Teaser Synopsis: When he meets Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy is already courting another young lady and now, in addition to his original qualms, Darcy has a real matter of honor to overcome...
First thoughts after finishing: "Oh my Mr. Darcy...I love you so!!!"
I know that I read a lot of P&P variations and some people (RYAN) often wonder how I can keep reading one right after the other and not get bored. Well, let me tell you something, if the author makes Mr. Darcy come alive,keeps Lizzy vibrant and young, and stays true to Austen's voice then I will keep on reading these little gems. They're a way to continue to re-experience Austen's marvelous characters but with fascinating and often times humorous twists!! I have to say that Mary is a wonderful writer and she just has that magic touch that makes me fall in love with each re-telling she offers to her readers. This book absolutely won me over with the fresh ,creative plot and the flirtatious teasing that Darcy and Lizzy tossed back and forth to each other. Let me read you a small part that of course made me swoon a bit and wish oh so much that Darcy was writing this letter to me.
Recommend? Absolutely! This is one of my favorite P&P variations to date and for anyone that remotely loves Austen and her regency stories would have a great time immersing themselves into Darcy and Lizzy's life for an afternoon!!
Rating: 9.5/10
Author: Mary Lydon Simonsen
Published: July 2011
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Genre: Darcy and Elizabeth at their finest! P&P variation
Source: Sourcebooks
ISNB: 9781402261756
Disclaimer: I was not compensated for my review. My thoughts on this book were in no way influenced by the author or publicist.They are my personal reflections based solely on MY experience while reading this novel
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You do love your Darcy! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed this one, all of the Darcy books sounds fun. I do love the P&P movie (haven't read the book).
Oh, great! I have this one! Can we all say "Amen!" to your last comment....."Mr. Darcy is HOT!!!" :)
ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly agree with everything you said here! I loved this book, too.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a way to wrap up a blog tour! Thanks so much Staci for reading my book and the video. I agree. Mr. Darcy IS hot!
ReplyDeleteI know right :D This was also one of my all time JA adaptations...like 2nd place cos I really liked Emma and the vamps, lol
ReplyDeleteBlodeuedd, No kidding. #2 favorite. That's terrific. Hope you like Mr. Darcy's Bite.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes! Mr. Darcy is hot and so is a good story written about him and the love of his life, Elizabeth Bennet. And Mary's stories are some of the best. Can't wait to read her newest offering.
ReplyDeleteYour video was spot on. I love the romance. And let's face it, spending a few hours in Darcy's world is infinitely preferable to watching some inane and intellectually insulting sitcom or TV drama. No, I'll continue to spend my evenings with Mr. Darcy.
So there, Ryan, nyahnyahnah *sticking out tongue*!! Lol!
ReplyDeleteTerrific job, Staci!
LOL.....I haven't stopped laughing yet. I feel as if I just got schooled a little bit.
ReplyDeleteI agree the letter was sweet and if someone wrote that to me, I would swoon.
I may have to break down and read one of these someday, though I did try PP and I admit to being a bit bored. Maybe this one would show me the error of my ways.
LOL, thanks for the laugh, Staci :) Adding the title to my tbr list.
ReplyDeleteThis is the second rave review of this book that I read. Glad you enjoyed it so much!
ReplyDeleteDon't we all wish our husbands were Mr. Darcy! I agree that these variations keep these characters alive for me! I really love these vlogs...I'm not witty enough to do these...oh, and I'm camera shy.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to write follow ups to Pride and Prejudice but this one sounds like a winner! 9.5 is a step away from perfection!
ReplyDeletePS reading Georgette Heyer and loving Bath Tangle. :)
I am kicking myself for not choosing this one and I know that Darcy is HOT! Oh well, there is always the library.
ReplyDeleteLoved your video Staci!! Your enthusiasm for Mr Darcy and this book is infectious!! I will have to check it out. P&P is a favorite of mine but I haven't read any of the adaptions on the book yet.
ReplyDeleteI am marking this one to read someday. Till now I haven't been able to read any of the books in this category.
ReplyDeleteOkay now I know I have to read this! I love the little clip of you reading it! That just made my day!
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone. Thank you for stopping by and reading Staci's wonderful review and video of my book. Staci's enthusiasm is infectious. I love visiting her blog. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThat letter! Swoon! I saw this at the bookstore the other day and now I wish I would have picked it up.
ReplyDeleteI've never read a Mr. Darcy book, but wow, I would love to get a letter like that! Very cute video!
ReplyDeleteOk I have just laughed so out loud at my desk at work I have people coming to check on me! this turned out so cute and yes the ending is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove the vlog and I adore Mary's writing. She really does have a way of creating entirely new P&P stories.
Mr. Darcy is HOT :) I don't get into these reimaginings much, but you've sold me on this one. I'm adding it to my wish list!
ReplyDeleteAwesome review, love the vlog and don't we all wish our significant other was Mr Darcy lol. I absolutely have to read this one; I know I keep saying that about these P&P spinoffs but this time I mean it LOL :)
ReplyDeleteI love your Vlog. You said it perfectly and that letter from Mr. Darcy was perfect. You just keep reading those lovely little gems. I enjoy reading your reviews.
ReplyDeleteLOL I haven't been swayed . . . yet, but DO love your enthusiasm. And, yes, the ending of the vlog was great!
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