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Dare to Refuse Such a Man

A Pride & Prejudice Variation

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“He is the kind of man, indeed, to whom I should never dare refuse anything which he condescended to ask.” (Mr. Bennet, Pride and Prejudice Volume III, Chapter 17)

It had never occurred to Fitzwilliam Darcy that once he had chosen a bride, her father might dare to refuse his consent. When his dearest, loveliest Elizabeth is taken from him with only a curt note of explanation, he determines that, far from accepting her father’s rejection of his suit, he must instead find her again and make his case. After all, a woman worthy of being pleased is also worth fighting for.

Several months shy of her majority, it is not so simple a thing to defy Mr. Bennet’s will, but Elizabeth, for the sake of her future happiness, must try. With various allies in her corner, as well as foes standing against her, Elizabeth’s courage must rise against all attempts at intimidation. Even from her own, much beloved father.

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As always the wonderful S Zimmerman delivered an excellent story. Familiar dialogue placed in different characters only enhanced a v clever storyline and the Collins character was a treat.

A MOST satisfying P&PV!

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It's quite well written but the thought of Mr Bennett forcing Lizzie to marry Mr Collins when Darcy had already proposed is preposterous. It could be described as a farce but the style is insufficiently humorous.

Ridiculous plot

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