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The Unreformed Mr. Darcy

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Title and Author: The Unreformed Mr. Darcy , Lin Mei Wei Type: P&P Variation Perspective: Mostly Elizabeth Romance Level: Kissing Recommended: yes, 3 stars Summary: This P&P variation deviates at the proposal at Hunsford. What if Elizabeth was worried Jane would be forced to marry a rich, but unscrupulous man to help the family? Would Elizabeth accept Darcy's proposal? And what would Darcy do when he discovers how Elizabeth really feels about him? Things I Liked: * This was believable. Of all the reasons Elizabeth might marry Darcy before she loved him, saving Jane seems likely. * As bad as Wickham was in this one, I liked the story line that had him doing something truly desperate to get money from Darcy. (Some may find it far-fetched however.) *Neither of the characters is likable in the beginning. I liked that both Darcy and Elizabeth had to change for their success. Things I Didn't Like: * The variations that start with Elizabeth marrying Darcy bef