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More Agreeably Engaged

Title and Author: More Agreeably Engaged by Jann Rowland Type: Pride and Prejudice Variation Perspective: Darcy and Elizabeth Romance Level: Austen-esque Recommended: yes, 3 stars Access: Free for Kindle Unlimited Summary: This variation starts when Darcy hesitates after Bingley leaves Netherfield for London. As he contemplates what to do next, he finds Elizabeth roaming the grounds of Longbourne. She (having just refused the proposal of Mr. Collins) is out of sorts, but still civil. As Darcy seeks to subtly find the information he needs, he presents a new side to Elizabeth. When he realizes she does not like him, he must make amends and decide what he really wants. Pros: *This is a low angst variation and it is sweet to see them come to know each other. * Wickham got what was coming to him with no casualties. * I do like a story that puts Caroline in her place. Cons: * It was so sweet that it was almost boring. * I wondered how Darcy overcame his hesitations about the Bennett family s