Pages: 368
Published: Feb 2011
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Source: Yes I made the library get this one too
One dark secret can completely ruin a bright future. From the author who brought you Lydia Bennet's Story and Willoughby's Return, comes a unique look into one of the most famous relationships of all time, in Mr. Darcy's Secret. After capturing the heart of the most eligible bachelor in England, Elizabeth Bennet believes her happiness is complete-until the day she makes an unsettling discovery. When she finds a stash of anonymous, passionate love letters that may be Darcy's, Elizabeth begins to question the quiet, stoic man she married.
My thoughts:
I think one thing I liked about this one was that it showed that it takes time to change. Darcy may have changed for her but he still had his ideas and wanted to set a great match for Georgiana. A good match is better than love. Oh you silly man. But yes it shows that you do not change like that, little by little, until we got a nice MR Darcy, who still standoffish at times.
The big thing here was the secret, does he have a bastard? A hidden mistress? What is going on? I wanted to know. Sure I wish she had just asked him but they are newlyweds and I get her concern. I would have asked though, cos I am nosy.
But this book is not about these two alone, no, Georgiana has got half the book in a way as she finds her own way and finds love, and is unsure of what to do. I can't tell you more about that, read and see what happens.
Conclusion:
It was a good variation, and even if Mr.Darcy was an ass at times, I still liked it cos we all know he is an ass but we still love him
My flash fiction for this week
Lovely review. And I am noticing, that bit by bit, review after review, you make me perhaps want to read some P&P variation.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun book and I love the cover!
ReplyDeleteDo the librarians quake in fear when you arrive? :D
ReplyDeleteI certainly do not love Mr.Darcy, thank you very much. I might like your review though?
ReplyDelete@Chris - I bet Blodeuedd is every librarian's nightmare: well-read, well-educated, a polyglot...and she knows plenty of history!
an adorable ass...who has a great ass. Bahahaha. I make myself laugh. It's okay I make the library get a lot of books for me. =D Great review.
ReplyDeleteAurian
ReplyDeleteHihi, my wicked plan is working then ;)
Anne
It was, do give it a try cos they are so fun to read.
Chris
They run and hide while I roar I want books!
Ana
You do not!?! Hmpf, you wicked little girl.
Carole
I am glad I am not alone then ;)
Lol, aye an ass with a great ass
Isn't that why we like Darcy? He's an ass, but a loveable one. LOL
ReplyDeleteI think I'd like to read it. I haven't read any P&P variation because I always fear Mr Darcy is different.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
ReplyDeleteSo true, a lovable ass, we do need those
Gaby
ReplyDeleteMostly he is just like he is towards the end, very lovable :) Here he was the same too, just not as lovable at once, well towards her but he has pride issues
Sounds a bit different which adds to the interest.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound good, I do like these spinoffs. I'm a big Darcy fan.
ReplyDeleteI'm nosy too, so I would have wanted to know what the big secret was too. I hope it's not a bastard or another woman. That would have crushed me.
ReplyDeleteMystica
ReplyDeleteDifferent is always nice :)
Naida
I adore them :D And I am sure it shows, lol
Missie
I can't tell you, but you know Darcy is always a gentleman,
Wow, just say the book has a secret in it and I'm hooked!
ReplyDeleteKaye
ReplyDeleteLol, yes secrets are the best
I really enjoyed this one! I love how you pressure the library into putting a copy of the shelves!! Go you!
ReplyDeleteI want to know the secret! Great review. I'm completely sold, which I'm finding is happening more and more over here.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds like it has a good element of realism... that a person can change but not overnight... :)
ReplyDeleteStaci
ReplyDeleteHihi, they need MR Darcy on those shelves ;)
Alexis
I know, I am falling in love with books all over the place
Cherry
I sure liked that, in most he is totally changed, but here he has to work
I love Jane Odiwe's books, and I loved this one because she showed that Darcy probably didn't change overnight.
ReplyDeletesounds like another great ja variation!
ReplyDeleteAnna
ReplyDeleteThat is sure what I liked too, yes he was an ass ;) But people do not change like that overnight
Carrie
I do like them, and want more :)