Longbourn Unexpected Matchmaker (Audible Audio Edition) Emma Hox Vanessa Johansson Rhemalda Books
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Would Pride and Prejudice have been different if Colonel Fitzwilliam had accompanied Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy to Netherfield?
What would happen if Mr. Darcy made friends with a mysterious member of the Meryton neighborhood who refuses an introduction but who has a close relationship with the Bennet household?
Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five daughters to Mr. Thomas Bennet has caught the attention of the rich and handsome Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy almost from the moment he laid eyes on her, but when he purposefully misinterprets her families expectation of her marrying well and slights her in a way unknown to those who have always loved Jane Austen's acclaimed Pride and Prejudice, he must leave forever or make amends. Sulking in the library he determines to leave the place and give her up, but is waylaid by a member of the Meryton neighborhood who claims an intimate acquaintance with the Bennet family and offers up advice on how to win Elizabeth's heart.
Longbourn's Unexpected Matchmaker puts a spin on Pride and Prejudice that no one would ever expect as Colonel Fitzwilliam attends Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy to Netherfield, Elizabeth Bennet is witty enough to detect the motives of Mr. Darcy's long time enemy Lieutenant Wickham and Georgiana Darcy is bold enough to defy her brother and cousin and comes to Meryton in the midst of a storm. Not to mention Caroline Bingley, Lieutenant Wickham and Lady Catherine are all working against our hero and heroine ever finding their own happily ever after.
Re-edited January 2010 - Second Edition
Longbourn Unexpected Matchmaker (Audible Audio Edition) Emma Hox Vanessa Johansson Rhemalda Books
We have a variation that runs parallel to the P&P canon account. Bingley and Darcy have arrived at Netherfield; however, our dear Colonel Fitzwilliam has also arrived with them. He had business with Colonel Forster assisting him with the arrival of the militia at their new quarters in Meryton. Those of us familiar with the story know who else will arrive with the militia. But, I am getting ahead of myself.With the addition of Colonel Fitzwilliam at the Meryton Assembly, we now have a jocular Bingley as well as the jovial Colonel providing ample men to dance with those ladies against the wall. Poor Darcy now had double trouble as both attempted to get him to dance. It was at Lucas Lodge when things finally came to a head. Our dear Colonel escorted Darcy to Sir William’s library in order for him to calm down after exchanging words with Miss Elizabeth. It was there that he met the stranger that was a friend to the Bennet family. After they talked they agree to meet and to further their discussion.
The brunt of the story… these two men meeting in secret, talking, playing chess and expounding on things that troubled them. Darcy was given an insight into the Bennet family history, especially the reason the two eldest girls were so different than the rest of their sisters, and he had time to examine his feelings for the second eldest daughter. Throughout this whole encounter, Darcy did not know the gentleman’s name. He was promised a clarification at a later time and was content to wait.
Mr. Collins arrived at Longbourn and we know what he was all about. With his sights solely on Elizabeth, he and Darcy locked horns on more than one occasion. The surprise was Caroline Bingley as she made her thoughts and presence known. Her snide remarks were ever daring as she and sister Hurst secretly plotted and planned their redecorating scheme for Pemberley.
At about 55% the book we received a shock of what she was doing and it was beyond the pale. OMG!! Caroline, what have you done? Bingley went off and suddenly found, and put on, his big boy pants. Wow! Way to go Bingley. I didn’t know you had it in you.
Wickham… that low-life schemer wasn’t as bad as I have seen him in most JAFF. He was simply scheming and attempting to finagle as much money as he could. However, the cost to him was more than he bargained for.
Lady Catherine really went off and big time. She took on the whole family… that was one crazy b-witch and I think Anne got the better end of the deal. Way to go Anne.
Elizabeth and Jane rode the waves of love and the story held a bit of romance between our couples. There were several romantic moments that would melt any heart of stone. Mr. Bennet was adorable as he was enjoying his stay in London, in Darcy’s library, with a book and a drink. He was keeping an eye on his two eldest girls. I really liked him.
The angst just didn’t quite go anywhere. There was danger, but it was handled very quickly and most efficiently. I loved the use of the Army. Way to go Colonel Fitzwilliam.
Everyone was most obliging as they fell all over themselves in love with Elizabeth. Everyone expounded on her beauty, and it became a bit stale after a while. Society was pretty happy when they found out that she and Jane were the nieces of the Gardiners. What??? Everyone loved the Gardiners…???
Lord and Lady Matlock were just precious and I loved them. Poor Lord Matlock had a hard time and I really felt for him. As the head of the family, he had the hard decisions to make and that was a big responsibility. I wanted to weep with him as the ramifications of his decisions hit home. He had a hard time accepting what had to be done.
Mrs. Bennet was left at home with the younger girls to plan the celebrations. Mr. Bennet had put the kibosh on Lydia in one fell swoop. She didn’t know what hit her. Her blatant disregard to his warning and directions could have been deadly for her sisters. She had no idea what she had done or what she was saying when her father rained all over her, complete with thunder and lightning. She deserved every ounce of his anger and fury. And… she deserved his new commands regarding her freedom, or lack thereof. Even Mrs. Bennet was stunned by his reaction.
This could have been trimmed a bit. We didn’t need to know quite so much about what they were buying when they were shopping. The descriptions of actions were explained, then described, and explained again, and then discussed with the group… that could have been trimmed. However, it was a clean story and I enjoyed it.
[3.5-stars round to 4] I would recommend this to any reader in the JAFF [Jane Austen Fan Fiction] community.
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Longbourn Unexpected Matchmaker (Audible Audio Edition) Emma Hox Vanessa Johansson Rhemalda Books Reviews
I have read many P&P variations lately and I would rate this one slightly above average. I feel like it started out very promising, but then I started losing interest about half way through the book. The author puts a completely unique and interesting spin on the Elizabeth and Darcy story.
Darcy quickly becomes smitten with Elizabeth, but keeps insulting her on accident. After a particularly disastrous evening, Darcy removes himself to the library where he is overheard mumbling (by Mr Bennett) about how bad he treated Elizabeth. Mr Bennett then gives Darcy some information about the family and tries to explain Elizabeth's personality to Darcy. However, Darcy does not know he is speaking with Elizabeth's father.
Mr Bennett knows that his daughter will eventually fall in love and want to get married. He wants to makes sure she makes a match based on love, and to ensure that she marries someone worthy of her. As he gets to know Darcy, he becomes rather fond of him and gives him information on how to obtain her good opinion. Darcy and Elizabeth finally start getting on track and there is a funny moment once Darcy realizes that his source is actually Mr Bennett.
The best scene in my opinion is the ball at Bingley's. I don't want to give too much information away, but this is the best ball scene I have ever read in any P&P variation. It's interesting, sweet, and funny (in a heartwarming way). It's here that the plot thickens and Wickham tries to sabotage the couple's happiness. However, the Wickham issue comes to a head fairly early on in the story and then the rest of the story seemed to consist of Elizabeth and Jane shopping for their wedding trousseau.
Overall, this was a good read. I don't regret reading it, but I do wish that the author would have drawn the Wickham plot out longer, or added some more tender love scenes. Darcy tells his beloved a few times about how he can't wait to make her his wife, and show her the Master's apartment. But once the couple gets married, it ends here for the most part. I wish the author would have added a tasteful love scene here (I know not everyone wishes this though).
Despite the warnings of editorial shortcomings in the reviews of a few readers, I found this story engaging (if a bit saccharine). It gave me several hearty laughs and disposed of the villains handily, leading to joy for all remaining. Yes, the writing caused this old English teacher to make several dozen corrective notes, some for grammar (epidemic comma splices, confusion of tenses and cases, confused constructions, as "you have found someone who you care what they think of you"); some for pretentious and inept word choices (use of "shall" with second or third persons, modern American "mad" for angry, "the entire party dismissed," "a smile diffused so rapidly across her face," "tried to ensconce with Georgiana last summer," "over the years at charity aides and fundraising events," "since the banns were posted in The Times," and many others); confusion over parts of speech and homonyms (loathe as adjective, rights for rites, reined for reigned, aide as verb); and many (I hope) misprints extra or missing letters, omitted words, redundant words ("each separated to his respective room"). And many more. Bearable for very careless readers or the partially literate. If this is the second edition, how unreadable must the first have been?
We have a variation that runs parallel to the P&P canon account. Bingley and Darcy have arrived at Netherfield; however, our dear Colonel Fitzwilliam has also arrived with them. He had business with Colonel Forster assisting him with the arrival of the militia at their new quarters in Meryton. Those of us familiar with the story know who else will arrive with the militia. But, I am getting ahead of myself.
With the addition of Colonel Fitzwilliam at the Meryton Assembly, we now have a jocular Bingley as well as the jovial Colonel providing ample men to dance with those ladies against the wall. Poor Darcy now had double trouble as both attempted to get him to dance. It was at Lucas Lodge when things finally came to a head. Our dear Colonel escorted Darcy to Sir William’s library in order for him to calm down after exchanging words with Miss Elizabeth. It was there that he met the stranger that was a friend to the Bennet family. After they talked they agree to meet and to further their discussion.
The brunt of the story… these two men meeting in secret, talking, playing chess and expounding on things that troubled them. Darcy was given an insight into the Bennet family history, especially the reason the two eldest girls were so different than the rest of their sisters, and he had time to examine his feelings for the second eldest daughter. Throughout this whole encounter, Darcy did not know the gentleman’s name. He was promised a clarification at a later time and was content to wait.
Mr. Collins arrived at Longbourn and we know what he was all about. With his sights solely on Elizabeth, he and Darcy locked horns on more than one occasion. The surprise was Caroline Bingley as she made her thoughts and presence known. Her snide remarks were ever daring as she and sister Hurst secretly plotted and planned their redecorating scheme for Pemberley.
At about 55% the book we received a shock of what she was doing and it was beyond the pale. OMG!! Caroline, what have you done? Bingley went off and suddenly found, and put on, his big boy pants. Wow! Way to go Bingley. I didn’t know you had it in you.
Wickham… that low-life schemer wasn’t as bad as I have seen him in most JAFF. He was simply scheming and attempting to finagle as much money as he could. However, the cost to him was more than he bargained for.
Lady Catherine really went off and big time. She took on the whole family… that was one crazy b-witch and I think Anne got the better end of the deal. Way to go Anne.
Elizabeth and Jane rode the waves of love and the story held a bit of romance between our couples. There were several romantic moments that would melt any heart of stone. Mr. Bennet was adorable as he was enjoying his stay in London, in Darcy’s library, with a book and a drink. He was keeping an eye on his two eldest girls. I really liked him.
The angst just didn’t quite go anywhere. There was danger, but it was handled very quickly and most efficiently. I loved the use of the Army. Way to go Colonel Fitzwilliam.
Everyone was most obliging as they fell all over themselves in love with Elizabeth. Everyone expounded on her beauty, and it became a bit stale after a while. Society was pretty happy when they found out that she and Jane were the nieces of the Gardiners. What??? Everyone loved the Gardiners…???
Lord and Lady Matlock were just precious and I loved them. Poor Lord Matlock had a hard time and I really felt for him. As the head of the family, he had the hard decisions to make and that was a big responsibility. I wanted to weep with him as the ramifications of his decisions hit home. He had a hard time accepting what had to be done.
Mrs. Bennet was left at home with the younger girls to plan the celebrations. Mr. Bennet had put the kibosh on Lydia in one fell swoop. She didn’t know what hit her. Her blatant disregard to his warning and directions could have been deadly for her sisters. She had no idea what she had done or what she was saying when her father rained all over her, complete with thunder and lightning. She deserved every ounce of his anger and fury. And… she deserved his new commands regarding her freedom, or lack thereof. Even Mrs. Bennet was stunned by his reaction.
This could have been trimmed a bit. We didn’t need to know quite so much about what they were buying when they were shopping. The descriptions of actions were explained, then described, and explained again, and then discussed with the group… that could have been trimmed. However, it was a clean story and I enjoyed it.
[3.5-stars round to 4] I would recommend this to any reader in the JAFF [Jane Austen Fan Fiction] community.
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