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The Forgiving Season: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Kindle Edition

by Renata McMann (Author), Summer Hanford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.1 391 ratings

Part of: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (33 books)

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Sometimes, expectations are not met… and sometimes, that’s a good thing.

When Elizabeth finds herself increasingly in the company of Mr. Darcy, she expects her dislike of him to grow. Instead, she begins to see a different side of the one man she never dreamed to care for. Meanwhile, Wickham plots ultimate misery for Darcy, but his plans lead him in a direction he never guessed he would go.

The Forgiving Season is a Pride and Prejudice variation of approximately 46,000 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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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0798SV7LG
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 23, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4621 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 145 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #422,285 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #8,682 in Regency Historical Romance
- #10,675 in Regency Romances
- #12,511 in Classic Literature & Fiction

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Summer Hanford
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Summer writes a lot, so for an easily digestible overview of her various series, visit her website: www.summerhanford.com
As Summer Hanford, Summer currently writes Pride & Prejudice retellings (with a touch of humor...and sometimes a little adventure). Summer is currently working on more Pride & Prejudice variations with Renata McMann, as well as writing some on her own, and creating several illustrated Children's Books.
Summer lives in New York with her husband and compulsory, deliberately spoiled, cats. The newest addition to their household, an energetic setter-shepherd mix, is (still) not yet appreciated by the cats (we literally have a wall down the center of our living room), but is well loved by the humans. For more about Summer, visit www.summerhanford.com.
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Renata McMann
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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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Myrtle

Ingenious plot twist

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024

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Never seen such an angle before, although I consider that it is not possible to change a deeply corrupt person's nature within the space of a few conversations.

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Maria Isabel Escarda

Forgiveness and second chances

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2022

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This is a light, low angst variation which gives secondary characters the opportunity to shine, with focus on Mary Bennet and George Wickham.

This reader doesn’t care much for her initial impression of the judgmental and often arrogant Fitzwilliam Darcy depicted here. Both his thoughts and deeds make him deserving of whatever ill feelings Elizabeth Bennet has for him. It is also disappointing how Elizabeth gave him an easy pass although she did get to spend more time and got to know Mr. Darcy better. He still needed a bit of more tongue-lashing, in my opinion, and who better to deliver but Elizabeth Bennet. However, that didn’t happen, which is what seems to be lacking in the story.

Despite this reader’s reservations, this is a well-written variation and highly recommended to those who love to read more humor and less angsty variations.

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Desiree A.

I liked the story but…three stars for a lame ending

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023

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The problem with having two writers taking turns is that there will always be inconsistencies in the script. I’ve read several books by these two and in every book there are inconsistencies that aren’t big enough for me to stop reading them, but are enough to annoy me and make me complain about them. In this book one of the writers did a good job laying out Wickham plotting to ruin one of Elizabeth’s sisters. He decides on Mary. Since she proposed to Collins (privately her family didn’t know) he thinks she’s desperate to marry, an easy prey. But as he waits for Mary to walk the path Collins indicated, he hears the voice of an angel singing and Mary comes into view. As soon as she sees Wickham she messes up the singing. He tries to woo her but she’s sensible and calls him out on his behavior. She sees beneath the charming facade. He continues to talk to her and learns she’s really shy. She always practices singing and playing to perfection (when no one’s home) but is so afraid to perform in front of people that she plays and sings badly in company. She says it’s worse in front of her family because all of her sisters stand out for something, her mom always criticizes her and her dad ignores her. She felt like such an outsider in her family that she can’t be herself in front of them either. I loved this idea and the dialogue between Mary and Wickham and the potential to use the information from their conversations to develop the story lines and plot twists. I was so excited. A writer even wrote how Mary was beginning to become more confident spending time with Wickham and at social events the men were flocking around the piano while she was playing because her playing improved overnight! Exciting! Wickham is paying his debts, has stopped gambling and carousing to prove to Mary he’d make a good husband and even took a job working for Mr. Phillips’ law practice after his military duties and on weekends . All this was to lore Mary into a false sense of security so he could propose then leave her and ruin the Bennet’s by breaking the engagement. But he starts to really fall for her and feels guilty about his plan. However then the next writer has Wickham confess to telling Lizzy the lie about Darcy and the parson living, confessed openly to trying to elope with Darcy’s sister and apologized to Darcy, and asks for Darcy’s forgiveness and tells the town he’s trying to make amends and asked if there is anyone left he hasn’t paid yet as he’s been paying off his debts. Not a bad scene. But then the writers tag up and the next writer writes an anticlimactic endings five years later where the town doesn’t trust Wickham (which makes no since he’s been working for the town solicitor Mr. Phillips for five years looking at paperwork containing all their private business. Also he told Lizzy the tale of woe, she was the one that told everyone else!). Mary never had any suitors (makes no sense with all the men flocking to her as time with Wickham built her confidence and her outer beauty was shining through. You mean no one took the time to really get to know her and pierce through her shyness in five years? The whole town’s just stupid??) The plot to ruin Mary didn’t get used and there was never another scene between Mary and Wickham for him to confess to her. No one in the Bennet family ever came to know about Mary’s shyness. So the whole family was as self centered as Lydia?? Though Lizzy learned Mary rejected Wickham’s proposals each year no one in the Bennet family ever learned what the lovers did for each other - how Mary and Wickham changed each other for the better. No one else paid attention to the changes and neither of them got credit??? So many possibilities for scenes, action, and dialogue were unused! The ending sucked!!Disappointing!!! But otherwise I still liked where the story was heading before the end fell flat.

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Lmt

I’m surprised i liked this shorter story so much

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022

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Not a fan or shorter stories in the P&P genre (prefer to linger in that story line) but this version had me hooked first chapter-even more surprising, totally believable plot with all the characters (stunned @Mrs Bingley being alive but loved her character) esp Mr Wickhams! Hoping these authors will expand this volume perhaps deal with Caro Bingley’s story either a well deserved comeuppance or, come to Jesus awakening lol; perhaps have Mrs Bennet realize she is vulgar & her place in the world can be improved? Just my thoughts after enjoying this too short story, which I enjoyed more than I appreciated in the beginning

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Carol

The Forgiving Season: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018

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Excellent story about forgiveness that started with the introduction of a new character in most variations - Mrs. Bingley, the mother. Coming to Netherfield to find her children absent, she comes to Darcy House to confront her son knowing it is her daughter's that must be the problem. Mrs. Bingley is correct in her assumptions and during dinner that night, his sister's and friend's deception is exposed. Back to Netherfield for a season of dinners, dances, afternoon teas and whatever excuses to bring the four and twenty families in contact with their Netherfield neighbors. As the season progresses several relationships develop into what would be their HEA. One odd, totally unexpected, pairing, but well worth the effort since the wrongs were apologized for and forgiveness given. A truly inspirational ending. Loved how Mrs. Bingley took over and thwarted both her daughters every chance she got. She was firmly in support of Charles' happiness. She even shamed the great Fitzwilliam Darcy into a humbled grimace.

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Definitely a very interesting twist, I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022

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I enjoyed less drama. I would have liked more of Mrs. Bingley. Also more of both families in the epilogue. Definitely did not miss Lady Catherine. I would recommend d this book.

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Cassie Ripley

I loved it!

Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2024

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In this P&P variation the story begins after the Netherfield Ball when the Bingleys and Darcy have left. But into the story comes Mrs Bingley to offer her wisdom to the younger generation. When they return to Netherfield, will Elizabeth Bennet welcome Darcy's return, how will Darcy react to her. Who knew Wickham would change for the better. The woman he ends up with is totally unexpected. She did give Wickham a life altering experience. I liked Bingley's mother. She's sweet and intelligent. I can't say more without spoilers. It was a very enjoyable read, believe it or not. I highly recommend.

Jacky S

An excellent short story.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2024

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I loved the addition of Mrs Bingley, and the value she added to the family's situation. The focus on Mary was super, she's usually overlooked and it was refreshing to have this remedied. A new take on Wickham too.
Well written and good pace.

AquaViola

Nice

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2019

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What if Wickham wanted to go after the Bennets, but had limited time due to Darcy’a unexpected return? What if Mary literally wanted to teach Wickham a lesson. A nice story, if you avoid the obvious fact that Mary’s actions could have ruined her and her family.

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