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Assumed Virtue
What if Mrs. Bennet is a well-educated tradesman’s daughter, Mr. Collins takes his parish duties seriously and Mr. Bennet overcomes his laziness? A clean reimagining of P&P, focusing on the gentlemen of our story.
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Published September 30, 2021
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October 16, 2021
2.5 stars; grammar and usage issues contribute to almost an entire lost star
I usually would ding so much for grammar and usage, but Ms Lynn clearly didn’t have a proofreader, and she clearly needed to. Every. Single. Sentence had at least one error. By the end of the book, I wanted to scream.
That aside, I enjoyed many parts of the story. I was particularly taken with Mr Collins’ tale, and wanted to know if the waters at Bath improved his outcome. I also liked Jane’s and Charlotte’s tales.
I could tell early on that the Lizzy/Darcy romance was going to be a minor element of the tale, and I could have lived with it. However, the book falls apart in the last third. The plot grinds to a halt as multiple characters stage lengthy interventions with Darcy, Georgie, and Caroline.
Just as unfortunate, Darcy was so irredeemable for SO long that a few scenes with Lizzy in the last 5% weren’t going to effect any romantic chemistry. Mind you, in an effort to backdate the romantic tension, Miss Lynn’s Lizzy confesses (to herself) that she had she had always liked Darcy. No. No she did not. If she did like him despite his treatment of her for the first 200 pages, then she needs a therapist and not a husband.
I won’t even get into Darcy’s not understanding how to see to the tenants—because of his selfishness. Bro, you’re supposedly a good businessman. Surely you’d see the economic benefit of treating tenants well, if not the human one.
Finally, Darcy justifies part of his personality by claiming that he was an only child living on an isolated estate. On behalf of onlys everywhere, leave that foolishness at the door. That just dropped your algorithm rating from 3 stars to 2.
I usually would ding so much for grammar and usage, but Ms Lynn clearly didn’t have a proofreader, and she clearly needed to. Every. Single. Sentence had at least one error. By the end of the book, I wanted to scream.
That aside, I enjoyed many parts of the story. I was particularly taken with Mr Collins’ tale, and wanted to know if the waters at Bath improved his outcome. I also liked Jane’s and Charlotte’s tales.
I could tell early on that the Lizzy/Darcy romance was going to be a minor element of the tale, and I could have lived with it. However, the book falls apart in the last third. The plot grinds to a halt as multiple characters stage lengthy interventions with Darcy, Georgie, and Caroline.
Just as unfortunate, Darcy was so irredeemable for SO long that a few scenes with Lizzy in the last 5% weren’t going to effect any romantic chemistry. Mind you, in an effort to backdate the romantic tension, Miss Lynn’s Lizzy confesses (to herself) that she had she had always liked Darcy. No. No she did not. If she did like him despite his treatment of her for the first 200 pages, then she needs a therapist and not a husband.
I won’t even get into Darcy’s not understanding how to see to the tenants—because of his selfishness. Bro, you’re supposedly a good businessman. Surely you’d see the economic benefit of treating tenants well, if not the human one.
Finally, Darcy justifies part of his personality by claiming that he was an only child living on an isolated estate. On behalf of onlys everywhere, leave that foolishness at the door. That just dropped your algorithm rating from 3 stars to 2.
August 13, 2023
an unlikely HEA spoils a well written story
This Darcy is just an awful fellow, much like his aunt Catherine than his parents. He mistreats EVERYONE except a few close relatives. The way he treats the Bennets is so bad that if they had born a son, he would have called out the man out or just taken him into a pasture and given him a good thrashing. He is unchanged for almost the entirety of the story and all of a sudden changes into the good Darcy and all is forgiven. Well written story if it had been a rare one where Darcy doesn’t get the girl.
This Darcy is just an awful fellow, much like his aunt Catherine than his parents. He mistreats EVERYONE except a few close relatives. The way he treats the Bennets is so bad that if they had born a son, he would have called out the man out or just taken him into a pasture and given him a good thrashing. He is unchanged for almost the entirety of the story and all of a sudden changes into the good Darcy and all is forgiven. Well written story if it had been a rare one where Darcy doesn’t get the girl.
August 25, 2022
I took off a star because I was not at all satisfied with the ending. First off, Darcy’s changes had literally just started- that is not the time to end a book. Nor was I satisfied that he had done enough groveling to secure Elizabeth. Second, you didn’t even finish the story! I want to see them get married! I want an epilogue with all their kids & what happened to all the other main characters.
Now, I flat out hated Darcy in this book. He had zero redeeming qualities & by the end all the author did was say BAM he’s changed.
Richard on the other hand…. Oh he was hot in this book. Taking charge & telling people off. Dealing with Wickham when Darcy was to much of a pansy.
As for the book itself, I have read other JAFF where Mr. & Mrs. Bennet are both better behaved & better situated. This one is on par with the others, no better or worse. Unfortunately, that made it a little bland.
Now, I flat out hated Darcy in this book. He had zero redeeming qualities & by the end all the author did was say BAM he’s changed.
Richard on the other hand…. Oh he was hot in this book. Taking charge & telling people off. Dealing with Wickham when Darcy was to much of a pansy.
As for the book itself, I have read other JAFF where Mr. & Mrs. Bennet are both better behaved & better situated. This one is on par with the others, no better or worse. Unfortunately, that made it a little bland.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2021
Wonderful
It almost feels like a guilty pleasure ,my acceptance of this book as a P&P variation. Jane Austen populated her works with a wide variety of quirky characters so that she could humorously satirize the rigid and ridiculous rules of propriety in her Regency era. Although these characters bear the names from the original, for the most part, their personas are turned on their heads. In this version, the Bennetts are all wonderful, intelligent, loving, and industrious. Mr Collins is wonderful. The entire Matlock/Fitzwilliam clan is wonderful. On the other hand, Darcy is terrible. Bingley is ridiculous. In other words, the book is only loosely based on the original P&P.
It's pure pleasure when the premise involves wonderful Bennetts. It's light and lovely without all of the acrimony and silly flutterings and family contention. Mr Bennett is highly involved with his daughters. Mr Gardiner owns Netherfield, and together with Mr Bennett and his brother-in-law Mr Phillips, they carefully screen any potential lessors of the estate. They know beforehand that Bingley has a reputation as an inconstant flirt, and that his sisters are snobby shrews with delusions of grandeur, but they decide to accept him as a tenant because he'll have Darcy with him to teach him how to be a landed gentleman. Unfortunately, after they take up the lease, the Bennetts find out that Darcy is an awful and verbally abusive snob, while Bingley lives up to his poor reputation to the letter.
Most of the story takes place in Bath, where Mr Bennett takes Jane and Elizabeth for the season, in part to get away from the people residing at Netherfield. Much to their dismay, the Netherfield residents also come to Bath. They are joined by Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Anne DeBourgh also has a home there. Colonel Fitzwilliam and Anne DeBourgh have central roles in the story, and I love their characters. The good colonel is the hero of this book, and what an awesome guy he is! He is a master of the set down, and delivers one to several of the characters in a most satisfying way. I like what the author has done to the Mr Collins character. Very imaginative and poignant.
I deducted a star for a couple of reasons. One is for the rather silly episode later in the story involving the Countess of Matlock and her matchmaking scheme. It was a ludicrous scene in what was otherwise a believable story. I felt that relationship should have occurred in a more natural and organic way.
The other problem is Darcy. The author has made him so bad for fully eighty percent of the story, that it was hard to get past his awful behavior. I almost wanted Elizabeth to just turn her back on him. However, we all know what a kind and compassionate character she is, and we love her for it. She's at her best in this one.
I almost deducted two stars for the rampant errors in punctuation. This book definitely needs editing. It doesn't appear to have been proofread. There's no way it could have got to publication if someone had just checked it. The errors are glaring on every page.
Fortunately, the book is well written. It's an engaging story, with a lot of wonderful characters. I recommend it.
It almost feels like a guilty pleasure ,my acceptance of this book as a P&P variation. Jane Austen populated her works with a wide variety of quirky characters so that she could humorously satirize the rigid and ridiculous rules of propriety in her Regency era. Although these characters bear the names from the original, for the most part, their personas are turned on their heads. In this version, the Bennetts are all wonderful, intelligent, loving, and industrious. Mr Collins is wonderful. The entire Matlock/Fitzwilliam clan is wonderful. On the other hand, Darcy is terrible. Bingley is ridiculous. In other words, the book is only loosely based on the original P&P.
It's pure pleasure when the premise involves wonderful Bennetts. It's light and lovely without all of the acrimony and silly flutterings and family contention. Mr Bennett is highly involved with his daughters. Mr Gardiner owns Netherfield, and together with Mr Bennett and his brother-in-law Mr Phillips, they carefully screen any potential lessors of the estate. They know beforehand that Bingley has a reputation as an inconstant flirt, and that his sisters are snobby shrews with delusions of grandeur, but they decide to accept him as a tenant because he'll have Darcy with him to teach him how to be a landed gentleman. Unfortunately, after they take up the lease, the Bennetts find out that Darcy is an awful and verbally abusive snob, while Bingley lives up to his poor reputation to the letter.
Most of the story takes place in Bath, where Mr Bennett takes Jane and Elizabeth for the season, in part to get away from the people residing at Netherfield. Much to their dismay, the Netherfield residents also come to Bath. They are joined by Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Anne DeBourgh also has a home there. Colonel Fitzwilliam and Anne DeBourgh have central roles in the story, and I love their characters. The good colonel is the hero of this book, and what an awesome guy he is! He is a master of the set down, and delivers one to several of the characters in a most satisfying way. I like what the author has done to the Mr Collins character. Very imaginative and poignant.
I deducted a star for a couple of reasons. One is for the rather silly episode later in the story involving the Countess of Matlock and her matchmaking scheme. It was a ludicrous scene in what was otherwise a believable story. I felt that relationship should have occurred in a more natural and organic way.
The other problem is Darcy. The author has made him so bad for fully eighty percent of the story, that it was hard to get past his awful behavior. I almost wanted Elizabeth to just turn her back on him. However, we all know what a kind and compassionate character she is, and we love her for it. She's at her best in this one.
I almost deducted two stars for the rampant errors in punctuation. This book definitely needs editing. It doesn't appear to have been proofread. There's no way it could have got to publication if someone had just checked it. The errors are glaring on every page.
Fortunately, the book is well written. It's an engaging story, with a lot of wonderful characters. I recommend it.
March 8, 2022
I found the book entertaining in the sense it told a story. I usually look past the mistakes and other issues found by other readers if the story keeps my attention.
The changes to the character’s personalities and the addition to their storylines kept me wanting to read more. I loved some more than others but in the end found the book entertaining and that is what I look for when I want to read a book. I
The changes to the character’s personalities and the addition to their storylines kept me wanting to read more. I loved some more than others but in the end found the book entertaining and that is what I look for when I want to read a book. I
October 12, 2021
interesting
A rather long and interesting variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Victoria Lynn. I enjoyed it but the main focus was on the satellite couples instead of Darcy and Lizzie though they got some attention too.
A rather long and interesting variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Victoria Lynn. I enjoyed it but the main focus was on the satellite couples instead of Darcy and Lizzie though they got some attention too.
July 24, 2022
I like the improvements to the Bennets, Mrs. Phillips, and Mr. Collins. The timeline and the setting has changed, taking the characters to Bath rather than Londom and Kent. The timeline change makes sense for the aspects of the characters explored in this variation.
There are a lot of errors that could be improved with an editor, but I expect that when reading books available on Kindle Unlimited.
I feel as though Mr. Collins is often an afterthought, only wheeled in when he serves the plot. Collins was forced to give up his living at Hunsford due to his injury, but that doesn't mean his ordination is invalidated. There's a point where they need to find a parson for a couple to marry by common license, but no one thinks to involve Collins who is living in the house. (Bonus points for understanding this would be a common license not a special license!)
This was another "Bingley is a useless pup, but Darcy can be forgiven anything" story even though they were both more seriously flawed than in the original. Bingley is so self absorbed thst he continues to pursue Jane although she has no interest in him at all. Several characters explain his flaws and he finds happiness elsewhere.
Darcy is a giant red flag. He is better than everyone and he can't be wrong because he is Fitzwilliam Darcy. He refuses to listen to anyone for more than half of the book, insults Elizabeth multiple times, and this time the insults to her family are completely wrong. In the original story, he is tactless but his criticism of her family is fair. In this version, he sees things that aren't there. The Darcy in this book did not deserve a HEA with Elizabeth, and she was a fool for accepting him in the end.
There are a lot of errors that could be improved with an editor, but I expect that when reading books available on Kindle Unlimited.
I feel as though Mr. Collins is often an afterthought, only wheeled in when he serves the plot. Collins was forced to give up his living at Hunsford due to his injury, but that doesn't mean his ordination is invalidated. There's a point where they need to find a parson for a couple to marry by common license, but no one thinks to involve Collins who is living in the house. (Bonus points for understanding this would be a common license not a special license!)
This was another "Bingley is a useless pup, but Darcy can be forgiven anything" story even though they were both more seriously flawed than in the original. Bingley is so self absorbed thst he continues to pursue Jane although she has no interest in him at all. Several characters explain his flaws and he finds happiness elsewhere.
Darcy is a giant red flag. He is better than everyone and he can't be wrong because he is Fitzwilliam Darcy. He refuses to listen to anyone for more than half of the book, insults Elizabeth multiple times, and this time the insults to her family are completely wrong. In the original story, he is tactless but his criticism of her family is fair. In this version, he sees things that aren't there. The Darcy in this book did not deserve a HEA with Elizabeth, and she was a fool for accepting him in the end.
October 4, 2021
Very haughty Darcy
I am writing a review because there were none when I borrowed the book a couple days ago. The book is an enjoyable read. I would have rated 5 stars but for the many editing errors throughout. Be prepared to mentally add or subtract letters and/or words for context.
This story has a virtuous, sensible and intelligent Mr. And Mrs Bennet and Mr. Collins. It also has a kindly and sensible Earl Countess and Viscout and Viscountess of Matlock. The main plot tension revolves around Avery haughty Darcy as well as the mean spirited Miss Bingley and the misguided and clueless Mr Bingley.
90 % of the story passes before Darcy has his epiphany so the resulting denouement feels very rushed. There is no afterword. The story concluds with a reference to weddings and the philosophical summation by Mr and Mrs Bennet.
I would have liked a marriage settlement scene with a revelation of the actual Bennet daughters dowries, which are never disclosed despite the many mentions of the Bennet's fiscal responsibility and investments.
We hear no proposals in this story. Indeed, there is nothing from Jane, Elizabeth, Darcy or Richard 's point of view after the couples are courting.
If this story included another chapter including proposals, marriage settlements and the weddings from the characters points of view, the story's conclusion would have felt less abrupt.
I am writing a review because there were none when I borrowed the book a couple days ago. The book is an enjoyable read. I would have rated 5 stars but for the many editing errors throughout. Be prepared to mentally add or subtract letters and/or words for context.
This story has a virtuous, sensible and intelligent Mr. And Mrs Bennet and Mr. Collins. It also has a kindly and sensible Earl Countess and Viscout and Viscountess of Matlock. The main plot tension revolves around Avery haughty Darcy as well as the mean spirited Miss Bingley and the misguided and clueless Mr Bingley.
90 % of the story passes before Darcy has his epiphany so the resulting denouement feels very rushed. There is no afterword. The story concluds with a reference to weddings and the philosophical summation by Mr and Mrs Bennet.
I would have liked a marriage settlement scene with a revelation of the actual Bennet daughters dowries, which are never disclosed despite the many mentions of the Bennet's fiscal responsibility and investments.
We hear no proposals in this story. Indeed, there is nothing from Jane, Elizabeth, Darcy or Richard 's point of view after the couples are courting.
If this story included another chapter including proposals, marriage settlements and the weddings from the characters points of view, the story's conclusion would have felt less abrupt.
October 22, 2021
Very difficult story to read
I didn't like this story in the beginning because too many of the characters were just so awful. Caroline was nastier, Charles Bingley was clueless, and Darcy was as haughty as Lady Catherine. The Bennet family had more income because Mr Bennet was diligent in caring for his estate and saving money for his girls. Mr Collins had an injury and was forced out of Hunsford by Lady Catherine and ended up having to live with the Bennets because he was unable to even walk without great pain and difficulties. He signed off the entail and tried to just survive his handicaps. Mrs Bennet was smarter and less flighty and was able to raise well behaved daughters.
Wickham was a bit worse and everything came to a sorry end when he stole a horse and money from his fellow militia members in order to escape from Colonel Fitzwilliam. We all know what the penalty is for horse thieves.
The most shocking was Darcy's conceited disdain for almost everyone he came in contact with. The insults were constant and he was incapable of seeing he was wrong. I'm usually " team Darcy" but I really don't like this one at all. By the last few chapters he drastically improved after being verbally slapped down by several people including Colonel Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth. He did some deep soul searching.
It was interesting because several of the characters left the area and went to Bath where the story took on topics such as indoor plumbing!
I didn't like this story in the beginning because too many of the characters were just so awful. Caroline was nastier, Charles Bingley was clueless, and Darcy was as haughty as Lady Catherine. The Bennet family had more income because Mr Bennet was diligent in caring for his estate and saving money for his girls. Mr Collins had an injury and was forced out of Hunsford by Lady Catherine and ended up having to live with the Bennets because he was unable to even walk without great pain and difficulties. He signed off the entail and tried to just survive his handicaps. Mrs Bennet was smarter and less flighty and was able to raise well behaved daughters.
Wickham was a bit worse and everything came to a sorry end when he stole a horse and money from his fellow militia members in order to escape from Colonel Fitzwilliam. We all know what the penalty is for horse thieves.
The most shocking was Darcy's conceited disdain for almost everyone he came in contact with. The insults were constant and he was incapable of seeing he was wrong. I'm usually " team Darcy" but I really don't like this one at all. By the last few chapters he drastically improved after being verbally slapped down by several people including Colonel Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth. He did some deep soul searching.
It was interesting because several of the characters left the area and went to Bath where the story took on topics such as indoor plumbing!
August 17, 2025
Who had the virtue and who just assumed it?
This story presents a Bennet family that is very different from canon. Both parents are intelligent, wise and loving towards their daughters. Papa B takes Jane and Elizabeth to Bath for a season. The Darcys and Bingleys provide contrasting and difficult personalities. Richard, Anne, and Collins are surprising.
The good: the storyline itself; the emotional journeys and growth of the primary characters; the events that became the catalyst for change. It was particularly enjoyable to see the way the Bennets handled the various challenges.
The not-so-good. There was quite a bit of repetition and discussion of various incidents, though some was provided as “telling” the reader that a third party had been given an account of an event preceding a thorough discussion of the consequences. The main disappointment was the (lack of) editing. The missing words, extra words that should have been deleted and the wrong words (from automatic word completion) were very distracting.
Highly recommended despite the minor issues.
This story presents a Bennet family that is very different from canon. Both parents are intelligent, wise and loving towards their daughters. Papa B takes Jane and Elizabeth to Bath for a season. The Darcys and Bingleys provide contrasting and difficult personalities. Richard, Anne, and Collins are surprising.
The good: the storyline itself; the emotional journeys and growth of the primary characters; the events that became the catalyst for change. It was particularly enjoyable to see the way the Bennets handled the various challenges.
The not-so-good. There was quite a bit of repetition and discussion of various incidents, though some was provided as “telling” the reader that a third party had been given an account of an event preceding a thorough discussion of the consequences. The main disappointment was the (lack of) editing. The missing words, extra words that should have been deleted and the wrong words (from automatic word completion) were very distracting.
Highly recommended despite the minor issues.
August 12, 2025
The book is based on an interesting concept: both Bennet parents are clever and educated and raise their girls right. Darcy is still an unmitigated arrogant a-hole, though. Jane does not like Bingley, because he is an overgrown puppy, and she wants a real man. Lady Cat is banished.
All in all, an interesting read, but the author could do with a good editor/proofreader - there are many misspellings and people called by wrong names, etc. There are also numerous anachronisms when it comes to language. Also, some basic knowledge of geography would not be amiss - Mr. Lynn for some reason believes that travelling from Bath (in Somerset) to Rosings (in Kent) takes only half a day, while in fact it is about 150 miles and is likely to take at least 3 in those days. Also, relative distances from Pemberley to Bath and from London to Bath are a bit wonky. It is a minor thing, but pertinent to the plot.
So, the book it OK to kill the time, but I won't be re-reading it.
All in all, an interesting read, but the author could do with a good editor/proofreader - there are many misspellings and people called by wrong names, etc. There are also numerous anachronisms when it comes to language. Also, some basic knowledge of geography would not be amiss - Mr. Lynn for some reason believes that travelling from Bath (in Somerset) to Rosings (in Kent) takes only half a day, while in fact it is about 150 miles and is likely to take at least 3 in those days. Also, relative distances from Pemberley to Bath and from London to Bath are a bit wonky. It is a minor thing, but pertinent to the plot.
So, the book it OK to kill the time, but I won't be re-reading it.
November 10, 2021
Promising premise
Changing all of the Bennets into intelligent, educated, thoughtful, and forward-thinking individuals certainly is an intriguing start. Having Darcy (and Georgiana) be so terribly behaved sets the reader up for SOMETHING to change their attitudes, but it takes most of the book to get there. Charlotte Lucas, William Collins, Anne deBourgh, and Colonel Fitzwilliam's mother all play much more pivotal roles than usual. I could rate it only three stars because of (1) the horrific lack of any basic proofreading at all and (2) the rather abrupt denouement.
Changing all of the Bennets into intelligent, educated, thoughtful, and forward-thinking individuals certainly is an intriguing start. Having Darcy (and Georgiana) be so terribly behaved sets the reader up for SOMETHING to change their attitudes, but it takes most of the book to get there. Charlotte Lucas, William Collins, Anne deBourgh, and Colonel Fitzwilliam's mother all play much more pivotal roles than usual. I could rate it only three stars because of (1) the horrific lack of any basic proofreading at all and (2) the rather abrupt denouement.
December 7, 2022
Almost DNF
I liked the idea of this book being focused on the men in P&P, there were many changes that were very interesting. But Darcy was just an odious mean, I imagine that is how really Darcy would be if he was such a snob. And the change in that case was too fast, like 5 chapters before the end? I thought it too little to have a change of heart. I did like the new couples, I thought they made sense.
I do think it was too long and I got bored many times, the only reason I didn't stop was because I wanted to see when Darcy was going to be taken to task.
I liked the idea of this book being focused on the men in P&P, there were many changes that were very interesting. But Darcy was just an odious mean, I imagine that is how really Darcy would be if he was such a snob. And the change in that case was too fast, like 5 chapters before the end? I thought it too little to have a change of heart. I did like the new couples, I thought they made sense.
I do think it was too long and I got bored many times, the only reason I didn't stop was because I wanted to see when Darcy was going to be taken to task.
November 6, 2021
Different but entertaining
We have all the usual people we are so obsessed with but quite a unique story line. In this story Lizzy and Darcy are not the focus on which the story relies it brings quite entertaining changes to all our favorite people and their lives, tossing a!l we think we know of them and rearranging them quite nicely..A very enjoyable read I was sad to see it end.
We have all the usual people we are so obsessed with but quite a unique story line. In this story Lizzy and Darcy are not the focus on which the story relies it brings quite entertaining changes to all our favorite people and their lives, tossing a!l we think we know of them and rearranging them quite nicely..A very enjoyable read I was sad to see it end.
November 13, 2021
Well written
Consider this one of my favorites. Took me 3 days to read as I was in know hurry to finish it. In fact was so disappointed when I looked at the bottom of the screen to see I only had 15 minutes left in book
Characters are well defined Darcys conversion was a little drawn out it was as if it would take him walking in to a buzz saw being cut in too and then in a brief second thinking , he might have made a mistake.
But enjoyed immensely. Thank you
Consider this one of my favorites. Took me 3 days to read as I was in know hurry to finish it. In fact was so disappointed when I looked at the bottom of the screen to see I only had 15 minutes left in book
Characters are well defined Darcys conversion was a little drawn out it was as if it would take him walking in to a buzz saw being cut in too and then in a brief second thinking , he might have made a mistake.
But enjoyed immensely. Thank you
June 8, 2023
Darcy’s transformation
I enjoyed this variation! It showed not told the transformation of Darcy. I love how Ann DB was sketch.
I like the versions where Jane is more than kindness and sweetness- she is just as strong as Elizabeth.
Caroline has an interesting curve with Charlotte being the best influence for Caroline.
I highly enjoyed this variation Yes I am saying it twice!!!
I enjoyed this variation! It showed not told the transformation of Darcy. I love how Ann DB was sketch.
I like the versions where Jane is more than kindness and sweetness- she is just as strong as Elizabeth.
Caroline has an interesting curve with Charlotte being the best influence for Caroline.
I highly enjoyed this variation Yes I am saying it twice!!!
July 6, 2023
Fitzwilliams know best!
On the road to happily ever after, changes must be made. The Fitzwilliams hold a mirror to Darcy, Georgianna, Caroline and even Charles so the error of their ways can be mended. Richard is the catalyst, recognizing, pointing out their flaws and assisting as needed. (Team Richard! Happy reading!) Another round of proofreading would be helpful.
On the road to happily ever after, changes must be made. The Fitzwilliams hold a mirror to Darcy, Georgianna, Caroline and even Charles so the error of their ways can be mended. Richard is the catalyst, recognizing, pointing out their flaws and assisting as needed. (Team Richard! Happy reading!) Another round of proofreading would be helpful.
August 17, 2023
Interesting
Interesting variation, well written story with numerous small typos that really should have been corrected since it was well written. I think too much emphasis was on the secondary characters to elicit development and change. Darcy was changed rather quickly compared to other characters and basically Elizabeth didn't change at all.
Interesting variation, well written story with numerous small typos that really should have been corrected since it was well written. I think too much emphasis was on the secondary characters to elicit development and change. Darcy was changed rather quickly compared to other characters and basically Elizabeth didn't change at all.
July 11, 2024
A fun variation that takes a couple of interesting twists I hadn’t seen before. Possibly the least likable Darcy I’ve ever read and it made his realizations and corrections that much more impactful. And in so many ways I prefer a Jane/Colonel Fitzwilliam pairing to her and Bingley, so this scratches that itch too.
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November 15, 2021Could use some polish
This book is an odd combination of some amazing insights and questionable behaviours (i.e. possible anachronisms). It is poorly edited, though not the worse I have seen.
This book is an odd combination of some amazing insights and questionable behaviours (i.e. possible anachronisms). It is poorly edited, though not the worse I have seen.
December 9, 2021
Pride and Prejudice Flipped
I have read many variations of Pride and Prejudice and I throughly enjoyed reading this one. It tackled the characters and plots from a totally different perspective.
I have read many variations of Pride and Prejudice and I throughly enjoyed reading this one. It tackled the characters and plots from a totally different perspective.
January 17, 2022
Terrible Darcy and Bingley
So bad that you wish someone would put them out of their misery. Saintly Richard and Bennets. I couldn't finish this. Even with a lot of skipping did not finish at 60%
So bad that you wish someone would put them out of their misery. Saintly Richard and Bennets. I couldn't finish this. Even with a lot of skipping did not finish at 60%
February 8, 2022
A new and interesting perspective
I enjoyed the story very much. It was an interesting perspective of Bingley's behavior of flirting. I also enjoyed the very slight changes to canon characters. There were editing issues but not enough to distract.
I enjoyed the story very much. It was an interesting perspective of Bingley's behavior of flirting. I also enjoyed the very slight changes to canon characters. There were editing issues but not enough to distract.
September 11, 2023
No Epilogue
I liked the storyline very much; Bingley with Charlotte was a new idea. I think that Jane and Col Fitzwilliam are a wonderful couple. I don’t rate any variation above 3 if there’s no epilogue.
I liked the storyline very much; Bingley with Charlotte was a new idea. I think that Jane and Col Fitzwilliam are a wonderful couple. I don’t rate any variation above 3 if there’s no epilogue.
September 17, 2025
Assumed Virtue
What a lovely read! The storyline is long but engaging all along the way. The characters we know. Occasionally I lost who was speaking, but picked it quickly. This is a very easy going variation.
What a lovely read! The storyline is long but engaging all along the way. The characters we know. Occasionally I lost who was speaking, but picked it quickly. This is a very easy going variation.
December 15, 2021
This one is very original. Requires some more editing minor issue remain. Story flow but IMO it was rushed toward the end.
May 22, 2024
A sweet and creative tale with lots of happiness but needs a bit of help. For example, mostly mean dialogue is vicious not viscous (resistance to flow, like viscosity, sigh)
August 17, 2024
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For those of you who are true Austin and Pride & Prejudice fans, Victoria Lynn will become a favorite author.
For those of you who are true Austin and Pride & Prejudice fans, Victoria Lynn will become a favorite author.
February 11, 2025
Sweet story
Great story but oh so sad that Victoria Lynne has passed . I wonder if she left a legacy of unfinished work and if there is someone to take up the mantle.
HERES HOPING.
Great story but oh so sad that Victoria Lynne has passed . I wonder if she left a legacy of unfinished work and if there is someone to take up the mantle.
HERES HOPING.
August 28, 2025
A good low angst story, let down a little by glaring geography issues (Kent is not near Bath). Still worth a read, as based on a good plot.
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