Acting on Faith

Jann Rowland

Sept 2013 · One Good Sonnet Publishing

About this eBook

After leaving his friend Charles Bingley in Hertfordshire, Fitzwilliam Darcy intends to see to business in London while gaining some much-needed distance from the enchanting Elizabeth Bennet. Little does he know that his peace will soon be disturbed. To his surprise, his aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, descends upon him in a fury, demanding that he agree to marry her daughter. She neglects to tell him, however, that she has just parted ways with Elizabeth in Hertfordshire, the "unsatisfactory" result of the meeting being Elizabeth's refusal to promise never to marry him. Amid what he fears is a whirlwind of rumors, Darcy is forced to move forward in his quest to secure Elizabeth's hand with no assurances of her regard. Unfortunately, neither Caroline Bingley nor Elizabeth's childhood friend Samuel Lucas intend to make it easy for him.

Picking up after chapter 56 of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, this charming tale of love and determination explores what would have happened if Fitzwilliam Darcy had no indication other than his own observation, that Elizabeth Bennet’s opinion of him had changed. His fortitude and constancy once more put to the test in the face of blatant interference, her mother’s dislike, and her father’s ambivalence, Darcy is required to “act on faith” to secure the woman of his dreams.

Ratings and reviews

This book was not described as a variation, merely a filling in the gaps if you will. Parts of Jane Austen's original story that were left to the interpretation of the reader that in this book were filled in. However it was indeed a well done variation. While the particulars are still the same, it varies quite dramatically in many areas. The only drawback to this book is the painfully long inner monologues. It could easily have been 170 Pages shorter. But it was most satisfying.

Went on and on and on and on, apparently as a reason to use the word "smirk" far too much.

An interesting alternative to p and p.

About the author

Jann Rowland lives in Calgary, Alberta Canada, with his wife, three children, and one lovable little dog. He is busy working on other projects, though the pressures of life often intrude, and he treasures those times with family, storing up the memories for when his children finally leave him and strike out on their own. When life gets hectic, he knows he can count on those moments each day when he's in front of his computer, making stories he hopes will make people smile.