Elizabeth Bennet had more than one reason to refuse the attentions of William Darcy. He was overbearing and determined. He was extremely well-to-do and he was out of his mind in love. That came across to Lizzy as arrogance. In addition to that, a childhood friend of Darcy’s, Wickham was interested in Elizabeth himself. He added to her distress by making untrue comments about Darcy. That would not be his last interruption into the Bennet family.

This book follows the storyline of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The slant on this plot was what would have happened if Mr. Darcy had remained and tried to change Miss Bennet’s mind about their marriage. Ms. Abigail Reynolds, obviously a fan of Jane Austin, has taken this book and expanded it into an interesting re-look at that relationship. The main characters, in addition to the myriad of supporting cast, have distinct personalities and make the book so interesting. It was an in-depth look at the lives of a couple from opposite sides of the financial spectrum.

The pursuit Darcy offered to Elizabeth was developed so well that it made the age-old storyline new and fresh. The doubts Elizabeth had were insignificant to all but her, and the longer they were around each other, well, you get the idea. This is a really good book which I am glad to have had the chance to read. This author has a way with her writing that gripped my attention and did not let go. I highly recommend it to all.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
December 11, 2008