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Re: Story recommendations

Actually the review at AustenBlog was not a review that I found offensive. I actually thought that review was very fair minded. And she had some of the same thoughts about some author's failings on modern interpretations. She just didnt like it as I did. And that's fine. Different strokes and all. The worst was actually another blog that I will send you the info on. I won't post it here because franky, I'd rather not give her anymore "air time." But yes, I am a fan of this book. I even state it in my review. (I think I first read TTotHFD at HG; then bought it over at Lulu or Amazon when she first self-published.) I have read and bought much of the self-published books to help support the fandom... Some treasures. Some not so much... thus, I do have a big pile of drivel in my attempts to support aspiring authors. But IMO, of course, Judge Darcy is in my "to be re-read" stack. Unlike some Sourcebooks that have been picked up, this book was re-editted a bit and I think the professional edits were very useful. There are a few adaptation books out there now that I have read (and bought unfortunately) that for me just don't cut the mustard. I do believe that when a writer sells their work, it should be worthy of the money exchanged. So often I am disappointed when I buy a "fanfic" book that hasn't been improved prior to publication. No wonder fanfic and their writers get a bum rap in mainstream reader-town. Someday I'll learn and stop buying every one that goes to print. But in my search, every now and then, I find a treasure. I cant' help it if I am excited when a fanfic book is picked up by a bigger publisher. Especially when TTotHFD is a favorite of mine-- like I have posted here in this very thread last year. Or maybe it was in the Darcy Favorite Line thread. No matter. I still enjoyed it. And am unabashedly enthusiastic about it.

PS-- I sent an email to Renee O. I hope it gets fwded on to Mrs Darcy. Thanks. ;)

Re: Story recommendations

Christina

PS-- I sent an email to Renee O. I hope it gets fwded on to Mrs Darcy. Thanks. ;)


It's the correct e-mail addy but I didn't receive your e-mail. Don't bother though, there are enough reviews I can find with the help of Google.

I understand that Wickham is totally absent in Sara's story. Quite frankly, that astonished me. That's alright for a Regency "what-if", IMHO, but if one claims to have written a modern P&P one cannot leave out a for the plot essential character. One ought to follow the plot as closely as possible. Belén masters that skill admirably, for instance, and Tracey.

Well, I don't know the story, so I cannot judge. If it gave you so much pleasure, I'm sure it must have interesting elements.

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My email also asked if there was some way you could delete my last name from my original post regarding this review? In all my posts I've never had it show up, and I dont know what I did this time to make it appear. If you have to delete my entire comment or thread, do so please. Its really of no consequence. Thank you in advance. Yes, I whole heartedly agree. Belen and Tracy are very gifted-- some of my favorite writers, as I've squealed about on many previous postings. 8)

Re: Story recommendations

Christina
Sara Angelini's The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy has been re-released by Sourcebooks and you can get it at Amazon (thru link at this website even!)

Anyway, I wrote a review at



http://austenprose.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/the-trials-of-the-honorable-f-darcy-by-sara-angelini-–-a-review/



if you care to read my review and "rate this missive."

Apparently other blogs ahve run the book down stating it is fanfiction smut and not canon, bla, bla, bla. Its not even my book and it makes me sick to see such reviews. The professional edits made it a more cohesive, stronger novel and even a couple of added scenes were a bonus. Just thought I'd share. 8)


Unfortunately I can only delete posts, not edit them, Christina.

Re: Story recommendations

Thank you. And so sorry for being such a troublesome bother. Have a great day.

Re: Story recommendations

Christina
Thank you. And so sorry for being such a troublesome bother. Have a great day.


No problem, my dear, you're no bother at all.

Re: Story recommendations

Mrs Darcy
Good news from Rebecca E. This wonderful JA/FF authoress announced in her comment thread at Firthness that she's still working on her intriguing story "A Shade of His Character", one of Mrs. Darcy's all time favourites. She will start posting when it's finished though, so we will have to muster up some more patience. But rest assured it'll be worth the wait.




Hi. I've just started reading this fic yesterday. It's really good and I cant stop reading. But the website only have it up to chapter 6, the other links seem to be broken. So I was wondering if someone has it and could maybe send me the other chapters, if possible?

Thanks.

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Hi. I've just started reading this fic yesterday. It's really good and I cant stop reading. But the website only have it up to chapter 6, the other links seem to be broken. So I was wondering if someone has it and could maybe send me the other chapters, if possible?

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There aren't anymore, Carol. Rebecca is working on it, we will just have to be patient.

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I was afraid that would be the answer. Hope she'll update it soon. Thanks

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Carol_
I was afraid that would be the answer. Hope she'll update it soon. Thanks


But did you read her "A Most Convenient Mishap"? That story is finished and one of my all time favourites. It's delightfully witty and light woth a lot of feeling also, and so well written. I love it.

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Mrs. Darcy


But did you read her "A Most Convenient Mishap"? That story is finished and one of my all time favourites. It's delightfully witty and light woth a lot of feeling also, and so well written. I love it.


I did. Excellent fic, one of my favorites too. I read it before I started reading ASIHC, thanks to this topic btw

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Hey,

Just thought I would let you know about a great fic that I read recently over at DWG - can't believe that I had missed it for so long! It's a modern and all you boaties out there should love it as Lizzy is a mate on a yacht that runs educational programmes for college students.

It's by Lu and called "The Call of the Running Tide". You can find it at http://www.austen.com/derby/lu1.htm

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I just finished reading an excellent story at A Happy
Assembly.
Fair Stands the Wind by MaxineB

It's an AU Regency about Lizzy and Fitzwilliam. He is Captain Darcy a Naval officer who meets Lizzy during a time his family is in need of a loving influence. It's very different from the story we've come to love but is just heartfelt.

Re: Story recommendations

SmilingHoney
I just finished reading an excellent story at A Happy
Assembly.
Fair Stands the Wind by MaxineB

It's an AU Regency about Lizzy and Fitzwilliam. He is Captain Darcy a Naval officer who meets Lizzy during a time his family is in need of a loving influence. It's very different from the story we've come to love but is just heartfelt.


I have to agree. I read this story as it was being posted and absolutely fell in love with Captain Darcy! I would highly recommend it!

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I read Fair Stands the Wind over the weekend and really enjoyed it. I wanted to do a little editing , but there was nothing that could overshadow the clever twists of the stories. I marvel at the creativity of some of our beloved authors - where do they come up with brand new ideas like they do? This one was pretty remarkable regarding Captain Darcy's journeys in the second half of the story.

Well done Maxine B

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I've read this story almost in a heartbeat and I would gladly recommend it! It's called In Loving Memory.

http://austen.com/derby/heathf1.htm

Re: Story recommendations

Oh, and also this one, A Noteworthy Courtship.

http://austen.com/derby/lauras1.htm

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Thanks for all recommendations. They're very much appreciated!

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Thanks to Izabela for the recommendation - based on it her encouragement I read the story and loved it. The only downside was that it ended!

Her message: I've read this story almost in a heartbeat and I would gladly recommend it! It's called In Loving Memory.

http://austen.com/derby/heathf1.htm

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Izabela
I've read this story almost in a heartbeat and I would gladly recommend it! It's called In Loving Memory.

http://austen.com/derby/heathf1.htm


Great fic. I loved it. Thanks!

Re: Story recommendations

Good evening, everyone:

I've just finished reading a nice story over at DGW: "No More Tears", by Linnea Eileen, and I rushed here to recommend it.

I do not wish to give away much of the plot, but I will say that it deals with an arranged marriage. However, it is not presented in the common way (or, at least, not in the way I've grown to be accustomed to (and love) in fandom). Here, Elizabeth is not forced to marry Darcy against her will, rather they both agree to a marriage of convenience which will prove strenous for them both.

The story is well written and coherent. You will still find some of the usual exasperating decisions and wrong impressions, but, generally, they are brought about in a quite credible way. I found the thematic to be very adult (this is due to the treatment of themes and the psychological development of the characters, not to the presence of explicit scenes), and the situations and exchanges between characters are also very realistic. There is some amount of angst and a much larger amount of sorrow, but it is beautifully expressed and it is easy to see that all will eventually be well, so do not stay away because of it.

Should anyone want to have a peek, this is the direct link:

No More Tears


Oh, and merry Christmas!

Re: Story recommendations

Thanks for the recommendation, Rori!

Re: Story recommendations

I'm not sure if this story has been recommended yet and I'm sorry if I'm repeating, but I'm in the midst of reading An Unforgiving Temper by Gail H. and am finding it very intriguing - lots of angst just so you know, but it has a very different premise than many I've read so that's nice.

Check it out here: http://www.austen.com/derby/gailh1.htm

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I second Maura's recommendation . I read "An Unforgiving Temper" some weeks ago and it certainly has some interesting twists. It is very harsh at times though, and angsty, as she said. But what I especially remember is that the baddies are really vicious.

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hi everyone:) first of all, thanks for all the recommendations! i love this thread and whenever i'm having trouble finding something to read, this is where i come.

i was re-reading an old favourite of mine and, as i don't think it's been recommended here yet, i thought some of you might want to check it out. it's an older story, so many of you have probably already read it, but for those who haven't, i highly recommend sofie's "pember lake". it's a modern take on p&p in which bella gardiner, an aspiring artist who's lost pretty much all there is to lose in life, moves away from home to take a job in pember lake elementary school, where a certain mr. d. fitzwilliam is working as the head teacher. naturally, all sorts of prideful and prejudiced trouble ensues:)

pember lake is hosted on several different sites, just go to the JAFF index and search by the author or the title:)

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Sofie's stories are indeed fabulous. On this site you can enjoy "Up From the Ashes" and "Time of the Season". They're both modern. Very true to life, I love them.

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Just finished a good story - had a hard time putting it down and thus abandoned a few chores this weekend.

Check it out!

http://www.austen.com/derby/linnea5.htm

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I do believe "No More Tears" caused me to miss a lot of chores, too, Maura! It was excellent.

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I would like to recommend this utterly beautiful story called Silk and Ivory. It's really touching!

http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?showtopic=5307

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I just finished reading "Some Like it Wild" and it was terrific, so I thought I'd pass on the link.

Basic description: Elizabeth dresses up as a man to escape being forced to marry Mr. Collins.

http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/betham2.htm

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I second Wendi's recommendation! Some like it wold is a GREAT story!

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Thanks for the recommendations, my dears!

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Hi,
I just want to recomend Aydon's The Great Game!!! I usually don't like E&D having sex before marraige, but wow....what a story. It is diffinetly on my top 10 list of FF.

Thanks Ayden for such a passionate read. I love LOve and Angus...makes a good story in my book.

Maria

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Just finishing up a good one (I don't think it's been mentioned here, but I confess that I didn't check all the older posts).

Obligations of Love and Duty by Ali (she's a very strong writer and her Darcy is just lovely).

http://ali972.cbellamy.net/stories/the-obligations-of-love-and-duty

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Hi,

Just wanted to share a beautiful story I just spent the WE reading. Love and Other Accidents by Paperclipz over at ff.net. It is a very well written and realistic modern P&P. the plot is both original and faithfull to JA's, it's intense and witty. I especially loved how the author wove some very beautiful poetry in the text, made me discover a breathtaking piece by Margaret Atwood. definitely on its way to my hard drive.
It's not new, was completed in 2006, i stumbled upon it by chance and I don't remember seeing rec'ed before. hope you enjoy.


http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2749813/1/Love_and_Other_Accidents

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Thanks, girls, for your recommendations. They sound fabulous. Will check 'm out asa I have a little bit more time.

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I would like to recommend Very Improper Behavior.

http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/suzo3.htm

It is a very amusing and sweet story and I must say one of the best ones I've read.

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Thanks for the recommendation, Izabela

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Loved that story, Izabela! Perfect! Thanks for the recommendation.

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OK, so this one is a story in progress but it is so crazy good that I cannot keep from recommending it anyway. And it holds a certain appeal, to read it chapter by chapter and wait anxiously for another one. This is seriously one of the best stories ever. And funny, too. And excruciating and intense and.. ahh. Just read it.

One Thread Pulled

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566249/1/One_Thread_Pulled

Re: Story recommendations

Thanks for the recommendation, Izabela!

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I am wrapping up a wonderful P&P sequel called 'A Fitzwilliam Legacy' - you can find it here:

http://www.thehiddentower.net/penandink/t_AFL.htm

Beware that it is long so like me, you will likely start to feel that the characters are like old friends and you will dread the story coming to an end.

Re: Story recommendations

Rori
I second Maura's recommendation . I read "An Unforgiving Temper" some weeks ago and it certainly has some interesting twists. It is very harsh at times though, and angsty, as she said. But what I especially remember is that the baddies are really vicious.
She's got it published now.

Available in several eBook formats here:

An Unforgiving Temper by Gail Head
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/44623

Those formats are for the Nook, Kindle, iPad, etc. as well as any PDF and others.

She will soon have it print on Amazon and Barnes & Nobles.

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Maura
I'm not sure if this story has been recommended yet and I'm sorry if I'm repeating, but I'm in the midst of reading An Unforgiving Temper by Gail H. and am finding it very intriguing - lots of angst just so you know, but it has a very different premise than many I've read so that's nice.

Check it out here: http://www.austen.com/derby/gailh1.htm
Hi, Maura, It is a great read. She has it published now here:

An Unforgiving Temper by Gail Head
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/44623

She'll have it in print soon on Amazon and Barnes & Nobles.

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I LOVE that fan fiction is coming out in Kindle format. Thanks for letting us know...

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Hi Izabela, I am totally hooked on the FF you recommended called "One Thread Pulled" on fanfiction.net. Just want to tell you thanks!

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Hi,

Just wanted to recommend a piece I just finished. It's called "A Fair Prospect" by Splatt. The plot is a "what if" Elizabeth and Darcy had been thrown together repeatedly in London right after Darcy's botched up proposal. It introduces a few interesting new characters and although the time frame of the story is short, about two weeks, the pace is fast and entertaining.
One might feel that the character's feelings undergo fairly quick transformations but the characterisation is convincing.
It's a long and really well written story alternating Elizabeth's and Darcy's points of view, definitely on the romantic side but, I felt, very enjoyable.
Also the story seems to based more on the 2005 film than the novel, It did not bother me.
you can find it at Pen and Ink if you have not read it yet:
http://www.thehiddentower.net/penandink/fairprospect.htm

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Maura
I LOVE that fan fiction is coming out in Kindle format. Thanks for letting us know...
You are welcome. She has her own web page now and has it published in printed form on Amazon and Barnes & Noble too.

AN UNFORGIVING TEMPER

Re: Story recommendations

Another rec, so soon after the last one but if you haven't read it yet you should REALLY read Juliet R's remarkable Miscommunication.
It's a modern, novel-length, P&P retelling with a rather inspired initial plot twist.

The characters will become so familiar that you'll be sad to leave them (luckily it will take you while to get there).
you can find it at AHA and in pdf format at the Pemberley Library.

http://meryton.com/ellenspdf/index.html

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Where can I find Pemberley library username and password? thanks!

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Kathy
Where can I find Pemberley library username and password? thanks!

Log in to AHA, go to the Messages, Announcements & Site Question thread, then scroll down to Cjoki's thread "The Pemberley Library - Login/Password"
The current one is listed and any changes or login problems would be there too I expect.

BTW, Thank you very much Cecilly for such a lovely endorsement!
JulietR

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