Fitzwilliam Explains: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

by Lorraine Hetschel

What if Elizabeth had asked Colonel Fitzwilliam about Wickham? Impetuously, Elizabeth changes the conversation, giving Colonel Fitzwilliam some insight in how and why his cousin has behaved so oddly. He then learns how far his cousin is from success. Can Colonel Fitzwilliam convince our dear couple to take the time to get to know each other.
Elizabeth is pulled from her obstinate first impressions to get to know a man she feels she might be able to love. Follow Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy as they navigate family and scandal through to a happily ever after.

246 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2022

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, I finished it. It needs a LOT of editing and not just from the fan fiction site.

Ridiculous plotting and over the top contrivances.

[Faustine]

DNF. Oh no. I absolutely love Lorraine Hetschel’s style of writing. And also how the characters react, what they say, how they behave… so true to Jane Austen.
I’m begging this author to make the action move faster!

[Katja · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story starts at Hunsford where the good Colonel supplies Elizabeth with some information she finds useful. There is a failed proposal but a more civil refusal. Darcy realizes that she needs time and courts her in London. Or, well, he told her, “You feel like you need to know me better before you can accept me,” kissed her hand, made a plan to see her the next day and again and again, and then she acts like she didn't understand that she was being courted because he did not explicitly use the word courtship. She didn't appear too bright there.

Anne gets married but Darcy's family still has objections until Miss Bingley forces their hand in a somewhat surprising scene (I thought Caroline would be more subtle and careful of her reputation). After ODC get engaged it's not at an end as there is some Wickham drama and a romance for another sister that I did not need.

Some of this was quite lovely but at times I felt it dragged a bit. I could have used some more humor, angst or romantic fluff, any emotion really.

[Yas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Remember when Bingley said Mr Darcy did not write easily for he searched too much for words of four syllables? Well, that is exactly how this book felt. Complicated sentences and misused words adding nothing to the intrigue, making it difficult to focus on the story.

This is not to be read thinking it a sensible story or taken seriously. If you do not mind rolling your eyes at every page, it is diverting enough.

[Tori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Average story with odd details that detract from the story, including much about the eventual wedding.

[Zhora · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5

[kim hanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

No spoilers

I think this is about the 6 th time I have read this book
Never gets old. Till my next read my old friend.