Yes, Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by J. Dawn King- My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Yes, Mr. Darcy is an unusual variation on Pride and Prejudice which takes the reader quite a distance from the original. It is well written and enjoyable, and I do recommend it, but purists be aware.
Mr. Bennet has determined the only way for his family to survive while he continues to spend his indolent life as he chooses is to arrange a marriage of his convenience between his second daughter, Elizabeth, and his heir, Mr. Collins. He would like the couple to marry and live at Longbourn so they can care for the estate for the rest of his life.
Elizabeth is given a short reprieve to travel to Derbyshire with her aunt and uncle Gardiner. While there she has a very life changing conversation with Georgiana Darcy. She recently returned from Ramsgate where George Wickham almost convinced her to elope. She is feeling terrible guilt and shame, and needs someone to talk to. Elizabeth comes to her rescue and Mr. Darcy sees this and wants to know her. But, Elizabeth disappears before any names can be exchanged. Darcy goes to every ball, dinner, etc. he can trying to find her. Finally, he heads to Netherfield to visit Bingley.
Now, Darcy finds Elizabeth at the Meryton assembly and he does not insult her. There actually is not any problem between the two of them. All issues are between them as a couple and those who do not want them to marry. Of course, we have our HEA, but there are a few worrisome moments.
I enjoyed the characters of Elizabeth and Darcy, and found the conversations very romantic. This was a fun read and I recommend J. Dawn King novels.
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I, too, read this and enjoyed it.
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