Fitzwilliam Darcy: Earl of Matlock

A lovely little Pride and Prejudice story. How would things be different if Elizabeth and Darcy first met at the quiet comfort of Netherfield? And through circumstance, Darcy inherited a title? Brief, cute, and clever.

I have read many P&P variations and continuations. This one was relatively short and sweet. The author pretty much stayed true to Austen's characters. This book was better than many I have read.

I loved it!

Although there where some plausibility issues, I found I could easily overlook them as the story was both thrilling and captivating.

The twist and turns on canon was highly entertaining. No insult at the assembly as Darcy arrived too late at Netherfield. As Elizabeth catches Jane's cold while tending her, she was kept in company by mr Darcy.
Darcy received the dreadful news that his uncle Matlock and his heir has succumbed to illness abroad. Suddenly and unexpectedly finding himself the new earl of Matlock, the unattached ladies descend on Netherfield in abundance. Miss Bingley had quite the remedy against that but Darcy handled it with a twist she could hardly have appreciated. Lady Catherine was as opposed as miss Bingley and both ladies wreak some havoc, along with mr Wickham.
It would have been a 5* read to me, if not for the side tracks at the end...

This was chaste read.

Heartily recommend this book

I really liked this book. I will admit that i am obsessed with Austen fan fiction. The what if scenario is interesting but what was sad was the way it was possible for him to become an earl. The only thing i didnt like was that it was so short and parts felt a little rushed.