Conversations with Mr Darcy A Pride and Prejudice Novella edition by Mary Lydon Simonsen Romance eBooks
Download As PDF : Conversations with Mr Darcy A Pride and Prejudice Novella edition by Mary Lydon Simonsen Romance eBooks 
It did not begin well. At the Meryton assembly, Fitzwilliam Darcy was rude, and Elizabeth Bennet was offended. But what if, through a series of conversations, Darcy and Lizzy come to recognize the virtues that lay hidden beneath his pride and her prejudice? Even though the lovers walk a smoother path, there are obstacles, including other suitors for Lizzy and societal hurdles for Mr. Darcy. Conversations with Mr. Darcy, a novella, is a gentle “what if” Pride and Prejudice re-imagining where Darcy finds courage and inspiration in a long-ago love story from his own family.
Novella length - approximately 30,000 words
Conversations with Mr Darcy A Pride and Prejudice Novella edition by Mary Lydon Simonsen Romance eBooks
It all started at the Meryton assembly. Yeah, Darcy ‘opened his mouth,’ was rude, Elizabeth heard him and was offended. That set the tone for the remainder of this P&P variation. I say variation, as the story deviated a bit from canon. Elizabeth was less prejudice against Darcy, even though he offended her. Darcy was less prideful, even though the company in Hertfordshire was decidedly beneath him.Our timeline was a bit different as our author introduced new relatives to the Darcy family tree. I really liked the inclusion of these relations and their story would be a great by itself. We have a whole new family history that our author masterfully provided in the story text and in the author’s notes at the end of the story. Well done.
The restructuring of the elopement story had details that deviated a bit from canon, but not at the expense of the story. Georgiana was still recovering from the Ramsgate debacle and was staying with relations in St. Albans. When Darcy visited her, she gave him the best piece of advice that he could ever get. It was life changing. This was a very mature and much wiser Georgiana speaking from her heart. I was really touched by what she had to say.
Caroline was large and in charge. Wickham slithered about spreading his poison to unsuspecting victims. Mr. Collins arrived full of himself and his right to first choice of bride from among his young Bennet cousins. Yeah, good luck with that. Since this was a small window of time, we were rushed for time and didn’t deal with a lot of problems that are normally seen in a JAFF variation. So, our efforts and concentration dealt with this small time-frame.
I thought it delightful, clean, minimal angst, and full of thoughts and emotions of ODC as they worked through their pride and prejudice on their road to their HEA. Their misunderstandings were hilarious as they each thought something completely different about the other. I liked the times when they could interact and have those conversations that cleared the air and set the record straight. Well done.
Product details
|
Tags : Conversations with Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella - Kindle edition by Mary Lydon Simonsen. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.,ebook,Mary Lydon Simonsen,Conversations with Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella,Quail Creek Publishing, LLC,Fiction Romance Historical Regency,Fiction Short Stories
People also read other books :
- The Almighties edition by Sam Johnson Mike Gagnon DC White Eleonora Kortsarz Pablo Zambrano Literature Fiction eBooks
- Her Russian Billionaires The Complete Series edition by Susan Westwood Literature Fiction eBooks
- Improper English edition by Katie MacAlister Contemporary Romance eBooks
- First Beginnings Penn Lake Wolves Book 1 edition by Clare Atling Literature Fiction eBooks
- Full Spectrum Success Living and Leading in True Color edition by Jacob Adamo SelfHelp eBooks
Conversations with Mr Darcy A Pride and Prejudice Novella edition by Mary Lydon Simonsen Romance eBooks Reviews
Keep your safety belts fasted and table trays in an upright position...because the story ends abruptly. Well crafted but not as interesting as most of the author’s other works. Lacked pizazz ( a well known writers term)
I loved this book! Not because it was full of angst and intrigue, because it wasn't. I loved it for its sweetness. It is how I wanted Pride and Prejudice to be as I was reading it. Probably a bit simple in my reasoning but it is what it is.
It was good but nothing out of the ordinary way. I have read so many P&P variations that I prefer when something substantial changes in terms of the storyline or the characters. That's not to say I want the main characters to be completely different, but plot points or supporting characters which are altered are interesting. I remember reading one P&P where Mr. Collins was portrayed as more handsome than Mr. Darcy which made the story more interesting even though he ended up being just as toady in the end.
One consideration, it was too short,but was sweet. I always enjoy Ms. Simonsen's work and this did not disappoint. I also believe she does a great deal of research of the period so I always learn something and often am lead to do more reading on the subject.
I wish I liked this more! So promising, and yet it had two great weaknesses--too little variation from the original, and much too short! The first few chapters rely heavily on direct quotes or summaries from P&P, and the fun of variations is in seeing the characters we love in new situations. The "variation" here appears to be that Darcy speaks more, and with deeper conversation he and Elizabeth fall in love much sooner (almost too soon). Lizzy is wary of Wickham, and Georgiana is only a few hours away, so Darcy can process his feelings about Elizabeth with her and still attend the ball at Netherfield. Really, very little stands in the way of the happy couple. Which just makes this "ok."
Mrs Simonsen has struck again!!!! I loved this story, though here is just one horrible thing to complain of..... TOO DANG SHORT LEAVING ME IN A LURCH!!!!! What the heck Mrs Simonsen!!!! All seriousness, I adore Mrs Simonsen and all she writes. I generally never have issues with her Darcy and Elizabeth.
In Conversations with Mr Darcy, we start out as canon with meeting and the insult at the Meryton Assembly. But in Conversations, Darcy and Elizabeth actually have real conversations, ones where Elizabeth can sketch Mr Darcy's character!!!
I have to say the best treat of all was Georgiana!!!! So thoughtful and insightful at a young age after the trial of her life!!!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MRS SIMONSEN!! PLEASE EXPAND THIS STORY!!!!
I will highly recommend this story to all JAFFers as a clean romance.
SPOILER;
Darcy has made up his mind; he knows what he wants; and so, possibly does Caroline Bingley.
She casually tells Darcy that Elizabeth is to marry Mr. Collins.
She is sure it's true since she has the story directly from Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Bennet.
This story is a rare one in JAFF -- Darcy and Elizabeth actually begin communicating early in their acquaintance, leading Darcy to ask Elizabeth directly for confirmation of that rumor (although he does hint around a bit first). Relatively little "willful misunderstandings" here.
Most of the usual angst is absent here because ODC understands each other. A short, simple love story.
Even Wickham's threats are neutralized; apparently without sacrificing Lydia to a marriage with him.
I usually like a little more conflict but I liked this story in spite of the lack.
It all started at the Meryton assembly. Yeah, Darcy ‘opened his mouth,’ was rude, Elizabeth heard him and was offended. That set the tone for the remainder of this P&P variation. I say variation, as the story deviated a bit from canon. Elizabeth was less prejudice against Darcy, even though he offended her. Darcy was less prideful, even though the company in Hertfordshire was decidedly beneath him.
Our timeline was a bit different as our author introduced new relatives to the Darcy family tree. I really liked the inclusion of these relations and their story would be a great by itself. We have a whole new family history that our author masterfully provided in the story text and in the author’s notes at the end of the story. Well done.
The restructuring of the elopement story had details that deviated a bit from canon, but not at the expense of the story. Georgiana was still recovering from the Ramsgate debacle and was staying with relations in St. Albans. When Darcy visited her, she gave him the best piece of advice that he could ever get. It was life changing. This was a very mature and much wiser Georgiana speaking from her heart. I was really touched by what she had to say.
Caroline was large and in charge. Wickham slithered about spreading his poison to unsuspecting victims. Mr. Collins arrived full of himself and his right to first choice of bride from among his young Bennet cousins. Yeah, good luck with that. Since this was a small window of time, we were rushed for time and didn’t deal with a lot of problems that are normally seen in a JAFF variation. So, our efforts and concentration dealt with this small time-frame.
I thought it delightful, clean, minimal angst, and full of thoughts and emotions of ODC as they worked through their pride and prejudice on their road to their HEA. Their misunderstandings were hilarious as they each thought something completely different about the other. I liked the times when they could interact and have those conversations that cleared the air and set the record straight. Well done.
0 Response to "≫ Read Conversations with Mr Darcy A Pride and Prejudice Novella edition by Mary Lydon Simonsen Romance eBooks"
Post a Comment