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A review by samhend101
Some Natural Importance by Jan Ashton
4.0
Feb. 2022 - Audiobook. David Pickering was the perfect choice to narrate this Darcy dominant story.
An excellent dramatization!
This story started out with high drama and intrigue, which lagged a little around the 30% mark. It picked up again to a low key angst as ODC work through their feelings.
Darcy, escaping from family pressure and manipulations, arrives at Netherfield and befriends Mr. Bennet. Almost usurping Elizabeth's place in her father's sanctuary, she doesn't view him with a kind eye and has conflicting feelings. Meanwhile, Mr. Bennet is hiding a serious illness, Mr. Collins is hovering like a vulture and Elizabeth is missing Jane, who is helping out the Gardiners in London. Mr. Bingley takes advantage of a business trip to London to seek Jane out, after hearing so much about her.
Still hiding the fact he is dying, Mr. Bennet enlists Darcy's help with a plot of land he had purchased outside of the entail, to finally do something to safeguard his family's future. Unbeknownst to Darcy, Bennet had hidden a surprise, furthering the agenda of what he believes to be in the best interest of his whole family, but especially his favorite daughter and his new friend.
The second Lady Matlock is as bad as Lady C ever was. Lord Matlock sees Darcy as a bank account and even Richard is not wholly the friend to Darcy he could be. Anne, Mr. D's first wife and Lady C have already passed, leaving behind secrets Darcy swore he would never reveal, but lead to the detriment of his character. Through all the emotional upheavals in their path can ODC find the treasure hidden in plain sight?
A good story, well written and guaranteed HEA.
I received an ARC for my honest opinion.
An excellent dramatization!
This story started out with high drama and intrigue, which lagged a little around the 30% mark. It picked up again to a low key angst as ODC work through their feelings.
Darcy, escaping from family pressure and manipulations, arrives at Netherfield and befriends Mr. Bennet. Almost usurping Elizabeth's place in her father's sanctuary, she doesn't view him with a kind eye and has conflicting feelings. Meanwhile, Mr. Bennet is hiding a serious illness, Mr. Collins is hovering like a vulture and Elizabeth is missing Jane, who is helping out the Gardiners in London. Mr. Bingley takes advantage of a business trip to London to seek Jane out, after hearing so much about her.
Still hiding the fact he is dying, Mr. Bennet enlists Darcy's help with a plot of land he had purchased outside of the entail, to finally do something to safeguard his family's future. Unbeknownst to Darcy, Bennet had hidden a surprise, furthering the agenda of what he believes to be in the best interest of his whole family, but especially his favorite daughter and his new friend.
The second Lady Matlock is as bad as Lady C ever was. Lord Matlock sees Darcy as a bank account and even Richard is not wholly the friend to Darcy he could be. Anne, Mr. D's first wife and Lady C have already passed, leaving behind secrets Darcy swore he would never reveal, but lead to the detriment of his character. Through all the emotional upheavals in their path can ODC find the treasure hidden in plain sight?
A good story, well written and guaranteed HEA.
I received an ARC for my honest opinion.