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The Lake House at Ramsgate: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation (Timeless Love: Darcy and Lizzy variations) Kindle Edition

by MJ Stratton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 580 ratings

Darcy and Elizabeth at Ramsgate

In 1812, Elizabeth Bennet, eager for her first visit to the seaside, accompanies her beloved sister Jane and her new brother, Charles Bingley, to Ramsgate. Their retreat, the Lake House, offers an ideal location for Mrs Bingley, whose delicate condition requires rest and care by the sea.

When Jane’s condition worsens, Elizabeth steps into the role of mistress of the house, managing the servants, overseeing the menus, and even attending to her brother’s correspondence. One letter, intended for the solicitor who arranged the lease, unexpectedly draws a shocking reply from Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Stunned by Mr Darcy’s accusations and confused by his claim that it is 1810 and that he owns the Lake House, which he has never leased in his lifetime, Elizabeth responds with sharp, cutting words. As their correspondence continues, it becomes clear that neither has lost their senses; instead, they find themselves caught in a romance that transcends time.

As love blooms, Darcy and Elizabeth resolve to meet, but they soon realise that appearances can be deceiving. Together, they must unravel the mystery of the Lake House and discover who—or what—is conspiring to keep them apart.

Dive into a Pride and Prejudice variation that was inspired by the movie The Lake House. This historical rendition of a fan favorite is sure to thrill the reader!
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Darcy and Lizzy Pride and Prejudice variation

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DHQC3352
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 8, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 161 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 580 ratings

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MJ Stratton grew up in a small town in rural Utah, moving back in 2021 after being away for ten years. Her love of Jane Austen was born at a young age when she read Pride and Prejudice for the first time. Her first ever exposure to JAFF was watching Lost in Austen as a teen. MJ recently left her teaching job to be at home with her four children, and hopefully pursue her passion for writing more fully. After feeding her love of books by editing and beta reading for years, she hopes to commit more fully to penning her own stories. MJ loves food, growing things, and the quiet of the countryside. You can find MJ on Facebook and Amazon.

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Customers find the book an engaging and entertaining read with a unique narrative style. They praise the imaginative, clever, and well-written writing style that flows smoothly. The characters are authentic to the canon and endearing, creating a believable attachment between Elizabeth and Darcy.

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Customers enjoy reading the book. They find the tale engaging and well-written. The characters support the storyline, and the prologue piques their interest.

"A unique and romantic variation. I couldn't put it down! Ms. Stratton is an excellent writer. Well worth your time." Read more

"...As sweet as the whole book was, for me this was the most dynamic scene. Another wonderful offering from this author!" Read more

"...it flows smoothly and introduces original characters that support the storyline...." Read more

"4.5* rounded up I thoroughly enjoyed reading Thwarted, this author's most recent publication, so I was greatly anticipating the release of The..." Read more

9 customers mention "Narrative style"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the imaginative and unique narrative style. They find the time travel concept captivating and clever. The details like lavender plants and bookstores are appreciated. Readers appreciate the author's solution and find the book a great variation.

"A unique and romantic variation. I couldn't put it down! Ms. Stratton is an excellent writer. Well worth your time." Read more

"...As sweet as the whole book was, for me this was the most dynamic scene. Another wonderful offering from this author!" Read more

"...of the two books I enjoyed more, as each had very different yet unique premises...." Read more

"...I wondered how they would get together and found the author’s solution interesting...." Read more

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Customers praise the book's writing quality. They say it's well-written and edited, and the author adapts the movie concept and circumstances to the plot.

"...I couldn't put it down! Ms. Stratton is an excellent writer. Well worth your time." Read more

"A sweet story. Cleverly done, the way the author 'answered' the plot holes for this concept. (Even if its stretched a bit.)..." Read more

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"...It was very well done. You are kept guessing from the edge of your seat until the very satisfactory resolution...." Read more

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Customers enjoyed the book's authenticity. They found the characters endearing and believable, with great variation. The suspense was well-crafted, creating a believable attachment between Elizabeth and Darcy.

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"...portal with tension and suspense while also creating a believable attachment between Elizabeth and Darcy...." Read more

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  • Sandra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
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    A unique and romantic variation. I couldn't put it down! Ms. Stratton is an excellent writer. Well worth your time.
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  • Sam H.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024
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    A sweet story. Cleverly done, the way the author 'answered' the plot holes for this concept. (Even if its stretched a bit.)

    I loved the why of Darcy not showing up to meet Elizabeth, and the save. As sweet as the whole book was, for me this was the most dynamic scene.

    Another wonderful offering from this author!
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  • Alaska
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
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    I was absolutely captured by this story. It is very different from every other JAFF, though I haven't read the other book upon which it is organized, so I can't attest to how cleanly it sticks to those bones.

    Well written and well edited, it flows smoothly and introduces original characters that support the storyline. The references to characters from P&P who played large roles in the original, but small roles here aren't explained more than they would be any more than they would have been if original characters. This has two benefits. First, the author trusted the JAFF reader to remember the character of Elizabeth's mother, but also recognize that someone who didn't know Mrs. Bennet didn't really need to know more. If you read P&P, you knew that hiring Mrs. Younge was a Bad Idea, but you didn't actually need to know this to appreciate her role any more than you did in the original. The Bad Thing still happened, no better or worse than in the original.

    In fact, one of the best parts of this vagary was how closely the author stuck to the characters as originally written. Darcy was very Darcy, and Elizabeth very Elizabeth, though their initial confrontation was more quickly resolved by the necessity of communicating. There was more time to enjoy their romance, and plenty of room in the story to wonder how the time paradox would be resolved.

    I will absolutely read this again.
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  • Gratia
    5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless romance
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
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    4.5* rounded up
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading Thwarted, this author's most recent publication, so I was greatly anticipating the release of The Lake House. I don't know which of the two books I enjoyed more, as each had very different yet unique premises.

    The prologue immediately piqued my interest, and it anchored this Regency-era take on the movies, The Lake House and Il Mare. The plot is set as a vagary; Darcy and Elizabeth's first introduction is not at the Meryton assembly. That does not mean that the encounter is without conflict. I eagerly anticipated each letter, just as I believe Darcy and Elizabeth's characters did. Ms. Stratton did a wonderful job at building the mysteries of the time portal with tension and suspense while also creating a believable attachment between Elizabeth and Darcy.

    If you're looking for a story where the intricacies of their budding relationship are central, this book is for you. With the writing's tone and rhythm to be as light and lovely as ever, I think many readers will enjoy this romantic tale.

    I received a free draft copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review because I enjoyed reading it. Upon its release, I plan to add the hardcopy to my expanding collection of Ms. Stratton's books on my shelves.
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  • C F Hans
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
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    I, too, loved The Lake House. I enjoy many time travel movies, shows, books, etc. It took just a few pages for me to see the inspiration story parallels. I was interested in finding how the timelines converged and how their lives became intertwined but not until the latter year.

    It was very well done. You are kept guessing from the edge of your seat until the very satisfactory resolution. If you know the original story, no spoilers are necessary. But thanks for the prologue that helps the uninitiated to follow the storyline too. Great job!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
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    I enjoyed reading this book in spite of knowing and loving the movie. I love and was surprised by this ending good story
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  • DrCatMom
    5.0 out of 5 stars What the house has united ……
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
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    Loved this story! The version of time travel is one I had not previously encountered, but it was fascinating to read. Like Elizabeth, I wondered how they would get together and found the author’s solution interesting. Yes, the storyline required the suspension of belief (as does most sci-fi), but it was just the type of account of ODC that I needed to escape the depressing political, climate and conflict environment of today.

    There were some amusing instances of wrong word insertions such as “holey matrimony”. While missed during editing, each one caused an additional smile.

    Highly recommended as a great way to escape for an afternoon or several afternoons.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars No mention of the movie?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024
    I was surprised that there was no mention of the movie "The Lake House" with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, at the beginning or end of this book, because all the major ideas (and even some of the minor ideas) of this book come from that movie in which the characters live in 2004 and 2006. This book is like a P&P version of that movie.
    Update, one month later: I noticed today that a new paragraph was added at the end of the Amazon book description to give credit to the movie which inspired this book. Thank you MJ for adding this acknowledgement!
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars libro letto
    Reviewed in Italy on December 11, 2024
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    Bellissimo libro
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  • GORDON Steadman
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in France on December 9, 2024
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    The fact that it’s based on a film is no different to being based on a book by Jane Austen so don’t be put off by that.

    It was pretty well written and kept the interest - mostly. I did object to Mary marrying that idiot but then that’s hardly original either is it?
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  • Hi-Fi
    5.0 out of 5 stars a fun read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2024
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    I read this in one sitting as couldn’t put it down. There was the odd typo, but not many ‘insure’ instead of ‘ensure’ was the main one that stand but overall a thoroughly enjoyable read. Screen time for our couple together was extremely limited but they communicated via letter and thought about each other loads, so the romance budded via a pen pal type scenario. Obviously you need to suspend belief a little due to the subject but this was well done and I was sucked in to the story.

    A clean read (sadly for me 😉 but the story was great). I had a sense of impending doom as the book progressed which was handled well by the author. I guessed what might be about to happen but hopefully no spoilers by saying there is a HEA.
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  • Marta
    4.0 out of 5 stars Too close to another
    Reviewed in Australia on November 7, 2024
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    I do like this story but that is mainly because I Love the movie The Lake House with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. This one was far too close to be original. In my opinion it was not inspired by The Lake House but copied faithfully which is a shame.
    I think the author could have borrowed aspects from the movie but still make something new with it, but as it is it left a little to be desired with the plot being almost word for word with the movie.
    It’s not a waste of time, it’s still a nice story, but if one has no knowledge of the movie, one will enjoy it more.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2024
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    That was very existence and fantastic story. It was wonderful story from different times, how their love story came to travel through time. Thanks again for this outstanding contribution and fantastic story. Can't wait for more.
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