder how anyone could trust anyone else. The four daughters in question are hiding tons of information from their mothers. Mr Bennett is hiding what he knows about these daughters from his wife. Mr and Mrs Bennett have a secret love match. The four bachelor men that are interested in the four daughters are hiding the fact that they're wealthy, and that two of them come from nobility. Even Lady Catherine has secrets!
This is one of those stories in which Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, and Charlotte are all superwomen. The amount of hyperbole, and the amount of superlatives used to describe them becomes nauseating after a time. I wish I could say that there's some good romance, but it's more a case of the men surrendering to the women rather than getting their heads bitten off. These are young feminist women who are fed up with their parents, and they're not going to take any more foolishness. These men are ready to lay down and let these women walk all over them, and they'll be happy about it.
The book is well written and well edited. If you don't mind a silly story, you may like it.
I have to give credit to the author for very good writing. However, I like stories that have some, even small resemblance to reality, unless, of course, it's called a fantasy in the title. This one should have been called The Taming of the Shrews (plural), or The Ladies of Meryton Revolt, or Everyone Has Their Secrets. It wasn't too far into the book before I knew that the premise and situations were going to be silly and strange, but then when I read the last big scene of the book, it just became ridiculous.
The premise: Mrs Bennett and Lady Lucas have become so terrible about pushing their daughters at anything in pants, and belittling their least favorite daughters, that the three eldest Bennett girls plus Charlotte Lucas have started to live a highly secretive life away from their families. They have their own house, they pursue their own favorite interests and accomplishments, and above all they provide emotional and sisterly support to each other so that they can all function in their dysfunctional families.
Into this mix comes the Bingleys, Hursts, and Darcy. Darcy delivers his infamous insult at the Meryton assembly, then sees Elizabeth laughing about it with Charlotte, and then his future is determined because he's in love with Elizabeth. The fact that he's never even had a conversation with her yet is not an issue. Charlotte, Jane, and Mary all give Darcy a set down. Of course, Bingley falls in love immediately with Jane. But Darcy tells his cousins, Colonel Fitzwilliam and his older brother Anthony, who is a Viscount, about the women in Hertfordshire who gave him a dressing down, and these cousins decide that they've found their future wives (meaning Mary and Charlotte), sight unseen.
There is so much hiding of beauty and talents, and there are so many secrets, that it makes you wonder how anyone could trust anyone else. The four daughters in question are hiding tons of information from their mothers. Mr Bennett is hiding what he knows about these daughters from his wife. Mr and Mrs Bennett have a secret love match. The four bachelor men that are interested in the four daughters are hiding the fact that they're wealthy, and that two of them come from nobility. Even Lady Catherine has secrets!
This is one of those stories in which Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, and Charlotte are all superwomen. The amount of hyperbole, and the amount of superlatives used to describe them becomes nauseating after a time. I wish I could say that there's some good romance, but it's more a case of the men surrendering to the women rather than getting their heads bitten off. These are young feminist women who are fed up with their parents, and they're not going to take any more foolishness. These men are ready to lay down and let these women walk all over them, and they'll be happy about it.
The book is well written and well edited. If you don't mind a silly story, you may like it.
June 9, 2022
Everyone is secretly amazing except Mr. Darcy
I occasionally enjoy JAFF where all the Bennet girls and sometimes Charlotte are secretly perfect and amazing and are either rich or secretly royals but this was too much. I especially dislike when Elizabeth and Darcy are not the focus/ shining stars of the story. If I wanted to read a story about Charlotte becoming the grandest and richest of them all and Mary the most talented and perfect human on earth and how their loves overshadow all others then I would not be reading a Pride and Prejudice fan fiction. The whole point is that the love of Darcy and Elizabeth is a love for the ages and this book makes them both seem the least impressive and least in love of all the couples.
SPOILERS AHEAD-
Here we have the three eldest Bennet girls and Charlotte who are all secretly amazing, talented and beyond beautiful (apparently Charlotte and Mary are purposely hiding their amazing beauty which is somehow dampened by bland dresses and hairstyles?!) and only Mr. Bennet and Sir William know most of the truth.
In walks the Bingley party and Darcy puts his foot in it like normal. The Fab Four (Charlotte, Jane, Elizabeth, & Mary) have their secret talents found out by Darcy because they chose to display them outside on top of Oakham mount and then go on a crusade to cut him down to size about everything he’s ever done wrong. Each girl seems to take her turn cutting him with the assistance of their father and his friends and family over everything from his comment at the assembly to how he’s raised his sister. Somehow Elizabeth is the only one who doesn’t publicly shred him to pieces because she’s the “pushover” of the group. Hmmm…no thank you. Each girl is matched up with either a friend or family member of Mr. Darcy’s and although he apparently had no redeeming qualities Lizzy married him because you can’t break up the group, right?!
At the end of the day couldn’t Darcy and Elizabeth at least been the most in love with each other or at least the wealthiest? What happened to owning half of Derbyshire?
I occasionally enjoy JAFF where all the Bennet girls and sometimes Charlotte are secretly perfect and amazing and are either rich or secretly royals but this was too much. I especially dislike when Elizabeth and Darcy are not the focus/ shining stars of the story. If I wanted to read a story about Charlotte becoming the grandest and richest of them all and Mary the most talented and perfect human on earth and how their loves overshadow all others then I would not be reading a Pride and Prejudice fan fiction. The whole point is that the love of Darcy and Elizabeth is a love for the ages and this book makes them both seem the least impressive and least in love of all the couples.
SPOILERS AHEAD-
Here we have the three eldest Bennet girls and Charlotte who are all secretly amazing, talented and beyond beautiful (apparently Charlotte and Mary are purposely hiding their amazing beauty which is somehow dampened by bland dresses and hairstyles?!) and only Mr. Bennet and Sir William know most of the truth.
In walks the Bingley party and Darcy puts his foot in it like normal. The Fab Four (Charlotte, Jane, Elizabeth, & Mary) have their secret talents found out by Darcy because they chose to display them outside on top of Oakham mount and then go on a crusade to cut him down to size about everything he’s ever done wrong. Each girl seems to take her turn cutting him with the assistance of their father and his friends and family over everything from his comment at the assembly to how he’s raised his sister. Somehow Elizabeth is the only one who doesn’t publicly shred him to pieces because she’s the “pushover” of the group. Hmmm…no thank you. Each girl is matched up with either a friend or family member of Mr. Darcy’s and although he apparently had no redeeming qualities Lizzy married him because you can’t break up the group, right?!
At the end of the day couldn’t Darcy and Elizabeth at least been the most in love with each other or at least the wealthiest? What happened to owning half of Derbyshire?
December 30, 2024
Pure Fluff
There are 3 moods in this story. Bliss, rage, and shame. The rage is mostly aimed at Mrs. Bennet who is called to account by her daughters, though Mr Bennet was also held accountable--that had been largely addressed at the beginning of the book.
This is one of those versions where the girls are all brilliant and kind and fiercely loyal and beautiful. The men fall for them at first sight. They can't talk about anything except how wonderful their chosen Bennet is. Spoiler: the Queen is their bosom friend. She insists they call her Aunt Charlotte instead of Your Majesty.
I started skimming.
I think the book would have made a better novella, but them again, I also thought that this book could have skipped all the matchmaking and been just about the girls' relationships with each other and their mother. That part was rather compelling.
3.5 stars rounded to 4.
There are 3 moods in this story. Bliss, rage, and shame. The rage is mostly aimed at Mrs. Bennet who is called to account by her daughters, though Mr Bennet was also held accountable--that had been largely addressed at the beginning of the book.
This is one of those versions where the girls are all brilliant and kind and fiercely loyal and beautiful. The men fall for them at first sight. They can't talk about anything except how wonderful their chosen Bennet is. Spoiler: the Queen is their bosom friend. She insists they call her Aunt Charlotte instead of Your Majesty.
I started skimming.
I think the book would have made a better novella, but them again, I also thought that this book could have skipped all the matchmaking and been just about the girls' relationships with each other and their mother. That part was rather compelling.
3.5 stars rounded to 4.
December 12, 2021
Jumped the shared over and over
Finished it but was hard to slog through bc of all the extraordinarily ridiculous “coincidences.” Parts of it were quite clever, and I enjoyed the society column at the very end; but the rest had me thinking “oh come on!” on repeat.
Finished it but was hard to slog through bc of all the extraordinarily ridiculous “coincidences.” Parts of it were quite clever, and I enjoyed the society column at the very end; but the rest had me thinking “oh come on!” on repeat.
January 26, 2022
This book is 95% dialog and exposition, and I just can’t bear to finish it. It’s somehow boring and confusing at the same time. There are a number of interesting concepts, but all the protagonists are Mary Sue types and Darcy just gets continually thrashed.
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September 18, 2025OMG!!!
You Must Read This!!!! I've read hundreds of pride and prejudice variations and Vagaries. This was probably the best without needless violence and drama. Super funny with fun surprises. Read it!!
You Must Read This!!!! I've read hundreds of pride and prejudice variations and Vagaries. This was probably the best without needless violence and drama. Super funny with fun surprises. Read it!!
August 14, 2022
written well, but did not care for story
In this one not only is Lizzy perfect, but so is Jane, Charlotte and Mary (and they are not plain, just hiding their light)
I did not finish this one. I would try something else from this author. I personally don’t enjoy stories where Lizzy is perfect and all her supporting her.
In this one not only is Lizzy perfect, but so is Jane, Charlotte and Mary (and they are not plain, just hiding their light)
I did not finish this one. I would try something else from this author. I personally don’t enjoy stories where Lizzy is perfect and all her supporting her.
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