Oh, they’re just pulling our leg now!
Such jokers, pretending that this is a real book! We can scarcely write for laughing!
Agitated and angry that Anya should hold such sway over his sister, Darcy summons her to the balcony. In biting words he denounces her, whereupon she slaps him hard across the face. “The one advantage of my sex is the freedom to strike a man with impunity.” But the enmity between them is superficial and cannot long endure. Later that night, Darcy will abandon all propriety and come close to ravishing the beautiful young woman.
An Englishman of wealth and status could never compromise his social position by marrying a woman with a scandalous past. Darcy must have Anya the only way possible. When he is certain she loves him, he asks her to accept his offer. However, the friendship between Anya and Darcy’s sister complicates the matter. “What of Georgiana? Will you allow your sister to visit your mistress?”
The appearance of a rival forces a decision, and Darcy takes Anya as his wife. Finally, this willful woman must submit to him. Without doubt, the marriage will prove to be as tempestuous as the courtship.
Agog with curiosity, we availed ourself of the “Browse Before You Buy” feature; and what do we see in the third sentence of the book?
The heir to Pemberly Estate remained at his father’s bedside until that good gentleman exited the world with seemly dignity.
“Pemberly!” Uncontrollable!Libido!Darcy™! Clearly some jokester is hoaxing us! Very cleverly done, but we saw through it.
(Many thanks to Alert Janeite MCG for the heads-up!)
June 22nd, 2006 at 7:33 am
I love JA fanfiction very much and there are several stories out there that ought to be published, but one wonders how much an author stands behind it, when she can’t (or can’t be bothered to) spell things right.
A little more respect, please! For Jane Austen AND your own story!
June 22nd, 2006 at 6:19 pm
And you know that “Pemberly” instantly sent up a red flag for me.
But if I may, the author does have an excellent style of writing - it’s just a pity she chose not to do the necessary research or find a competent editor.
June 25th, 2006 at 12:21 pm
Oh, would that it wasn’t a real book! I see someone on Amazon.com has put in the comment “Ugh!”. Hear, hear, Madam, or Sir as the case may be.