Hero or villain? Gentleman or traitor?What if your life depended on discerning one man’s character?He wants to honor his family legacy.Fitzwilliam Darcy takes his responsibilities seriously. He excels in every endeavor he pursues and upholds the highest standards … and he has little patience for those who flaunt their flaws like the Bennets do.She wants to fall in love with a hero.Elizabeth … like the Bennets do.
She wants to fall in love with a hero.
Elizabeth Bennet longs for the toe-curling romance she reads about in novels. She dreams of an honorable man — loyal and generous to the less fortunate … everything Mr. Darcy is not.
Now, he’s England’s most wanted criminal … and she’s stuck with him.
Besieged by highwaymen and left for dead in a snowstorm, Mr. Darcy seeks help only to get arrested for treason. A split second decision forever attaches Elizabeth to his side, and together, they’re on the run.
When adversity reveals their true character, will Elizabeth regret her decision? Or will she find her hero in Mr. Darcy? Can such a rigid, proper man return the passion she craves?
Fitzwilliam Darcy, Traitor is a sweet and clean romantic suspense variation of Jane Austen’s timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice. It’s the first book in the Dimensions of Darcy series of standalone novels.
If you like swoon-worthy romance and pulse-pounding action, then you’ll love this book!
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Reviewed: Jan 12, 2019
“This is your greatest flaw, Darcy. You are too often right.” (quote from the book)
So hang on to your bonnet and basket, for you are in for a wild adventure as Elizabeth and Darcy run from the law, as they try to prove his innocence. My heart was in my throat as they risk more than their reputations. How they got into this predicament can be laid at several feet, but little did anyone know, the cannonball Mrs. Bennet dropped would be the cause for Jane and Elizabeth’s near ruin.
The two main villains in this story come from very different backgrounds. Each slither through society causing mayhem and ruin. And though the good Colonel has warned Darcy of his attitude toward those around him, he still goes on as always. Until an impertinent, headstrong girl stands up to him.
“You are always right, and I am seldom wrong.”(quote from the book)
I could not put this book down and read it in one day. I had to know what happened next. The death of one of the villains is not completely explained but one can come up with several reasons why he was murdered. So with drama and humour this story pulls you in and holds you tight.
This is another wonderful variation from the ever talented Jennifer Joy that I highly recommend!
Excellent, one of the best alternative P and P variations.
Once an absurdity is accepted as truth, it will seem truer the more absurd it is shown to be. ~ Robert Brault
Many P&P variations are based on reputations lost in a rumor mill. Usually Elizabeth is the individual trying to salvage her damaged name.
This time, Darcy is in danger from the rumors. He is seen in a quarrel with a degenerate aristocrat who is a close friend of another degenerate aristocrat: the Prince Regent!
The aristocrat is murdered. A possession connects Darcy to the crime. Darcy, Bingley, and Jane and Elizabeth Bennet know Darcy’s whereabouts at the critical time and know when and where he was robbed. But Bingley is bedridden with a deadly fever. Jane remains to nurse him. Elizabeth aids Darcy in an escape. (The actual escape is improbable in the snow with both riding bareback. Their pursuers were “Cooper Indians” mentioned in Mark Twain’s review of James Fenimore Cooper’s books or perhaps Keystone Cops. It should have been simple to track them. Nit-pick #1)
A cruel story runs on wheels, and every hand oils the wheels as they run. ~ Ouida
All but one of the London papers print stories branding Darcy as the traitor. (Why isn’t the crime simply murder? Nit-pick #2)
Jane and Bingley are also in legal trouble. (Even though Bingley is incapacitated and Jane behaves only as his nurse. Nit-pick #3)
Nitpicks aside, this is a great adventure story that is well-written and proofread.
Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold. ~ Leo Tolstoy
This was a very good “fan fiction” of Jane Austen & her famous characters. I loved the new little twists that were added, and the depth of these beloved characters that we think we know! The author provided an enjoyable tale to follow, and picturing such favorite characters in these experiences made it all the more enjoyable. Good job!
Veers off the original at a certain point but the new take is fun and the writing is great.
This was a very different variation on the Pride and prejudice book. I enjoyed the intrigue of the story and the characters were true to the original characters. A bit long but still will hold your attention.
A really interesting twist on Darcy and Elizabeth. Different, but still maintaining their character.
This was not a typical P and Plot but of course it always has a predictable ending
I enjoyed the plot!
Loved this take on Jane Austin’s Darcy. Such a fun read!!!!
This was an interesting read. The pace was good, the characters were strong and engaging. I enjoyed it.
This is not the traditional story with Mr. Darcy. I really enjoyed the new plot, turns, and twists. If you love Jane Austen, give this book a try.
A new twist on an old story. Well done.
This story was a great variation on P&P, showing all of the things we love about Darcy & Lizzy with some serious adventure to boot. The author draws you into this world and keeps you there throughout the whole story. I’ll definitely be looking for her other variations.
I loved It! So much so, that I ordered the other two in the series! Fitzwilliam Darcy: Guardian was also Excellent. Fitzwilliam Darcy: Poet was good, but the other two were better.
At first I couldn’t believe that Mr. Darcy would be a traitor, but then the story unfolded and became a beautiful tribute to the original.
Love Jennifer Joy’s books, especially her Darcy and Elizabeth mysteries. She’s one of the few authors that can keep me in the dark.
Unputdownable!
Heavens, this was a thrilling read…
Enters with a prologue that set the stage for the troubles to come…
Next, we are at the Netherfield ball which unfolded a little different than canon and the story never ventured near canon again.
A crafty Mrs Bennet secured Jane and then Elizabeth a ride to town with Mr Bingley and Mr Darcy and what a wild ride it was. Attacked by both man and the elements, rescue was certainly not to be had in the nearest village nor in London as Darcy was accused of treason… Our dear couple was in it for better or for worse, they were in it together and together they were a force to be reckoned with. Loved how their relationship developed, the under currents of sexual tension was palpable although this is a chaste read. I adore an author who can put things inbetween the lines, to be felt and understood without having it explained in minute details. In my opinion, Jennifer Joy succeeds with that in this novel and I heartily appreciated it.
In addition, we were sent on an exhilarating journey through London’s underground. Chased by almost every citizen of the capital, ODC craftiness and survival skills was as entertaining as it was thrilling. Lots of funny moments with well written banter was the icing on the cake.
A fabulous read that I heartily recommend!
This was an edge of your seat nail biter. Jennifer Joy did it again. Loved it.