A Pride and Prejudice Variation, is how Miss Reynolds describes her novel. That alone got me to read it! As a long-suffering fan of the A&E movie, and a small fan (though still I-bought-the-DVD) of the Kiera Knightly version, I brought the book home and began to read. If you are familiar with the Colin Firth version (yummy!), you will be able to understand how this author takes the story from the moment Elizabeth refuses Mr. Darcy’s proposal and says to her readers…What if Mr. Darcy tries to change her mind?
I was deeply enthralled in this new adaptation from the first chapter, and wondered how she could possibly write a more satisfying ending. I always appreciate how she used his cousin, Fitzwilliam. In fact, there are more than kisses between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, waylaid marriage plans, tense moments with her uncle and her father, and so much more. She sprinkles quotes, familiar to me from the big screen, and follows the flow of the story. Lots of action…and sex…and, most of all, a deep and growing love between two of my most favorite characters.
‘Impulse Initiative’ was published in 2008 by Sourcebooks. Nancy Lee Badger
19. December 2009 at 22:09
I loved ‘Pride & Predudice’ so I will give this book a try.
27. December 2009 at 04:08
Nancy, thanks for the blurb on this book. I am a big fan of “Pride and Prejudice” so will go get this book.