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The year is 1832 and regrets beleaguer Fitzwilliam Darcy. All he ever cared for has been taken from him: his pride, his sister, and his true love, Elizabeth Bennet. Now, having nearly murdered a man in a fit of rage, he might lose Pemberley, too. More than just his home, his very identity is at stake. In desperation, he seeks the help of Dr. Frederick Wilson, owner and proprietor of Ramsey House, a madhouse for fine ladies and gentlemen. Is Darcy’s confinement the inevitable end to his tortured descent, or will he rediscover what he lost in the most unlikely of places?
My thoughts:
Honestly this was a sad re-telling ( but it has a happy ending!!!). But before that, so sad!
Mr Darcy has been a recluse for almost 20 years. Alcoholic, insomniac, he dwells in his own misery and thinks about all he has lost. Oh Mr Darcy! *cries* It was heartbreaking to see, but I knew the old Mr Darcy was in there, but he was just so depressed.
Elizabeth has suffered too. The breaking point that leads to happy endings does not happen here. Lydia was not saved and therefore the whole family was shamed. Stupid times! Was it Lizzy's fault? No, but those were the times. So they were all left in misery.
Ok, now this sound depressing. But I promise you, happiness will come. Mr Darcy seeks help (well...is forced to seek help), he becomes better. And I ended the book with a smile on my face. Aww, better late than never. *cries again*
Conclusion:
A very different re-telling for sure. I enjoyed it immensely.
307 pages
Published September 14th 2014 by Presumptuous Press
Pride and prejudice sequel
For review
Whew glad it has a happy ending. I NEED those lol
ReplyDeleteKaren @ For What It's Worth
:) Me too
DeleteThank you! Lovely review. So appreciative, and thrilled you enjoyed the book!
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DeleteI should probably read the original story before I attempt any re-tellings, but I'm happy that you enjoyed it!
ReplyDelete;) I say read this anyway
DeleteOh no! Poor Darcy! *hugs*
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DeleteOh, dear!! Poor, poor Mr. Darcy! I'm glad to know there's a happy ending.
ReplyDeleteHe will be happy :)
DeleteOh my! Why does she have to make something so beautiful so angsty?!
ReplyDeleteIt could have happened and she showed us how
DeleteYour review has me very curious. Adding to the list.
ReplyDeleteNot thrilled with the cover though.
:)
DeleteBut it fits
Ugly cover...
ReplyDeleteTrue, but it fits. Anything else would have been wrong
DeleteBut they all become happy!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I would have passed on this one, but if you loved the ending then it was all worth it.
ReplyDeleteIt was worth the madness
DeleteHmm. My initial thought is no way-but if you're recommending it so strongly...
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DeleteI am glad that it moves from sadness to a happy ending!
ReplyDeleteMe too ;)
DeleteEven the cover looks downright dreary and soulcrushing! :(
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Haha, yes it does
DeleteOh I didn't know about this one but wow it looks sad but I'm glad you had a happy ending though
ReplyDeleteOh goodness. Glad you enjoyed it but no sad here for me right now.
ReplyDeleteThis just makes me sad.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I don't do sad stories, even with happy endings.
ReplyDeleteEven the cover is sad. And the title. You cant get sadder(or more obvious XD) than that. Hope the happy ending was worth it.
ReplyDeleteLOL, yes it was worth it
DeleteUgh, oh no, I don't like that Mr. Darcy at all! At least, you liked the ending. :P
ReplyDeleteIt was good, and well I understood him
DeleteI will never get sick of P&P related retellings and spinoffs, so I'm sure I'll be reading this one soon. Glad to hear it's not a totally sad book :D
ReplyDeleteHihi, never will I :D
DeleteOh how I love Mr Darcy and I can see him as a recluse, so long as Lizzie comes to rescue him.
ReplyDeleteShe does!!!!!!! Awwww
Delete*crying* for Mr Darcy ... I have a friend who'd go mad for this one!!
ReplyDeleteI know, poor thing
DeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
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