Whispered Kisses: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Variation by Sarah Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 starsI originally read Whispered Kisses on one of the JAFF fandom websites and enjoyed it very much. The author has added writing to Elizabeth's accomplishments, and an imagination that runs much more to the romantic. In addition, Mr. Darcy has experienced a serious tragedy prior to our introduction to him, and this changes his entire perspective on Elizabeth and the Bennet family.
In this variation, Elizabeth is in London and starts to receive unexpected floral nosegays delivered to her by Joseph Reynolds on behalf of his master. Elizabeth is not told the name of the master, nor does she recognize the flowers she has received. They are an unusual blue flower with a lovely scent. She is greatly intrigued yet wonders at the propriety of allowing the unknown admirer to address her in this manner. In her writing she imagines the man who is sending her the flowers.
To Elizabeth's shock and amazement, when she returns to Meryton, she continues to receive the floral tributes. Her assumption is the gentleman who has been sending them must be amongst Mr. Bingley's party at Netherfield. Will she meet him at the Assembly?
The story is lovely and sad, but does not involve too much pride or prejudice on the part of Elizabeth. Darcy's pride and prejudice is completely wrapped up in Mr. Wickham, and this story has a surprising twist. The story is well written and evokes a kind of ethereal romantic atmosphere not common in JAFF. I like this more "head in the clouds" Elizabeth and the tragic Mr. Darcy. Highly recommended.
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This was a 5 star read for me also.
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