Something Like Regret Kara Louise 9781435753792 Books
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The title comes from the words Jane Austen penned as Elizabeth walks through Pemberley. She thinks about how she would be its mistress if she had accepted Mr. Darcy's proposal, but reminds herself that her aunt and uncle would never have been welcomed as guests. Jane Austen tells us, "This was a lucky recollection -- it saved her from something like regret." In "Something Like Regret," Mrs. Bennet's greatest fear comes to pass. With the death of Mr. Bennet in the early summer after Elizabeth returns from Kent, Longbourn is entailed away to Mr. Collins. Elizabeth and Jane take on positions as governesses in London; their mother and sisters move in with the Phillips' in Meryton. Elizabeth could not be happier with the family for whom she works, but soon comes to discover that they have a long-standing association with the Darcys. As she is thrown into his presence, she comes to a greater understanding of his goodness while comprehending the even greater disparity in their stations.
Something Like Regret Kara Louise 9781435753792 Books
I have read this book under the later released publication with a change of title to "Only Mr. Darcy Will Do" at least 3, but maybe 4, times and now have read it again with this initial title. It builds the romance between our beloved couple in a way I find very believable and sweet. I will not repeat the plot as so many reviewers have done so already. And even though I can take or leave sex scenes the omission of such in this book fits with the writing very well. There is plenty of angst but little sexual tension. Darcy is always the gentleman and is very careful to protect Elizabeth's reputation which is in even more jeopardy due to her lowered position in society.One of my favorite scenes is the chess match between Darcy and Elizabeth. It starts with the fact that when it appears he is losing to Hamilton, who then states the winner will play Elizabeth, Darcy suddenly takes the game seriously and wins. Then he describes the game (Lizzy's "rival" for Darcy's affections is listening in to learn the game) with references to the roles of each piece in such a manner that we and Lizzy know he is talking about their relationship, the failed proposal, etc. Lizzy participates in this dialogue, but others are in the dark as to the double meanings in the conversation. "I once made a move based on what I thought would prompt a particular response, having foolishly considered no other option. I was...gravely mistaken”....Elizabeth - Is there some hidden message to me in those words? ETC.
The next day: Rosalyn goes to Lizzy's employers, Rosalyn's sister and brother-in-law, and makes sure Lizzy is not allowed to spend time after dinner "in company" when she hears Darcy request another chess game with Lizzy.
Another happening that causes angst but also makes one want to cheer are the events leading to Darcy relating to Elizabeth that "I want you to be assured that you have come through this shining like a star, for according to the letter, you were disgusted by my offer." The first page of his letter to Elizabeth after his failed proposal at Hunsford, has been accidentally left in her room at Pemberley, the premises of which she quits to return to London due to Lydia's elopement, Subsequently found by her student and then grabbed by Rosalyn who reads the first line out loud. The letter is grabbed from Rosalyn by Hamilton (another cousin to Darcy) before any other line is read so the full letter is not revealed. Rosalyn starts out to be a good friend to Elizabeth but when Darcy is the "prize" the "cat" comes out - reminding one of Caroline.
Others have made comparisons to Jane Eyre but I find the similarity very slight, basically both having the position of governess and witnessing a woman of higher status trying to gain the hero's attention. But little else is copied. Darcy is NOT attempting to make her jealous and he is NOT her employer and her whole background and history are NOT at all alike. Plus Lizzy has family who support her in opposition to Jane Eyre's having no family who care at all about her circumstances nor have any relationship with her.
Darcy's character vs. the Willstones' and Roslyn's lack of such in their view of the tenants and servants comes out very clearly during a flood in the area. Others have mentioned the cat....which leads to another favorite scene with a hint of sexual tension. Lizzy chases the cat which has escaped the area of confinement and it runs into Darcy's bedroom. When Darcy looks upon Elizabeth standing in the doorway of his bedroom - well, you can imagine where his mind goes.
This is a story that I would recommend to all. Even in re-reading it I found it to be a page turner and hard to put down.
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Something Like Regret Kara Louise 9781435753792 Books Reviews
Kara Louise has plotted out and written an amazingly good story here. It is about characters we already love, in a way we have not experienced them before. We learn that Mr. Bennet has died, and his wife and daughters have had to leave Longbourn. The youngest three girls and their mother have moved in with their aunt and uncle Phillips in Meryton. Jane is living with her aunt and uncle Gardiner in London, caring for their children. And Elizabeth has taken a position as a governess to the six year old daughter of a wealthy family in London, the Willistones.
As luck would have it, the Willistones are social acquaintances of the Bingleys and the Darcys. And so Elizabeth finds herself once again drawn into Darcy's orbit, but this time from a decidedly reduced social position. She is confused about her feelings and even more confused about his. He seems to be forming an attachment to Mrs. Willistone's charming and intelligent younger sister Rosalyn, while Elizabeth looks on and wonders about what might have been.
So ... the plot and story are terrific. But the copy editing is substandard. The dialogue is woefully inauthentic to the Regency period in many places (one of the characters uses the term "young'uns" to refer to children; Mr. Darcy says, "well this better be [name]"). Mr. Darcy's friends are referred to as the Goldstones, then the Goldsmiths, then the Goldstones again. Richard Fitzwilliam has become PATRICK Fitzwilliam! (What was THAT about?) These things, as minor as they may seem, detracted from my enjoyment of the read, because they distracted me from the flow of the (admittedly fabulous) story.
This book would SING if it had been properly edited.
I've been looking forward to Kara Louise's newest book and read it on my even before the paper and ink version was out. In this variation on the original, Mr. Bennet dies leaving the family in difficult circumstances. Jane goes to live with their aunt and uncle in London while Elizabeth finds employment as a governess. When Darcy finally learns about her circumstances, he is very concerned. In spite of the difficult way they parted, he still hasn't forgotten her.
Through a series of coincidences (and Austen's books are full of them, too) Darcy finds out where Elizabeth works and is delighted to discover that he is somewhat acquainted with that family. When he invites Elizabeth's employer to Pemberley for a visit, he does it hoping that she will travel with them and he'll have an opportunity to find out if there is any chance that she now has a more favorable opinion of him.
Seeing Darcy at his home, Elizabeth is able to watch him interact with friends, neighbors and tenants. What she discovers is a very different man than the one she thought she knew. As a result, she begins to regret her hasty refusal of his proposal and she realizes that she might just care for him after all. Is it too late? Neither knows what the other is thinking and there's just the right amount of misunderstandings and obstacles for them to overcome before they inevitably declare their love.
Some P&P alternative stories create a Darcy that says and does things that I don't find believable but that's not the case in Something Like Regret. I really enjoyed spending more time with Darcy and Elizabeth and I think you will, too.
I have read this book under the later released publication with a change of title to "Only Mr. Darcy Will Do" at least 3, but maybe 4, times and now have read it again with this initial title. It builds the romance between our beloved couple in a way I find very believable and sweet. I will not repeat the plot as so many reviewers have done so already. And even though I can take or leave sex scenes the omission of such in this book fits with the writing very well. There is plenty of angst but little sexual tension. Darcy is always the gentleman and is very careful to protect Elizabeth's reputation which is in even more jeopardy due to her lowered position in society.
One of my favorite scenes is the chess match between Darcy and Elizabeth. It starts with the fact that when it appears he is losing to Hamilton, who then states the winner will play Elizabeth, Darcy suddenly takes the game seriously and wins. Then he describes the game (Lizzy's "rival" for Darcy's affections is listening in to learn the game) with references to the roles of each piece in such a manner that we and Lizzy know he is talking about their relationship, the failed proposal, etc. Lizzy participates in this dialogue, but others are in the dark as to the double meanings in the conversation. "I once made a move based on what I thought would prompt a particular response, having foolishly considered no other option. I was...gravely mistaken”....Elizabeth - Is there some hidden message to me in those words? ETC.
The next day Rosalyn goes to Lizzy's employers, Rosalyn's sister and brother-in-law, and makes sure Lizzy is not allowed to spend time after dinner "in company" when she hears Darcy request another chess game with Lizzy.
Another happening that causes angst but also makes one want to cheer are the events leading to Darcy relating to Elizabeth that "I want you to be assured that you have come through this shining like a star, for according to the letter, you were disgusted by my offer." The first page of his letter to Elizabeth after his failed proposal at Hunsford, has been accidentally left in her room at Pemberley, the premises of which she quits to return to London due to Lydia's elopement, Subsequently found by her student and then grabbed by Rosalyn who reads the first line out loud. The letter is grabbed from Rosalyn by Hamilton (another cousin to Darcy) before any other line is read so the full letter is not revealed. Rosalyn starts out to be a good friend to Elizabeth but when Darcy is the "prize" the "cat" comes out - reminding one of Caroline.
Others have made comparisons to Jane Eyre but I find the similarity very slight, basically both having the position of governess and witnessing a woman of higher status trying to gain the hero's attention. But little else is copied. Darcy is NOT attempting to make her jealous and he is NOT her employer and her whole background and history are NOT at all alike. Plus Lizzy has family who support her in opposition to Jane Eyre's having no family who care at all about her circumstances nor have any relationship with her.
Darcy's character vs. the Willstones' and Roslyn's lack of such in their view of the tenants and servants comes out very clearly during a flood in the area. Others have mentioned the cat....which leads to another favorite scene with a hint of sexual tension. Lizzy chases the cat which has escaped the area of confinement and it runs into Darcy's bedroom. When Darcy looks upon Elizabeth standing in the doorway of his bedroom - well, you can imagine where his mind goes.
This is a story that I would recommend to all. Even in re-reading it I found it to be a page turner and hard to put down.
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