A Shared History: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Abigail Sheffield ★★★★★

In 1810, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy meet at Rosings Park in Kent and fall passionately in love. However, the romance comes to an abrupt and brutal end. 

Heartbroken, Elizabeth struggles to recover whilst keeping her sadness a secret from her family. Grief is eventually replaced by anger and resentment. 

Three years later, Elizabeth is shocked to find that Darcy is to be best man at her sister's wedding. 

They are frequently thrust into company with each other, which both find uncomfortable. Elizabeth's behaviour ranges from cool to uncivil to incendiary!

While Darcy is trying very hard to redeem himself in her opinion. He also desperately hopes for a second chance.

This pride and prejudice variation switches between the events in Kent in 1810 and in Hertfordshire in 1813. This is handled well and despite knowing what is coming, the separation of the couple is agonising to read.

I love this variation and I look forward to reading Abigail Sheffield's next book.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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