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An Unexpected Merry Gentleman: A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Novella Kindle Edition

by Anngela Schroeder (Author), Christina Boyd (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 533 ratings
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 ‘Tis the season to be jolly and Mr. Darcy and his sister have been invited to Netherfield for Christmas with Bingley’s business associate and the Bennets of Longbourn. There is no comfort or joy for this taciturn man when he discovers the sparkling Elizabeth Bennet finds him proud and arrogant. His only choice is to win her heart, but is it too late to change her opinion of him?
 
Elizabeth Bennet is dismayed when she discovers the holiday guests of Netherfield include Mr. Darcy. How will she remain in the spirit of Christmas when faced with such a disagreeable man? Yet, with the kindness and attention he displays to her two young cousins, and the handsome Mr. Wickham’s character beginning to unravel, can she really trust in first impressions? Join the residents of Meryton as the spirit of the holidays may turn Mr. Darcy into “An Unexpected Merry Gentleman” after all. 

~A low angst, clean holiday novella
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    10 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    150 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 2, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L2YMYJK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 2, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3621 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 150 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 533 ratings

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Anngela Schroeder

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Anngela has a degree in English with a concentration in British Literature and a Masters of Education. She loves to travel, bake, and watch college football with her husband of 23 years and 3 handsome sons. Her earliest memory is sitting on the kitchen counter, swinging her legs and regaling her mother with stories she dreamt the night before. Her weaknesses are yellow cake with chocolate frosting, her father's Arabic food (namely grape leaves, and falafel), and frozen Girl Scout Thin Mints. She lives in California where she dreams of Disney adventures and trips across the pond.

When she is not writing, she teaches 12th grade English and Creative Writing, plans events for her high school seniors, and perfects her chocolate chip cookie recipe.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
533 global ratings

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Huffer
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
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Heartwarming, romantic, sweet, satisfying - all these apply most aptly to this short story. A convenient winter snowstorm prevents Darcy and Georgiana from traveling to Pemberly, and they instead accept an invitation to Netherfield Park for the Christmas holiday. Darcy correctly concludes that he may as well stop fighting his attraction to Elizabeth and begin to change her attitude towards him. With the help of Elizabeth's two little Gardiner cousins, both girls, and also with Georgiana 's help, Elizabeth and Darcy are charmed into a series of happy encounters that result in an attachment. The story streamlines the resolution to occur by Christmas following the Netherfield ball. Therefore, most of the peripheral characters are eliminated, along with most of the angst found in the original P&P version. Wickham is disposed of neatly, and Lydia is hardly allowed a single screech. Although it is a short story it didn't feel rushed or contrived. It is a nice, easy, pleasant way to pass a few hours in the good company of ODC, doing what we love them to do, which is fall in love.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars! What if Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy Returned to Netherfield For Christmas?
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2021
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When strong snowstorms threaten traveling north Mr. Bingley decides to return to Netherfield for the holiday season and invites the family of his business associate (who has just done him a very good turn) and the Darcy siblings (who aren’t able to venture to Pemberley because of the snow). And as coincidence would have it, Mr. Bingley’s business associate is none other than Mr. Gardiner! So a merry gathering descends upon Netherfield and some unexpected discoveries are instantly made: Mr. Bingley discovers that Jane might not be as indifferent to him as some believed her to be, Mr. Darcy discovers that the Bennets, and in particular, Elizabeth Bennet, believe him arrogant and disdainful, and Elizabeth Bennet discovers a new side of Mr. Darcy as she observes his interactions with both his sister and her young cousins.

This novella is utterly charming! I loved the unexpected developments and the sweet scenes they produced. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet are very much at the heart of this story, alongside with little Emily and Victoria Gardiner, who are quick to observe and assess their cousins’ suitors and freely share their opinions! These little dears were probably my favorite aspect of this story! I loved their romantic hearts and interests in their cousins’ affairs. They are exceptionally good judges of character – more so then their cousin at first! And I especially loved their scenes with Mr. Darcy and how he was so gentle and playful with them. Talk about heartwarming and endearing scenes!

Another element I loved about this novella was all the cheerful and charming bits of Christmas and childhood memories. I loved the gift-giving and playtime in the snow, and I loved seeing both Elizabeth and Darcy share personal memories with the girls. In addition, I enjoyed how Ms. Schroeder intertwined the Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” with this story and used lyrics from the song as fitting chapter titles. As with most of the novellas I read, I did wish for this story to be extended just a little bit more. I enjoyed how Darcy’s and Elizabeth’s relationship was evolving and Elizabeth’s new understanding about Mr. Wickham, and I wouldn’t have minded seeing some of these scenes drawn out some.

An Unexpected Merry Gentleman is a wonderful choice for readers who are looking for a quick yet heartwarming tale they can enjoy in between their busy holiday-hustle-and-bustle and merry-making! A sincere and sweet Pride and Prejudice novella full of spirit! I highly recommend!

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PH
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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A merry read perfect for the festive season. Short but cozy. Sweet and bright.
The characters not so canon, yet delightful nonetheless.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Christmas Novella
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022
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What an enjoyably sweet Christmas story. Pleasant from start to finish and with a wonderful HEA. Will need to own this one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Only 4 stars since it's too short!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023
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Very entertaining variation that could have been longer for my part. The short length always rushes through the best part.
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Dragonflyer13
3.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019
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A lovely variation inspired by author Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice by Anngela Shroeder. Thoroughly enjoyed this short story
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Lmt
5.0 out of 5 stars simply charming!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2022
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This sweet novella is gently but crisply written; an easy read which will make for pleasant break from everyday worries & remind us (fans) the best part of P&P cannon is absolute truth love will find a way.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
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Low angst HEA for out dear couple amidst a Christmas week in the country, with two adorable children joining the fun.
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Glynis
5.0 out of 5 stars Short and very sweet!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2018
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I loved this! It starts in London with Darcy and Bingley after the Netherfield Ball. Mr Gardiner plays an important part in Bingley’s decision to return to Netherfield. Darcy decides to return to Pemberley but the weather changes his decision and he and Georgiana also go to Netherfield where they meet the young Gardiner girls. Elizabeth sees a different side to Darcy and starts to realise her initial impressions of Darcy and Wickham may have been incorrect! Luckily there was no Caroline to complicate things.
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