Elizabeth's Refuge



Title and Author: Elizabeth's Refuge, Timothy Underwood
Type: P&P Variation
Perspective: Darcy and Elizabeth
Romance Level: Kissing and vague references to married life
Recommended: yes, 3.5 stars

Summary: While touring the lakes, Elizabeth is called back home before she meets Darcy at Pemberley. Wickham abandons Lydia, leaving Mr. Bennett to die in his distress. Three years later, Elizabeth takes a position as governess for a lech who attempts to have his way with her. Convinced she has killed him in the attempt to stop his advances, she flees into London, fearing she is a criminal. Desperate, she turns to Darcy for help. Darcy is shocked to see her again and vows to help as much as he can, which turns out for a wealthy man, is quite a lot.

Things I Liked:
* This was a unique, original storyline and it was compelling.
*I liked Colonel Fitzwilliam in this story. He had took initiative and was a much larger character in this story.
* It was fun to see Darcy and Elizabeth settle into married life together (even though there is still the overall conflict of the story).

Things I Didn't Like:
* Although it made a good premise, the idea of Elizabeth being raped (even attempted) was hard. Governesses must have been quite vulnerable in this time.
* The army and antagonists are frequently foul-mouthed.
* Some of the story boarders on ridiculous (the escape from England in particular).
* There is not much happily-ever-after beyond the resolution of the conflict.


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