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Darcy's Decision

by Maria Grace

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Six months after his father's passing, Fitzwilliam Darcy still finds solace in his morning reflections at his parents' graves. Only in the quiet solitude of the churchyard does he indulge his grief. None but his unlikely mentor recognize the heartache and insecurity plaguing him as he shoulders the enormous burden of being Master of Pemberley. Not all are pleased with his choice of adviser. Lady Catherine complains Darcy allows him too much influence. Lord Matlock argues, "Who is he to question the God-appointed social order?" But the compassionate wisdom Darcy finds in his counselor keeps him returning for guidance even though it causes him to doubt everything he has been taught. In the midst of his struggles to reinvent himself, his school chum, Charles Bingley, arrives. Darcy hopes the visit will offer some respite from the uproar in his life. Instead of relief, Darcy discovers his father's darkest secret staring him in the face. Pushed to his limits, Darcy must overcome the issues that ruined his father and, with his friends and mentor at his side, restore his tarnished birthright.… (more)
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This was a very well written novella. I enjoyed the intelligent conversations and thoughts of the characters.

While I look forward to reading the rest of the series, I can't help but feel that so far this might have been better as a prequel novella, rather than part 1 of a series? But we shall see.. ( )
  snitchbitch | Sep 10, 2013 |
Maria Grace's debut novella , Darcy's Decision,
{referring to Mr Darcy of Jane Austen fame},
is 1st in the Given Good Principles Series.

Along with offering a deeper and more intimate character investigation, Maria provides
some fascinating insights gained into our Mr Darcy's responsibilities
and occupations, as Master of Pemberley, that would have been understood by society of Ms Austen's day.

I appreciated the wisdom of counsel Darcy pursued from his cleric and the implications on his own decisions. Also, the relational aspect of country living described by Ms Grace. She writes a historically well researched story with dialogue accurate to the era that is pure enjoyment to this reader.

Unusual perspectives to the original Pride and Prejudice created by the author's pen here,
including a much desired comeuppance of our fave villain, George Wickham!
A delight to read and at 128 kindle pages, not a huge time commitment.

Which allowed immediate follow up with Vol 2 in this intriguing series, The Future Mrs Darcy ...

Thank you, Maria, for pursuing your writing gift and sharing your unique perspectives on this well loved tale. ( )
  FHC | Jun 13, 2013 |
I love this book! It's a great, what if version of Pride and Predjudice. This is a definite can't put down book ( )
  dulegstmiramherzen | Jul 16, 2012 |
A very entertaining prequel to Pride & Prejudice. I have often wondered about the history of Darcy, Wickham and Georgiana and this story gives a wonderful and imaginative story of what could have been. The author keeps the essence of each character and the events of their story while creating an intriguing tale that had my attention straight from the beginning. Can't wait for the next book! ( )
  LiteraryChanteuse | Jun 9, 2012 |
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Six months after his father's passing, Fitzwilliam Darcy still finds solace in his morning reflections at his parents' graves. Only in the quiet solitude of the churchyard does he indulge his grief. None but his unlikely mentor recognize the heartache and insecurity plaguing him as he shoulders the enormous burden of being Master of Pemberley. Not all are pleased with his choice of adviser. Lady Catherine complains Darcy allows him too much influence. Lord Matlock argues, "Who is he to question the God-appointed social order?" But the compassionate wisdom Darcy finds in his counselor keeps him returning for guidance even though it causes him to doubt everything he has been taught. In the midst of his struggles to reinvent himself, his school chum, Charles Bingley, arrives. Darcy hopes the visit will offer some respite from the uproar in his life. Instead of relief, Darcy discovers his father's darkest secret staring him in the face. Pushed to his limits, Darcy must overcome the issues that ruined his father and, with his friends and mentor at his side, restore his tarnished birthright.

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