Another wonderful reading experience from this author. She's become an automatic purchase when I see her name as the author. The story begins during Elizabeth's visit to Netherfield to nurse her sister Jane. Caroline Bingley attempts a compromise of Darcy, and he's confronted with a demand by Bingley that he marry his sister. In desperation, Darcy states that he cannot marry Caroline because he's engaged to Elizabeth. Darcy quickly approaches Elizabeth and informs her that they must marry. Of course Elizabeth refuses, since she doesn't like Darcy at all. But she changes her mind when Mr Collins proposes, and Mr Bennett starts to insist that she accept him. She agrees to become engaged to Darcy, as it's the lesser of two evils.
Although this isn't a completely new idea, the writing is so exceptional, the characters portrayed in such a wonderfully engaging manner that it all feels fresh and creative. It's such a pleasure to read books created by smart and clever writers, and Amy D'Orazio is one such. The story is imbued with a healthy amount of humor, but also with enough drama to keep it interesting. Darcy is portrayed as endearingly clueless to the wishes of those around him, especially at the beginning, and Elizabeth is ceaselessly kind and compassionate, even while gritting her teeth in exasperation when Darcy acts like a blockhead. Their journey to HEA is fraught, but it's also so sweet and romantic. This is a swoon worthy Darcy, and an extremely lovable Elizabeth.
The enjoyable surprise of the story is Viscount Saye, older brother of Colonel Fitzwilliam. He's a fabulous character, and his dialogue is hilarious. He's the one who always says exactly what he wants, and hang propriety. I fell in love with him, and he has a major impact on the story.
The usual villains appear in the story, and get their comeuppances. There's a very interesting twist on one of the villains that has quite the profound impact on many others. The book is well written and well edited. I only wished that the book lasted longer, and that's always a good sign. I can't wait for her next creation. I recommend it highly.
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Will Prejudices held for too long can damage a guaranteed happy ending
Will his prejudices alter any hope of happiness …I have read P&P so long ago, outside the main characters, I remember few of the side protagonist. The young me was entirely focused on the romance, the outside dilemmas and characters were largely deemed unimportant by teen Elodie. So it is a pleasure to discover the web of relations built around them.After a few variations, I have come to enjoy the extended family built around Darcy.I loved here how the author walked a thin line close to the main narrative and with one drift everything changed.Darcy’s proposal is still as much outrageous, even more I would say and Elizabeth is much kind in her refusal.Weird how a detail can change everything.Mini-me was not found of Elizabeth, having set course and heart for Darcy. Still with the author’s retelling, while I still like Darcy, my heart rooted for Elizabeth.She is still the wittiest of the sisters, yet there is something more, some other component. A kind of gentleness I did not remember from my initial reading, maybe I did not grasp this side of her persona. But here, it changes everything, Elizabeth is no more the pride creature of the JA novel, she is a breathing living being with her flaws and quips but also so much love to give and share.I adored her, from her witty banters with Darcy, her kindness with his family when she is uprooted, she is already everything he could ask for.Darcy while entranced and seduced by her, followed his prejudiced view of lizzie for too long, trying to clip her wings, demanding her to become an empty shell of her true self. When at the same time, he is no found of this reimagined Elizabeth Bennet. Oscillating between his wants and his needs. He fell in love with non-conventional Lizzie, so when she slips into Elizabeth’s Society suit, he is disgruntled. She is no more the Miss who bewitched him. Plus by hiding so many things when lizzie is to be part of their family, he asserts how low is trust is. In some way, making her a prey for others.I won’t tell more about the web of intrigues around them to not spoil the pleasure of this witty tale, I adored Saye, Colonel Fidzwilliam’s brother.One thing is certain, it won’t be my last read by Amy D’Orazio.5 stars𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 kisses
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Original variation plot, good character development
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2023
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A compelling story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2021
