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To Capture Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel Kindle Edition

by Elizabeth Ann West (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Nature's a fickle thing. When four days of rain occur earlier in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice to trap Jane and Elizabeth Bennet at Netherfield Park, new romances, misunderstandings, and alignments are made. Volatile tempers never did well cooped up together. Not even when there's a chessboard to help pass the time.

Fall in love with the romance of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet all over again in this new variation by author Elizabeth Ann West. A stand-alone novel of over 300 pages in paperback, this story is sure to make you sigh and swoon many times over!


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Elizabeth Bennet slipped into the library at Netherfield Park for her sixth time in three days. With her sister Jane on the mend, she could not cease her curiosity for the chessboard. As soon as Jane fell asleep, she left her sickbed to check the progression of the game with her unknown opponent.

Beneath the expansive double set of windows, looking out on the south side of the property, sat the rosewood carved chess set. Elizabeth spied the board on her first afternoon in the grandest estate in all of Hertfordshire. She had not meant to start a game, with anyone, but resisting the urge to move a single white pawn proved to be too great a temptation. Returning a few hours later to replace the novel she had finished by Jane's side as her sister lay suffering with fever, Elizabeth stood stunned to find someone had responded in kind. Black's corresponding pawn rested two squares away from the starting line to face hers. Soon Elizabeth found herself eager to return to the library every few hours to continue the clandestine game.

The board stood deep in the throes of a true battle with black's knight decimating her numbers. The most clever Bennet daughter carefully read the positions of her pieces and considered her options. Her mysterious opponent was of the aggressive sort, but not blinded by the taking of just any piece. She had offered up both a pawn and a knight and the opponent did not fall distracted by the easy kill. Therefore, the only way to beat him or her was to lay a trap of the wickedest kind; Elizabeth would sacrifice her queen in four moves.

Smiling to herself, she chose her move and a calling voice from outside the library made her hastily select another novel. Perhaps a servant was looking for her and Jane had not slept long? Either way, her bishop sat ready to take the opponent's offending knight and she would have to wait to see the next move of her anonymous enemy.

Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy of Derbyshire frowned when he noticed Elizabeth Bennet leaning over his chess game with Bingley. She had not noticed him sitting solitarily in the far corner with his book and brandy. Being a master at averting the attentions of Miss Bingley granted him an ability to turn into proverbial wallpaper when he willed it so. A swirl of the amber liquid kept him occupied as he sat astounded the woman would dare to move the pieces of a game she was not a party to!

He had meant to say something, but too quickly she moved a piece and then scurried out of the library, leaving him once more to his own company. Groaning, he finished his drink and supposed he could set the board back to the last position. One gift he held included memorizing even the slightest glimpse of a picture. Darcy felt confident he could reset the piece she dared touch, but when he reached the board, he paused. She had not moved a piece randomly. She had made a very cunning move forcing him to choose between sacrificing his knight or his rook!

A knot of understanding twisted tighter in his gut. That he was already in very grave danger of more than a passing fancy with this dark-haired, bright-eyed creature was a foregone conclusion, but now he was in the thralls of a very thrilling chess match with a worthy opponent. And the worthy opponent was none other than that dark-haired, bright-eyed creature Elizabeth Bennet.

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A Jane-of-all-trades, mistress to none! Elizabeth Ann West is the author of 5 novels and 7 novellas, 11 of which are story variations of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. Her books have won reader conference awards and hit the Historical Bestseller lists on Amazon, Kobo, and the iBooks stores multiple times. A lover of all things geeky, Elizabeth codes websites, dabbles in graphic design, and is always looking for new technology to learn and master. A Navy wife and mother of two, her family has lived all over the United States, currently residing in upstate New York. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, you can keep up with Elizabeth on Twitter @Eawwrites and on her website, http://elizabethannwest.com where she posts new fiction as she writes it!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EYZBMSU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elizabeth Ann West (April 28 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1638 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
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    A Jane-of-all-trades, mistress to none! Elizabeth Ann West is the author of 10 novels and 11 novellas, 20 of which are story variations of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Her books have won reader conference awards and hit the Historical Bestseller lists on Amazon, Kobo, and the iBooks stores multiple times. A lover of all things geeky, Elizabeth codes websites, dabbles in graphic design, and is always looking for new technology to learn and master. Mother of two, her family has lived all over the United States, currently back home in Virginia Beach, VA. A proud Captain, graduate of Christopher Newport University in Leadership Studies, you can keep up with Elizabeth on Twitter @Eawwrites and on her website, http://elizabethannwest.com where she posts new fiction as she writes it!

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lorna smith
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read for most of the book
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2016
A great read for most of the book. The board game concept was novel and worked in nicely with Lizzie's character. Didn't so much like the veer of from the original story line regarding some key plot lines. But i was totally captivated by the first 75% of this book. I would definitely recommend it.
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Carole in Canada
3.0 out of 5 stars Pawn Storms!
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2017
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I read several years ago Ms. West collection "Longbourn to Pemberley" which I quite enjoyed. So when 'To Capture Mr. Darcy' went on sale last year, I bought it. I quite liked the premise of this book and the fact that it was mostly contained at Netherfield during Jane's illness.

'That he was already in very grave danger of more than a passing fancy with this dark-haired, bright-eyed creature was a foregone conclusion, but now he was in the the thralls of a very thrilling chess match with a worthy opponent.'

The anticipation with which Elizabeth and Darcy looked forward to moving their chess pieces against each other was delightful. For two very intelligent individuals, they certainly knew how to set each other off and misunderstand the others words...Elizabeth most of all.

The drama going on within Netherfield was high, and I found it came across to me as if I was watching a play. Miss Bingley was her usual rude and obnoxious self but Charles has bit more spirit and understanding with what was going on. He also didn't let anyone come between him and Jane!

Mr. Bennet in this story had a much better handle and understanding of the women in his household. Mr. Collins is more greedy and nastier than ever! Wickham himself plays a very limited role, and I felt his presence was truly not necessary to this variation. Lady Catherine does make her entrance, but she is for the most part ignored despite her viciousness.

Overall, this variation did not capture me. I enjoyed parts but at times found little inconsistencies that nagged at me. One being the scene where Darcy knocks on Elizabeth's bedroom door. One editing issue that jumped out at me is the beginning of Chapter 5...it states her 'third morning' when Chapter 2 already stated her 'fourth day'. That being said, I do look forward to reading another book by Ms. West.
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Cristina
5.0 out of 5 stars To capture Mr Darcy
Reviewed in Brazil on November 19, 2022
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I really like the many variations of this beautiful novel, I love Elizabeth's, well written and captivating
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Elster
3.0 out of 5 stars Inégal
Reviewed in France on December 23, 2021
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Les premiers chapitres sont captivants mais la suite un peu décevante. Quelques situations sont peu vraisemblables et le caractère des personnages originaux ne sont pas toujours respectés. Il faut apprécier cette lecture comme une "variation" très libre du roman de Jane Austen. On passe alors un bon moment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2018
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This beginning of this is set during Jane's illness at Netherfeld where Miss Bingley battles an oblivious Lizzy for Darcy's attention. Following the meeting in Meryton of Darcy and Wickham, the former goes to Longbourn and warns Mr Bennet; thus the story changes direction.
The slight irritations in this otherwise enjoyable and rereadable book are a few Americanisms and Darcy's impulse control disorder.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Australia on December 13, 2020
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This was a very interesting and believable variation of Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Well done!
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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars To Capture Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016
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Loved the Darcy in this story. He was taken with Elizabeth from the beginning. His comment from the Meryton Assembly still left him in hot water with Elizabeth, but she began to see a different Darcy when staying with Jane at Netherfield. Darcy was still socially awkward and Elizabeth still misunderstood his comments. An innocent chess game started Darcy's determination to win Elizabeth's love. At first neither knew who the other player was, but when he found out it was Elizabeth playing the game, he was impressed especially since she won the game. Both Jane and Elizabeth were at Netherfield when their silly, stupid cousin, William Collins arrived. Before leaving Netherfield, Bingley asked Jane to marry him. Returning home, he focused his attention to Elizabeth. However, Elizabeth's interest in him was nonexistent and she tried to push Mary for him to marry him. Bingley tells Caroline to plan a ball to honor their engagement. Caroline was her usual obnoxious self fawning over Darcy and sending barbs at Elizabeth constantly. Elizabeth's witty rejoinders went over Caroline's head every time Elizabeth commented. Darcy had to stifle many laughs. Darcy asks Elizabeth for a courtship, and she agrees. Then Collins tells Elizabeth that Darcy is engaged to his cousin, and Elizabeth calls him a cad and liar. When that lie is laid to rest, Elizabeth and Darcy's relationship is restored by her father showing her misunderstandings in front of Darcy. At this time she realizes that she loves Darcy. Collins is still smarting from her refusal. Not knowing that Collins wrote, under Caroline's direction, to his most esteemed patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, she invites herself to Netherfield. So we have an angry aunt, a refused suitor, and a very jealous Caroline Bingley. The day of the ball, Lady Catherine shows up to berate her nephew's choice of bride in front of all Meryton. Add to that a very vindictive refused suitor, Collins grabs her and rips her dress. Between the verbal and physical attack, Elizabeth loses her self control and is taken home. Darcy tells her ladyship that he will marry Elizabeth and threatens to do harm to Collins. Mr. Bennet calms him down and Bennet tells him call on Elizabeth tomorrow. In the morning, Elizabeth hopes to avoid everyone to go for her walk, but unfortunately Collins is down. When he repeats his offer of marriage telling her that she needs to set her sights lower and that Darcy will never propose to her. Grabbing her pastry she hurries out the door to walk to Oakham Mount. As she approaches the summit, she sees Mr. Darcy sitting on the rock sleeping. Startled, he jumps up, calling her name, and begins to apologize for his aunt's behavior. She tells him that he is not responsible for the behavior of others. He proposes on the mount, she agrees. Mr. Bennet gives his approval and blessings, but he wants Elizabeth to have a season in town. Finally, they are married in June. When their children about their whirlwind romance and Elizabeth tells them that all she did was move a a pawn to capture Mr. Darcy. Good story with a little less pride and a little less prejudice.
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