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The Fire at Netherfield Park: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Kindle Edition

by Renata McMann (Author), Summer Hanford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 613 ratings
"The Fire at Netherfield Park" opens with Charles Bingley’s famous ball. Smoke soon seeps into the room, rapidly turning the event from frivolous to dire. Determined to save everyone, Darcy enlists Elizabeth’s aid in urging the disbelieving assemblage to depart. Darcy and Elizabeth prove as noble as one might expect, but who else will rise to the ranks of hero, who will escape the fire, and who will perish? When the smoke clears, what will become of those who escaped the fire at Netherfield Park?

This Pride and Prejudice variation has approximately 70,000 words.

Renata McMann and Summer Hanford began writing Pride and Prejudice Variations together in 2014 and have since become immersed in the amazing world Jane Austen created. Whether you’re a fan of Darcy and Elizabeth specifically or of clean Regency Romance in general, you will enjoy both McMann’s ability to imagine variations of this classic love story and Hanford’s skill in turning these variations of Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet and their enduring love into entertaining stories.
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Renata McMann and Summer Hanford began writing Pride and Prejudice Variations together in 2014 and have since become immersed in the amazing world Jane Austen created. Whether you're a fan of Darcy and Elizabeth specifically or of clean Regency Romance in general, you will enjoy both McMann's ability to imagine variations of this classic love story and Hanford's skill in turning these variations of Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet and their enduring love into entertaining stories. Learn more at renatamcmann.com.

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    Summer Hanford writes gripping Epic Fantasy, swashbuckling Historical Romance, and best-selling Pride and Prejudice retellings. She lives in the Finger Lakes Region of New York with her husband and compulsory, deliberately spoiled, cat. The newest addition to their household, an energetic setter-shepherd mix, has been trying, and failing, for six years to gain acceptance from the cat, but is adored by the humans.

    Since the moment she read her first novel, Summer’s passion has always been writing. As a child growing up on a dairy farm, she built castles made of hay and wielded swords made of fence posts. She is also passionate about animals, travel, and organizing her closet. Nothing pleases her more than a row of tops broken down by sleeve length and ordered by color…except working on her latest novel with her cat in her lap, her dog lounging on the rug dreaming of squirrels, and a cup of tea at hand.

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    Renata McMann is the pen name of someone who likes to rewrite public domain works. She is fond of thinking "What if?"

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Customers thoroughly enjoy this Pride and Prejudice variation, praising its plot surprises and well-developed characters. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's among the best P&P variations they've read. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions.

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26 customers mention "Story quality"20 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with its plot surprises running amok, and one customer notes that the tone never becomes bleak or maudlin.

"The novelists have delightfully reworked the plot, but have in general depicted the characters as they are in Austin's original book...." Read more

"...It was refreshing to see a different outcome. I felt a bit of pity for Caroline but not too much, I disliked Charlotte immensely...." Read more

"...I enjoyed how many happy endings there were even for Lydia and her husband. There aren't many of those out there so this was refreshing...." Read more

"A good book. But starts out sad. Ends up being a good book in the middle and of course the end...." Read more

18 customers mention "Enjoyment"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with several describing it as a fun read, and one noting it's among the best Pride and Prejudice variations they've read.

"A rather different, but enjoyable, variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice...." Read more

"...Will Longbourn ever have a male Bennet heir? This is a creative, well-written narrative." Read more

"This was a unique variation, and I liked that. However, I don’t understand why authors insist on making Caroline stupid...." Read more

"...and grammatical errors, this is a definitely important and worthwhile variation for several reasons: unexpected pairings and happily-ever-after for..." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...It was also well edited." Read more

"...Very well written and so intriguing that I had to read it as quickly as possible! Managed under a day and it was worth it!" Read more

"One of the best P&P variations I've read. The dialog is well written, and the plot interesting...." Read more

"...This was amazing my written and great storyline" Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one mentioning several unexpected heroes.

"...story flowed smoothly, with a clear voice and with the characters acting in believable ways (with the possible exception of Caroline Bingley)...." Read more

"...The characters were well developed and real. Do not miss this delightful take on the old tale...." Read more

"...from a fire at the Netherfield ball have wide reaching impact on our favorite characters. Entertaining and enjoyable." Read more

"Actually, there were several unexpected heros and, as is the case when these two authors join forces, a unique plots as well as a well-written novel." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book.

"...resolved to win Elizabeth’s heart and hand towards the end is very endearing and worth going through the novel...." Read more

"...Love, well fought for by Darcy, is slow in achieving its goal. Some people are reformed, and some are not...." Read more

"...What follows is a truly unique and enjoyable twist on Miss Austen's work...." Read more

"...The whole first half had me at 4.5 stars. It then dragged a bit And It lost a little luster for me. still worth reading." Read more

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  • Felicity Sturdee
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Fire at Netherfield Park McCann, Hanford
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
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    The novelists have delightfully reworked the plot, but have in general depicted the characters as they are in Austin's original book. One's imagination is challenged and the reader constantly asks the question "What if?". But one is never sure of the outcome till the end, as there are many twists and turns within the story: Will Wickham and Lydia reform? Will Darcy manage to maintain his integrity? Will Longbourn ever have a male Bennet heir? This is a creative, well-written narrative.
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  • Carol
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Fire at Netherfield Park
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017
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    A rather different, but enjoyable, variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The night of the night Ball turns into a disaster of drastic proportions. Total loss of the house itself was bad enough, but negligent behavior of Mr. William Collins, Mrs. Bennet's dies before anyone can rescue her. Because there are multiple witnesses to his outrageous behavior, Mr. Bennet is remarried to a younger woman hoping to sire his long awaited heir so that the hateful man doesn't inherit Longbourn. After waiting many months to hear about his duty to Netherfield, Bingley marries Jane after the owner declares he is under no obligation to rebuild. Darcy allows them to live at Pemberley while they look for a new home in Derbyshire. Elizabeth comes along with Darcy's invitation, and instead of the infamous Hunsford proposal we have the awful Pemberley proposal. Elizabeth returns to Longbourn angry at Darcy, but as time goes by angry with herself. Lydia and Wickham are thrown together as usual, but for a change make something of the marriage due to Darcy's interventions. Caroline Bingley once again is her hateful, ungrateful, and shameful self ending less in control of her life than usual. Darcy returns to Meryton with the intentions of developing Netherfield Park, and more importantly, wooing and winning Elizabeth's love. The HEA comes weeks after his arrival in Meryton. Mr. Bennet's second wife gives him his long awaited heir. Of course, after Lady Catherine hears what happened at Netherfield, Mr. Collins' life is made quite miserable by his beloved patroness. No great loss as far as anyone is concerned. A very unique story. The only thing I didn't care for was while the younger Bennet daughters needed some strict guidance, I thought the step-mother was a bit severe and the beauty and happiness was sucked right out of Longbourn.
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  • MGM1962
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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    This was a unique variation, and I liked that. However, I don’t understand why authors insist on making Caroline stupid. She might be snobby, but the Caroline in the book wouldn’t go on about losing her clothes in the fire when she was with people who lost their mother.
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  • D M
    5.0 out of 5 stars One must keep one's head in a crisis. Darcy, Wickham, and Miss Elizabeth help at Netherfield.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
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    This is a very touching story of love and loss. Love, well fought for by Darcy, is slow in achieving its goal. Some people are reformed, and some are not. Caroline Bingley never actually saw the need to adjust their attitude until forced. Sit back and enjoy!
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  • Maria Isabel Escarda
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
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    Despite the typographical and grammatical errors, this is a definitely important and worthwhile variation for several reasons: unexpected pairings and happily-ever-after for many of the secondary characters, not to mention rehabilitated/reformed villains.

    Although Elizabeth Bennet learnt of the perfidy of Wickham early on, she still despised Mr. Darcy’s insulting proposal and rejected him in the extraordinary matter the way she did in Canon due to the lack of respect for her and her family, which is a considerable conflict enough given Elizabeth’s personality. How Mr. Darcy resolved to win Elizabeth’s heart and hand towards the end is very endearing and worth going through the novel.

    This is a 3 and a half rounded up to 4 stars for this reader and highly recommended for those JAFF fans who desire the unconventional.
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  • Nicole LaBelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars SAD BUT GOOD
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
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    A good book. But starts out sad. Ends up being a good book in the middle and of course the end. This author along with Renata McMann brought this book together so nice that I didn’t see some of it coming. I so like it when I can’t see things coming. Recommend this book and authors. HAPPY READING!
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  • Wendy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good variation
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
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    I've read other fire variations, some were too gloomy. Though with fire I suppose there has to be some gloom. This story surprised me, especially Lydia's storyline. It was refreshing to see a different outcome. I felt a bit of pity for Caroline but not too much, I disliked Charlotte immensely.
    Overall I would recommend this book. This is the second time I've read it and so had a better understanding of the story which allowed for more feeling to come through.
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  • Ariel
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021
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    I really liked this book. It was true to the original, but also had wonderful turns that changes things for the better. I enjoyed how many happy endings there were even for Lydia and her husband. There aren't many of those out there so this was refreshing. The only sad thing was we didn't see the Darcy children, but it is easy to assume they were there. This is a book that is a must have for any collection!
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  • Feure
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but was expecting some dramatic events
    Reviewed in India on August 25, 2022
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    Charlotte is a bit too severe, I dnt much care for her character. The plot had more capacity , instead it was wasted on pleasant nothings
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  • Kindle reader, Greg Milne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2020
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    I hate to always sound so nik-picky, but..... Two things

    First. When an Englishman is knighted he is honoured to forever more be known to all by his given name. He will now be sir William, or sir William Lucas, never sir Lucas. His wife may be addressed either way, but never him. The Same goes for women. Dame Judy Dench should never be addressed as Dame Dench.

    Second. You revealed your Americanism when you had Darcy hand his reins to his left hand when using his off-hand to touch Elizabeth. This makes it apparent that he is driving from the left seat, which everyone should know is quite impossible! A right handed person could not drive from that position because of the whip hand.
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  • Elster
    2.0 out of 5 stars Bizarre
    Reviewed in France on October 31, 2024
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    I thought this was a bizarre story, with a couple of good and original ideas. The main problem for me is that both Darcy and Elizabeth are not likeable. Darcy is really snobbish most of the time and Elizabeth has lost all her charm. She is very ordinary and experiences jealousy, pettiness and frustration. She's not an appealing character, but Darcy is even worse. Their love story is too mundane for my taste. Quite depressing sometimes. The writing is rather good. A few typos.
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  • Jacky S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great variation
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2024
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    Loved this one. Hooked right from the start. Loved the HEA for Charlotte, and of course for Darcy and Elizabeth. Great writing.
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  • Craftyhj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well structured and moving read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2019
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    A very enjoyable, well edited story exploring the impact of one significant change in the makeup of the Bennet family. This story moves between different characters’ viewpoints in a smooth and reflective way.
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