--- product_id: 1300417 title: "Mr. Darcy's Refuge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Paperback – August 1, 2012" brand: "abigail reynolds" price: "114.14 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1300417-mr-darcys-refuge-a-pride-and-prejudice-variation-paperback-august store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Mr. Darcy's Refuge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Paperback – August 1, 2012 **Brand:** abigail reynolds **Price:** 114.14 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mr. Darcy's Refuge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Paperback – August 1, 2012 by abigail reynolds - **How much does it cost?** 114.14 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1300417-mr-darcys-refuge-a-pride-and-prejudice-variation-paperback-august) ## Best For - abigail reynolds enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted abigail reynolds brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Mr. Darcy's Refuge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Paperback – August 1, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817ZbXWwrdL.jpg) ![Mr. Darcy's Refuge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Paperback – August 1, 2012 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BLBd+zjpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A chance to really dislike Mr. Bennet *by J***M on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 20, 2020* There is actually a lot to dislike about Mr. B even in canon. However, he is so overshadowed by the annoying shrill wife and equally vulgar Lydia/Kitty pair, we don't always notice that frankly, there is not much to admire about this guy.Let's face it - if P&P was written from Mary's point of view, or even Jane's, we'd wash our hands of both Bennet parents and wish they would, too. The result of this was, I disliked Mr. B enough that it affected my rating.Darcy and Elizabeth would like nothing better than to be half an ocean apart after his disastrous proposal and her angry refusal. But a flood has cut off the parsonage from Rosings and overruns the village, causing death and destruction. The survivors flee up to the parsonage, which is on the highest ground. ODC must struggle for several days trying to shelter and feed these people, until the river recedes enough to get help.** SPOILERS follow **Compromised, ODC manage to come to a truce, which leads to Elizabeth letting go of her resentments and accepting Darcy's proposal.But Mr. Bennet is appalled. He finds out in the worst way - via a notice sent to the London Times at Darcy's behest. Infuriated and beyond reason, he rushes to Rosings and drags Elizabeth away. He refuses to approve any engagement, let alone marriage, nor will he listen to Darcy. He rejects Darcy's suit and forbids any correspondence between the two.It's Mr. Gardiner who finally tells Darcy why Mr. Bennet is so set against the Matlock family/relatives. ODC determine they will marry when Elizabeth comes of age, no matter what Mr. B says or does. But then Wickham runs off with Lydia, and chaos ensues. Mr. B's heart begins to pain him, and his illness makes him reconsider his cruel actions towards ODC. He gives in and they marry by special license.While attempting to help the estranged lovers, Col. Fitzwilliam visits Longbourn, and is struck by Jane's beauty. So much so, he keeps returning to Longbourn on a regular basis. Jane, abandoned by Bingley, learns from the Colonel that Bingley does intend to return. Now she has a decision to make: the first, genial, handsome, rich suitor who went away; or the energetic, mature, decisive military man who's the son of an earl, but of modest means?The HEA endings happen, but there's no double wedding. It's not missed, with the last chapter giving a nice wrap-up. We don't know what happens to all the characters, but that leaves room for a sequel or two, after all.This is a well-written story, and I enjoyed it. Recommended for P&P fans. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mr. Darcy's Refuge: A Pride and Prejudice Variation *by C***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 14, 2016* Another great story from Abigail. Rain and more rain fell on Kent's countryside. The Hunsford Church and home was on high ground so many of the villagers came there for shelter. Darcy had just finished his not so elegant proposal. While waiting for Elizabeth to answer, calling adults and crying children banged on the parish front door. Darcy could not get back to Rosings because the bridge was destroyed, but after the first meal had been served, he knew they would need more provisions. Having to ride miles to the next bridge to get provisions, Darcy insisted that Elizabeth went with him. Unfortunately, Collins' sway back mare was clumsy. On the way back after the horse slid in the mud more than once, Elizabeth slid off and said she'd walk. Darcy was having none of that so she road back to parish. Even though she refused Darcy, he had put the engagement announcement in the London newspaper to prevent her from ruin. That's when *hit hit the fan! Mr. Bennet, Lord Matlock, and Lady Catherine converged at the same time on the parish door. The Earl was worse than Lady Catherine, and Mr. Bennet was the angriest of all. No one in the family liked the Earl. He and his wife were living separate lives and in different homes. When Darcy returns from the barn, he is still mad from the night before when Colonel Fitzwilliam suggested that he would marry Elizabeth so that Darcy could marry advantageously to a titled and rich lady of the Ton. From Richard's interference, Darcy was not in the mood for any of his relatives including his cousin. But Elizabeth's father was in a fury that Elizabeth had never seen. Forbids her to have contact with Darcy. They couldn't see each other, nor write letters, and Darcy could not step anywhere on Longbourn's property. Her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner did not agree with Mr. Bennet so when they traveled to Derbyshire they made sure Darcy was at Pemberley. Of course while there in Lambton, the infamous letter comes from Colonel Forster. Elizabeth is mad about everything connected with her father, mother, and dumb sister. Mrs. Bennet and Kitty were with Lydia in Brighton. Yells at her father that his way ward daughter had to be forced to marry a fake, gambler, a complete weasel while she could not marry the man she loved. Heated words for sure. Colonel Fitzwilliam falls in love with Jane. Bingley is out of her life because he didn't have a backbone to stand up for her. Mr. Bennet has an attack after his argument with Elizabeth that puts him in bed. He wants to see and talk to Darcy. When they meet, Mr. Bennet wants Darcy to marry Elizabeth now. Thinking he means after reading the banns for three weeks, Mr. Bennet says no, he means tomorrow preferably. How's that for a change of tune. The Gardiners think he faked his attack rather than admit he was wrong about he and Elizabeth. The next morning he is up, dressed, and rather chipper. Before this talk, Elizabeth finds out from her Uncle why he wanted nothing to do with the family. Darcy tells him that nobody in the family likes him either. The Colonel's mother is a gem, and she will undertake the Bennet girls and introduce them to the Ton. Happily ever after except Mr. Bennet still has his wife's nerves to deal with. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it! *by C***M on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 28, 2012* This is another of Abigail Reynolds what if scenarios on Pride and Prejudice. The book begins as Darcy is about to go to the parsonage at Hunsford to make his ill-fated proposal, but the difference is that it's been raining very heavily and the river bursts its banks while Darcy is there, before Elizabeth properly has a chance to reply. The village is flooded and Elizabeth and Darcy are stuck for days together in the parsonage with stranded villagers to look out for. Thus they are forced to spend a lot of time together and rather than have the heated argument followed by the letter and months of separation as in Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth and Darcy begin to get to know each other better. I particularly liked how Darcy's character unfolds in this time. I would like to tell you more but don't want to give away any spoilers.Some of the other characters are portrayed slightly differently from P&P, I am not massively keen on Colonel Fitzwilliam in this book, he is a tad flaky, and he does something that I wasn't very impressed with, for the same reasons that Lizzy isn't, so I am in good company! Mr Bennet is different, his behaviour seems illogical on quite a few occasions, but reasons are given for this.I have read a few other Abigail Reynolds books and I felt that this one had less serious themes than some, and was quite low on angst although there are obstacles to overcome, but that makes it no less enjoyable to read, I'd certainly be happy to re-read it. The spelling is American English, but the words are not noticeably Americanised aside from that. Also, for those who are bothered about sex scenes, there is a sex scene. Personally I don't mind them as long as they don't seem to be out of character, and I thought that this one was fine in the context of the story and generally nicely written. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1300417-mr-darcys-refuge-a-pride-and-prejudice-variation-paperback-august](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1300417-mr-darcys-refuge-a-pride-and-prejudice-variation-paperback-august) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*