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Comfort and Joy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Kindle Edition

by Anngela Schroeder (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 859 ratings
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While visiting Lambton with the Gardiners three weeks after Mr. Bingley has vacated Netherfield Park, Elizabeth Bennet takes her two young cousins Victoria and Emily and their swooning friend Katie Joy Harris on a holiday ramble through the Derbyshire countryside. With Jane back at the Inn at Lambton, and her Aunt and Uncle on a day trip to Manchester, the girls' adventure becomes treacherous when a snow storm traps them unexpectedly. Taking shelter in an abandoned cottage, they have to face their fears of being stuck in the snow alone, or discovered by a highwayman.

Choosing to surprise his sister Georgiana at Pemberley for Christmas, Fitzwilliam Darcy leaves his friend Charles Bingley in town to nurse a broken heart. Darcy's own heart has been captured by Elizabeth Bennet who is not only beneath him, but who he will never see again. Although a snow storm, abandoned cottage and three precocious girls do not fit into his equation, somehow he is trapped with the woman he loves and is forced to realize his arrogance might have ruined his future happiness.

Join our dear couple as the journey through snow storms, Pemberley and their own feelings to find the Comfort and Joy they bring to one another this holiday season.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09LWP93D6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 17, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1132 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 859 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
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JoanMCR
5.0 out of 5 stars it truly provided comfort and joy!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022
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This was such a lovely book. It brought smiles and laughter to this reader’s heart.
Although some might argue that it did not follow customs of the time (possible compromise), it was so well written that I really didn’t seem to care. The three little imps were not too obnoxious and did provide some laughter, sweetness and innocence to the story. Both Elizabeth and Darcy were well written characters. Two likable people that matured in sense and understanding right before your eyes. I always like reading about how ODC come the point of their hearts and minds being changed and becoming one. I also love a sincere (well written) apology. So swoon worthy for Darcy and a proud BBF moment reading Lizzy recite hers.
Short and sweet and so very wonderful especially this time of year. Never fear, you will definitely appreciate this story on a hot humid day in August too.
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Isaidso
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
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It's is a wonderful blend of wit and whimsy. Elizabeth and the Gardner family are visiting some friends In Lambton during the Christmas season when she and her charges get lost in Pemberley woods during a snow storm. They are rescued by Mr. Darcy and wait out the storm in a hunting cottage. The story is sweet and just the right blend of chemistry between the major players. Give it a try. Its a quick read and for P&P fans you won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What the World Needs Now
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
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Anngela Shroeder has given this poor Reader what she dearly needs now! a favorite song from the '90's said it too! what the world needs now is Love. the title of this novella implies Comfort & Joy - but it is so much more! it is innocence and trust and courage. it is impulsiveness and manners. (huh??) it is humor and even more humour. it is kindness and imagination and fun. it is family and contentment. and these virtues and values create the magical beauty of this long-ago Regency Christmas season. it is what makes the ordinary extra-ordinary. it is the warmth of a hug and the lift of a smile. it is all about Love, you see. Christmas is a season of Love.
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JGS
5.0 out of 5 stars Lizzy and young girls at Lambton
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
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The Gardiners are vacationing in Mrs. Gardiner’s her childhood neighborhood. Lizzy is along to be the older cousin to two female cousins and a friend of there’s. I’m a sucker for little girls in variations. They are young enough to believe in forest fairies.

They get caught in a dangerous snow storm and are accidentally found by Darcy. Good story full of smiles and the giggles of three girl friends together on a rare adventure. If my daughters were still children, I would read this story in December, timing it with opening doors on our Advent calendar.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
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The Gardiners, with their two daughters, their daughters' friend, plus Jane and Elizabeth, travel to Derbyshire in December (yikes!) to spend the Christmas holiday with a friend of Mr Gardiner. Elizabeth takes the three young girls on a hike , and they get trapped by a sudden snowstorm. Fortunately, they come upon an abandoned cottage . Darcy, on horseback, also gets trapped by the storm, and shows up at the same place, and ends up assisting Elizabeth in making the little girls comfortable. At this point in time, Elizabeth still dislikes Darcy, and Darcy has decided that Elizabeth isn't good enough for him to marry. Their time together during the storm will go a long way to changing both of their attitudes.

This is a short story, so everything needs to get wrapped up tidily in a hurry. The cottage where they shelter is part of Pemberly, so as soon as it's possible, Darcy takes them all to his home. The Gardiners and Jane join them, and then who should show up but Bingley! It's not long before Elizabeth learns the truth about Wickham, and gets close to Georgiana. In no time at all, love conquers all.

This is an enjoyable and sweet confection. The storyline is very contrived, but I guess that's required to help things move along quickly. Two of the little girls, Emily Gardiner and Katie Joy, are annoying characters, and disturbingly precocious for eight year old children, with their apparent obsession with lurid love stories and matchmaking. It's kind of icky instead of cute. At the risk of being entirely too nitpicky, I'll say that the story went off the rails for me at the end, when a surprise guest show up at Pemberly, at exactly the right time. I won't say who it was, but it just made me roll my eyes and chuckle about how contrived and convenient it was.

The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it as a and light, heartwarming story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
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This short novella takes place entirely at Pemberley. Other than Jane, no other Bennet’s are involved. The relationship between 3 little girls and their hero is delightful. I did find the dialog a bit stilted in the beginning. Also, many of the supporting characters (such as Georgianna) have no real depth to them.
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wosedwew
5.0 out of 5 stars It's not easy to be crafty and winsome at the same time
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2021
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It's not easy to be crafty and winsome at the same time, and few accomplish it after the age of six. ~D. Sutten

What a heartwarming little Christmas story, starring the same Gardiner girls who appeared in “An Unexpected Merry Gentleman: A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Novella” plus a friend. Elizabeth Bennet and the three children have a misadventure where they meet up with a surprised Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Cute!

I love these little people; and it is not a slight thing when they, who are so fresh from God, love us. ~ Charles Dickens
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Variation!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2022
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This was a very enjoyable read. You are immediately pulled into the antics of three precious little girls.
Such an enjoyable change of an old story with only minor angst.
I am adding it to my collection because it will be pleasant to read many times over.
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Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet!
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2021
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Stranded in Pemberley woods with a seasonal theme. Lovely, endearing read has Elizabeth, her two cousins and their friend lost in a storm and discovering Mr. Darcy’s hunting lodge. Unfortunately, it’s locked and they take refuge in the stable until Darcy himself comes upon them. He opens up the lodge to give them all comfort and warmth from the storm. Enjoyed it.
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Samantha Brunker
5.0 out of 5 stars a must read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2022
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This story was sooo good! It was everything I needed after a bad day. I loved lizzy’s cousins and their friend and the happily ever after
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Dorotea Maria Fulde Benke
5.0 out of 5 stars Light Christmas
Reviewed in Spain on February 27, 2022
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Absolutely enjoyable! This is an easy-to-be-read Christmas story, without angst and thus I found it ever so relaxing. Thanks for sharing it.
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Claudine Sinz
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!
Reviewed in Germany on February 14, 2022
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Just magical! Comfort and joy is a perfect title for this truly enchanting variation. The three little girls are utterly adorable and their charming distinctive personalities are so well described. How could Mr. Darcy resist such irresistible young ladies including of course Elizabeth who could only fall in love. A book I strongly recommend if you need to set aside the doom and gloom we all feel. I will read it again
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Lakshmipathi Khandrika
5.0 out of 5 stars Darcy gifts his pride to the fairies of Pemberley
Reviewed in India on December 28, 2021
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A very sweet story where Darcy meets his match in three delightful imps while being trapped due to a snow storm. Elizabeth along with her Gardiner cousins and their friend find a refuge in Pemberley's hunting lodge and who do they meet but the man himself. A joy ride
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