The Seven Sins of Fitzwilliam Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Julie Cooper. ★★★★★

At the wedding breakfast of Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley, a latecomer is having a very indiscreet conversation, with Bingley’s sisters. Mr Darcy opines that perhaps Charles could have married his first love, despite his suit being rejected. The lady’s very proud father, was regretting his hasty decision.

Unfortunately, Jane overhears and decides to flee, so that Charles would not be stuck with her. 

Elizabeth Bennet is furious with Darcy and let’s him know it, in no uncertain terms! 

Elizabeth’s dramatic exit goes awry, leading to a stumble and the appearance of compromise. 

Cue the arrival of Mr Bennet, Sir William Lucas and others. All in their cups and not willing to listen to reason.

Darcy is happy to do the honourable thing and marry Elizabeth. However, Mr Bennet decides that Darcy is a rake. As Elizabeth and Darcy come to love each other, they are torn apart by Mr Bennet’s determined efforts to send Elizabeth where she will not be found.

This book is a brilliant rollercoaster ride. Darcy is sardonic and funny, but also loving and tender. 

Elizabeth is exasperated with her father’s prejudice and scared to see how far he will go.

I really recommend that you don’t miss this!.

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