𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

An interesting variation of Sense and Sensibility.  The action focuses on events after Willoughby's abandonment of Marianne Dashwood.  Eleanor Dashwood's tender regard for Edward Ferrars is dashed, by the revelation of a longstanding secret betrothal to Lucy Steele.  Unfortunately, Lucy's continued presence in their company only adds to the pain.  Marianne seeks to find justice for the Dashwood sisters. This Marianne is more avenging angel, than passionate romantic and boy is she devious!  The story is told from both Marianne and Eleanor's point of view. While this is well written, instead of intercutting points of view, in one chapter, the events are repeated to get both versions.  I have to say that I found the repetition a little tedious, but overall an enjoyable read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review Goodreads review

After the death of Mr Bennet, Elizabeth finds herself cast out of Longbourn by Mr Collins and Mrs Bennet. Fortunately, her sister Jane goes with her and they settle with their Aunt and Uncle Gardner in Cheapside. Elizabeth is desperate to be independent and not burden the Gardners. Teaching doesn't work out but another option presents itself.  Elizabeth finds herself writing a Society gossip column called Mr Pennywither's Reports. In the persona of an aging valet, she combines gossipy stories with wit, humour and a gentleness not found in more vituperative publications. Fitzwilliam Darcy is an honourable young man, burdened with inheriting the vast Pemberley estate in his early twenties. He is responsible for his much younger sister, Georgiana.  He also must shelter his Cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam, who has been brought low by the physical and mental impacts of battle. Decent, hardworking and appearing rather dull. It is a shock to suddenly find himself the focus of the London go

The Prodigal is an introduction to the world of the Richmond family and a prequel to the Rags to Richmonds regency romance series.  The story begins with James Richmond, the heir to the Tipton earldom, coming home after an enthusiastic celebration of his university graduation.  When summoned to the Earl's study, the heir fears a scolding. However, the interview reveals shocking details of his origins. We then go back to 1794 and meet the Richmond family.  The old Earl Tipton, who is determined to retain the distinction of rank and nobility.  Charles, typical oldest son, all duty and honour.  Damian, a malevolent rake, who enjoys causing any trouble possible.  And finally Robert, youngest son. He is idealistic, in love with Susan, a weaver's daughter and with little patience for his family expectations of a society marriage.  The events that follow, turn the Richmond family upside down.  Amy D'Orazio and Jessie Lewis are wonderful JAFF writers and I look forward to this new

  Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet have a second chance at love.  After being reunited at Pemberley, they forge a loving relationship.  Even the scandal of Lydia Bennet's elopement with George Wickham, doesn't put Darcy off. Fitzwilliam returns to Meryton with Charles Bingley. Very soon Charles and Jane are betrothed. Both Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth are delighted to be together again. Darcy doesn't want to steal the limelight from Jane and Bingley, so plans to postpone his proposal until he returns from a two week trip to London.  To Elizabeth's dismay, Darcy doesn't return as promised. Bingley expected him back, but only received vague excuses.   After six long weeks he arrives to act as best man for Bingley  Darcy takes Elizabeth aside to explain that his family objects to their marriage and he agrees! His explanation is poorly done and only partly finished when Elizabeth walks away, refusing to listen to further excuses. Georgiana Darcy is mentally, very fra

As a young and foolish teenager, Lydia Bennet had thought it a lark to run off with George Wickham. Imagining a gay whirl of dancing and Society, as the wife of an officer.  Reality should have dawned on her, when Wickham had to be bribed to marry her. Now, after four years of marriage to a violent, dissolute blackguard, her greatest desire is widowhood!  She writes in desperation to her sister, Kitty.  On arrival in Newcastle, Kitty is shocked to find Lydia living in squalor, with her two young daughters. Marks of Wickham's physical and emotional abuse are seen on all the Wickham females. The only answer is to engineer the death of Wickham, without getting caught. Easier said than done with a man who seems to have the luck of the devil! We follow Lydia and Kitty in their failed attempts, but assistance may be found in a handsome and kindly officer! I enjoyed this book, but I'm not sure that I'd call it a comedy. Black humour perhaps. Well worth reading. I received a free c