All the Appearance of Goodness Given Good Principles Book 3 edition by Maria Grace Religion Spirituality eBooks
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What is a young woman to do? One handsome young man has all the goodness, while the other the appearance of it. How is she to separate the gentleman from the cad?
When Darcy joins his friend, Bingley on a trip to Meryton, the last thing on his mind is finding a wife. Meeting Elizabeth Bennet changes all that, but a rival for his affections appears from a most unlikely quarter. He must overcome his naturally reticent disposition if he is to have a chance of winning her favor.
Elizabeth’s thoughts turn to love and marriage after her sister, Mary’s, engagement. In a few short weeks she goes from knowing no eligible young men, to being courted by two. Both are handsome gentleman, but one conceals secrets and the other conceals his regard. Will she determine which is which before she commits to the wrong one?
All the Appearance of Goodness Given Good Principles Book 3 edition by Maria Grace Religion Spirituality eBooks
After reading the second installment of this series and needing relief from such a downer of a story, thank God this third book contained some joy and humor. I did find it hard to believe that Elizabeth rebounded so dramatically from the conclusion of the second book, and was instantly cheerful and witty with her Darcy encounter at the start of the third book. She goes from hopeless and anxious to the point of illness, to bright and breezy and carefree in the blink of an eye. Oh well, such is artistic license.I also found the pairing of Jane and Colonel Fitzwilliam, while satisfying, went along almost too easily. Where was the angst all the others had to contend with?
This author writes well. The treatment of Mr. Collins' character was a clever departure from canon. The disposition of Caroline Bingley was nice. I have to wonder, though, what is wrong with Mrs. Bennett? She is given a weakness of mind in these stories that is extreme and makes it seem a miracle that she endured the birthing and raising of five children. Some situation in her younger years that affected her negatively is mentioned, but in these stories she almost seems like she should be in Bedlam.
All in all, an enjoyable read.
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All the Appearance of Goodness Given Good Principles Book 3 edition by Maria Grace Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
I am so glad that I read all three volumes in one sitting! I enjoyed Darcy having to fight for Lizzy's favor. I especially liked that Bingley wasn't in line for Jane's hand, and how the man who is (I won't spoil it), needs Jane as much as she needs him. But Bradley is, by far, my favorite character. Added bonus? Collins and Caroline get their comeuppance. However, perhaps my favorite line... maybe in any book I've read my 37 years (with the exception of "Bonjour Stupid!" in Superfudge - Ha!) is the following
"Fitzwilliam, Come quickly. She has four sisters. FD"
For this line alone I give this book 5 stars!!
Book 3 begins with Darcy, Bradley, and the Bingleys' travel to Meryton. When Darcy leaves Bingley at the inn, he continues on to Mr. Pierce's cottage at the edge of Longbourn. Before getting there, he tells Bradley that he will check out Netherfield and head back to London. Bradley has more than a few words for him. When he drops Bradley off at Pierce's he'll return to the inn. He taps the roof of his carriage so he can get out to walk back to town. Seeing a little path, he decides to take it through the woods. Seeing
some raspberry bushes, he steps off the path. When he finishes eating the raspberries, he forgets his direction. Elizabeth teases him, and he actually talks to her, smiles, and chuckles. He is drawn to her fine eyes, and she, his dimples Good start for Darcy. Bradley would be proud of him. Bradley and Pierce are getting along very well, because they seem to have a lot in common. Mamma wants the girls to meet the sister. Jane met her in town already, and they decide to visit today. She is in the common room when they arrive. She is serving tea when Bingley and Darcy come in to join them. Elizabeth is happy to see Darcy again. Bascombe is confronted by Darcy with all of Netherfield's many concerns in need of repair. Bascombe tries his best to get out from under Darcy's scrutiny, but underestimates Darcy. Getting all the concessions requested, Netherfield is rented by Bingley. Darcy goes for a ride and comes upon Jane and Elizabeth. Dismounting his horse, Darcy begins to walk with them. Suddenly, another horse comes charging behind them. Colonel Fitzwilliam is introduced to both ladies and immediately is struck by Jane. Fitzwilliam has found someone to soothe his soul. Seeing the Bennet ladies home, plans are set for tomorrow and later for their welcome dinner Ms. Bennet had planned. Caroline is already on her high horse about going and is told to stay behind a Netherfield. She goes, makes them late, Darcy being always on time is furious with her behavior. He suggests that they leave and if she wants to come, walk. A night of fun games is had by all, but Lydia tells Elizabeth Collins is down £50. Elizabeth accuses her of not liking him and tells her it was probably 5 pence. The next morning, Kitty, Elizabeth, and Lydia walk into town Kitty is in need of sewing materials, Elizabeth has a list from her mother to purchase, and Lydia runs off. Seeing Charlotte and Maria, she ducks into the first store she comes to. Unfortunately for her, it is the book store. Inside is Collins trying to sell on of Mr. Bennet's rare books. Again Lizzy tells her to stop making up lies about Collins. The next morning, Darcy, Fitzwilliam, Bingley, and Louisa plan to sneak out so Caroline doesn't see them. No one wants her along. She goes along, but is not thrilled. Getting to Longbourn, the group is headed towards their targets. Fitzwilliam heads for Jane, Darcy heads to Elizabeth, Louisa heads to Kitty with Bingley following his sister, and Caroline is stuck sitting next to Collins. Fitzwilliam and Darcy take a walk with their ladies. Suddenly, Caroline runs up to Darcy with Collins behind, and they congratulate him on his engagement to his cousin. Madder than a wet when, he confronts them both by spreading lies, but by that time the damage is done. Lizzy is confronted by Collins and indicates she is too below his sphere for him to consider her. She doesn't want to be near him either, pushes him away and runs. Fitzwilliam immediately tells Jane that he is not, nor was he ever, and will never be engaged to his cousin that this his Aunt's dream. Back at Netherfield, Bingley confronts Caroline for the hurt and humiliation she has caused Darcy. He begins to relate some of her hurtful things that have caused mortification to Louisa and himself. He tells Darcy to stay. Caroline says she'll be humiliated. Bingley's response is, "Just like you humiliated him." Bingley makes arrangements for Caroline and her maid to travel to their aunt in Scarborough by post. After talking with Elizabeth, Louisa decides to confront her with a long overdue set down and what she will longer tolerate. Caroline is furious, but Louisa is happy an feels like a weight has been lifted. Like it or not, Caroline is put on the post coach. Throughout this mess, Bradley is constantly at Darcy. Darcy realizes that he needs to fight for Elizabeth, because he wants her forever. The morning of Mary's wedding, Collins talks Elizabeth into walking in the garden. His long winded blithering goes from obnoxious to alarming. Elizabeth is afraid of his words and untoward behavior. The night of the Meryton Assembly is upon them, and Darcy has made up his mind to fight for his Elizabeth. Darcy and Fitzwilliam meet the Bennet carriage. Fitzwilliam helps Jane out, when Darcy starts to aid Elizabeth, Collins pushes in to intercept Elizabeth. She agrees to one dance, but gives her hand to Darcy to help her from the carriage. Collins' conversation during the dance with
I bought this book when it was listed for $.99 on an Austenauthors site, not realizing it was the third in a series. Maybe that is the reason I found the beginning to be disjointed and confusing. Characters, Bradley and Pierce, had no introduction and so it took some reading to figure out who they were and their setting among the other characters. I was surprised when Collins was introduced as a handsome and charming man (the description reminded me of St. John's in Jane Eyre) and Lydia's opinion of the man. I kept wondering while reading if this author was going to have Elizabeth end up engaged or married to Collins and maybe then kill Collins off or have the engagement ended for some reason, etc. The ending for Collins was a little over the edge for me, even though I did want him to get his comeuppance. And Bingley had almost no role, more a background figure! I have read at least one other novel in which Jane and Col. Fitzwilliams end up together and that is an acceptable pairing for me, although others may cling to JA's story line. I liked this book as it kept me guessing but did give me/us the ending we expect and love. Now to read the other 2 stories.
After reading the second installment of this series and needing relief from such a downer of a story, thank God this third book contained some joy and humor. I did find it hard to believe that Elizabeth rebounded so dramatically from the conclusion of the second book, and was instantly cheerful and witty with her Darcy encounter at the start of the third book. She goes from hopeless and anxious to the point of illness, to bright and breezy and carefree in the blink of an eye. Oh well, such is artistic license.
I also found the pairing of Jane and Colonel Fitzwilliam, while satisfying, went along almost too easily. Where was the angst all the others had to contend with?
This author writes well. The treatment of Mr. Collins' character was a clever departure from canon. The disposition of Caroline Bingley was nice. I have to wonder, though, what is wrong with Mrs. Bennett? She is given a weakness of mind in these stories that is extreme and makes it seem a miracle that she endured the birthing and raising of five children. Some situation in her younger years that affected her negatively is mentioned, but in these stories she almost seems like she should be in Bedlam.
All in all, an enjoyable read.
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