Diverting and well-read

In the 4.5 range and definitely recommended.

This is an interesting variation on the Darcy and Elizabeth story. There is some angst, but not an excessive amount.

I found Mrs Bennet very diverting, when the story had us in Meryton. I also liked the uncommon version of Georgiana that was introduced at the start of the story, and who was important to the plot. Her role seemed to diminish and practically disappear after a certain point and, although I knew where she was and why, I did expect her to get mentioned or even make a reappearance later in the story.

The mystery part of it was well done. Some I could sort out pretty easily and early on, and I think the reader is supposed to, but there was a twist or two that kept it interesting and kept it from being mundane. I enjoyed the climax of it (Go, Lizzy! Go, Darcy! - read it and you’ll see what I mean).

I would have liked a little more of Elizabeth’s reaction to all of the revelations at the end, but I also understand why it was time to wrap up the story. I also know that I have an uncommon attachment to wanting to get into the thoughts and emotions of characters to understand the consequences of events on them and I suspect most readers would not miss seeing more of Elizabeth’s reaction.

I’ve read others by this author before and certainly will read more.

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