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When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
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bookshelves: austenesque, ku, austenesque2017, austenesque-19
Jul 19, 2017
bookshelves: austenesque, ku, austenesque2017, austenesque-19
Read 3 times. Last read February 5, 2024 to February 6, 2024.
5 stars, 10 stars Infinity stars!! I loved!!!! this book!!!
This is another stellar success from the inimitable Caitlin Williams. It is just chock full of angsty goodness.
Beginning when Lizzy returns to the Hunsford parsonage after the disastrous proposal and receipt of Mr. Darcy's letter she is surprised to find both Darcy & col. Fitzwilliam in the drawing room. This gives her and Darcy a teeny opportunity to clear the air and he agrees to pay a call at Gracechurch street.
From that moment on things go pear shaped; there is a misunderstanding about who Darcy is courting, there is a misunderstanding about which of the fine fellows Lizzy is interested it. Bingley is a tool. People are injured. Lady Catherine is sneaky. Many Bennets are disappointed in love. We learn Jane's secret to serenity is less character and more ocular. it is a veritable roller coaster that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This is another stellar success from the inimitable Caitlin Williams. It is just chock full of angsty goodness.
Beginning when Lizzy returns to the Hunsford parsonage after the disastrous proposal and receipt of Mr. Darcy's letter she is surprised to find both Darcy & col. Fitzwilliam in the drawing room. This gives her and Darcy a teeny opportunity to clear the air and he agrees to pay a call at Gracechurch street.
From that moment on things go pear shaped; there is a misunderstanding about who Darcy is courting, there is a misunderstanding about which of the fine fellows Lizzy is interested it. Bingley is a tool. People are injured. Lady Catherine is sneaky. Many Bennets are disappointed in love. We learn Jane's secret to serenity is less character and more ocular. it is a veritable roller coaster that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Quotes Les Liked
“The irony of being warned against the dangers of obsequiousness by Mr Collins, of all people, was not lost on Elizabeth,”
― When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
― When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
“I am my father’s daughter. Two parts cynical to one part obdurate.”
― When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
― When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
“(How best to refer to the tight circles they formed—a pack perhaps, or a gaggle, maybe a herd?)”
― When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
― When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
“He might be a man of few words, but at least he knew to underline the important ones.”
― When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
― When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Reading Progress
July 16, 2017
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July 18, 2017
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Started Reading
July 19, 2017
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Finished Reading
February 15, 2019
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Started Reading
February 16, 2019
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Finished Reading
February 5, 2024
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Started Reading
February 6, 2024
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Finished Reading
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Mary wrote: "Wow!! What a great review,Leslie!! It sounds like a fantastic read!!!"
Yes I really liked it
Absolutely agree!!!
Lovely review... 10 stars for me too!
Claudine wrote: "Lovely review... 10 stars for me too!"Did you find the 10 star button / ;=)
Les,I read the older version and forgive me if I'm wrong but reflecting on it now I thought the maid he trifled with was a Lizzy lookalike....hence the need for Jane to get rid of her from their home?? Yes,he did sleep with her on his wedding night.
And I thought Jane and Bingley more 'found themselves together' than made a firm decision to be so,at the end.
Maybe I'm all wrong?!!!
Mary wrote: "Les,I read the older version and forgive me if I'm wrong but reflecting on it now I thought the maid he trifled with was a Lizzy lookalike....hence the need for Jane to get rid of her from their ho..."You may be right ... maybe my brain didn't like that and replaced it with a more palatable memory
are you confusing this with Mistaken?
wosedwew wrote: "are you confusing this with Mistaken?"No I don't think so I just reread that too. Maybe the idea of a lizzy look alike was so offensive to my brain that I replaced it... or maybe my brain is full ;)
Les,I think Rose might be right! Now I can't remember what's what!!! 😂
Mary wrote: "Les,I think Rose might be right! Now I can't remember what's what!!! 😂"I am sticking with my brain just couldn't deal with it. I remembered most of the story even the Ballad part but the maid my brain must've said "EWWW" I mean its bad on Bingley's and Mr. Bennet's parts and substituted one I could accept.
Where would we be without the brain to protect our sensibilities!?😉
Mary wrote: "Where would we be without the brain to protect our sensibilities!?😉"my brain has been very delicate for the past few months thanks to stress which leads me to standing in the kitchen wondering "why am I here again"
You have those moments too??? Phew!! I'm not alone,then! 😊
Mary wrote: "You have those moments too??? Phew!! I'm not alone,then! 😊"Oh I have them a lot... what was I typing ;)
It sounds like a fantastic read!!!