Engaged to Mr Darcy

SYNOPSIS

‘Engaged to Mr Darcy’ continues the story of Jane Austen’s much loved novel, ‘Pride and Prejudice’. It tells the story of what happened next after Elizabeth Bennet finally agreed to marry the tall, silent and mysterious Mr Darcy.

The stubborn pair of lovers have travelled a long and difficult path to finally reach a better understanding of one another, and are now engaged to be married in only a matter of weeks. However, this does not mean that all obstacles and misunderstandings between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy are removed – far from it! ‘That she, Miss Elizabeth Bennet, the impertinent country miss who had so vehemently rejected Mr Darcy when he had proposed to her the first time, could now be happily engaged to that same man only some seven months later, was astonishing when she thought over their shared history together.

It seemed to her that they had spent much of their acquaintance at odds with one another, baiting one another with opposing views and strong wills on both sides. How now to deal with this enigmatic man, now that the war between them was over and a truce had been called?’

This ‘Pride and Prejudice’ continuation tells the story of their journey to a better understanding of one another, as well as the trials that they face on their way to the church altar. Not everyone is pleased to hear about their impending nuptials and there are various family members on both sides whom Elizabeth and Mr Darcy will need to win over.

And naturally, there will still be disagreements between two such strong willed people as they become more familiar with one another and learn how to compromise.

Up until now their conduct with one another has always been scrupulously proper, but now that Elizabeth and Mr Darcy have declared their love for one another, the friction between them ignites into passion when trouble stirs…

Reviews

Engaged to Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation

This story filled a lot about Darcy and Elizabeth's betrothal. Hunsford mentioned his first rejected proposal. Lydia still had to marry wicked Wickham because of her stupidity, Caroline Bingley was still the neighborhood worst witch, but a new monkey wrench was thrown in just to keep it more interesting. We know that Elizabeth had a very unconventional childhood for a gentle women of this time period. Explains why Elizabeth is her father's favorite daughter. Plausible reason why Mrs. Bennet didn't get along with Elizabeth is explained by this author. The new monkey wrench was her neighbour, John Lucas. When he travels to Hunsford to see his sister, it wasn't to visit, but to conspire with Lady Catherine and her bumbling idiot, Mr. Collins to stop the marriage of Darcy and Elizabeth.. He still smarts from Elizabeth's refusal. So when Mr. Bennet, Darcy, and the Earl confront the three idiots, they are shut down where they stood. This was so much better than Lady Catherine's confrontation with Elizabeth. Actually, Elizabeth being asked to join the group, puts Lady Catherine and Lucas where they belong, escorted to the waiting carriage. A lot of bantering and teasing in this story. Loved it!

- Carol

Loved it, met all of my expectations

What a great continuation of the story. I loved how the author was true to the characters ' personalities. Great read

- K Marler

Great read!!

Glad I found this book--great read--imaginative regarding what could have happened between Darcy and Elizabeth between engagement and wedding! Very entertaining and in looking forward to the 2nd book in the series.

- Book Lover

Yay Mr. Darcy!!!

I really enjoyed this book!! I've read several Pride and Prejudice continuations, and this is one of my favorites. The author really remained true to Jane Austen's style and the original characters. What I loved was getting into Darcy's head!! It was a joy to read more about the characters and see them evolve. I truly can't wait for the sequel!! There are a few grammatical errors here and there, and it needed some editing. But the story line was so good that it is of little consequence to me.

- Crystal H.

A great page turner

Thoroughly enjoyed this book!

- Gabrielle A. Watts