Prevailed Upon to Marry: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (In Love with Mr Darcy Series)

Poor Elizabeth is definitely not anticipating her wedding and is desperately wishing for a saviour riding in to save her, who knew this would happen? All thanks to Miss Bingley! No more spoilers so I’ll just say I loved the interactions between Darcy and Elizabeth, I hated Lady Catherine and especially Mr Collins (who did get his just reward). My only regret is the lack of an epilogue but I would still highly recommend this book. 🥰🥰

This was well written and edited with plenty of thrills and spills, a truly horrible Collins and an extremely overdone Lady Catherine de Burgh. I thought Lizzy a bit unlikely to attract someone of Darcy’s calibre however.

Who knew Mr Darcy could be such a rebel? Not Elizabeth Bennet and definitely not Mr Collins!This is a really enjoyable and well-constructed book with a clear plot which runs through to the end without distractions. The author has clearly taken her time to build a story full of adventure without slipping into farce at any point.The emotional impact on Elizabeth of being prevailed upon to marry Collins is well described and sets the scene beautifully for the rest of the book. The shock and relief of the appearance of Mr Darcy in the nick of time followed by uncertainty and doubt of what their future will be is given just the right amount of page time. The reader is given much to ponder without being overwhelmed with emotions. I very much appreciated this as reading a book should be an interactive activity not a passive one. I enjoyed being able to explore for myself all that was happening within a well defined framework.This is not an easy ride for Elizabeth and Darcy, the cramped conditions in a carriage and in the less than spacious inn rooms requiring them to confront their past as well as their hopes and fears for the future.Lady Catherine and Mr Collins also had to spend time in a cramped carriage but this was a far less pleasant experience. Some of the richest descriptive passages in the book are spent in the company of their very badly matched pair and make for excellent reading.I heartily recommend this to all who are looking for something more in their Austenesque reading.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Elizabeth Bennet rejects the proposal from Mr Collins, her father’s heir. Mr Bennet supports her decision.Mrs Bennet views the match as essential to keeping a roof over her family, after the death of Mr Bennet.Both Elizabeth and Mr Bennet think Mr Collins is a slimy, sanctimonious fool.Unfortunately, the following day Mr Bennet changes his mind, having discovered his heart is rapidly failing.Elizabeth is horrified at the prospect of marrying a man she could not respect and grief stricken at the imminent loss of her beloved Papa.She hopes someone will rescue her, but eventually resigns herself to her fate.Fitzwilliam Darcy is in love with Elizabeth but has a duty to his family. Only a well connected and/or rich wife will do.However, on hearing of Elizabeth’s betrothal, he decides he would rather be happy than dutiful.Arriving minutes before Elizabeth enters the church, Darcy makes a passionate proposal, to a rather stunned Elizabeth.While Elizabeth has never liked Mr Darcy, he is handsome, intelligent and seemingly enamoured. She quickly accepts.Everyone is delighted, except of course Mr Collins.Obstacles start being presented, so Jane Bennet encourages Elizabeth and the very proper Mr Darcy to elope!The journey to Gretna Green is long and slow, but it does give our dear couple time to really get to know each other, in more ways than one.Mr Collins is in pursuit with Darcy’s aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh.Collins only wants Elizabeth so that he can mistreat her and break her spirit. All for the crime of rejecting his first proposal.You will be pleased to know that his comeuppance is very appropriate.The characters of Darcy and Elizabeth are well drawn. You do have to overcome the speed of Elizabeth’s volte-face and the impropriety of the couple anticipating their vows!However, it is done in a tasteful manner.I really enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. I heartily recommend it.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

There were phrases used not at all in keeping with the time period .The whole plot was in my opinion ridiculous . In addition the willingness of the Bennett’s to sacrifice Lizzie because the parents failed to provide for them properly just infuriates me . And her forgiveness of their actions grates on me . Jane was her silly insipid self with her blinkers on and Mr Bennett was his usual insolent self . The scene at the church where Darcy turned up , in the nick of time , was absolutely farcical .

Exciting, endearing, romantic, sweet, and a lovely happily ever after. What more can you ask for? A well written take on a beloved story.

Such a riveting tale. I couldn’t put it down. I got so engrossed in the story that I actually felt like I was apart of the story. I also love the all time classic original book it’s based, plus all the TV series and movie adaptations as well.

I liked it. A pleasant comfortable read with some closed door scenes.Bingley is good here and not as spineless as some versions show him.

SPOILERS*** I stopped reading at 30% This plot is not believable. Darcy feeling threatened by Collins, this buffoon, by Lady Catherine, who holds no real power over him, even by Mr Bennet's weakness of character ??? So much so that he accepts Jane's suggestion to elope knowing that this would ruin Georgiana's prospects??? No. This is not believable. The plot, and the other characters, give too much credit to Collins. I quit when Collins went to the Matlocks after Darcy's elopement with Elizabeth. I don't know what he hoped to obtain or achieve with this move, but it just seemed so improbable that I lost the curiosity to find out. The scene in the church is almost farcical. I personally don't enjoy farcical variations. I read P&P variations for the romance, to fall under the charm of a swoon worthy Darcy, certainly not to read a plot where Collins, just second to Wickham as far as annoying and irritating characters are concerned (Lydia being a solid third), plays a major and recurrent role. I didn't get the impression that this would change, but I might have been mistaken. So you might give it a try. The writing is good.

Due to his worsening health and the departure of the Netherfield party, Mr. Bennet must act. To save his wife and daughters after his death, Elizabeth needs to marry the heir of Longbourn, Mr. Collins. On her wedding day Mr. Darcy suddenly appears, presenting himself as the alternative bridegroom. Although she does not really like the proud Mr. Darcy the choice is simple for Elizabeth, but Mr. Collins is not willing to give up. The only chance for the newfound couple is to immediately elope to Scotland. On their trip, with Mr. Collins and Lady Catherine de Bourg on their heels, Darcy and Elizabeth have plenty of time to talk and get to know each other better. Will they be able to solve former misunderstandings and is there a chance that they may find happiness together?The book of the author Mary Smythe is very well written and keeps you reading from the first to the last page. I find the premise of an elopement intriguing because being together in a couch for such a long time to go to Scotland means ODC needs to talk. And they do. I like that they are due to circumstances forced to solve their misunderstanding very soon and that there are, because of the situation, less accusations on both sides.Due to Elizabeth's upcoming wedding Darcy is forced to admit his feelings and to act thus Elizabeth is not lost to him. Elizabeth on her part needs to consider Darcy as an alternative to Mr Collins and decides that the former is more agreeable than her cousin.Because of the change in the story many accusations have already been refuted. Jane and Bingley are no longer separated because Bingley insisted on coming together with Darcy and Wickham manager to make himself look untrustworthy. This means Darcy and Elizabeth only have to deal with his insult and his low opinion of her family. Due to the proximity in the coach and at the inns, they talk and solve their problems and the get closer together, not only emotionally.Lady Catherine is the one big villain in this story besides Mr. Collins. She is determined to prevent Darcy from marrying Elizabeth - and she is more determined and evil than ever.I highly recommend this book. If you find the premise of an elopement as intriguing as I do, than this book is for you!