I have greatly enjoyed your story this past several weeks. At each step of the way, you more than exceeded my hopes for the plot development and the characterizations. When I first read the description, I wondered what it would be like, because I don't usually enjoy modern P&P stories quite as much, and because the addition of Sam and Alice might complicate things.
Well, what do you know?!? It was a fantastic story, and I loved the addition of Sam and Alice to the storyline. In fact, I thought the dynamics between the adults and kids, and the way they all had to form a new family together was one of the best features of the story.
I also really enjoyed the way you interwove the names of classic P&P locations, characters, etc. into your modern version. Very clever.
It's been a delightful story. I'm sorry to see it end. Thanks so much for all your time and effort writing it.
Thank you Renée for posting it before your departure. I haven't read it yet but just wanted to wish you a very nice time in France. Enjoy your vacation and come relaxed with lots of new ideas
Perfect, perfect ending. I hope Kitty & Mrs. B are perfectly miserable because everyone else is so happy. This is just a great story, Rachael. Hope I haven't said that too often!
I only discovered this site about a month ago.
Just finished your story...wow brilliant enjoyed it thoroughly. I liked the mention of New Zealand (my home), and reference to kiwi character (sporty).
Well Done
Thank you, Rachael, for a wonderful ending to this lovely story. Thanks Renee for posting so faithfully right to the bitter end before you leave on holiday. I don't mean bitter literally, just right up to the day of your departure. Rachael, I really liked Charles in this story and found myself becoming very proud of Sam. I wonder how long it will be before William and Elizabeth have children together? HMMMM Cindy
Just wanted to drop a line to let you know, I have heard about your stories and had waited until you completed posting here at Mrs Darcy. When I started I couldn't stop except for RL stuff, I LOVE your story, I had heard the legend throughout JA FF world, and feel very fortunate you re-posted it here. I hope you decide to post your other legend SLY. You are a very talented author. Thanks for sharing your stories and your time.
Thanks to everyone for your kind comments, and Sonya I had no idea I was a legend!! (Really??) That's kind of odd, but in a rather good way :)
I just started a new job (2 days ago), full time for the first time in a few years as my daughter has now left school and entered the world of work, so I no longer have to do school runs or be home at the end of the school day (shed a little tear actually, its a big moment). So, more hours, a commute and big life changes are taking their toll and I'm not really writing or doing anything other than work, run the house, sleep, at the moment! So I'm afraid no SLY or Snapshots on the horizon right now - but don't rule it out for ever.
First of all, congratulations on your job, dear Rachael. As far as children are concerned, shake hands! Mine are grown and independant (well, not financially haha) but boy, it sure gives us more time to ourselves!
As for your fabulous stories... Would you allow us to once in a while - no pressure, mind you - inform after them...? Whatever your plans are, they will always be most welcome on this site.
hi rachael... i'm a huge fan of pride and prejudice movie, and your fanfic really impressed me... i'm a brazilian girl, and i'd like to ask your permission to translate your fic to brazilian portuguese and also publish it... could we talk by e-mail or im? i want to explain to you every detail of this request, if you have interest...