Allow Me to Tell You: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Variations on Pride and Prejudice)

When Darcy hands Lizzy his proposal in a letter they are spotted by Mr Collins who immediately grabs it and dashes to Lady Catherine to denounce his cousin. Unfortunately Lady C blames him for inviting her to Hunsford and he loses his living. Lizzy then Is torn between accepting Darcy or Richard or ruining her sister's future along with the guilt she feels for Charlotte being evicted. I won't give any spoilers, suffice to say Lizzy's journey to realising where her future lay is funny, romantic, some angst but will tug at our heart strings. I love Monica's work and regularly re read each one I've bought.I received this as an ARC, this is my honest review.

Darcy’s idea for proposing backfired spectacularly! He’s doing his best to keep Elizabeth near for as long as possible. She and Jane are both stubborn as regards Darcy and Bingley 😱. Elizabeth has learnt some truths so does have an improving opinion of Darcy but is it enough? Lady Catherine is her usual self-serving, demanding self. You really need to read this to see if all can be resolved. Obviously it’s not a spoiler to confirm that ODC get their HEA ❤️❤️

I thought this was a wonderful variation. Complicated by a letter, our Dear Couple jump through hoops to find their everlasting love. Great book. Thanks for a very entertaining read.

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 have no problem with variations that change the order of our story but I do with variations that continually jump you out of time and place. If you want a modern love story then write set in modern times.

I rate this book a 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars. I liked the twist of poor Mr. Darcy writing a letter of proposal to Elizabeth. This starts the catastrophic events, when before Elizabeth has even read half of the letter, it is snatched by Mr. Collins and he hurriedly rushes to Lady Catherine's side with the missive. How could Darcy possibly allow him to reach her?There are so many irksome things about the book. I was annoyed, more than once, by the characters. I especially disliked Jane in this book. There were so many doubts, so many willful disregards, and so much dilly-dallying by Bingley and Darcy that it was hard to read.Yet, in the end, things are resolved, no thanks to Lady Catherine's resolve and Mr. Collins's stupidity.

She loved him. From that instant, she ceased to be Miss Bennet to him. She was Elizabeth, the dearest person to him in the world. And he had finally made up his mind after weeks – nay, months – of uncertainty … the problem was, he found the whole process nerve-racking. Elizabeth would — understandably — expect him to express his emotions, and that was something he found difficult … Generally, Darcy found it easier to write down what he felt than to say it. On paper, he could control the flow of his thoughts. He could pause to find an elegant turn of phrase and select the best way to explain things.The lines quoted above set up the complications Our Dear Couple must confront in this story.Fitzwilliam Darcy wants to propose.He writes better than he speaks.Therefore, he will write a proposal letter.He meets the object of his affection during a morning walk and delivers his letter. Elizabeth Bennet has only begun reading when an irate Mr. Collins arrives and steals the letter. Before he can be stopped, he has run to his beloved Lady Catherine and thrown the letter to her in her carriage.Never let us underestimate the power of a well-written letter. ~ Jane AustenThis well-written letter gives its power into the wrong hands. Lady Catherine sees red. She is willing to use her weapon against all comers.Quote from the book: Lady Catherine’s lips curled contemptuously. “You have forgotten one important thing. I have in my possession your letter to Miss Bennet. If you make any further attempt to persist in this madness, I will have no choice but to do my duty and let the world know about the scheming nobody we allowed into our midst.”Elizabeth refuses to marry Darcy but can only be safe from Lady Catherine if she marries someone. Darcy must encourage Colonel Fitzwilliam to propose.Lady Catherine also delivers retribution to her rector and his wife. The woman has no loyalty!Everyone under threat from the grand lady retreats to London, where courtship must continue. But which courtship?I love handwritten letters.The way the words get jumbled up when the writer’s excited.The way the words get neat when the writer’s trying not to make a mistake.The way the words get pretty because the writer’s in love.I love handwritten letters.~ Author UnknownI received a free copy of this book from the author. I am voluntarily leaving a review.