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Mr Darcy's Persuasion: An Austen-inspired tale of pride, prejudice and persuasion Kindle Edition

by Cass Grafton (Author), Ada Bright (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Two of Jane Austen’s classics collide in this intriguing tale of pride, prejudice and persuasion, set in England’s beautiful West Country.

In the aftermath of the Netherfield Ball, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet are determined to find respite—Darcy from the allure of the lady and the feelings she evokes in him, and Elizabeth from the drama unfolding at Longbourn.

Fate is not done with them, however, as they both—unbeknownst to the other—take refuge on the Kellynch estate in Somersetshire, home to Sir Walter Elliot and two of his daughters.

Whilst Elizabeth takes solace from her friendship with Anne Elliot, Darcy finds little comfort in his reacquaintance with the woman fast taking hold of his heart and senses—or, indeed, in the eldest Miss Elliot’s company, whose fluttering eyelashes make her intentions plain.

As for Anne, it is five long years since she last laid eyes upon Frederick Wentworth, and though her regret lingers, she has found some contentment in life... until distressing news of the captain arrives.

When hints of deep secrets emerge—some recently stolen, others harboured for decades—the mystery begins to wrap tendrils around Darcy as he struggles to free himself from its ever-tightening bonds.

Can Darcy discover the truth before it is too late? Will Elizabeth even care if he does? And just what has become of Captain Wentworth?

If you enjoy Austen-inspired variations, then you’ll love this tale of romance, friendship and mystery from award-winning writing duo, Cass Grafton and Ada Bright.

What are Readers saying about Mr Darcy's Persuasion?

"This book had all of the best elements of an unputdownable tale: romance, mystery, villains, tense confrontations, humor, and admirable relationships of all kinds. A reader could not hope for a more satisfying way to immerse themselves in a book." - Katie Jackson at Austenprose - A Jane Austen Blog

"The ability of these brilliant authors to combine the plot lines of 2 of Jane Austen’s classic novels was very clever & absolutely believable." - Amazon UK review

"What a ride! Great plot twists and turns, excellent characters melded together well from two JA novels into one new one. Angst fest, twists and turns - characters are true to themselves and act as we expect them to in new situations." - Amazon US review

"This is one of the most satisfying Austen variations I have ever read." - Amazon US review

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08TV579TV
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tabby Cow Press; 1st edition (March 9, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 9, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2099 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 586 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #554,299 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,621 in Historical Regency Fiction
- #7,526 in Clean & Wholesome Romance (Kindle Store)
- #10,619 in Regency Historical Romance

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Cass began her writing life in Regency England, enlisted Jane Austen’s help to time-travel between then and the present day and is now happily ensconced in 21st century Cornwall.

Well, in her imagination and soul; her heart and physical presence reside in northern England with her ever-patient husband and Tig and Tag, their cute but exceptionally demanding moggies.

A bit of a nomad, Cass has called three countries home, as well as six different English counties, but her aspiration is to one day reunite with her beloved West Country.

In the meantime, she writes feel-good contemporary romances set in Cornwall and, in doing so, manages to live there vicariously through her characters and settings.

An Ambassador for the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, Cass is also a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, the Jane Austen Society UK and the Society of Authors.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021

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I have thought before that Anne Elliot sure could have used an Elizabeth Bennet in her corner. Mr Darcy's Persuasion gives us an inspired scenario of that what-if, when a close friendship is formed between the two. This worthy variation interweaves Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion during a surprisingly short period of time with satisfying, believable results. The characters actions feel true to their canon. Secondary characters are well drawn but do not overpower the continuing thread of D&E’s journey to HEA - although they do try! The nefarious scheme that binds Darcy seems unbreakable. I enjoyed the many turns of the story from beginning to end.

The ball at Netherfield is now a memory. Darcy has escaped the fascinating Elizabeth Bennet and the Bingley clan and settles in at Meadowbrook House, a property on the Kellynch estate of which he has secured lodgings for a time. He hopes the location and climate will help Georgiana recover from a lingering cold and residual effects of Ramsgate. He determines the change will also aid him in banishing incessant thoughts of Elizabeth, but his mind is owning that futility. It’s quite the shock when EB appears at Kellynch as a guest of Anne Elliot. Thank goodness the steadfast, gallant and delightfully irreverent Colonel Fitzwilliam has some leave time and joins his cousins!

As I’m tempted to spoilers, I’ll stop there - except that a snip of a D/E encounter happily continues to pop into memory. Divine prose to savor with tea:

Quote from Elizabeth: “There is a mystical air about this hour, Mr Darcy. Do you not agree? The half-night between darkness and light, where all is not as it seems".

The entire scene is a delight.

I enjoyed the fun and anticipation of following along on the blog as the authors shared the beginning chapters. Advise all to hang on tight for the books concluding romp!

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EA Davis

Good by comparison, but...

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021

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I have enjoyed Cass Grafton’s other books, and was very excited to read this mash up of P&P with Persuasion. The mash up works beautifully—Anne’s inclusion as Elizabeth’s friend makes sense, and the tension added by Sir Walter and the “other” Elizabeth’s presence is wonderful. The story involving Captain Wentworth and Anne is just the right balance of heart wrenching and heart warming.

I just wish I could say the same for Darcy and Elizabeth.

The love story between Darcy and Elizabeth just didn’t work for me. They spent a lot of time thinking about how the were falling in love, but in each scene where I anticipated some special moment to move them closer together—nothing happened. They would eat dinner and then Lizzy would go “back to the cottage” (I really hope the cottage was mere feet away from the main house in this story, because Lizzy and Anne go back and forth a LOT). Darcy would be thinking romantic thoughts, but never showed any of them; Lizzy would think about asking questions, but rarely did, and if she did, she usually asked one without any follow-up. I think the book could have been much shorter if it had been edited to remove scenes where our favorite couple interact, but the plot isn’t advanced. It’s nice to know Lizzy and Darcy see each other, but as in the original book, you can summarize weeks worth of unexceptional interactions in a paragraph or two and just give us the highlight reel.

I often wish book reviews on Amazon were more similar to reviews on Audible, where there could be different categories to rate the book on. That way I could avoid the juvenile P&P variations that get a 5 star rating and more easily find the beautiful and complex variations that get a 4 star rating because they’re being held to a higher standard by a more critical audience. I struggled with the rating for this book because the writing is elegant, the characters were well-rounded and interesting, and the book didn’t just rush from one default Pride and Prejudice plot beat to another. Anne and Wentworth’s story is interesting, the inclusion of Sir Walter works wonderfully, and Lizzy and Darcy are how we expect them to be...just not very interesting together.

Writing—4.5 stars
Unique plot—5 stars
Lizzy and Darcy romance—3.5 stars
Anne and Wentworth romance—5 stars

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“How quick come the reasons for approving what we like.”

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021

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And there are countless reasons to like, no LOVE, this beautiful novel. When I saw that the authors of “The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen” were collaborating on a Pride and Prejudice/Persuasion crossover, I nearly died of happiness. In less capable hands, these crossovers often fall short of capturing what we love most about the original works. This much anticipated novel more than rises to meet the challenge. Warning: You should probably surround your reading area with cushions, as you are likely to swoon from this Mr. Darcy and this Captain Wentworth appearing in the same novel.
With just the right amounts of angst, humor and romance (in equal measure), this extremely well-written and deliciously lengthy story will keep you from getting anything else done, as it is nearly impossible to put down. I would purchase it again simply for the pleasure of reading Chapter 52.
From its exquisite cover, to the Epilogue, you will lose yourself in this beautiful imagining of how our beloved Austen characters might have found their way together had their paths crossed. I will not reveal any spoiler plot points in my review (they can be found easily enough in others), only to say that rarely have I enjoyed the journey to Happily Ever After as much.
These two authors have shown their talents before, writing seamlessly and expertly with great appreciation for and understanding of Austen’s characters and style. They know how to write a smart, witty heroine and a noble, constant hero. They understand the importance of the supporting characters in providing the conflict, as well as the comic relief, in a nuanced (not over-the-top) way. Most importantly, they are skilled in staying true to the original Austen characters, if not canon plot. Their love and respect for dear Jane shows on every page. It was a privilege and delight to read Mr. Darcy’s Persuasion, and I eagerly await their next collaboration.

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Cristina

romantic combination

Reviewed in Brazil on June 9, 2023

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Two of Jane Austen's most romantic stories combined is double fun. Very well crafted with an interesting ending

Elizabeth Lewis

Awesome read!

Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2021

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Loved the characters and plot... Loved that Caroline wasn't really in it... Very evil plot and it kept me going. It was very well proofread as well so no annoying misspelled words and repeats which made the experience that much lovelier. It was interesting and well thought out...loved it. Thank you and continue!!

Carina

Flawless Jane Austen Variation

Reviewed in Germany on May 11, 2021

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I've read most of Cass Grafton books and she is the new Qzeen of Pride and Prejudice Variations for me.
Needless to say, this book delivered plenty!
P&P and Persuasion are my favourite Austen books and the authors connected them flawlessly.
I love how, even though I Know it will be a happy end, the story still keeps me wondering how the hell it will play out.
The authors are just that good.
Also the characters are ALWAYS on point. I've read a lot of Jane Austen variations and Cass Grafton comes closest to the original in my opinion. I can't wait for more books to come!

veritevivante

Good potential in the plot

Reviewed in France on April 27, 2021

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First, I doubt that people would have been swilling tea as they did in almost every page and chapter, tea was a precious and very costly commodity then.
And all this ridiculous endless walking out for miles even when recovering from an illness, Darcy charging out on his horse when we've had in hammered in that the snow was at least armpit deep! Nonsense.
Elizabeth, the heroine seem to have no attractive features here, she is petulant, pig-headed and downright silly in her persistence to criticize the Darcys, until of course, she decides to fall in love at the end when we get the 3-ring circus of the entire crew of P&P suddenly arriving.
Darcy is worthless here, why would any man want a woman who has not one redeeming feature as we are shown here besides her "sparkling" eyes.
Much more could have been made writing more of the Elliots, Col Fitzwilliam, even Bingley instead of the endless moaning from Elizabeth to make this book more interesting.

Crisifatmi

What a brilliant read! It has everything: two love stories, humour and some suspense.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2021

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If, like me, you are an avid JAFF reader, you will love Mr Darcy's Persuasion by Cass Grafton and Ada Bright.

I finished Mr Darcy’s Persuasion today, in the very early hours (00.30). I was hooked and did not want to go to sleep until I got to the end. I loved the story and the fact that it brings together the worlds of Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion. For me, the best two of the six novels by Jane Austen. The authors were able to maintain the suspense till the end and I really did not know how Mr Darcy was going to get out of the situation that he finds himself in. There are some well-placed red herrings along the story!

I loved the scenes in which D &E interact. Darcy's side of the story, his feelings are conveyed very eloquently and we are allowed glimpses of his suffering. I love to read some of the story form Mr Darcy's point of view.
I thoroughly recommend it and I know it will become another of my favourites in the JAFF, just as A Fair Prospect (by Cass Grafton) is.

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