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I'm not in control of my muse. My muse does all the work. ~ Ray Bradbury
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single artist in possession of a good canvas must be in want of a muse.
As the story opens, Fitzwilliam Darcy has been in a painting slump. His muse has deserted him. His world has no color and not even any colour! His fellow artist, Bingley, suggests some time in the country may be just what the canvas ordered. Darcy agrees and they are off to Netherfield Park.
You should treat a ...more
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single artist in possession of a good canvas must be in want of a muse.
As the story opens, Fitzwilliam Darcy has been in a painting slump. His muse has deserted him. His world has no color and not even any colour! His fellow artist, Bingley, suggests some time in the country may be just what the canvas ordered. Darcy agrees and they are off to Netherfield Park.
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4.5 rounded up to 5 stars
This delightful book follows canon closely. The differing point being that as we read this from Darcy's POV, he is an artist. At the onset he finds himself without any inspiration and as Charles Bingley wants his help in managing a property he is leasing in Hertfordshire, he decides to go along as it just might revive his muse who has become silent.
Immediately upon espying Miss Elizabeth the muse checks in. But Darcy's actions in public reflect his opinions as in canon.. ...more
This delightful book follows canon closely. The differing point being that as we read this from Darcy's POV, he is an artist. At the onset he finds himself without any inspiration and as Charles Bingley wants his help in managing a property he is leasing in Hertfordshire, he decides to go along as it just might revive his muse who has become silent.
Immediately upon espying Miss Elizabeth the muse checks in. But Darcy's actions in public reflect his opinions as in canon.. ...more
Maria Grace's latest Pride and Prejudice variation, Inspiration, is told from the point of view of Fitzwilliam Darcy, gentleman painter. When the novella opens, Mr. Darcy has been unable to put brush to canvas, and Mr. Bingley hopes that he can find some inspiration at Netherfield. From here, the plot of Pride and Prejudice unfolds, but what is different is this inner view of Darcy and his passion as an artist.
Darcy is very observant; everything he sees is dissected into shapes and lines, colors ...more
Darcy is very observant; everything he sees is dissected into shapes and lines, colors ...more
My favorite Darcy
I always enjoy Maria Grace’s JAFF, but especially her Darcy. He is totally masculine yet sensitive. In this story, he is an artist who finds his muse insists Elizabeth must be his Inspiration and he must have her in his life in order to keep creating. In all other ways, this is a repeat of canon P&P. I enjoyed the variation, although it is subtle. I would have liked to have seen Elizabeth and even Miss Bingley more aware of Darcy’s talent and to have had it make a larger differe ...more
I always enjoy Maria Grace’s JAFF, but especially her Darcy. He is totally masculine yet sensitive. In this story, he is an artist who finds his muse insists Elizabeth must be his Inspiration and he must have her in his life in order to keep creating. In all other ways, this is a repeat of canon P&P. I enjoyed the variation, although it is subtle. I would have liked to have seen Elizabeth and even Miss Bingley more aware of Darcy’s talent and to have had it make a larger differe ...more
Pride and Prejudice Regency era variation
This story followed closely the timeline of canon with one significant alteration, Mr Darcy was a painter in desperate need of a muse.
Predictable but beautifully written story that I thought was worthwhile reading.
Rated: Chaste
This story followed closely the timeline of canon with one significant alteration, Mr Darcy was a painter in desperate need of a muse.
Predictable but beautifully written story that I thought was worthwhile reading.
Rated: Chaste
3.5
Very sweet. Follows canon closely but from Darcy’s POV. Author cleverly avoids repeating the main book, alluding to book events and dwelling only on those most important to Darcy; with the addition of painting, this makes the story feel very fresh. It ends a little abruptly, I would love to have seen Lizzy sit for him and a little more of their married life - that would raise it to 4/4.5.
Very sweet. Follows canon closely but from Darcy’s POV. Author cleverly avoids repeating the main book, alluding to book events and dwelling only on those most important to Darcy; with the addition of painting, this makes the story feel very fresh. It ends a little abruptly, I would love to have seen Lizzy sit for him and a little more of their married life - that would raise it to 4/4.5.
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