Mr Darcy's Valentine

Review also posted on my blog

https://myjaffobsession.blogspot.com/2023/02/mr-darcys-valentine-by-heather-moll.html

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, all the action takes place in London.

When Mr Bingley arrived in Hertfordshire, he quickly became enamoured of local beauty, Jane Bennet. His attentions gave rise to widespread expectations of an imminent betrothal.

Jane is equally in love with Mr Bingley. However, Jane is shy and reticent. She has learnt from bitter experience, that she must hide her feelings from her marriage-obsessed, matchmaking Mama.

Unfortunately, outside influences, such as his friend Mr Darcy, persuade Bingley that they can see no evidence that Jane loves him.

He goes back to London and does not return. Jane faces the scorn of the neighbourhood and the endless lamentations of her mother.

Elizabeth Bennet dislikes Mr Darcy and suspects his influence over Bingley.

Elizabeth's animus towards Darcy has been stoked by the lies of the charming, handsome, deceitful Lieutenant George Wickham, Darcy's enemy.

What she does not know is that Darcy is falling in love with her.

Jane is invited to stay with family in London and Elizabeth is encouraged to accompany her.

Elizabeth meets, Mr Elgin, a charming man who seeks to court her.

When Jane and Elizabeth are thrown into the company of Bingley and Darcy, both men decide to follow their hearts and win their ladies.

A carefully contrived parlour game, allows each gentleman to give a Valentine's message to his lady.

Unfortunately, Darcy's message is similar to the notorious Hunsford proposal. This is, unsurprisingly, not well received.

Many misunderstandings are corrected and Darcy tries to woo Elizabeth.

Elizabeth must decide if her future lies with Mr Elgin or Mr Darcy.


Darcy is so sweet when wooing Elizabeth, but so sad because he can't believe she will choose him.

A very enjoyable variation and a sweet resolution.

I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.