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Published: Nov. 16, 2011
Words: 102,502 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780984731213
Short description
Why did Mr. Darcy so rarely give his good opinion to anyone he met, and how did Elizabeth Bennet gain it so effortlessly? His Good Opinion sheds some light on those questions. It is Pride and Prejudice told from his point of view, but more than that, it is truly Darcy's story.Extended description
Mr. Darcy Speaks from the Heart:Pride and Prejudice from his Point of View
Though tired of Society's manipulations, Darcy never thought to be enchanted by a country maiden. Yet on a visit to rural Hertfordshire, Elizabeth Bennet captivates him. Lovely and vivacious, she is everything he is not, and everything he longs to have.
Unfortunately, her connections put her decidedly beneath him, and the improprieties he observes in her family do not win his favor. Putting her firmly out of his mind, Darcy returns to London, but Elizabeth is not so easily forgotten.
When chance throws them together, Darcy can no longer deny his love, but Elizabeth, put off by his manners, refuses him. To change her mind, he must set aside his proud ways and learn how to please a woman worthy of being pleased. It takes a serious incident for his true character to shine, and for Elizabeth to learn just how valuable is…
His Good Opinion
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jane austen, austen sequel, darcy pride and prejudice sequel elizabeth bennet fitzwilliam darcy regency regency romance romanceAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Shanah Wooldrage
on Jan. 25, 2013 :
The book is rife with verbal word play in an authentic historical style, and the point of view from Darcy is sharp and consistent. Nancy Kelley's writing is witty, and her characterizations are in tune with the era.
There is a focus on dialogue that is refreshing, though I thought the story could use a little more setting and character descriptions. The editing is perfect. Definitely worth a read.
Pancake Perfect. 4 Stars
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Sofia Tirabassi
on July 25, 2012 :
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(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Sofia Tirabassi
on July 25, 2012 :
(no rating)
I loved it. Read in less than a day. I give it just 4 star because... lack of originality. The story is of course Austen's and the idea of seeing everything from Darcy's point of view is not new (actually it is pretty much en vogue, since are appearing other novel as Mr. Knightely diariy and so on...). Many of the dialogues are also verbatim the word of the original novel.
Despite all this I suggest it to any P&P lover such as me!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Megan Trennett
on Feb. 06, 2012 :
Before I read this book, I just didn't *get* what made P&P so popular. In fact, I just didn't see the appeal at all.
This book, however, made me see all the romance, humor, and enjoyment there was to this story. It's clear, it doesn't jump around, and you can actually understand how in the heck he falls for her and remains so. It's almost as if Kelley were Austen herself!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Candy Morton
on Dec. 09, 2011 :
I have read a couple of Pride and Prejudice retellings from Darcy's point of view and I must say I loved this one!
His Good Opinion starts out just before Ramsgate where Darcy surprises Georgiana with a visit and ruins Wickman's plan to elope with her. Nancy Kelley is able to expand on some of the conversations that I always wished Jane Austen would have done.
Can I just say, I love this Darcy! I love being in his head, knowing his thoughts. We see him reflecting on what Elizabeth said when she refused him. He begins to notice how he treats people beneath him. I also like the relationship he has with Georgiana, he confides in her more.
Another favorite of mine is Colonel Fitzwilliam. I delight in the banter between him and Darcy. This is the Colonel Fitzwilliam that I like! He's funny, charming and loves to tease Darcy. There were times he had me laughing out loud.
This is Nancy Kelley's first novel and a beautiful story. A definite must read! She is currently working on another story about Colonel Fitzwilliam that I can't wait to read!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Kimberly Truesdale
on Nov. 23, 2011 :
His Good Opinion is Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice told from the perpetually-beloved Mr. Darcy’s point of view. The book asks the question: “Why did Mr. Darcy so rarely give his good opinion to anyone he met, and how did Elizabeth Bennet gain it so effortlessly?”
I am generally very picky about Austen sequels. I don’t read them often because many simply rehearse what readers already know. Or those authors attempt to muddle with the well-loved stories by changing the timeline or significantly revising events. Happily, Kelley avoids all of these pitfalls. His Good Opinion covers the events of Pride and Prejudice from a new and intriguing angle. Kelley has gotten into Darcy’s head (and he into hers, according to her author biography!) and helped us understand why he is so reserved at first and, of course, how he comes to love Elizabeth as dearly as he does. She sticks closely to the timeline and events we already know, down to using the dialogue from the book. The difference is that now we get to hear Darcy’s inner thoughts.
And we learn what he gets up to while he’s away from the action of Pride and Prejudice. It is these moments that really make His Good Opinion stand out from the pack of many, many Austenesque novels. Indeed, the novel starts with Darcy flying to the rescue of his dear sister Georgiana, who has fallen victim to Wickham. We get to see how much Darcy truly cares for his family and friends.
Perhaps what was the most fun about this novel for me was the hint of future projects! Kelley does a great job of introducing two characters we know from the novel but don’t hear much about: Darcy’s sister Georgiana and cousin Richard Fitzwilliam. Kelley gives some tantalizing hints of what’s next for these two. Nancy Kelley is an author I will definitely be waiting eagerly to read!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)