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A Titillating Alternative: A Pride and Prejudice Alternative
Elizabeth Bennet has spent her entire life hearing about the entail to her father’s estate and the laments of her mother about being thrown into the hedgerows when Mr. Bennet dies.
So, how can the reformation of one man, George Wickham, provide salvation for Elizabeth’s family.
When George Wickham suddenly has an epiphany that changes his life, he enters into the lives of the entire Bennet family and sets a new course for all their lives.
Now, through George Wickham’s efforts, he finds a loophole in the old Bennet will and helps implement it. This loophole will affect the lives of every member of the Bennet family. Their world will be forever changed.
So, how can the reformation of one man, George Wickham, provide salvation for Elizabeth’s family.
When George Wickham suddenly has an epiphany that changes his life, he enters into the lives of the entire Bennet family and sets a new course for all their lives.
Now, through George Wickham’s efforts, he finds a loophole in the old Bennet will and helps implement it. This loophole will affect the lives of every member of the Bennet family. Their world will be forever changed.
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Published December 23, 2021
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December 31, 2021
Good story needs an editor.
The story is good, highlighted by the unique premise of having George Wickham change his bad way of life after his grandmother visits him in a dream. Circumstances lead him to the Gardiners and, eventually, helping the Bennet family with Longbourn’s entail. Unfortunately, the book is in dire need of a good editor. It is too long, too wordy, repetitive and, contains an inexcusable number of proofreading misses—spelling, grammar, use of incorrect words. I noted over 130 and likely missed some.
Almost 700 pages later, the book abruptly ends with Jane and Elizabeth’s wedding and no epilogue. Granted, I was elated to be at the end finally but, it would have been nice to see how things ended up for George and the other Bennet sisters. I was left unsatisfied.
The story is good, highlighted by the unique premise of having George Wickham change his bad way of life after his grandmother visits him in a dream. Circumstances lead him to the Gardiners and, eventually, helping the Bennet family with Longbourn’s entail. Unfortunately, the book is in dire need of a good editor. It is too long, too wordy, repetitive and, contains an inexcusable number of proofreading misses—spelling, grammar, use of incorrect words. I noted over 130 and likely missed some.
Almost 700 pages later, the book abruptly ends with Jane and Elizabeth’s wedding and no epilogue. Granted, I was elated to be at the end finally but, it would have been nice to see how things ended up for George and the other Bennet sisters. I was left unsatisfied.
December 30, 2021
A dream/visitation for Wickham
4.5 rounded up to 5 stars. Good, original plot. Writing ok but wordy.
Wickham is scared straight. Meryton is greatly changed. P and P characters are a little changed. A flaw here, a flaw there but for me not enough to make this a bad read. Everyone has flaws in their personalities. The handling of Collins was poorly but perhaps accurately portrayed but was a downer for me. I think most readers would be ok with it. Made me think Darcy was a bit soft
4.5 rounded up to 5 stars. Good, original plot. Writing ok but wordy.
Wickham is scared straight. Meryton is greatly changed. P and P characters are a little changed. A flaw here, a flaw there but for me not enough to make this a bad read. Everyone has flaws in their personalities. The handling of Collins was poorly but perhaps accurately portrayed but was a downer for me. I think most readers would be ok with it. Made me think Darcy was a bit soft
January 5, 2022
Redeeming George Wickham
After experiencing a prophetic dream about his future, Wickham reverses the course of his life, befriends the Gardiner and Bennett families and pursues honorable employment.
Through his efforts, the Longbourn entail is found to not necessarily be in favor of male heirs.
Interesting premise that seems overly long in evolving. The author needed an editor to cull unnecessary details , repetitive words and phrases, correct misspellings etc... 4stars for the premise , 3.5 for flawed execution of it.
After experiencing a prophetic dream about his future, Wickham reverses the course of his life, befriends the Gardiner and Bennett families and pursues honorable employment.
Through his efforts, the Longbourn entail is found to not necessarily be in favor of male heirs.
Interesting premise that seems overly long in evolving. The author needed an editor to cull unnecessary details , repetitive words and phrases, correct misspellings etc... 4stars for the premise , 3.5 for flawed execution of it.
March 20, 2022
A really original story, well thought-out but in need of an editor
Let me say that my first thought as I read this was how thorough the writer was about details. I have read hundreds of variations but have never encountered this particular idea, so even though it was lengthy and sometimes repetitive, it captured my interest and held it.
That brings to to my second thought and one that I revisited frequently: with a careful editor, this book would be fantastic! The editing required is true editing, not so much the grammatical kind. A few ideas are repeated, or minor details are inconsistent in a way that actually, in my opinion, shows how carefully the story was planned. Someone could have an easy but fun time proofreading this and helping the author really nail this piece and I hope someone will because both the author and story deserve it!
I really admired what was done with Wickham here, and the relationships he develops with the Bennet family especially had me in tears on more than one occasion. Giving Wickham the motivation and final opportunity to be a better man has never been so carefully explored and this reader really felt it a worthy endeavor. Bravo to the author for caring so much!
Let me say that my first thought as I read this was how thorough the writer was about details. I have read hundreds of variations but have never encountered this particular idea, so even though it was lengthy and sometimes repetitive, it captured my interest and held it.
That brings to to my second thought and one that I revisited frequently: with a careful editor, this book would be fantastic! The editing required is true editing, not so much the grammatical kind. A few ideas are repeated, or minor details are inconsistent in a way that actually, in my opinion, shows how carefully the story was planned. Someone could have an easy but fun time proofreading this and helping the author really nail this piece and I hope someone will because both the author and story deserve it!
I really admired what was done with Wickham here, and the relationships he develops with the Bennet family especially had me in tears on more than one occasion. Giving Wickham the motivation and final opportunity to be a better man has never been so carefully explored and this reader really felt it a worthy endeavor. Bravo to the author for caring so much!
April 19, 2022
George gone good.
February 1, 2022
This is going to be a brutally honest review with spoilers. This book badly needs an editor. Putting aside the various spelling issues, grammar issues and incorrect word usages (finance instead of fiancé, know instead now, etc etc) – this book could easily be 200 pages shorter with proper editing.
There are several instances through the book where the same exact characters have the same exact conversations with just a slight variation to the wordage, with characters acting like they had never had the conversation before. Its as if the author forgot that these characters had already had this same discussion. Also, at times this felt like several stories crammed into one. It was rather convoluted. The whole Wickham - breaking the entail – Collins section could have been its own stand-alone story. The Miss Bingley part at the end could be completely omitted from the story and it would never change the story. The Tellerman part of the story could be omitted as well and his deeds could have been done by Collins and achieved the same result. And I am rather shocked, given the length of this story and all that was crammed in it, that Lady Catherine de Bourgh was not included – especially given Collins actions.
Mrs. Bennet and Lydia’s behavior became repetitive and really annoying by half way through. They should have had some form of character growth but did not have any. And the way that both of them, along with the family, would speak in front of guests is rather OOC for the era. The book also abruptly ended with the weddings. We don’t get to find out where any of the other characters end up. I will not spoil who ends up with whom that we do know, but I will state that this is still an Elizabeth/Darcy story as I went it this with fears that Elizabeth would end up with Wickham. Rest assured that that doesn’t happen.
There are a couple really good points to this book – Wickhams character growth and change from the norm was a breath of fresh air in this fandom. I did truthfully enjoy his redemption and his character fit well in the story. I also really like the way that the entail was broken. It was new and creative in a way that I haven’t seen in the nearly 200 Pride and Prejudice variances that I have read. That being said, after some editing and serious culling in this story – I think it would be a book worthy of 4-5 stars.
There are several instances through the book where the same exact characters have the same exact conversations with just a slight variation to the wordage, with characters acting like they had never had the conversation before. Its as if the author forgot that these characters had already had this same discussion. Also, at times this felt like several stories crammed into one. It was rather convoluted. The whole Wickham - breaking the entail – Collins section could have been its own stand-alone story. The Miss Bingley part at the end could be completely omitted from the story and it would never change the story. The Tellerman part of the story could be omitted as well and his deeds could have been done by Collins and achieved the same result. And I am rather shocked, given the length of this story and all that was crammed in it, that Lady Catherine de Bourgh was not included – especially given Collins actions.
Mrs. Bennet and Lydia’s behavior became repetitive and really annoying by half way through. They should have had some form of character growth but did not have any. And the way that both of them, along with the family, would speak in front of guests is rather OOC for the era. The book also abruptly ended with the weddings. We don’t get to find out where any of the other characters end up. I will not spoil who ends up with whom that we do know, but I will state that this is still an Elizabeth/Darcy story as I went it this with fears that Elizabeth would end up with Wickham. Rest assured that that doesn’t happen.
There are a couple really good points to this book – Wickhams character growth and change from the norm was a breath of fresh air in this fandom. I did truthfully enjoy his redemption and his character fit well in the story. I also really like the way that the entail was broken. It was new and creative in a way that I haven’t seen in the nearly 200 Pride and Prejudice variances that I have read. That being said, after some editing and serious culling in this story – I think it would be a book worthy of 4-5 stars.
January 11, 2022
Fascinating alternative universe
Loved the very creative plot and intricate story line. Sadly, the many jarring typos throughout the book definitely detracted from my enjoyment of the story. The story follows George Wickham immediately after he receives his inheritance from old Mr. Darcy and the positive changes he causes in the lives of all our favorite characters. An excellent story in need of a good editor and proofreader.
Loved the very creative plot and intricate story line. Sadly, the many jarring typos throughout the book definitely detracted from my enjoyment of the story. The story follows George Wickham immediately after he receives his inheritance from old Mr. Darcy and the positive changes he causes in the lives of all our favorite characters. An excellent story in need of a good editor and proofreader.
March 7, 2022
1) this Lizzie was the biggest Mary Sue to ever Mary Sue in Regency England
2) every female character except Elizabeth is repeatedly humiliated, mocked, downplayed and ridiculed
3) this reads more like a passionate repressed platonic lovestory between Lizzie & Wickham
4) hard to believe premise, unlikely plot, ridiculous unrealistic development and unsatisfying (dragging) resolution
2) every female character except Elizabeth is repeatedly humiliated, mocked, downplayed and ridiculed
3) this reads more like a passionate repressed platonic lovestory between Lizzie & Wickham
4) hard to believe premise, unlikely plot, ridiculous unrealistic development and unsatisfying (dragging) resolution
January 11, 2022
Better than I expected
A story about George Wickham is never on my top 100,000 list of stories I want to read because he's my most hated character in Miss Austen's novels. Imagine my surprise when I started reading and got caught up in the tale!
Wickham gets his money from his godfathers will and heads to London to gamble and live large but on the way he has a dream. His grandmother comes to him to show him the path he's on which leads to his murder in a few short weeks. He sees the distraught young woman with brown hair crying bc he's ruined her young sister and it affects him greatly. By the end of his vision/dream with his grandmother he's beginning to change. Ending up in Meryton he works for Mr Phillips and learns more about the law and finds a way to circumvent the entail on Longbourne so that one of the daughters can inherit. After testing the position of master of the estate turns to Elizabeth ( only 16 years old) and she's got 3 years to turn a profit with the assistance of a new steward. Mr Bennet turns EVERYTHING over to her including control of the household and the 4 sisters in his rush to stay in his study and read! Mrs Bennet is certainly not pleased!
The idea of a genuinely changed George Wickham is occasionally done but not as successful as Ms Kauer has accomplished. He ends up a model citizen, a surrogate brother to the Bennet girls, and 180° different from what he was the last time Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam saw him (5 years before). It took some mental gymnastics for me to wrap my head around the idea of the decent Wickham!
I enjoyed reading this especially because finally something is done to address the problem characters of screeching Mrs Bennet, hoyden Lydia, greedy Mr Collins, and grasping Caroline Bingley. Usually they are ignored or minimally dealt with but in this story they are dealt with fairly effectively and in most cases get their just desserts!
A story about George Wickham is never on my top 100,000 list of stories I want to read because he's my most hated character in Miss Austen's novels. Imagine my surprise when I started reading and got caught up in the tale!
Wickham gets his money from his godfathers will and heads to London to gamble and live large but on the way he has a dream. His grandmother comes to him to show him the path he's on which leads to his murder in a few short weeks. He sees the distraught young woman with brown hair crying bc he's ruined her young sister and it affects him greatly. By the end of his vision/dream with his grandmother he's beginning to change. Ending up in Meryton he works for Mr Phillips and learns more about the law and finds a way to circumvent the entail on Longbourne so that one of the daughters can inherit. After testing the position of master of the estate turns to Elizabeth ( only 16 years old) and she's got 3 years to turn a profit with the assistance of a new steward. Mr Bennet turns EVERYTHING over to her including control of the household and the 4 sisters in his rush to stay in his study and read! Mrs Bennet is certainly not pleased!
The idea of a genuinely changed George Wickham is occasionally done but not as successful as Ms Kauer has accomplished. He ends up a model citizen, a surrogate brother to the Bennet girls, and 180° different from what he was the last time Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam saw him (5 years before). It took some mental gymnastics for me to wrap my head around the idea of the decent Wickham!
I enjoyed reading this especially because finally something is done to address the problem characters of screeching Mrs Bennet, hoyden Lydia, greedy Mr Collins, and grasping Caroline Bingley. Usually they are ignored or minimally dealt with but in this story they are dealt with fairly effectively and in most cases get their just desserts!
July 12, 2022
This is a quite interesting P & P story.
Its main attraction is the promise of a reformed George Wickham changing not just his own life (he actually does become a lawyer!), but also that of the Bennet family vastly for the better. That's worth a whole helluva lot. More so due to the fact that part of the story was beyond lovely. Add to it the pretty original idea of Jane and Elizabeth essentially sitting in for the equivalent of a university degree examination at ages 17 & 15 respectively for the right to be named Longbourn's heir (which of course Lizzy aces with flying colours), in addition to several years of running the estate to prove herself capable, and you've got the best argument for reading this book.
That said, a few things need to be taken into consideration:
+ Spelling and grammar mistakes. So many SPAG mistakes! Plus the missing words at times. It kinda jolts you out of the narrative whenever you notice them, and that's unpleasant. Plus, several times some thing or event is repeated, as if the author forgot that thing or event had already been introduced in an earlier scene. So yeah, it needs to be overhauled, editing-wise.
(I kinda also hate how often somebody giggles and laughs in the story. That's two words so overused I had to roll my eyes every time.)
+ The book is pretty long-winded, tedious even. I like reading books in one go whenever I have the time, no matter the length, but that was impossible to do with this book. At almost 700 pages and 96 chapters, this book is nowhere near the longest book I've ever read in one sitting. But it's pretty boring all the same. Which is strange, considering I actually like the plot. A lot.
But the author should really have split the book into the three volumes it obviously is. Maybe that would have helped with it not feeling so tedious. (I strangely have no complaints about the pacing of the story.)
+ With a reformed George Wickham at the centre of the story, it kinda is disappointing that Caroline and Mrs Bennet remain ineffective caricatures. I don't even care Collins is an ineffective villain here, together with an OC. But these two women's characterisations do disappoint.
+ There are several scenes that are supposed to be "action" scenes (e.g: Collins trying to compromise Jane and getting beaten up by Elizabeth and Mary; Collins trying to kidnap and threatening to kill Lizzy; OC trying to kidnap Lizzy and fatally wounding Wickham). But the scenes fall flat, and so the emotions they should evoke, aren't. All the building up and foreshadowing was pretty much wasted.
Despite all this, I'd still give this book a 4 star rating, not because I objectively think that's the correct thing to do, but because it's nevertheless a pretty low-angst (despite the injuries and the kidnap attempts and all), fluffy story, with a unique plot that is worth reading. Warts and all.
Its main attraction is the promise of a reformed George Wickham changing not just his own life (he actually does become a lawyer!), but also that of the Bennet family vastly for the better. That's worth a whole helluva lot. More so due to the fact that part of the story was beyond lovely. Add to it the pretty original idea of Jane and Elizabeth essentially sitting in for the equivalent of a university degree examination at ages 17 & 15 respectively for the right to be named Longbourn's heir (which of course Lizzy aces with flying colours), in addition to several years of running the estate to prove herself capable, and you've got the best argument for reading this book.
That said, a few things need to be taken into consideration:
+ Spelling and grammar mistakes. So many SPAG mistakes! Plus the missing words at times. It kinda jolts you out of the narrative whenever you notice them, and that's unpleasant. Plus, several times some thing or event is repeated, as if the author forgot that thing or event had already been introduced in an earlier scene. So yeah, it needs to be overhauled, editing-wise.
(I kinda also hate how often somebody giggles and laughs in the story. That's two words so overused I had to roll my eyes every time.)
+ The book is pretty long-winded, tedious even. I like reading books in one go whenever I have the time, no matter the length, but that was impossible to do with this book. At almost 700 pages and 96 chapters, this book is nowhere near the longest book I've ever read in one sitting. But it's pretty boring all the same. Which is strange, considering I actually like the plot. A lot.
But the author should really have split the book into the three volumes it obviously is. Maybe that would have helped with it not feeling so tedious. (I strangely have no complaints about the pacing of the story.)
+ With a reformed George Wickham at the centre of the story, it kinda is disappointing that Caroline and Mrs Bennet remain ineffective caricatures. I don't even care Collins is an ineffective villain here, together with an OC. But these two women's characterisations do disappoint.
+ There are several scenes that are supposed to be "action" scenes (e.g: Collins trying to compromise Jane and getting beaten up by Elizabeth and Mary; Collins trying to kidnap and threatening to kill Lizzy; OC trying to kidnap Lizzy and fatally wounding Wickham). But the scenes fall flat, and so the emotions they should evoke, aren't. All the building up and foreshadowing was pretty much wasted.
Despite all this, I'd still give this book a 4 star rating, not because I objectively think that's the correct thing to do, but because it's nevertheless a pretty low-angst (despite the injuries and the kidnap attempts and all), fluffy story, with a unique plot that is worth reading. Warts and all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 5, 2022
Avid Reader
In spite of the grammatical errors, which have been significantly reduced from her previous writings, I found the story very interesting. Wickham has a paranormal visit from his grandmother which features Elizabeth laughing in delight and crying ing grief as she stares at a dead Lydia lying in a coffin with n infant fathered by Wickham. The grandmother shows him his death from a humanitarian in six years and no funeral because he has no family and friends, but it's Elizabeth 's grief stricken face that brings Wickham 's change along with the three suggestions that his grandmother tells him to follow the next day. Collect his money from Major Fitzwilliam, hide his money from Tellerman, and spend most of his time talking to young Edward Gardiner. Mrs Gardenier tells him how to get to her husband's warehouse for an interview. The rest of the novel,which is quite long focuses on Wickham 's reading of the will and finding the loophole that will allow a Bennet daughter to inherit Longbourn. Once they find the attorney in London, they discover that the daughter must pass a test that last two hours long covering current estate management, classical literature, mathematics, crop rotation, sheep, the war, and household management. Once the test is past, the daughter must prove her ability to increase the estate by three per cent each year before being named the heir. Mr. McGruder is Elizabeth 's stewart, and he helps help become the heir while Wickham becomes a junior partner. Jane doesn't marry Bingley. She married the Colonel. Elizabeth makes changes that no one sees coming, but it's the reading of William Edward Bennet 's journals that set the stage.
In spite of the grammatical errors, which have been significantly reduced from her previous writings, I found the story very interesting. Wickham has a paranormal visit from his grandmother which features Elizabeth laughing in delight and crying ing grief as she stares at a dead Lydia lying in a coffin with n infant fathered by Wickham. The grandmother shows him his death from a humanitarian in six years and no funeral because he has no family and friends, but it's Elizabeth 's grief stricken face that brings Wickham 's change along with the three suggestions that his grandmother tells him to follow the next day. Collect his money from Major Fitzwilliam, hide his money from Tellerman, and spend most of his time talking to young Edward Gardiner. Mrs Gardenier tells him how to get to her husband's warehouse for an interview. The rest of the novel,which is quite long focuses on Wickham 's reading of the will and finding the loophole that will allow a Bennet daughter to inherit Longbourn. Once they find the attorney in London, they discover that the daughter must pass a test that last two hours long covering current estate management, classical literature, mathematics, crop rotation, sheep, the war, and household management. Once the test is past, the daughter must prove her ability to increase the estate by three per cent each year before being named the heir. Mr. McGruder is Elizabeth 's stewart, and he helps help become the heir while Wickham becomes a junior partner. Jane doesn't marry Bingley. She married the Colonel. Elizabeth makes changes that no one sees coming, but it's the reading of William Edward Bennet 's journals that set the stage.
February 1, 2022
This premise to this Pride and Prejudice story, is 1) what if Wickham had the scare onto the straight and narrow and was actually a true member of the Meryton society and 2) what if there was an unknown part of the Bennet family will with a provision that a daughter COULD inherit if she passed a series of tests.
This means that Wickham is considered a brother by the Bennet's as the girls grow up. He is Elizabeth's best friend and he has always thought she would be perfect for his old friend Darcy. It also means that life at the Bennet house is a bit different (no specific spoiler, but not hard to guess as it is Lizzy).
When Darcy comes to town to visit Bingley as usual, there is a much different experience, different points of view, and different evils as lots of characters find their happily ever after.
This means that Wickham is considered a brother by the Bennet's as the girls grow up. He is Elizabeth's best friend and he has always thought she would be perfect for his old friend Darcy. It also means that life at the Bennet house is a bit different (no specific spoiler, but not hard to guess as it is Lizzy).
When Darcy comes to town to visit Bingley as usual, there is a much different experience, different points of view, and different evils as lots of characters find their happily ever after.
April 13, 2022
The first book to make me like Wickham.
Honestly this is the first book to actually make like Wickham.
Wickham leaves Darcy after tuning down the living in the elder Darcy’s will and during a night stay at an inn, his grandmother comes to him and shows him his fire if he doesn’t change. Fearful of that future Wickham takes a chance and becomes a working man with responsibilities and learns to be a better human.
Along the way he begins to work for Mr. Philips and reads the Bennet will. This leads to Jane and Elizabeth trying to meet the will’s requirements to become the next heir. The story brings the family closer it was nice to see Mary treated well.
I like this Wickham and that is saying a lot, I had hopes for Mrs Bennet as she considered Wickham her son, but treated Elizabeth horribly. Darcy was not horrible and his cousin the colonel was funny.
Honestly this is the first book to actually make like Wickham.
Wickham leaves Darcy after tuning down the living in the elder Darcy’s will and during a night stay at an inn, his grandmother comes to him and shows him his fire if he doesn’t change. Fearful of that future Wickham takes a chance and becomes a working man with responsibilities and learns to be a better human.
Along the way he begins to work for Mr. Philips and reads the Bennet will. This leads to Jane and Elizabeth trying to meet the will’s requirements to become the next heir. The story brings the family closer it was nice to see Mary treated well.
I like this Wickham and that is saying a lot, I had hopes for Mrs Bennet as she considered Wickham her son, but treated Elizabeth horribly. Darcy was not horrible and his cousin the colonel was funny.
February 11, 2022
It requires a considerable leap of faith to believe in Wickham as saint rather than villain, but it's an interesting twist and the plot, concerning the Bennet entail, is also interesting and well worked out.
However I now think I was over-generous with three stars - this book badly needs an editor. Unnecessary apostrophes are scattered like confetti, while correct ones are missing. The pages are littered with typos; homonyms and unfinished words are infuriating and there are so many blinding glimpses of the obvious - we KNOW, for instance, that people put on coats to go out and take them off when returning home, and it is not necessary to keep nudging us with reminders that, to give only one example, Mr Bennet would have preferred academia to being a landowner. So much "padding" could have been edited out, including the countless occasions on which so many people giggled, chuckled, laughed or guffawed into their hands - not exactly a feature of any Austen novel.
However I now think I was over-generous with three stars - this book badly needs an editor. Unnecessary apostrophes are scattered like confetti, while correct ones are missing. The pages are littered with typos; homonyms and unfinished words are infuriating and there are so many blinding glimpses of the obvious - we KNOW, for instance, that people put on coats to go out and take them off when returning home, and it is not necessary to keep nudging us with reminders that, to give only one example, Mr Bennet would have preferred academia to being a landowner. So much "padding" could have been edited out, including the countless occasions on which so many people giggled, chuckled, laughed or guffawed into their hands - not exactly a feature of any Austen novel.
February 19, 2022
Good idea not quite realized
I really liked a story based around a “good” Wickham, it was lovely to see him in this light and the friendship rekindled between him, Darcy and the Colonel.
It was a little far fetched in terms of Lizzy’s age when taking over estate management, how far the intelligence of women was highlighted (for the setting) and the proprieties of the day might not have allowed the really close relationship Wickham had with the Bennett girls. Also, towards the end the booked kind of dragged on. And there was hardly any angst in Darcy & Lizzy’s relationship.
Finally, this author should fire her editor - grammatical errors, awkward sentences, missing words, incorrect words, it was a shambles all through.
I really liked a story based around a “good” Wickham, it was lovely to see him in this light and the friendship rekindled between him, Darcy and the Colonel.
It was a little far fetched in terms of Lizzy’s age when taking over estate management, how far the intelligence of women was highlighted (for the setting) and the proprieties of the day might not have allowed the really close relationship Wickham had with the Bennett girls. Also, towards the end the booked kind of dragged on. And there was hardly any angst in Darcy & Lizzy’s relationship.
Finally, this author should fire her editor - grammatical errors, awkward sentences, missing words, incorrect words, it was a shambles all through.
January 22, 2022
Good story marred by lack of editing
Really interesting alternative for raising the Bennet family's outcome. It is a pity that the plot suffers from forgotten earlier parts of the book, sometimes just sentences later. Not to mention all the typos, incorrect grammar, incorrect punctuation, formatting errors. Extra and missing articles make it seem like English is a second language. And I always thought one of Elizabeth's distinctions was laughing out loud but in this book, everyone, even the men, are constantly tittering behind a hand, which became vey annoying.
Really interesting alternative for raising the Bennet family's outcome. It is a pity that the plot suffers from forgotten earlier parts of the book, sometimes just sentences later. Not to mention all the typos, incorrect grammar, incorrect punctuation, formatting errors. Extra and missing articles make it seem like English is a second language. And I always thought one of Elizabeth's distinctions was laughing out loud but in this book, everyone, even the men, are constantly tittering behind a hand, which became vey annoying.
August 25, 2025
3 1/2 stars rounded up to 4.
I always enjoy a story where Wickham has changed his ways and becomes one of the good guys. BUT:
way, way too many spelling mistakes, too many instances of the wrong words being used also.
I found Lizzy to be just too, too perfect. And another thing that was so annoying to me was how often one character or another burst into hysterical laughter about something or other that I couldn’t see that much humour in. It became so frequent it quite spoilt the story for me. Wickham was the best part of the story.
I always enjoy a story where Wickham has changed his ways and becomes one of the good guys. BUT:
way, way too many spelling mistakes, too many instances of the wrong words being used also.
I found Lizzy to be just too, too perfect. And another thing that was so annoying to me was how often one character or another burst into hysterical laughter about something or other that I couldn’t see that much humour in. It became so frequent it quite spoilt the story for me. Wickham was the best part of the story.
January 10, 2022
Fulfilling!
I am so in love with George Wickham! It will be awhile before I could think of him as a scoundrel of the worst kind. I cried several times while reading. I was so touched how the loving relationship between George and the Bennett's evolved. If only I could throttle Mrs. Bennett and Lydia! Caroline met her comeuppance. Collins was totally deranged! I truly enjoyed this book. Highly recommend!
I am so in love with George Wickham! It will be awhile before I could think of him as a scoundrel of the worst kind. I cried several times while reading. I was so touched how the loving relationship between George and the Bennett's evolved. If only I could throttle Mrs. Bennett and Lydia! Caroline met her comeuppance. Collins was totally deranged! I truly enjoyed this book. Highly recommend!
January 12, 2022
I love stories where Elizabeth is a strong women, but this story was way too much for me. It seems to me that in this story she is a super hero and never wrong about anything. I did like Wickham was a changed man, he started out bad but ended as a guy you would like to have around.
I gave 4 stars because the Author put a lot of time writing and coming up with this Alternative but it wasn't a story I would read again. I'm sorry for such a poor review.
I gave 4 stars because the Author put a lot of time writing and coming up with this Alternative but it wasn't a story I would read again. I'm sorry for such a poor review.
February 8, 2022
Wonderful Read
Finally, an author who held my interest throughout the story. No jumping chapters to find out how are dear couple were doing. I was hooked and remained steadfast in reading the entire story. I was daunted by the number of pages, and yet this was so well written I never lost interest. A heartfelt "Thank you!" for writing a story I could enjoy and that was extremely hard to put down.
Finally, an author who held my interest throughout the story. No jumping chapters to find out how are dear couple were doing. I was hooked and remained steadfast in reading the entire story. I was daunted by the number of pages, and yet this was so well written I never lost interest. A heartfelt "Thank you!" for writing a story I could enjoy and that was extremely hard to put down.
January 16, 2022
This Austenation had a great plot. It held my interest and kept me turning the pages. However, it was very poorly edited. It was full of errors and typos and far, far too long and rambling. If it had been properly proofread and corrected & tightened up by at least a third, I believe this could have been a 4 or 5 star variation.
January 16, 2022
Enjoyed this story!
I really enjoyed this story. The storyline is original and enjoyable. However, the amount of homonyms is distracting - liable instead of libel, ascent instead of assent, and a few others. There were some other small grammatical errors that a careful reading would have caught.
I really enjoyed this story. The storyline is original and enjoyable. However, the amount of homonyms is distracting - liable instead of libel, ascent instead of assent, and a few others. There were some other small grammatical errors that a careful reading would have caught.
April 9, 2022
Titillating Alternative
I have throughly enjoyed reading A Titillating Alternative. It is now one of my favorite P&P alternatives. I just wish the author had carried the story line a little further than she did. I would have loved reading about the continued changes that were going to take place.
I have throughly enjoyed reading A Titillating Alternative. It is now one of my favorite P&P alternatives. I just wish the author had carried the story line a little further than she did. I would have loved reading about the continued changes that were going to take place.
April 18, 2022
Good book
I enjoyed this book. However the typos, missed words, improper word choices, misuse of homonyms and homophones make it confusing. The mention of Jane having two suitors happens before one of them enters the story, causing me to reread the same pages about 4 times to see what I missed!
I enjoyed this book. However the typos, missed words, improper word choices, misuse of homonyms and homophones make it confusing. The mention of Jane having two suitors happens before one of them enters the story, causing me to reread the same pages about 4 times to see what I missed!
July 28, 2022
enjoyed it. could stand some editing
Enjoyed it, and liked the different spin with W’s
Character.
Felt like there was too much “jumping the shark” at towards the end and after awhile, the drama with Mrs Bennet, Lydia, and Caroline just seemed overdone and frivolous. Also, the overuse of the word “loving/lovingly” became very distracting.
Enjoyed it, and liked the different spin with W’s
Character.
Felt like there was too much “jumping the shark” at towards the end and after awhile, the drama with Mrs Bennet, Lydia, and Caroline just seemed overdone and frivolous. Also, the overuse of the word “loving/lovingly” became very distracting.
January 3, 2024
Worth it
I debated whether it was 5 or 4 stars . There were some wrong words - secularly instead of securely for instance, or wrong tense or pronoun but sometimes wonder transfer to kindle sometimes throws up an error. I gave 4 because it was an interesting story but I would have preferred an epilogue with more on the other family members' futures.
I debated whether it was 5 or 4 stars . There were some wrong words - secularly instead of securely for instance, or wrong tense or pronoun but sometimes wonder transfer to kindle sometimes throws up an error. I gave 4 because it was an interesting story but I would have preferred an epilogue with more on the other family members' futures.
December 29, 2021
Awesome book!
I love this take on pride and prejudice. Very interesting story. I love this Wickham. I so enjoyed ODC! You read about how they slowly fell in love with one another. I only gave it four stars because it does need a lot of editing!
I love this take on pride and prejudice. Very interesting story. I love this Wickham. I so enjoyed ODC! You read about how they slowly fell in love with one another. I only gave it four stars because it does need a lot of editing!
January 1, 2022
Thrilling read
I enjoyed this book. It has same characters but little different interactions between them. Wickham is different and it works well here. His reformation is believable and surprising. I love the book.
I enjoyed this book. It has same characters but little different interactions between them. Wickham is different and it works well here. His reformation is believable and surprising. I love the book.
January 27, 2022
Loved it!!!!!
I liked the different perspective of the book how different choices can coalesce into a brighter future and the inner connections of the characters. I would recommend this for any P&P fan.
I liked the different perspective of the book how different choices can coalesce into a brighter future and the inner connections of the characters. I would recommend this for any P&P fan.
January 27, 2022
wonderful
I have always hated George Wickham and it’s rare for anyone to actually manage to redeem his character. This book actually managed to make him realize his faults and change for the better. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it’s unique premise.
I have always hated George Wickham and it’s rare for anyone to actually manage to redeem his character. This book actually managed to make him realize his faults and change for the better. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it’s unique premise.
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