Becoming Elizabeth Darcy Quotes

“Everyone knows about us, William,” she whispered to her sleeping husband, and for Elizabeth Bennet Darcy, that was okay.”
― Mary Lydon Simonsen, Becoming Elizabeth Darcy

“Beth had left a wonderful legacy behind her. In addition to restoring joy and laughter to their lives, she had also brought pizza to Pemberley.”
― Mary Lydon Simonsen, Becoming Elizabeth Darcy

“Darcy shot up. “Those words are in that damn book, aren’t they? My private conversation with Elizabeth is recorded—my feelings at the time of my greatest humiliation—all there for the amusement of strangers.”
― Mary Lydon Simonsen, Becoming Elizabeth Darcy

“Do you have a preference?” Darcy asked Beth. “For what?” Beth croaked. Was he asking if she preferred the missionary position or would she like the Master of Pemberley on his back with her straddling him? Calm down, Beth. You don’t want to embarrass yourself. She wished she had brought her fan.”
― Mary Lydon Simonsen, Becoming Elizabeth Darcy

“It was his smile. It was very like the one Colin Firth had flashed to Lizzy in the carriage after leaving the church at the end of A&E’s Pride and Prejudice—the one he held in reserve just for his wife.”
― Mary Lydon Simonsen, Becoming Elizabeth Darcy

“O.K.?” Jane asked with a confused look. “What does O.K. mean?” “Oh, that is just a word I made up. You know, it means ‘only kidding,”
― Mary Lydon Simonsen, Becoming Elizabeth Darcy

“after the accident, you went to stay in the country with Mrs. Waite so that you could have some peace and quiet.” “Peace and quiet! This isn’t exactly JFK on a Friday night.”
― Mary Lydon Simonsen, Becoming Elizabeth Darcy

“Staring into her tiny little glass, Beth apologized. “I am sorry to cause you so much trouble, but I am so very lonely,” she said, tears filling her eyes and her voice cracking. “I hope you understand how difficult it is when everyone thinks you are crazy.”
― Mary Lydon Simonsen, Becoming Elizabeth Darcy