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Fitzwilliam Darcy has always been able to keep his emotions under control. That is, until he falls under the spell of Elizabeth Bennet. Stung to the quick by her rejection, his pride in tatters, and left with no possibility that she will ever return his regard, Darcy determines to put all thoughts of Elizabeth behind him. But not even Town with its boundless opportunities for amusement can keep the image of Elizabeth Bennet from pursuing him everywhere he goes.
By the time Darcy leaves Town to travel up to Pemberley, he has learned one thing. There is only one way of overcoming Miss Bennet’s bewitching hold over him and Darcy is desperate enough to try it. The solution is to get married. And this time, he is not going to choose a wife by allowing his emotions to lead him by the nose.His choice will be entirely rational…
In Volume I of this Pride and Prejudice variation, Monica Fairview traces Mr. Darcy’s journey as he struggles to come to terms with the upheaval Elizabeth Bennet has caused in his life…and his heart.
My thoughts:
A good Pride and Prejudice variation makes me doubt that Darcy and Lizzy ever will get together, and this one did just that :)
This is Darcy's book. His is in agony here, he wants her, but she have just said no. So what should he do? Here he tries to find another wife and find out what he really wants, all while pining for her. Awww Darcy, you break my heart!
Darcy tries to see what makes a wife perfect, Georgiana gets some backbone, we meet the Bingleys again, there are wife candidates too. And you need not worry, there is Lizzy! But this is part one so more is to come. We still do not know if they end up together or not ;)
I liked seeing it all from Darcy's perspective. It shows how he really is and how he sees her. I also liked how Georgiana was portrayed and it was nice seeing Lizzy from far away.
An enjoyable variation :) Short, light and fun!
Cover
Ok
Paperback, 202 pages
Published May 6th 2014 by White Soup Press (first published April 25th 2014)
Pride and Prejudice variation
For review
Seriously?! Darcy's POV? YES, please ;)
ReplyDeleteI know right .D
DeleteWhat Jessica said! A book from Darcy's perspective? What what what why haven't I heard about this before now?!
ReplyDelete~Mogsy
*dreams about Darcy*
DeleteI'm in & it sounds like the author gave this a nice twist, would love to experience this book too
ReplyDeleteAnd there is more to come, yay
DeleteSounds like a great book and loving that it's from Darcy's perspective. Hello, awesome!
ReplyDeleteNina from J'adore Happy Endings
Hihi, I know right
DeleteOh Darcy's POV? Sweet! I also love the sound of the tension. Must pick this one up!
ReplyDeleteYes do :)
DeleteOh, I like the sound of this one! I'm going to add it to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteIt's was really fun and light
DeleteThat would be nice - to hear his side of things for once.
ReplyDeleteKaren @ For What It's Worth
It was nice for a change
DeleteThank you very much for this review, Blodeuedd. I really enjoyed reading your perspective on Mr. Darcy's Pledge.
ReplyDeleteShort light and fun sounds great to me.
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DeleteI really should read something with these characters in them. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes you should
DeleteOh it's nice to have a book from Darcy POV, I only read one but it wasn't really good, this one sounds better, I'm curious.
ReplyDeleteI think I tried one too that I was not a fan of
DeleteI love the sound of this. I haven't read a good Pride and Prejudice variation in ages.
ReplyDeleteI do love them
DeleteI don't read many variations as I'm always worried I won't enjoy them in comparison to the final, but this seems promising. Great review!
ReplyDeleteTrue, but I just like them cos they are different, it's fun to see
DeleteI am unsurprised to see you reading something P&P related. ;)
ReplyDeleteDunno about that one either
ReplyDeleteI hope they found their HEA. Heehee. ;-) Pretty cover.
ReplyDeleteThey did not! ...yet, lol. Book 2 is to come too
DeleteThis sounds good and I do love P&P. Sorry I haven't been by this week, I am sick and it is kicking my butt.
ReplyDeletePoor you :/ I know the feeling
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ReplyDelete*sigh* these P&P variations always have pretty covers that make me want to read them!
ReplyDeleteLol, I know
DeleteGreat review B, but I do not want more P&P variations! I will just re-watch the original series ...
ReplyDeleteI love them ;)
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Linda. These books are usually hit or miss for me :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you call it fun! That's important with these retellings.
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