This story is a variation from the “Pride & Prejudice” novella by Jane Austin; It begins when Lydia Bennet and Mr. Wickham elope leaving the Bennet family in a state of shock; while in the original story, Ms. Bennet and Mr. Wickham are hastily found and forced to marry, in this story, Mr. Wickham’s body is found dead, subsequently forcing upon the Bennet family the stain of scandal. These circumstances allow Ms. Elizabeth Bennet to emigrate to the US with Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, and as time passes, she gets married and has a child.
Due to the political situation of the upcoming war of 1812, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, along with Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison (nee Bennet) and her daughter, return to England. Almost seven years have passed since Lydia Bennet eloped with Mr. Wickham; things have changed, and so did the Bennet’s and Darcy’s, they are no longer the same.
I rate this story 5 stars because is that it opens up the possibility of new stories and new developments based on the lives of the beloved characters created by Jane Austin. The only thing that I find amiss is the presence of some characters that were present in the original novel, but not in this story.
Any fan of the Jane Austin books will love this story, as it maintains the creative style while exploring human relations from a more modern point of view.