The Best Of Relations A Pride And Prejudice Variation edition by Catherine Bilson Romance eBooks
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What if... Aunt Gardiner, who after all hailed from Lambton, was well acquainted with the Darcy family, and knew of Wickham's misdemeanours? How would the story have been different? This tale begins with an exchange of letters between Elizabeth Bennet and her favourite aunt, discussing the happenings in Hertfordshire as the Bennet family become acquainted with their new neighbours, the Bingleys and their house guest Mr Darcy.
The Best Of Relations A Pride And Prejudice Variation edition by Catherine Bilson Romance eBooks
To start, I would like to say that I remember reading this on a JAFF website some time ago, though I'm not sure which one.The Best of Relations is a what-if story where Mrs Gardiner knows personally the history of Mr Wickham and her and Mr Gardiner are of familial terms with Mr Darcy. So when Elizabeth starts to write to Mrs Gardiner about all the comings and goings of Meryton and mentions these two men, Mrs Gardiner intercedes.
I have to say that initially this Elizabeth didn't entice any favorable opinions from me because she continues to believe in her own superior understandings and judgement on Mr Darcy even when her aunt, Mrs Gardiner, tells her otherwise.
I love how Mrs Gardiner comes in and literally takes Mr Darcy to task like he's a young child and she's grabbed him by the ear!!!! I enjoyed seeing Miss Bingley put in her place!!!!! And I truly enjoyed how Mr Wickham did not get away with his misdeeds!!!!
This is a fast-paced story that I would recommend to all JAFFers. It is light hearted and has low angst.
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The Best Of Relations A Pride And Prejudice Variation edition by Catherine Bilson Romance eBooks Reviews
Inventive twist with Mrs Gardner’s character written as the pivot for the plot twist. Even written in novella length the narrative is written with great depth to the characters.
Read a bit like a fanfiction but of the slightly better quality than whats available for free out there. One of the better "what if" books I've read of the Pride and Prejudice variances, although a tad shorter than I like. I don't think I've read one with Elizabeth's aunts story line used as the catalyst. I think I might have got a copy that wasn't complete however? There were several spots in the book where it said something like "Earl of___________" and there was just a blank line. Like the author meant to come back and add to it but didn't.
A thoroughly enjoyable fast read!
No angst but a cleverly designed plot made this a very engaging book.
Mrs Gardiner was brilliant in this story. Her connection to Darcy changed the story of ODC as she hastens to Hertfordshire after receiving some disturbing news in Lizzy's letter.
Her advice also helps Jane and Bingley into an understanding much quicker than canon.
There is even something for Mary...
The villains get their comeuppance and Wickham is dealt with efficiently and even Lydia is put in her place. Highly satisfying.
Heartily recommend this book!
Short, enjoyable story. The what-if variation has Elizabeth and Darcy with a common relations to the Bennets. The relationship between she and Darcy is more slight than with the Bennets. Her knowledge of Wickham's involvement in dastardly deeds in Lambton, sets him on a course to the cold of Canada. Mrs. Bennet is much subdued in this story, Bingley more forceful, Jane more daring, Darcy full of less pride, Lizzy less prejudice, and Mary more outgoing. Darcy even writes a friend from Cambridge, introducing him to Mary. Before Christmas, the town of Meryton and certainly Mrs. Bennet, held a triple wedding of the three more deserving Bennet daughters. Quick read. I was at the end of the story before I knew it. Happy outcome for those deserving it, unhappy outcome for those not deserving any happiness in their life.
This book has the excellent quality of (aside from being well-written and edited) highlighting one of my favorite--and usually under-appreciated--P&P characters Mrs. Gardiner. It is a book without too much angst or conflict, in which order and common sense rule (as one would expect if Mrs. Gardiner is around) and in which our favorite characters end up happy. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.
Why didn't I give it five stars? I felt it needed to be a bit longer (which would have made it feel less rushed) and that the relationship of Lizzy and Darcy needed a bit more fleshing out. Just because we know the end doesn't mean we don't like to dwell on the process a bit more. Other than that, it was perfect.
Mrs. Gardiner has always been my favorite relation of the Bennet family. Her influence has been noted by most JAFF authors as the main reason the two oldest Bennet sisters are who and what they are, two sensible and well-mannered girls worthy of society.
In this adaption, she is also, in a distant and convoluted way, related to the Darcy family of Pemberley. Our story begins with letters back and forth between Elizabeth and her Aunt Gardiner. Elizabeth writes about what is going on in the family and Mrs. Gardiner tells her about the antics of her children. As Elizabeth begins to write about the new residence that let Netherfield, she begins to plant the seeds of Jane’s affection for Mr. Bingley.
As time goes on, Elizabeth begins to mention a Mr. Darcy in her letters. She does not hold back in her description of his pride and his insulting her at the assembly. Aunt Gardiner tries to make sense of it in comparison to the Mr. Darcy that she knows. Aunt Gardiner writes a good report of him in Derbyshire, Lambton and Pemberley. Then Elizabeth writes regarding a Mr. Wickham who recently joined the local militia. Aunt Gardiner responds immediately. An express arrives for Mr. Bennet declaring that none of the girls should be in society with Mr. Wickham and she will be arriving the next day to explain in person. This of course puts the house in turmoil.
When Aunt Gardiner arrives and has a private conference with Mr. Bennet and Elizabeth she lays out before them how Wickham has abused her sister and the Darcy family. Mr. Bennet goes into action and restricts the movements of his daughters from going into Meryton and tells them to have nothing to do with Mr. Wickham. Lydia, of course, goes off and declares it is all lies started by Mr. Darcy and refuses to believe that Wickham is a scoundrel and a rake. No one can persuade her otherwise and Mr. Bennet puts his foot down and grounds her and refuses to let her go to the Netherfield Ball. Mrs. Bennet supports his actions toward her silly child and determines to tell everyone she knows that Wickham is bad and not to be trusted.
Aunt Gardiner attends the Netherfield Ball with the family and is reunited with Mr. Darcy. He learns that Elizabeth heard his remark at the last assembly and apologizes to her. He has returned Bingley to Jane, Wickham’s lies have been exposed, and with their pride and prejudice out of the way, ODC is now able to go forward toward their own HEA.
It is funny to see how everyone worked to circumvent Mr. Collins and his attempt to court/propose to Elizabeth. They were always one step ahead of him. In fact the Darcy set-down was well done and I’ve not seen it played out that way before; it was hilarious. This was such a delightful quick read. I really enjoyed it and will read it again.
Wickham’s punishment was well deserved and so creative. There were several scenes that I’ve never seen played before in any JAFF. I loved the way the author spun the story and gave new options for our characters. I don’t want to spoil anything…it was just so much fun.
To start, I would like to say that I remember reading this on a JAFF website some time ago, though I'm not sure which one.
The Best of Relations is a what-if story where Mrs Gardiner knows personally the history of Mr Wickham and her and Mr Gardiner are of familial terms with Mr Darcy. So when Elizabeth starts to write to Mrs Gardiner about all the comings and goings of Meryton and mentions these two men, Mrs Gardiner intercedes.
I have to say that initially this Elizabeth didn't entice any favorable opinions from me because she continues to believe in her own superior understandings and judgement on Mr Darcy even when her aunt, Mrs Gardiner, tells her otherwise.
I love how Mrs Gardiner comes in and literally takes Mr Darcy to task like he's a young child and she's grabbed him by the ear!!!! I enjoyed seeing Miss Bingley put in her place!!!!! And I truly enjoyed how Mr Wickham did not get away with his misdeeds!!!!
This is a fast-paced story that I would recommend to all JAFFers. It is light hearted and has low angst.
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