Joana Starnes

I won Miss Darcy's Companion in a giveaway on the Austen Authors website and I am so glad I did. Joana gave me a unique take on Pride & Prejudice while still staying mostly in the time frame of it. I was a little confused for the first half of the 1st chapter but after that it was smooth sailing (Tip if you want to avoid my confusion look at the list of new characters in the back of the book first). I'll warn all you Jane fans out there that she isn't in here much but I didn't mind one bit. show more Without Jane we get to see a friendship and sisterly affection blossom between Elizabeth and Georgina.
I always found it funny when I would find the ways Joana would just slightly change some of the lines from P&P to fit the story and they where some of my favorite lines. I'll give you an example of what you will be getting if you read this amazing book.
"The ivy grows slowly day by day, and all through the night. Tendrils sprout, unfurl and reach to take hold. No noticeable difference from one day to the next, yet a time comes when one can see it has covered the entire wall, clinging so firmly that it leaves visible damage if torn off."
Thank you Joana for writing such an amazing book and giving me a chance to enjoy it. show less

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, just as Darcy had finally decided to offer to Elizabeth and expect her consent, it is the Colonel who has asked and been accepted by Elizabeth. Apart from their families the engagement is to be kept a secret as Colonel Fitzwilliam goes back to war.
How can Darcy survive knowing he loves Elizabeth and she can never be his, this is the story of the following months,
Loved it.

Mr.Bennet has died. Elizabeth is now in need of a new poisition and Miss Darcy needs a new companion. Is it possible to have a happy ending, what of the Bingleys and of course Wickham.
Very enjoyable, well-written story as always from one of my favourite JAFF authors.

This variation begins just as the Colonel is about to inform Elizabeth Bennet of Darcy's role in separating Bingley and Jane. Because it is Darcy that interrupts them with devasting news from Longbourn for Elizabeth.
Is there any possibility that Darcy and Elizabeth will have a happy ending.
As always Joana writes a lovely story, with the wonderful portrayal of the characters, and the angst.