Darcy's Hope Beauty from Ashes, A Pride & Prejudice Great War Romance. 1916. World War I has turned French chateaux into bloody field hospitals, British gentlemen into lice-infested soldiers, and left Elizabeth Bennet's life in tatters. Her father is dead and her home destroyed. Never again will Elizabeth depend on a man to secure her future But when an opportunity arises to advance her dreams of becoming a doctor, she is elated-until he arrives.... Heartbroken. Devastated. Captain Fitzwilliam Darcy is left rejected by the woman he loved and reeling from the slaughter of his men on the battlefield. "Enough " Darcy vows. "No more sentimental attachments " But arriving at a field hospital to pursue a covert investigation, Darcy discovers his beloved Elizabeth training with a dashing American doctor and embroiled in an espionage conspiracy. With only a few months to expose the plot, Darcy is forced to grapple with his feelings for Elizabeth while uncovering the truth. Is she indeed innocent? Darcy can only hope.... -Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Jane Austen -Awarded 2016 favourite by two blogs-- Just Jane 1813 and From Pemberley to Milton -Cameo appearance by John Thornton of North & South -Rated PG-13 for mild language & war scenes. Romance is clean. -Note: Darcy's Hope has a happy ending but continues in Darcy's Hope at Donwell Abbey. In the sequel, readers will experience the full resolution of the mystery, and our beloved couple's love will face a new, tragic test. -Video trailer and audio excerpt at GingerMonette .com
..".a stellar example of fine Austenesque literature. Ms. Monette has crafted an exceptionally moving story complete with a compelling plot, danger, mystery, action, introspection, vivid detail, and an emotionally wrought romance. Even if you are not one to enjoy war stories, I entreat you to give this one a try Austenesque Reviews
Darcy's Hope uses British spellings like signalling, fuelling, haemorrhage, honour, realise, agonise, tyre, etc.
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