𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

He has no idea who he really is. This is a Pride and Prejudice variation, which features the trope of Fitzwilliam Darcy, not knowing his true identity. The prologue commences with a 1789 news report of the tragic kidnapping of Fitzwilliam Darcy, infant son of a wealthy and well-connected family. It is reminiscent of the high-profile Lindbergh baby case. The baby’s mother grieves, languishes and dies of a broken heart. His father, George Darcy continues alone, tormented by the burden of his double loss. Chapter one moves us ahead to Hertfordshire, in 1811. William Lucas is the adult son of Sir William Lucas. He has a warm circle of friends and is well liked in the local area. He has an “understanding” with his best friend, Elizabeth Bennet and they keenly await her next birthday when they can become betrothed. They plan to be very happy, living on the small estate at Lucas Lodge. A small but contented life. We are introduced to Frederick Darcy, on old friend of Mr Bennet. He t...

Delightful This novella provides a glimpse into the future, 200+ years after the end of Tempt Me. So lovely to see Elizabeth and Darcy again, together with the many descendents of their friends and family. The focus is on their daughter Georgiana and her seemingly hopeless quest for true love. I really enjoyed this, especially after just finishing Tempt Me on Audible. Do read it! Amazon review   Goodreads review

This plot grips you from the start and doesn't let go During a heated argument on a balcony at the Netherfield ball, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are overpowered by ruffians. They awake on board ship and realise they have been kidnapped. If kidnapping wasn’t bad enough, she is sharing a single bunk, in a tiny darkened room with the detestable Mr Darcy, which adds the threat of compromise and ruin. To add insult to injury, the kidnappers have mistaken her for Caroline Bingley! We follow Elizabeth and Darcy as they struggle to overcome the many obstacles on the path home.   The main focus of the story is on Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, together with Jonah Hackett, an orphaned ship’s cabin boy. We watch Elizabeth move from enmity to love in a few tumultuous days. For Darcy his attraction and admiration deepens to a profound love. They both develop a close bond with Jonah. Although the emotional change is swift, the circumstances and traumas make a few days...

A wonderful second instalment This is book two of Maria Grace's Jane Austen's Dragons series and follows directly on from book one Pemberley: Mr Darcy's Dragon. If you chose to listen to the entire series, the reading order should be book four, A Proper Introduction to Dragons, then books one, two and three. You need to read books one, two and three to get the entire story. This combines a Pride and Prejudice variation, with fantasy about dragons. It will appeal to both JAFF readers and fans of fantasy. Set in a Regency England with a large population of dragons. This book continues directly on from Pemberley: Mr Darcy's Dragon. At the end of the first book, the stolen firedrake egg is recovered. The baby dragon, Pemberley has benefited from the care of both Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth is devoted to Pemberley and is devastated when Mr Darcy takes her away to the care of an adult firedrake, at Lady Catherine De Bourgh estate, Rosings. Her distress is made worse...

A firedrake dragon egg hatching - a rare event This is book one of Maria Grace's Jane Austen's Dragons series. It can be read first, but reading book four, A Proper Introduction to Dragons would be preferable entry to the series. You need to read books one, two and three to get the entire story. This combines a Pride and Prejudice variation, with fantasy about dragons. It will appeal to both JAFF readers and fans of fantasy. Regency England is overrun by dragons. Most people are entirely unaware, because they cannot hear them and are persuaded not to see them. Those with the ability to hear dragons work in the Blue Order, to support the Pendragon Treaty that keeps the peace between human and dragon kind. Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn is part of the Blue Order and a junior keeper, assisting her father in taking care of their dragon. Into the local area comes Mr Bingley and his friend Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley. Darcy is part of the Blue Order and his estate Pemberley ...

Meet the young Elizabeth Bennet and enter her world of Dragons   This is book four of Maria Grace's Jane Austen's Dragons series. Although released fourth, as a flashback to events occurring in the first three books, it would be ideal to read first. It combines a Pride and Prejudice variation, with fantasy about dragons. It will appeal to both JAFF readers and fans of fantasy. The series is set in Georgian England, where dragons and people live side by side. However, most people are entirely unaware. Only those with preternatural hearing can perceive them. All others are "dragon deaf". To them, dragons appear as cats, birds or other creatures, their perception influenced by the dragons, to allow them to blend in and hide in plain sight. The ability to hear dragons, usually manifests at around fifteen, at which point induction into the Blue Order is mandatory. The Blue Order controls the world of Dragons and those who interact with them. Elizabeth Bennet is...

Elizabeth takes London by storm   Elizabeth Bennett is desperate to help her heartbroken eldest sister. Jane is pining for Mr Bingley, who was persuaded of her indifference by his malicious sisters and misguided friend Darcy. Elizabeth travels to London to track down Bingley and encourage him to return his attentions to Jane. She views Darcy as abominable - "he was as pleasing in his physical features as he was black of heart". Over time she wins her battle for Jane's happiness. She then faces a war with her own prejudices against Darcy, as she comes to know him - "And then, the worst thing happened. He smiled." But as her heart softens, she finds Darcy hard to read. He is alternately attentive, then distant, as he worries that he will expose Elizabeth to the gossips of the ton. I really liked the way Elizabeth is portrayed. She is stout-hearted in defence of her friends but vulnerable when she is unsure of Darcy. Darcy is lovely, but he took so long ...

Delightful! Delightful story as Ann Elliott of Kellynch (Persuasion) develops the ability to hear dragons. This opens a whole new world to her. It is also something she has in common with her erstwhile love, Captain Wentworth. The dragons are many and varied. Small and furry, large and scary. Benjamin Fife does an excellent job as narrator and his dragon voices are brilliant I received a free copy of this audiobook via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.  All views expressed are my own. Audible