Mr. Darcy's Journey: A Pride & Prejudice Variation in Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016

Aug 29, 2017 Talia rated it it was amazing

Loved it though not much of a romance novel more of an adventure.

Reread: I got the print copy and loved it that much more. Love holding a book. The story is fantastic. Lady Matlock is fabulous. Everything terrific!

Reread: Still love it. I need more Abigail Reynolds.

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Apr 19, 2019 SOS rated it it was amazing

Shelves: chick-lit, austen-variation, ebook, fiction, relationships-friendship, feel-good, easy-reading, family-saga, england, regency

4 1/2 stars

Abigail Reynolds is the unquestioned queen of Jane Austen sequels and variations. Her books never disappoint, and Mr. Darcy’s Journey certainly didn’t disappoint me. While there is a physical journey involved in this book, I believe the title refers to the internal journey Darcy, and Elizabeth Bennet, travel through the book as they realize their true feelings about each other.

To start with, Elizabeth enjoys a visit with her friend, Charlotte, at Hunsford. While she’s there, Lady Cath 4 1/2 stars

Abigail Reynolds is the unquestioned queen of Jane Austen sequels and variations. Her books never disappoint, and Mr. Darcy’s Journey certainly didn’t disappoint me. While there is a physical journey involved in this book, I believe the title refers to the internal journey Darcy, and Elizabeth Bennet, travel through the book as they realize their true feelings about each other.

To start with, Elizabeth enjoys a visit with her friend, Charlotte, at Hunsford. While she’s there, Lady Catherine’s nephews, niece, and sister-in-law arrive at the specific command of Lord Matlock, who remains in London. In order to escape Lady Catherine’s haranguing, the younger members of the party make frequent visits to spend time in reasonable conversation with Elizabeth and Charlotte. During these calls, Elizabeth and Frederica become fast friends.

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, we’re drawn into the world as the Luddite Rebellion gets underway. On this journey, Elizabeth joins the party at the urging of Frederica. Along with the ladies, we travel with Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam, his sister Lady Frederica Fitzwilliam, and his mother, Lady Matlock. We also meet Sir Anthony Duxbury, who early in the story champions Elizabeth in order to protect her. He’s a radical and, under an alias, is involved in the movement to bring full rights to the workers. It’s a dangerous position to take, and he uses the alias to protect his family. This group of family and friends will find themselves living in the midst of riots and food shortages. Lady Matlock goes out of her way to smooth the waters, but there’s only so much she can do. It’s soon discovered that two school friends of the gentlemen are being held in jail for treason

It’s a delight to read and learn about the background of the rebellion, and to watch how this brave band of outsiders find themselves involved. You won’t want for derring-do and will enjoy not only the action, but the developing romance that develops between . . . more than one set of characters. As always, there are heroics, physical altercations, romance, thrills, and more. While Darcy and Elizabeth reside at the heart of the story, this tale offers so much more. To me, that makes it much more readable than just a gooey romance. I doubt you’ll be disappointed ...more

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Oct 12, 2016 Deborah rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ja-read, 2016-austenesque-reading-challenge

A definite must read for any lover of JAFF. After meeting in Kent Darcy must go north to the sscene of the mill riots to help friends falsely accused of felony criminal acts. His aunt, Lady Fitzwilliam, the Earl f Matlock's wife and their daughter go along on the journey bringing Elizabeth as her companion. Can Darcy keep Elizabeth safe and can our dear couple overcome their differences to reach a happily ever after? I could not put this book down. ...more

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