A Fair Prospect: Disappointed Hopes begins at Hunsford right as Darcy has made his disastrous proposal to Elizabeth. Events are changed by Grafton, not only did the proposal take place outside in the rain, but they also have to endure another evening together as the party of the parsonage is invited to dine at Rosings the next day.
I loved seeing what Darcy and Elizabeth are thinking and feeling! Grafton doesn’t rush through each scene. She let’s us experience the moment from both Darcy and Elizabeth’s point of view. I could feel Darcy’s despair and anguish over losing Elizabeth, and Elizabeth’s anger and then surprise as her feelings were slowly changing for Darcy. We see the awkwardness they were feeling as they dined together, wanting to know what the other was thinking.
Colonel Fitzwilliam, I so love him! He is just the way I like him to be in a story; humorous, loyal, and determine to get to the bottom of Darcy’s gloomy mood. And the Colonel can see clearly that Darcy needs his help, whether Darcy wants it or not.
I love Georgiana as well! She is stronger and smarter and has moved on from her episode with Wickham. Although Darcy doesn’t seem to realize it as he puts on a happy face in front of her, but she can see through his facade and is putting the pieces of his heartache together.
I'm also feeling a bit anxious about Nicholas, a childhood friend of Lizzy’s. I’m wondering if Darcy’s going to have a little competition in attaining Elizabeth’s attentions.
I loved A Fair Prospect: Disappointed Hopes! The three volumes do NOT stand alone. It is a continuing story. You'll find a “To be continued in Volume II - Darcy’s Dilemma” at the end of this Volume. Thank goodness Volume II is already out, and Volume III should be out in May sometime! Which is wonderful! I won’t have to wait that long between Volumes!
4 out of 5 stars.
I was provided an e-copy of the book for my honest review.
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This completes my 8th selection of the Pride and Prejudice Bicentenary Challenge 2013 hosted by Austenprose.
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Ooh this sounds good! This one is definitely on my TBR. I like the fact that all the bits are already written too, no worrying that the writer's muse might dry up :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!! I like that too! And no waiting months to a year for the next! Since I have a few books scheduled to read for May, I think I will wait for Volume III before starting II that way I can just keep reading!! It was so hard not to start Volume II.
DeleteEnjoyed your review, Candy. I thought the book was wonderful. I loved how Ms. Grafton gets in the heads of her characters and as you said so well, you feel everything with them. I have read Volume II and liked it equally well. Looking forward with anticipation for Volume III.
ReplyDeleteOh good! I'm glad Volume II was just as good! I'm looking forward to reading the next two! I have a feeling I'm going to love them!
DeleteAnother trilogy I'll have to read! I like when authors dive deeper into characters over the situations they get themselves into. Can't wait to read!
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie! Yes! It's a good one. I hope you enjoy it, too!
DeleteThis sounds wonderful - I definitely am going to read it. Because they are (thankfully!) being released so close together I'm waiting to read all 3 back to back. I'm glad you loved it, Candy, and I have a feeling I will, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Monica! Yes! I'm so thankful they are being release so close together, too! I don't like to lose the momentum of the moment! Plus, I'm a little impatient....I don't like waiting. Haha! I think you're going to love them, too!
DeleteIt was very sweet. I'm going to wait and read the next one when the last book comes out. I hate cliffhangers!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie! Oh, I hate cliffhangers also! I'm going to wait, too, but I don't think I can get to it until June anyway. The third one should be out by then! :)
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