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This short 'what if' variation on Pride and Prejudice picks up with Elizabeth touring in Derbyshire with the Gardiners, before they visit Pemberley. They are having a picnic at a beauty spot and Elizabeth longs to climb up to the top of the nearby rocks, but the Gardiners won't allow it. She sees a man descending from the climb who looks familiar, and lo and behold it's Mr Darcy. He offers to escort her safely up to the top. She is embarrassed of course, but 'What are men to rocks and mountains?
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I greatly enjoyed my second story by Abigail Reynolds – although only a novella it was a very sweet little book with a great story! Hearing the account of Darcy’s parent’s courtship gave great background and a new dimension to Darcy’s character and a real insight into his childhood which was fascinating.
I thought it was very clever how as Darcy begins to tell the tale to Elizabeth, instead of just hearing his account, it jumps back to the time and we see the story unfold as it is happening. It ...more
I thought it was very clever how as Darcy begins to tell the tale to Elizabeth, instead of just hearing his account, it jumps back to the time and we see the story unfold as it is happening. It ...more
I have had this novella for some time now and have read it multiple times - it is perfect when you need a touch of romance but don't have a lot of time. You know this author is going to deliver.
The meeting of Darcy with Elizabeth and her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner at a black rock tor occurs after the Hunsford proposal and Elizabeth's reading of the letter. She is desirous of climbing to the top of the rock formation but her relatives refuse to go on and won't allow her to do so alone. When a tall g ...more
The meeting of Darcy with Elizabeth and her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner at a black rock tor occurs after the Hunsford proposal and Elizabeth's reading of the letter. She is desirous of climbing to the top of the rock formation but her relatives refuse to go on and won't allow her to do so alone. When a tall g ...more
A great book that I wish were longer :) It gives some background about Darcy's parents' marriage -- which is a very touching story -- and then relates Darcy and Elizabeth's HEA. Also gives a nice description of scenery in Derbyshire :)
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Short & sweet - Darcy’s parents story + some rocks :)
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