Without Vanity or Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Duology by Amy D’Orazio & LM Romano. ★★★★★
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The story is set in London after the Hunsford proposal. Darcy has got over his anger at being refused by Elizabeth Bennet. However, he has become bereft and regretful.
His cousin, the inimitable Viscount Saye, has no patience and little sympathy with Darcy. He correctly points out that in leaving Kent, after handing his letter to Elizabeth, Darcy denied her the right of reply.
He drags Darcy out for a walk in Hyde Park.
By coincidence, Elizabeth and her sister Jane are walking with their aunt Gardner and cousins.
After introductions, Darcy is floundering, so Saye takes charge, charming the ladies.
Could this be another chance for Darcy? Will Saye be unbearably outrageous and what will Florizel do?
Darcy, Elizabeth and Saye in the hands of Amy D’Orazio! How could it be anything but glorious?
Insufficient Vanity by LM Romano
When Elizabeth Bennet shared the news of her sister's elopement, she was sure that it put an end to her burgeoning romance with Fitzwilliam Darcy.
A sister not only ruined, but by Darcy's worst enemy, George Wickham!
By some miracle (called Fitzwilliam Darcy!) a patched up marriage, replaces ruin.
The Wickhams visit Longbourn, to "celebrate" their nuptials.
Unfortunately, a brief visit becomes prolonged due to a sprained ankle.
George Wickham seems to think he can rekindle a relationship with his sister in law, Elizabeth. He takes exception to being rebuffed.
To add to Elizabeth's misery, although she knows of Darcy's intervention, she is convinced he will not return for her.
Oh, how she loves him, now all hope is gone!
When Mr Bingley returns for Jane Bennet, Mr Darcy accompanies him to Longbourn.
But has he returned for Elizabeth?
A great novella, thoroughly enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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