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A Death at Rosings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Kindle Edition

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

4.2 392 ratings

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

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The world of Rosings is turned on its head with the sudden death of Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Not yet up to the challenge of managing the estate on her own, Anne de Bourgh enlists the aid of Elizabeth Bennet, who is staying with her cousin Mr. Collins at the time. Elizabeth is capable, intelligent and quick thinking enough to help Anne manage Rosings, but is she ready for the challenge of Mr. Darcy’s return to Kent? With his rebuked proposal, his letter and her knowledge that she misjudged him between them, can Elizabeth set her own feelings aside to help save Anne de Bourgh’s estate?

This “Pride and Prejudice” variation is approximately 60,000 words in length.

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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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B018MP0Z4K
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 26, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 26, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3859 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 ‏ : ‎ 205 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #327,584 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #7,064 in Regency Historical Romance
- #8,515 in Regency Romances
- #9,986 in Classic Literature & Fiction

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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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Erika L Centena

Such an interesting twist!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016

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What can I say but another home run for Ms McMann!!! I was glued, as much as I could be between my patients, to this book. This is such a unique and interesting twist to the P&P plot that it captured my attention.

Okay, in A Death at Rosings, we start at the point after the I'll-advised proposal and Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam have left. The Collinses, Miss Lucas and Elizabeth are over at Rosings for tea/dinner, when the unthinkable happens...Lady Cat dies!!! Everything is in chaos, then the next day Anne requests Elizabeth's presence and asks her to stay and help her in her time of need. Elizabeth agrees provided she can go when and if she desires to. Elizabeth is there to aide Anne with learning to deal with people, but at the first major test, Anne failed massively!!!! Anne acted more like her mother than anything, imperial!!! Anne was dealt a disappointing blow, and Elizabeth was the only one who attempted to prevent it from happening.

Anne does as she told Elizabeth she would and invited Kitty to Rosings since she was the only one who would not have had a chance to travel. The events of P&P are present on this tale, just at a different timeline. Lydia goes with the Foresters to Brighton early, and since Elizabeth is at Rosings, Mary goes to the Lake District with the Gardiners.

This extended time at Rosings proves both encouraging and detrimental both Elizabeth and Darcy. The inner turmoil of the two is so fascinating to read, and again is annoying that they can't just speak what's on their minds. I loved how Anne became such and influence on the moldable follower (Kitty). It is refreshing to see the steps in the progress that made Kitty better equipped for society than as Lydia's tag-a-long.

Yes there is still the devil in Wickham and Lydia, but I loved events surrounding that debacle. Darcy is very cunning and a devious gentleman when he wants to be!!! Yet so riddled with guilt. The only things that kills me is how fickle Elizabeth can be at times...falling for someone but not wanting to give them a chance because he wouldn't relent on one issue!!!! Ugghh, I sometimes want to just smack her upside the head!! LOL!!

I would have to say that this tale was easily one of my favorites that I've read lately. I would HIGHLY recommend any JAFFer to read and enjoy this twist off P&P

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JKom

The Gorgon - er, Lady Catherine, dies, and Rosings becomes the battleground

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023

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Lady Catherine dies suddenly, and chaos descends upon Rosings. Anne de Bourgh must make her own decisions now, and in doing so, makes several mistakes that negatively impact Rosings. But she has had the wisdom to ask Miss Elizabeth Bennet to stay on and assist her in getting Rosings organized again. Cousin Darcy, of course, has already taken on responsibility for the tenants and crops, to help out.

Elizabeth and Darcy are willing to work together, but remain divided in feelings. Elizabeth acknowledges she was wrong about Wickham, but is infuriated that Darcy will not apologize for separating Bingley and Jane. It takes both of them working together for several months to get Rosings back on track.

Will ODC ever meet again once they leave Rosings for their respective homes? Will Bingley ever grow a spine and decide Jane is The Woman He Wants To Marry, even if his sisters despise her? Will Wickham's schemes bear fruit at last?

A very good P&P variant, and well worth the read. One can see how hard it must be for Anne to show compassion and empathy for others, as she has never had any examples of such to follow. But she tries hard to be fair and generous, so points to her for the effort.

It would be interesting to have a sequel to know what happens to Anne as she gains more confidence in her independence. I've always thought it unfair that she never got a HEA of her own.

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marcella

Thank you for taking me beyond the classic!

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016

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I must admit I was pleasantly surprised at how much I really enjoyed reading this book. It is the first time I branched out to read this type of novel which took me beyond the classic. I am a lover of fantasy (hence my connection to the author Summer Hanford) so I was very happy to learn I could enjoy it so much. Perhaps I liked it as much as I did because I really appreciate the way Summer Hanford writes. I know it is co-authored but I am only familair with Hanford's novels which I have been a big fan of. I am not one to generally review a book, but this deserves it as it was an joyful escape from reality and a book that I think many of my friends would enjoy.

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Scrapper

A Likable Story

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2016

This was an interesting premise having Lady Catherine die at the beginning and Anne being left with the running of the estate and the household. It is very obvious she would not have made a good mistress for Pemberley since Anne seems to have very little knowledge about how to run a household. She is so deficient, in fact, that she asks Elizabeth to remain with her and help her learn to manage her household, but even after Elizabeth agrees, Anne ignores some of Elizabeth's suggested help. In fact, her rejections of Elizabeth's help at one point leads to most of Rosings staff to leave Anne's employment, and also the estate loses some of it tenants because of Anne's actions.

The interaction between Darcy and Elizabeth is also interesting to watch. Elizabeth had already rejected Darcy's proposal before Lady Catherine's death, and Darcy and the Colonel had already returned to London. There is some tension between the couple because of the rejection, but Darcy is still wanting to be around Elizabeth now that he had returned to help Anne with the estate, and Elizabeth is looking kinder on the gentleman. The major block between the couple is Darcy's insistence of informing Mr. Bingley that Jane Bennet is or was in love with him, and for this, Elizabeth still holds a grudge.

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The story is fairly well told, we still have the Lydia - Wickham incident, but because Kitty was invited to Rosings to also befriend Anne, who never had friends before, Lydia's elopement plans are discovered early on. Prior to the elopement, Kitty makes a favorable comment about Wickham, and because of Darcy's letter to Elizabeth, Elizabeth knows how deceitful Wickham is and points out some interesting facts about his behavior in Meryton that opens Kitty's eyes to some truths about the man.

Overall, though, this is a likable story.

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Cassie Ripley

I loved it!

Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2024

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I rather enjoyed this story. The plot was interesting, and I liked witnessing Elizabeth and Darcy getting to know each other better. I was glued to this book. This is such a unique and interesting twist to the P&P plot that it captured my attention. The events of P&P are present on this tale, just at a different timeline. The inner turmoil of the Darcy and Elizabeth is so fascinating to read, and a bit annoying that they can't just speak what's on their minds. I would have to say that this tale was easily one of my favorites that I've read lately. I would HIGHLY recommend any JAFFer to read and enjoy this twist off P&P and for anyone looking for a light read.

Victoria

An interesting one

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2020

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I truly enjoyqed this twist. It's an interesting change and well worth a read. Oh and very little Mr Collins.

Dr Dragonlady

Original!

Reviewed in Australia on February 17, 2024

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I have recently discovered these authors and have been enjoying their books very much. They characterisations are good, they write well – though the book could do with a little proofreading for typos. This variation is unlike any other I have read. The plot allows time for Lizzie and Darcy to really get to know another. We also see another side of Ann de Bough. plus Happy ever afters for two of Elizabeth sisters, highly recommended.

Kimmsie

A creditable P&P variation

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2021

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As far as P&P variations go, this one is really creditable. I believe in the characters and they seem very much to canon. The 'plot' is believable for the most part and although the outcome is inevitable the getting there is an enjoyable journey.

Lucy in Toronto

Enjoyable

Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2020

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Between 3.5 and 4, rounded up.

I rather enjoyed this story. The plot was interesting, as was seeing how the authors dealt with the consequences of Lady Catherine’s death. I liked witnessing Elizabeth and Darcy getting to know each other better.

I do think their on-going conflict regarding Jane and Bingley was a bit of a stretch. As a way to keep E&D from coming to an agreement sooner, it was a bit weak. But that is a quibble; it worked well enough, as did what happened with Elizabeth’s younger sisters.

I’d recommend this to people who like Austen variations, and who are looking for a light read.

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