What if Darcy ponders his self worth before he meets Elizabeth? What if he discovers a secret about his father? Ooh, yeah! In this story Maria Grace takes us down a different path in her first book of her Given Good Principles trilogy.
I really enjoyed Darcy's relationship with his curator Mr. Bradley. I found it delightful when Darcy would go to Mr. Bradley for council. Bradley would answer his questions in a way that would keep Darcy examining himself; helping him grow into a wonderful man.
When the living at Kympton became vacant, Wickham shows up to claim it. Maintaining it was the wish of Old Mr. Darcy, that he should have it. When Darcy denies him, Wickham seeks his revenge!
Georgiana is a bit more rebellious in this variation! She wants to be treated as an adult so badly she is willing to defy Darcy. At 15, she is no longer a child but not yet an adult. It is a tough age.
Elizabeth does not make an appearance in this prequel, everything happens before Darcy goes to Hertfordshire, but the foundation is laid for what looks like a fantastic trilogy! I can't wait for the next book!
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This sounds really very interesting. I wonder how a curate would attempt to help our precious Mr. Darcy! LOL Great nutshell review! I love what you're doing here. I'm your new follower...
ReplyDeleteHi Deb! I like my reviews short and sweet! ;) It is a novella, so the story itself was short. Thank you for following my blog!
DeleteCandy, I cannot wait for the next book either! I enjoyed Darcy's Decision, but I have a feeling the next one will be even better!
ReplyDeleteHi Jakki! I think the next one is going to be better too! I'm so looking forward to it!
DeleteSo happy to see another positive review for Maria's novella! I love discovering a new author to follow! Great review, Candy!
ReplyDeleteHi Meredith! Oh yes! I also loved the Colonel in this story, I can't wait to see if he has more of a story line! Thanks for stopping by and following me! :)
ReplyDeleteHe will ;)
DeleteMonica, don't tell me you're cheating with this one and reading it ahead online too! Lol! :)
DeleteLol actually I did read it awhile back as a WIP online. The published version, I've been told, had lots of work done to it, so I am looking forward to reading it again. Hopefully I didn't speak too soon and she decided to cut the Colonel out altogether! Lol
DeleteOh so funny just came upstairs to bed to start this book, and checked my twitter quick and there was your review! Must be a positive sign... Ill let you know how it goes. :)
ReplyDeleteOh that is funny! I can't wait to see what you think!
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