![]() ![]() He and Georgiana both wanted her in their lives even before they knew who she was. They all liked each other and then Darcy spent the next few months trying to find her. Elizabeth, Georgiana, and Darcy meet at the beginning of our story. The face time with ODC was adorable, sweet, touching and I was moved by the creativity of the scenes. He was so cute and creative when in negotiations for what he wanted and surprise of surprises, it happened over a chess game. Darcy also seemed younger and yet, was bolder, more decisive and demonstrated a willingness to go for what he wanted against all odds. Even though she was different, that also allowed her a better understanding, more acceptance and a willingness to hear truth, believe it and then to act on it when needed. This Elizabeth seemed younger, more nave and innocent than canon. Dawn King knows how to wring out every emotion you have so be prepared to experience it all. I ached, cringed, groaned, was moved to tears, touched beyond what I expected, gloried at the victory, grieved at the loss, laughed at the absurdity, and giggled at the revenge. I was surprised by the emotional ride that this author invoked within my sphere of feelings. Wow, how to describe this? Ive read it twice. Purists take a break and just read a cute story that shows an entirely different side to ODC. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by J Dawn King ![]() I look forward to more masterpieces by Ms King!!!! Collins….justice served! I have to say that this was just what I needed at the time, a low angst novella, that has not strife between ODC!!!! I would highly recommend this novella to all JAFFers, and say to keep it close at hand for a second, third, etc, perusal. Especially when one reads the result of Mr. The epilogue is a choice but how can one not want to read on. And just wait until you read the results of the chess match! Brilliant. There is no angst between Elizabeth and Darcy in this tale, only sweet words and a \”love at first sight\” type of romance – at least from one side. I love how Darcy manipulates the events to his liking. He takes a much stronger approach to make amends and to set straight the Bennet debacle. Read as Darcy now has a chance to return the favor, the great service, Elizabeth preformed for Georgiana and thus for him. This is much better Assembly versus the one in canon, \’The Insult\’ does not happen, in fact events are a complete 180 degrees from canon. So off to Meryton, where low and behold he runs into the very lady he\’s scoured Lambton and London for!!! At the Meryton Assembley, when Darcy spies Elizabeth, all he could do was to engage her as soon as possible. Not finding her in London he accepts an invitation to travel with his friend, Bingley, to his newly leased estate and help guide him in learning how to manage it. Georgiana has taken the words of advice to heart and has continued to improve but Darcy wants to bring this wonder-worker into their circle of acquaintances, even to make her a close friend. He then looks for this person in Lambton, in the surrounding areas and then even in London as he returns to the social scene there. ![]() Fitzwilliam Darcy has overheard the caring and tender and gentle guidance offered to his sister and feels greatly indebted as he immediately sees the results of the grave side conversation. ![]() Elizabeth carefully and quietly excused herself, though she left a huge impact on the brother and sister. Unbeknownst to them, the brother came upon them and heard part of the conversation before he intruded to give his sister his reassurance of his love. One thing leads to another and the girl spills all her worries and sorrow to Elizabeth, and her concern for her brother\’s reaction. Northam, Norty, and proceeds to describe the wonderful relationship she and her older brother have had with this woman. The young lady identifies her sorrow as that for her deceased nurse and governess, a Mrs. So when Elizabeth comes upon a weeping young girl at the cemetery on her walk, she goes into the cemetery and gently offers consolation. Elizabeth\’s sorrow comes from the fact the her parents have decided that Elizabeth is to be the sacrificial lamb and informs her of it via letter requesting her to come home immediately. Collins, the heir to Longbourn under the entailment has decided to visit and choose a wife. This little trip with her relatives it to be her last bit of freedom as her parents have informed that a Mr. I adored this novella by J Dawn King, she writes so marvelously and thoroughly that you believe you are right there in the book!! She just keeps getting better and better and has me hooked, line and sinker!!! This story begins with Elizabeth walking through Lambton while her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner visit her old friends as Aunt Gardiner grew up there. ![]()
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