April 16, 2010 - Darcy's Passions by Regina Jeffers

After all these years the wait is over. This version of the Pride and Prejudice story is captivating. I am thoroughly enjoying the immersion into Darcy's thoughts and feelings. Each situation and conversation from the original is reinterpreted through the perspective of the male protagonist. As cold and distant as he seemed in the original, here we can finally see the struggle between his heart and his mind. Darcy recognizes that Elizabeth is not the best match for someone of his station, but he cannot deny the strength of his attraction. He tries to avoid situations that place him near Elizabeth but he continues to be drawn to her. This emotional tug-of-war keeps both the character of Darcy and the reader in constant suspense. Despite knowing the outcome of the story, the intensity of emotional conflict still exists between the characters. I can't wait for Darcy and Elizabeth to work out their misunderstandings and fall in love all over again.