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In this fresh and original retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Mrs. Bennet's greatest fear comes to pass-Longbourn is entailed to Mr. Collins. Elizabeth finds work as a governess in London, widening the social divide between her and Mr. Darcy and making it more difficult than ever for them to find their way to each other...
My thoughts:
What put this JA variation apart then? Let me tell you. As always we have Mr Darcy and Lizzy. But in this one her father passed away and they had to move out and now Lizzy is a governess. Her mum and siblings live in Meryton, but Jane lives in London at the Gardiner's. Enter Mr Darcy, and now Lizzy is even lower in society's eyes.
The drama in this book is all thanks to Rosalyn. Lizzy works for the Willstone family and Rosalyn is the sister of the Mrs Willstone. At first I liked Rosalyn, she confesses to having a crush on Mr Darcy and who could blame her. But then I read a bit more and I go all "Back down woman!" Mr Darcy belongs to Lizzy. Rosalyn assumes too much, wants too much and is the kind of woman who is all wrong for Darcy. It's silly, but yes it had me fearing that the HEA I wanted would go wrong somehow.
It was a variation that got better and better. I wanted them together as always, and I love watching them fall in love for real. It was a good what if story.
Conclusion:
How many can I read? The answer is a lot, because each book has some twist to the story. And the love that grows between Lizzy and Darcy always triumphs.
Ps. And Wickham is a scoundrel as always.
Rating:
Enjoyed it
Cover:
Ok
Reason for reading:
I love JA variations
Pages: 400
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Release date: March 1st 2011
I haven't read any re-tellings of Pride and Prejudice. I need to get my hands on this - I can't get enough of Mr Darcy :D
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked this - it sounds good!
ReplyDeleteI love JA and her real stories but I haven't read any of these fun spin-offs her fans have created. I did finally pick on up at the used bookstore in town so I will be reading that as soon as I can! I can't wait to check more of them out thanks to all your wonderful reviews.
ReplyDeleteWow, great twist, I agree! I would love to read this one myself. I'd love to read about Darcy and Lizzie overcoming SUCH an obstacle.
ReplyDeleteThe only variant I've read is Me and Mr Darcy, which was a contemporary.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a good variation. glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds splendid :)
ReplyDeleteI love the title of this one. Thanks for review.
ReplyDeleteBrandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog
I love re-tellings of P&P.Nice review and thanks for the highlights!
ReplyDelete@Misha
ReplyDeleteNone at all!? you have to change that, cos they are the best
@Mary
It was fun, and yes I am a sucker for stories like this
@Deanna
Which one did you pick up? I hope you enjoy it
@Irena
ReplyDeleteI can't get enough of them and I am sure glad to have found this genre in its own
@Chris
Any JA variation is good :)
@Darlene
I sure did :D
Juju
ReplyDeleteIt was :D
Brand
It sure is the perfect title, and it ring so true
Darlyn
They are so much fun, I have read the story in so many different ways by now
Since it sounds like you enjoyed this one so much I better check it out!
ReplyDeleteI think Austen variations are fun too. but you got something wrong... Mr Darcy is MINE! hehehe
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't know how you feel but I think scoundrel is such a sexy word.
I love pride and prejudice, and I will never ever read a spin off. I don't want the story itself ruined in my head. I always wonder, why that author can't come up with a story herself, instead of butchering this great one.
ReplyDeleteSo on, even though I like your review, I won't be reading this one.
This sounds really sweet! I'm a big fan of Mr. Darcy.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'll get tired of P&P adaptations either and love how Elizabeth and Darcy always find their way to each other.
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds like a fun variation. Hm... I might have to pick this one up! Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI'm so very excited to get to my copy of this one now!! I love the twists the author introduced. I wonder if I will get tired of these variations too...probably not!
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this variation. Sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. I haven't heard of this.
ReplyDeleteAnn
sounds like i would be really mad at rosalyn!! this one looks so cute!
ReplyDeleteI've never read JA... glad you enjoyed this though =D
ReplyDeleteMy mother loves the Jane Austen spin-offs - I'll have to tell her about this one.
ReplyDelete@Amused
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it, it got better and better until I just did not want to stop reading
@Missie
Lol, well it is s sexy word, scoundrel :) I should use another word for Wickham, cos he does not deserve the word
@Aurian
I do understand where you are coming from. I like her works, but I love how the story can be changed and continued
@Naida
ReplyDeletehe is the best! :D
@Jenny
I sure hope I will not get tired because they are lovely to read
@Melissa
It was fun, and they were as lovely as always
@Staci
I hope you enjoy it! I can't wait for your thoughts on it
@Mystica
ReplyDeleteThey are so fun, I hope you get to read one
Thanks Ann.
It was a great book
@Carrie
I liked her, then I wanted to go all medieval on her. Lol
@Larissa
I have only read 2 of her actual novels ;)
@Bermuda
I am sure she would :)
I just noticed these comments - had posted above with the comments with the interview. I couldn't believe how many were here. Thanks so much for the review! I really appreciate it! And thank you all for your comments.
ReplyDeleteI'm taking this book with me to the park this weekend. Sounds like a great variation. I can't get enough of these books, and you're right, there's a little something different in each of them.
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