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What if a false advertisement declared Mr Darcy desperately in want of a wife—and the only woman to capture his attention had no intention of answering it?
A witty, romantic Pride and Prejudice variation with secret identities, anonymous correspondence, slow-burn chemistry and a swoony happily ever after.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is not desperately in want of a wife.
A false advertisement placed by George Wickham sends marriage-minded ladies flocking to Darcy’s London home. To escape the gossip, Darcy retreats to a crumbling gatehouse at Netherfield, hiding behind rough clothes, a false name and an increasingly conspicuous beard.
It might have worked… if Elizabeth Bennet hadn’t found his journal.
Elizabeth Bennet has never been able to resist an intriguing mystery.
The private journal hidden inside a hollow tree belongs to an unknown gentleman. Elizabeth leaves an impertinent reply, beginning an anonymous debate over pride, reputation and human folly.
By the time she discovers her correspondent’s identity, their written sparring has led to stolen waltzes, scandalous kisses and an attachment neither can dismiss.
But Wickham’s revenge isn’t over, and Darcy’s love for Elizabeth may give his enemy the perfect way to hurt him.
If Darcy returns to society, he faces the ridicule he fled. If Elizabeth becomes part of Wickham’s revenge, he risks losing far more than his pride.
Desperately in Want of a Wife is a standalone novel in The Austenesque Collection. A playful and romantic Pride and Prejudice variation filled with secret identities, anonymous letters, wounded pride and the delicious trouble caused by falling in love while trying to hide from it.
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Praise for The Austenesque Collection:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ So different from any of the other Pride and Prejudice variations I’ve read.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A beautifully written, romantic and witty imagining of Lizzy and Mr Darcy.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Sweet dialogue and tender moments for Darcy and Elizabeth.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great writing, a beloved cast of characters, dry wit, romance and adventure.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a new favourite.
Lyndsay Constable has been a passionate reader since her early teen years and frequently selected books that could be successfully hidden behind the person sitting in front of her in class. Originally from North Carolina, she attended both North Carolina School of the Arts and SUNY Purchase for dance. She currently lives in Virginia with her husband, child, dog, cat and a small murder of crows who refuse to become friendly with her despite all of the peanuts she has given them. Whatever, she’s not bitter.