Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2023 discussion
Questions??? And Maybe Answers
>
Searching for a book
Someone on Facebook says it’s The Scandalous Stepmother. I can’t say for sure because I read it a long time ago.
There was a book in which Mr. Bennet was Richard, and Colonel Fitzwilliam was Thomas, and I was like, this is a travesty lol
Colonel Fitzwilliam calls Georgiana Sprout.
I re-read The Scandalous Stepmother, and it was the one with the desk scene I remembered. Thank you to all who searched!Now I am wondering about another one. In it, both Darcy and Elizabeth are in town when Lydia elopes with Wickham. Somehow, they are compromised and married. When the go to Pemberley, Mrs. Reynolds is rude to Lizzy because she believes it was intentional on her part to compromise Mr. Darcy.
Actually I love these hunts. I always find something new to read or reread. I reread Scandalous Stepmother and enjoyed it more the 2nd time.I’ve read a few were Mrs. Reynolds is not nice to E but I never saved that as a trope
I think Jessie Lewis has one coming out with that theme
I just finished the new Jessie Lewis ARC.As Lawrence Welk used to say "wunnerful, wunnerful"
Unfounded
I just noticed on the right side of the screen (I'm on a laptop) it lists all the books and authors tagged in the post. That is really handy.
This one has Mrs. Reynolds being cold to Elizabeth.They married in Scotland after being kidnapped. When they reached Pemberley, Darcy was very reserved to Elizabeth and Mrs. R assumed she had compromised him and was disrespectful.
Lost: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Miranda Flan
wosedwew wrote: "This one has Mrs. Reynolds being cold to Elizabeth.They married in Scotland after being kidnapped. When they reached Pemberley, Darcy was very reserved to Elizabeth and Mrs. R assumed she had comp..."
I don't think that is it, as I haven't read it yet. The one I'm think of, they are compromised because Darcy brings Elizabeth in his carriage to recover Lydia, and they are seen. Soon gossip spreads, and they marry.
Katja wrote: "Linda is it Before a fall? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3..."I think that is it. Thanks!
Katja wrote: "Colonel Fitzwilliam calls Georgiana Sprout."I can't remember what book this is but I'm sure I've read it. It made me think of Brussel sprouts, although I'm guessing the author was going with a seedling idea rather than a cruciferous vegetable known for causing wind, LOL
Yeah I meant Sprout as a comment to the discussion about things that happened in several stories. Not looking for a specific book, sorry for any confusion
A few of us on the P&P FB page are looking for this one:Caroline is trying to compromise Darcy, yet he runs into Elizabeth's room at Netherfield where she is trying to do up her buttons and he says she's good at that. She may mention in her inter dialog that it being a good time to squeal. It was a funny book, i'm 99% sure it would have been on KU as I rarely read off the forums.
Darcy ran from Miss Bingley into Elizabeth's room in 
The Formation of Just Such a Plan: A Pride and Prejudice VagaryNot sure if that is the one or not. It was KU.
J. W. wrote: "Darcy ran from Miss Bingley into Elizabeth's room in [book:The Formation of Just Such a Plan: A Pride and Prej..."Hmmmm, I don't think it's this one. I'll keep digging.
I'm back with another one which is driving me nuts. In this variation, Caroline tries to compromise Darcy and he deliberately waits for Bingley's and Caroline's approach to the room he is in with Lizzy. Then he grabs her and kisses her deeply, and I think he says something like "I'll explain later" or "forgive me." Can't remember which but he said something. Anyway he's claiming he's already engaged to Lizzy. Then they have to work THAT out! Ha. I hope someone can remember this.
MichelleH wrote: "I'm back with another one which is driving me nuts. In this variation, Caroline tries to compromise Darcy and he deliberately waits for Bingley's and Caroline's approach to the room he is in with L..."Imperative Vol 1 by Linda Wells starts off in a similar way. Is that the one you are thinking of? If not, please share the name of this one when you find it because it sounds great.
I was thinking of Imperative: A Tale of Pride and Prejudice, Volume 1 also. That one does not have a compromise from Caroline.I wonder if it might be So Material a Change: A Pride & Prejudice Variation which has a successful Caroline compromise.
Talia wrote: "MichelleH wrote: "I'm back with another one which is driving me nuts. In this variation, Caroline tries to compromise Darcy and he deliberately waits for Bingley's and Caroline's approach to the ro..."Yes! That's it. And believe me if I hadn't asked, it might be years before I got around to rereading it. But that scene just kind of hounded me. Thanks so much!
wosedwew wrote: "I was thinking of Imperative: A Tale of Pride and Prejudice, Volume 1 also. That one does not have a compromise from Caroline.I wonder if it might be [book:So Material a Change: A..."
I just reread the beginning of Imperative, Vol 1 and you're right, it is not a Caroline compromise, but Darcy hears Caroline and her sister and brothers bickering outside approaching the library. Imperative is the one.
As in, they were all colluding together for Caroline to compromise Darcy?I read the book, but I guess that scene didn't stick with me.
Sam wrote: "As in, they were all colluding together for Caroline to compromise Darcy?I read the book, but I guess that scene didn't stick with me."
Sorry Sam, I didn't expect to be quizzed on it! I only read the beginning up until Darcy kisses Lizzy by surprise. Then I put it on my reread pile. I'd meant to reread it eventually anyway. I do remember there was something nefarious going on though. I don't think I've ever read a scene like that in another JAFF where Darcy deliberately kisses Elizabeth in front of other people without being bethrothed or married-and in this case to be let it be known that he was taken.
MichelleH wrote: "Sam wrote: "As in, they were all colluding together for Caroline to compromise Darcy?I read the book, but I guess that scene didn't stick with me."
Sorry Sam, I didn't expect to be quizzed on it!..."
There was another that I recall. He walks right up to her in the library at Netherfield, in front of everyone, apologizes and kisses her!
Can't recall the name of the book tho, so don't quiz me ;)
Darcy does this a lot it seems man he needs some courses in courting or something
Women And How To Talk To Them, 101
Katja wrote: "Darcy does this a lot it seems man he needs some courses in courting or something
Women And How To Talk To Them, 101"
ROFLOL. Wouldn't that be just the thing. Of course a competently courting Darcy would eliminate so many JAFF tropes hehehe
To Dance With Her Or To Offend Her, That Is The QuestionWalking In The Park With Intent
Proposals For Dummies
The Five Anti-Love LanguagesSelf-Help: How to Speak to Women: without offending
How to Squash Love in 5 Minutes [oh, wait, he’s already done that]
How to Speak to Those Beneath You
This was fun, Bless his heart.
Katja wrote: "Darcy does this a lot it seems man he needs some courses in courting or something
Women And How To Talk To Them, 101"
Bwahahahah
Sam wrote: "MichelleH wrote: "Sam wrote: "As in, they were all colluding together for Caroline to compromise Darcy?I read the book, but I guess that scene didn't stick with me."
Sorry Sam, I didn't expect to..." Well if you think about it make sure to come back and let us know.
Sure will Michelle! However, Rose and Jeanne are usually the ones that help me out of a title jam, so I pass the baton to them. Perhaps they can recall the title?
RE: Darcy needing a book. I did read a version where Darcy figures out that E doesn’t really like him at Rosings so he goes to a book store to get a book about how to court a woman. The scenes were hi,raio us both buying the book, (the bookstore owner thought he wanted one of his secret wrapped in brown paper kept in the back type books) and the Colonel caught him reading the book and the advice was ridiculous. At one point he tries to act like Bingley and E thinks he might be losing his mind. I can’t remember the title but your comments reminded me of it.
Adele, that sounds hysterical. It would definitely be a fun read.
IIRC he bought some sort of suggestive book in this one https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...can't go check right now
he was definitely trying to act like Bingley at one point.
Melissa wrote: "A few of us on the P&P FB page are looking for this one:Caroline is trying to compromise Darcy, yet he runs into Elizabeth's room at Netherfield where she is trying to do up her buttons and he sa..."
This one has Darcy entering Elizabeth's bedchamber while she's buttoning up https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Okay, I was needing a little break and just scrolled through this conversation. I love how it started with one book and a characteristic of our flawed hero and flowed quite naturally into another. It was almost like hanging out in a coffee shop and accidentally hearing people talk about old friends. I needed that just now. I know this isn't the chat for it but last night my book creator crashed and all the progress I have made so far repairing my book (with the assistance of my dear sweet volunteer editor) disappeared. I have the changes on another document, all is not lost. It will just be tedious hours of putting it back and I am frustrated.
I am not trying to advertise it. It really is not ready right now and will not be until maybe summer. I just wanted to vent and say thanks for making me smile on a frustrating day!
Katja wrote: "Melissa wrote: "A few of us on the P&P FB page are looking for this one:Caroline is trying to compromise Darcy, yet he runs into Elizabeth's room at Netherfield where she is trying to do up her b..."
THAT'S THE ONE! Thank you
Y'all have to stop this. My TBR pile is so out of hand I'll be an old lady before I reach the end of that list. Oh, wait. I am an old lady. Oh, well. Carry on. I'll read what I can while I'm still here.
Adele wrote: "RE: Darcy needing a book. I did read a version where Darcy figures out that E doesn’t really like him at Rosings so he goes to a book store to get a book about how to court a woman. The scenes were..."I've started reading this. It is hilarious.
Adele wrote: "RE: Darcy needing a book. I did read a version where Darcy figures out that E doesn’t really like him at Rosings so he goes to a book store to get a book about how to court a woman. The scenes were..."Hull-lar-ee-us
Marlee wrote: "Okay, I was needing a little break and just scrolled through this conversation. I love how it started with one book and a characteristic of our flawed hero and flowed quite naturally into another. ..."Oh no! That's terrible. Technology!!!
Does anyone have the title of a more recent release where Darcy can read people’s minds? And is it any good?
Kim wrote: "Does anyone have the title of a more recent release where Darcy can read people’s minds? And is it any good?"It's called Think of Me: A Highly Irregular Pride & Prejudice Variation, I thought it was good.
Linda wrote: "Kim wrote: "Does anyone have the title of a more recent release where Darcy can read people’s minds? And is it any good?"It's called [book:Think of Me: A Highly Irregular Pride & Prejudice Variat..."
Thank you! That's the one I was looking for.
Kim wrote: "Does anyone have the title of a more recent release where Darcy can read people’s minds? And is it any good?"I enjoyed it.
I read a book years ago which had Mr. Collins ODing on laudanum after Lady Catherine suggested having four spoonfulls of it added to tea instead of four drops (I think it was four, but the main point was that he used spoonfulls instead of drops.) I don't remember much else about the book except that.
Linda wrote: "I read a book years ago which had Mr. Collins ODing on laudanum after Lady Catherine suggested having four spoonfulls of it added to tea instead of four drops (I think it was four, but the main poi..."Yes, I remember that. She tells him to give that to Charlotte but E thinks it is a bad idea so to prove her wrong he drinks it to prove how wrong they are. The story takes off from there. It is at the very beginning.
Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2023
Books mentioned in this topic
Elizabeth's Sacrifice: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (other topics)The Price of Pride: A Pride & Prejudice Variation (other topics)
The Price of Pride: A Pride & Prejudice Variation (other topics)
Rainy Days & The Rainbow Promise: A Timeless Love Story: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (other topics)
Entirely A Matter Of Chance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Renata McMann (other topics)Miranda Flan (other topics)
Renata McMann (other topics)
Cassandra B. Leigh (other topics)
Melanie Rachel (other topics)
More...
The desk is in The Scandalous Stepmother by Renata McMann and Summer Hanford,
If you haven’t read it it ..."
Well now I have to try it too!