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Mr. Darcy's Obsession (Pride & Prejudice Continues) (edition 2010)

by Abigail Reynolds

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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. "[Reynolds] has creatively blended a classic love story with a saucy romance novel.". "Developed so well that it made the age-old storyline new and fresh...Her writing gripped my attention and did not let go.". "The style and wit of Ms. Austen are compellingly replicated...spellbinding. Kudos to Ms. Reynolds!". HTML:

The more he tries to stay away from her, the more his obsession grows...What if ... Elizabeth Bennet was more unsuitable for Mr. Darcy than ever...

Mr. Darcy is determined to find a more suitable bride. But then he learns that Elizabeth is living in London in reduced circumstances, after her father's death robs her of her family home...

What if ... Mr. Darcy can't Help himself from see king her out...

He just wants to make sure she's alright. But once he's seen her, he feels compelled to talk to her, and from there he's unable to fight the overwhelming desire to be near her, or the ever-growing mutual attraction that is between them...

What if ... Mr. Darcy's intentions were shockingly dishonorable...

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Title:Mr. Darcy's Obsession (Pride & Prejudice Continues)
Authors:Abigail Reynolds
Info:Sourcebooks Landmark (2010), Paperback, 368 pages
Collections:Your library
Rating:****1/2
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Mr. Darcy's Obsession (A Pride and Prejudice Variation) by Abigail Reynolds

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A bright and easy read about the characters of Pride and Prejudice. There is intrigue, manners, mystery, and a little suspense also! Reynolds holds true to the characters we know and love. What I liked about this book is that you don't have to read P&P to enjoy it. The characters stand on their own; yet if you did read P&P they take on a new dimension, with some interesting back story. Darcy is as heady and romantic as every, and Elizabeth Bennet stays true to herself as well. Rich in period details, this was a book satisfying in every way. I may check out some more of the P&P variations, but they will have to go some to equal or beat the quality of Reynold's writing. ( )
  kwskultety | Jul 4, 2023 |
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Mr Darcy's Obsession por Abigail Reynolds

La trama es interesante, un ritmo de lectura armonioso, equilibrado, apasionado con personajes bien construidos, unos con más profundidad que otros con alto nivel de acción sobre todo de angustia al mantener separados a los protagonistas.
Los diálogos son profundos, en muchos momentos nos evocan sentimientos intensos de tristeza, alegría y sensualidad captando toda la atención del lector de principio a fin.
Es muy ingenioso como la autora describe los cambios intrínsecos de algunos personajes, es paulatino y aleccionador.

http://warmisunquausten.blogspot.com.es/2013/06/mr-darcys-obsession-by-abigail-r... ( )
  Warmisunqu_Austen | Aug 5, 2013 |
By far, the most well-written of her variations. But Ms. Reynolds executed my least favorite variation the best! I'm too much of a romantic! ( )
  AnnaKay21 | Nov 22, 2011 |
I haven't been a big fan of Austen "sequels" but I found Ms. Reynolds' "variation" to be a lot of fun. I think the fact that she was writing a "what if?" sequel made a big difference. In this novel we get to see what might have happened if Darcy didn't make his first proposal - if Mr. Bennett died sooner rather than later. While the writing isn't Ms. Austen's, it is highly readable and the story is enjoyable. ( )
  tjsjohanna | Dec 2, 2010 |
Abigail Reynolds is a go-to author of Jane Austen variations. Mr. Darcy’s Obsession tells the story after Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy meet at Rosings, but Mr. Darcy never has a chance to propose because Lizzy must return home when her father falls gravely ill. The death of her father, unfortunately, sends the Bennet family further down the social ladder when Mr. Collins becomes the new owner of Longbourn, forcing the family to rely upon the Gardiners and other family members’ kindness.

“She needed to acknowledge that Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn was no more, and in her place was an impoverished young lady with a patchwork education and no prospects.” (page 103 of ARC)

Reynolds clearly knows Pride & Prejudice very well, and while she does create alternative story lines for these characters, she never loses sight of their essence. Darcy fights his desire to be with Lizzy, but finds himself drawn to her against his “better judgment,” and Lizzy falls for Darcy in spite of her misconceptions about him and their misunderstandings. Meanwhile, new characters come on the scene to spice up the narrative and make it fresh.

Read the full review: http://savvyverseandwit.com/2010/10/mr-darcys-obsession-by-abigail-reynolds.html ( )
  sagustocox | Oct 25, 2010 |
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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. "[Reynolds] has creatively blended a classic love story with a saucy romance novel.". "Developed so well that it made the age-old storyline new and fresh...Her writing gripped my attention and did not let go.". "The style and wit of Ms. Austen are compellingly replicated...spellbinding. Kudos to Ms. Reynolds!". HTML:

The more he tries to stay away from her, the more his obsession grows...What if ... Elizabeth Bennet was more unsuitable for Mr. Darcy than ever...

Mr. Darcy is determined to find a more suitable bride. But then he learns that Elizabeth is living in London in reduced circumstances, after her father's death robs her of her family home...

What if ... Mr. Darcy can't Help himself from see king her out...

He just wants to make sure she's alright. But once he's seen her, he feels compelled to talk to her, and from there he's unable to fight the overwhelming desire to be near her, or the ever-growing mutual attraction that is between them...

What if ... Mr. Darcy's intentions were shockingly dishonorable...

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