The Wallflower: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Frances Reynolds. ★★★★★

In this Austenesque novella, the action takes place in London.

Mr Edward Gardiner, uncle of Jane and Elizabeth Bennet, has been made a Baronet for services to Crown and Country.

He invites his nieces to accompany him for the Season.

At the first ball they attend, Fitzwilliam Darcy delivers his infamous slight, dismissing Elizabeth as only tolerable.

Unfortunately, the impact is much more devastating than if uttered at a country assembly.

Elizabeth soon finds herself relegated to the Wallflowers, for if a man of consequence has dismissed her, Society will follow his lead.

Sadly, the rakes and lechers seem attracted by Elizabeth’s marginalised position.

I enjoyed Elizabeth’s unofficial wallflower society, having spirited discussions with other ladies, slighted by Society.

I cried for Elizabeth, as she is disillusioned following her exposure to the dark underbelly of the Ton. It is so well written.

Darcy has to do a great deal to redeem himself, but fortunately, he is determined to succeed.

Yet another winner from Frances Reynolds.

Not to be missed!.

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