The Secrets of Darcy and Elizabeth A Pride and Prejudice Variation edition by Victoria Kincaid Literature Fiction eBooks
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What if Darcy and Elizabeth were plunged into the war between England and France?
It is 1803, and a treaty has allowed England and France to enjoy a brief moment of peace in the midst of the Napoleonic wars. Darcy is despondent over Elizabeth’s refusal of his proposal at Hunsford, so Colonel Fitzwilliam proposes a trip to Paris as a distraction. At a ball Darcy unexpectedly encounters Elizabeth, who is visiting Paris with the Gardiners. He sees this as his opportunity to court Elizabeth properly and rectify past mistakes. Before he can make much progress, however, England declares war again and Darcy must help Elizabeth flee France.
As they make their way to the coast, Elizabeth and Darcy must battle brigands, French soldiers, illness, and their own mutual attraction – all without a chaperone.
When they return to England, Elizabeth and Darcy have their own secrets to conceal – even from those closest to them.
This is the second edition -- it has been re-edited, but the content of the story has not changed.
The Secrets of Darcy and Elizabeth A Pride and Prejudice Variation edition by Victoria Kincaid Literature Fiction eBooks
This author *never* disappoints in the angst category. Her stories have a surplus. In fact, I think she has more than she knows how to distribute in some cases, lol.The first half of this novel - or, the French half - was highly enjoyable and romantic. It was similar to another mad-dash-through-war-torn-France variation she'd written, but I suspect this one came first. I loved the Darcy-pining, naturally, and seeing he and Elizabeth's reconciliation after meeting by chance at a ball. The trouble they got into and then Elizabeth's very near brush with death was exciting. Darcy's tender concern and attendance to her was touching.
HOWEVER, the entire second half felt ludicrous to me! All the trouble, all the potential scandal that was nearly caused, was entirely because they didn't just announce their marriage right off the bat! For goodness sake, way to drag your feet! If they needed to tell Mr. Bennet first, they should have made haste and done so! Regardless of the Lydia scandal. It was so mindbogglingly dumb. Especially as Mr. Darcy often finds himself caught in compromising positions with his secret wife by near all his relations. *eye roll*
I kept looking around my bedroom, like Jim from The Office, for every ridiculous consequence to their ill thought-out plan. And it hits *peak* outrageousness before it gets better.
One thing about this writer; I feel that she must not care for Mr. Bennet very much, or takes pleasure in making him a difficult or unlikable man. This is the second novel of hers I've read where he shows hasty and unpleasant characteristics I don't normally associate with Eliza Bennet's sarcastic, easygoing father. I wonder if she interprets him this way, or writes him as it serves her purpose? His behavior can be rather aggravating.
Overall, this was a quick, romantic novel with angst galore! Unrealistic, but quality writing, fanciful and fun. Good for excitement. Never a dull moment from this author.
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The Secrets of Darcy and Elizabeth A Pride and Prejudice Variation edition by Victoria Kincaid Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
First off, I would like to tell you what it is about this genre that appeals to me. I became a JA fan after watching the 1980 BBC P&P production with Elizabeth Garvey & David Rintoul. Although I acknowledge this version to be limited and stilted; I watched it again and again. Eventually I was tempted to check out the book on which it was based. Of course, I fell in love with it. I own a few copies of it, including a very thoroughly annotated one, which I found very helpful in understanding some of P&P's finer points. I often annoy friends and family with my tendency to quote P&P, as well as the other 5 JA novels that have been so often dramatised.
I wouldn't read through 100+ reviews for a book that costs so little; the risk wouldn't justify the time. Nevertheless, I read enough of the reviews to feel I was warned about things that a P&P spinoff addict like me might find off-putting. I own at least a couple of dozen of these. (I have returned some, also.) Of those I've kept, some I have hardly gone back to at all; others I have reread frequently. I think I've reread this one much more frequently than any of the others I own, and I've probably had this one the shortest time.
For me, the appeal of P&P spinoffs likely has something to do with the saying that "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" rather than any belief that a spinoff can even come close to comparing favorably with the original.
The complaint was made that the time frame was wrong. However, I argue that Jane Austen didn't give an exact year for the setting of P&P and that, in fact, she originally wrote it nearly 10 years BEFORE the time given for this spinoff. So to say that Lizzy was a pre-teenager, or whatever the argument was, is, in my view, to take a very restricted, narrow view of the time of the setting.
I'm not sure what it is about TSODAE. . . that holds such great appeal for me. I DO know that I'm more pleased than I can express at having found this lovely little book. I ought to feel I overpaid for this book because I'm pretty sure I didn't get it for $0.99. However, I'm far from feeling that way. Thank you, Victoria Kincaid, for writing something so very enjoyable!
** spoiler alert ** I loved this book I read it in a day! It was very refreshing to read a plot that has not been explored before. Darcy goes to Paris to try and forget about Elizabeth after she refuses him, but discovered her in Paris as well! They both apologize for their behaviour and appear to start a courtship, but then the peace between England and France ends and they must escape France! Elizabeth is separated from the Gardiners, and travels with Darcy to try and escape. This is potentially damaging to her reputation, and matters only become worse when Elizabeth falls ill. They secretly marry (for love, not reputation), and return to England, where due to Lydia's elopement they decide to keep their marriage a secret. There is more drama in this part of the novel than escaping warring France! Wickham, Darcy's family, a Mr. Collins clone, and more do their best to ruin the secret couple.
I wish I could give it 4.5 stars instead of either 4 or 5. I found that I liked the parts in France a lot more than the parts in England. I had trouble reconciling myself to the fact that Darcy and Elizabeth, but mostly Darcy, would support such a deception (about his marriage). I would actually love to read a version of this version where they return to France and announce their marriage to all immediately. I would love to read the interpretation of the reactions. There were a few typos as well (heal vs. heel in one chapter, a "+a" randomly inserted).
I look forward to reading more from Kincaid - this novel was so very refreshing!
This author *never* disappoints in the angst category. Her stories have a surplus. In fact, I think she has more than she knows how to distribute in some cases, lol.
The first half of this novel - or, the French half - was highly enjoyable and romantic. It was similar to another mad-dash-through-war-torn-France variation she'd written, but I suspect this one came first. I loved the Darcy-pining, naturally, and seeing he and Elizabeth's reconciliation after meeting by chance at a ball. The trouble they got into and then Elizabeth's very near brush with death was exciting. Darcy's tender concern and attendance to her was touching.
HOWEVER, the entire second half felt ludicrous to me! All the trouble, all the potential scandal that was nearly caused, was entirely because they didn't just announce their marriage right off the bat! For goodness sake, way to drag your feet! If they needed to tell Mr. Bennet first, they should have made haste and done so! Regardless of the Lydia scandal. It was so mindbogglingly dumb. Especially as Mr. Darcy often finds himself caught in compromising positions with his secret wife by near all his relations. *eye roll*
I kept looking around my bedroom, like Jim from The Office, for every ridiculous consequence to their ill thought-out plan. And it hits *peak* outrageousness before it gets better.
One thing about this writer; I feel that she must not care for Mr. Bennet very much, or takes pleasure in making him a difficult or unlikable man. This is the second novel of hers I've read where he shows hasty and unpleasant characteristics I don't normally associate with Eliza Bennet's sarcastic, easygoing father. I wonder if she interprets him this way, or writes him as it serves her purpose? His behavior can be rather aggravating.
Overall, this was a quick, romantic novel with angst galore! Unrealistic, but quality writing, fanciful and fun. Good for excitement. Never a dull moment from this author.
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