Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
Kindle Price: $4.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $17.46

Save: $9.97 (57%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

LL Diamond
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Earl's Conquest Kindle Edition

by L.L. Diamond (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 141 ratings
See all formats and editions
Fascinated upon a first acquaintance, the Earl of Matlock is a determined suitor, but Rebecca Fairchild is not so certain. The earl is kind, yet he is always so frustrating and stubborn! He is not what she had planned or what she ever imagined in a partner. Other ladies have also laid claim to the handsome Lord Matlock despite his preferences. Can he convince Rebecca he is her future or will other forces stand in the way of their happily ever after? A prequel to An Unwavering Trust! Kindle book has a free preview of An Unwavering Trust included!
Previous page
  1. Print length
    178 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    October 28, 2015
  5. File size
    6014 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

Editorial Reviews

Review

"All the characters in this tale were well-defined, strong, and memorable. Whenever I put this book down, my head would remain full of them for long periods after." - Austenesque Reviews
"I fell in love with the Earl when Rebecca did." - Obsessed by Mr. Darcy

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01605OH6G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ L.L. Diamond (October 28, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6014 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 141 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
LL Diamond

LL Diamond

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

L. L. Diamond is more commonly known as Leslie to her friends, and Mom to her three kids. A native of Louisiana, she has followed her Air Force husband to duty stations including: Louisiana, Mississippi, California, Texas, New Mexico, Nebraska, England, Missouri, and Maryland.

Aside from mother and writer, Leslie considers herself a perpetual student. She has degrees in biology and studio art but will devour any subject of interest simply for the knowledge. As an artist, her concentration is in graphic design, but watercolor is her medium of choice with one of her watercolors featured on the cover of her second book, A Matter of Chance. She has multiple certifications in fitness and coaching swimming. When she’s not writing, she is Head Age Group coach of her swim team. She also plays flute and piano, but much like Elizabeth Bennet, she is always in need of practice!

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
141 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

maryann
5.0 out of 5 stars The Earl's Conquest
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015
Verified Purchase
I had no idea when I started reading this novel that it would be about Darcy's grandparents. It was a delightful read from the grandmother's telling of her love story with her husband as Lizzy lay in bed in labor with her second child.
It was a very touching story that reminded the reader of Elizabeth's impertinent ways as to that of the grandmother's ways. The grandfather, the Earl, was much different than Darcy as he went after the woman he loved with zesto and fought til he won her over to marriage.
It is well written in words and actions of the characters. I loved the fact that the grandmother was doing the telling of the story and it was entertaining the way it was told.
It was a pleasure to go back in an earlier time of previous relations of the families in the P & P variations. Ms. Diamond did a wonderful way of writing linking his grandparents to Darcy and Elizabeth and brought much joy to the both of them to hear the love story similar to their own love story.
Thank you for an enjoyable read and this novel rates just as highly as all of your other novels I have reviewed!
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
KL Schmitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Characters, First Rate Storytelling!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016
Verified Purchase
As you might imagine, I really enjoyed this book. Ms. Diamond introduces some new characters, or at least new to my JAFF experience so far. She also introduces a couple of twists to characters already met but perhaps not fully understood. You won't regret anything except the relative brevity of this story, although there is a continuation that I am looking forward to reading soon.

We enter the story as Elizabeth Darcy is in labor with her second child. Darcy is there, as well as his grandmamma. Elizabeth begs to learn the story of Grandmamma's courtship with the Earl of Matlock. Of course there are some literary dragons (miserable mother, jealous older sister, gossipy Ton mother's and daughters) but that's what makes an Austen variation such loveable literature.

It would be a shame to miss this one!
Helpful
 Report
Huffer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022
Verified Purchase
A beautifully written walk down memory lane by Grandmamma Matlock, as she tells her love story to Elizabeth and Darcy as their child is being born. It's the story of Rebecca Fairchild and Gerald Fitzwilliam, how they met, courted, fell in love, and married.

The romance is lovely. Rebecca is a young woman a lot like Elizabeth Bennett - impertinent, intelligent, kind, pretty, a great reader, and a lover of the outdoors. Gerald is only like Darcy in that he's smart, handsome, strong, and good at being an earl. Unlike Darcy, he's romantic, good at flirtation, and ready to claim his happiness even against the expectations of high society. Gerald falls for Rebecca right away. Rebecca needs to be convinced.

But it's not all flowers, kisses, and poetry. Each of them have family troubles, and obstacles to overcome, and these keep the story interesting. Rebecca has an extremely contentious relationship with her mother and older sister. Gerald is a widower with a daughter, whose first marriage was an unhappy one, and the daughter (the future Catherine DeBourgh) is sullen and haughty and aloof, even with her father.

In spite of their difficulties, there are many wonderful characters, people that you can care about, and who you want to achieve their HEA. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
B. McKee
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely courtship
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
Verified Purchase
This story is about the courtship of Darcy's maternal grandparents, Rebecca and Gerald Fitzwilliam.

The story is out of the common way in that the story is related by Rebecca herself while Elizabeth is in labor with her second child. Darcy was aware that there were secrets in the family background, but he had never heard the story although he had asked about it numerous times.

It's a beautiful story and reveals something interesting about Catherine. The idea of the plot sounds like it would be boring, but I can assure you it is anything but. It's not surprising that Darcy loves his Grandmamma so much; she is a darling.

6
Helpful
 Report
Brittany Dayle
3.0 out of 5 stars It follows the love story of Rebecca and the Earl of Matlock
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2016
Verified Purchase
This book is a prequel to L.L. Diamond's Unwavering Trust. It follows the love story of Rebecca and the Earl of Matlock.

What I liked about this variation: I really loved Rebecca in Unwavering Trust, so it was nice to be able to get more information about her own relationship with the Earl, who had passed before the Unwavering Trust. I liked how fiercely loyal the Earl was to Rebecca. He reminded me of Colonel Fitzwilliam. He was kind, caring, funny, and loyal. I thought it was interesting how evil Rebecca's mother and sister were. They were well written. I enjoyed that we see a different side to Sarah in the end. And, of course, I love all the ties back to P&P.

What I wasn't fond of: Although I enjoyed this book, I definitely enjoyed all of L.L Diamond's other books a little more. This one lacked something. I did not care for how rude Rebecca was when we first meet her. 'Rude' may not be the right word. Indignant perhaps. She would get upset at any word that the Earl muttered. She was CONSTANTLY taking offense to everything. I guess that's the biggest difference between Elizabeth and Rebecca. Elizabeth would find some amusement in most conversations, whereas Rebecca was just offended at everything.

Definitely worth the read, but I won't be revisiting.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Teresita García Ruy Sanchez
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021
Verified Purchase
It is always interesting to know how previous lives and relationships affect the characters of my favorite book. This is a great romantic tale!
Helpful
 Report
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story of Darcy's grandmother from "An Unwavering Trust"
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
Verified Purchase
I just loved this latest story from LL Diamond. This is the story of Darcy's maternal grandmother and how, while Elizabeth is in labor, she insists on hearing Grandmama's story of how she met her future husband and how she did not want to fall in love; it follows the story in "A Unwavering Trust". I just couldn't put it down until I finished, and then I had to go back and reread parts. And now I am starting the read over again. Wonderful character development. I highly recommend it.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Prequel/Sequel to Unwavering trust
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
Verified Purchase
A highly engaging, funny, moving and romantic book.

Elizabeth was about to have her second child when grandma Rebecca, the dowager countess of Matlock tells her story to distract her from the pain.

I absolutely loved it!

Rated: Chaste
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Carole in Canada
5.0 out of 5 stars No wonder Darcy fell in love with Elizabeth
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2015
Verified Purchase
No wonder Darcy fell in love with Elizabeth! A romantic, heartwarming tale of Lord Matlock's pursuit of Darcy's Grandmamma, Rebecca Fairchild. This is a prequel to 'An Unwavering Trust' . Rebecca loves the outdoors, has a quick wit and a sharp tongue but is sympathetic and loves fiercely. I hope we will get to see more of 'Grandmamma'!
Report
Nathalie L.
4.0 out of 5 stars Un roman touchant et plein d'esprit.
Reviewed in France on February 5, 2016
Verified Purchase
Dans ce charmant roman, nous découvrons l'histoire de la grand-mère maternelle de Darcy et en particulier comment son mari, maintenant décédé, lui a fait la Cour. L'intrigue ne manque pas de piquant et de charme car la comtesse ne manque pas de caractère et de répartie, tout comme Elizabeth. Les deux femmes partagent également un manque de dot et un amour des longues promenades.

Elizabeth et Darcy font quelques apparitions dans le livre, quelques interruptions du récit pour se concentrer sur eux et sur la naissance du deuxième enfant du couple. En effet, Elizabeth demande à sa grand-mère par alliance, présente pendant l'accouchement, de lui parler de sa rencontre avec le comte. Ainsi, les générations se croisent et s'entrecroisent dans une tapisserie à la fois émouvante et drôle.
Report
Mira
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy a JAFF book without Lizzy and Darcy's story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2015
Verified Purchase
Until now, I had no idea I can enjoy a JAFF book when the story is not about Elizabeth and Darcy. The Earl's Conquest just showed me I can. The books I've read so far kept the love story of Lizzy and Darcy even if not as a main plot. Although they appear here too on the first and the last chapter (and for a few pages between), but there's no stress on them. The bookcover itself says that it's a prequel to An Unwavering Trust; where my favourite character from was Grandmamma (néé Rebecca Fairchild), Darcy's grandmother. This book tells her love story with Lord Matlock (who was Lady Catherine de Bourgh's father). The characters are very well written, especially Rebecca. I've enjoyed seeing the little Lady Catherine. She was around 7 in this story and it was good to see. Advantage that she wasn't 'overwritten'. I mean we can see she is very formal, cold and soulless, but she doesn't have an unnecessary scene, namely, she doesn't cause any problem but at the same time she is herself.
I fell in love with the Earl when Rebecca did. I believe it was mentioned in Unwavering, that Rebecca and Elizabeth has a lot in common. It was well explained, and you can see all the common points. In a subplot we can read about a few (all sorts of) love stories.
We can find quotes from P&P spoken by other characters, for e.g. Lord Matlock got some of Darcy's lines.
The only thing I didn't understand is the first chapter indicates Grandma will tell the story in 1st person singular, but it is not. Actually it's not a problem because I've enjoyed it anyway, and it's eye-catching only at the last sentence of the first chapter and the first sentence of the 2nd chapter.
However I was able to follow the connections, in an appendix there could have been a family tree.

If you doubt you can enjoy a story without Elizabeth and Darcy, start with this!
One person found this helpful
 Report
Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars So Romantic!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2016
Verified Purchase
What a beautifully romantic story!

This is the first book I've read by L.L. Diamond, and she did not disappoint! I knew it was a prequel to An Unwavering Trust (which is next up after I finish my current read) but had been written after it; however, I opted to read it first. As a result of this decision (for which I take full blame!), there are a couple of moments in the opening of the story where you are playing catch-up on who Rebecca Fairchild is (Darcy's maternal grandmother), but they are fleeting, and you are quickly caught up the story.

This is the tale of Darcy's grandparents' romance - and it's so lovely! I felt like I was in a warm cocoon throughout. The Earl - well, he's very swoon-worthy, and very determined! Rebecca shares some similarities of personality with Elizabeth Bennet, and it's clear this connection has contributed to their bonding now Darcy and Elizabeth are married.

So yes, there are scenes with Darcy and Elizabeth scattered throughout as Rebecca relates the story of her courtship with the Earl to distract the latter from the pains of her second labour. These scenes, despite the obvious discomfort Elizabeth is in, are so touchingly written and beautifully portray the bond between Darcy and his wife and their closeness. It's incredibly heart-warming to read. <3

There's a smattering of lines (and a hint of a plot aspect) from P&P, but these are perfectly intertwined with this new and original story. It's a quick read, being novella length, but such a pleasure. If you love a good historical romance, then I'm sure you'll enjoy this sweet tale!
One person found this helpful
 Report
Craftyhj
5.0 out of 5 stars a charming romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2022
Verified Purchase
A delightful short novella retelling the romance between Darcy’s grandparents. Charming language and narrative throughout paints a picture of a couple not unlike Darcy and Elizabeth themselves.
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report