Alexa Adams

Well, this was an interesting alternate universe in which Darcy never makes his first rude remark, but instead decides to do the gentlemanly thing and ask Elizabeth to dance. What follows is a fairly conflict-free novel, where everybody (except Caroline) behaves in a way that's almost angelic and too good to be true. There were tons of typos in this copy, which was very distracting, but it was kind of a fun read. You have to suspend belief, though, because everything really does run TOO smoothly. I did, however, enjoy how the author went ahead and used scenes from the original P&P, adapting them to the changed characters and circumstances. Would I read it again? Well, maybe not. But I'd been curious, and now I know. Wish I could give it 2-1/2 stars, but I'll settle for three.… (más)

Alison Bateman, mother to five daughters, is hurt in a traffic accident and thrown back in time to her favourite novel - Pride and Prejudice - as Mrs. Bennet. Fortunately Jane and Elizabeth Bennet are away visiting - the Gardiners and at Huntsford respectively. But life becomes more difficult when they return.
Loved this new and better Mrs Bennet, and how she tries to change her family, especially the three younger girls. Though the eldest two also need changing, and Mr Bennet has always needed improvement.
Overall a very enjoyable well-written variation… (más)