The Last Man in the World: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

by Abigail Reynolds

ISBN: 978-0-615-14750-5
Copyright: © 2007 by Abigail Reynolds Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
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Printed: 184 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink

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"I had not known you a month before I felt that you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed on to marry."

Elizabeth Bennet's furious response to Mr. Darcy's marriage proposal in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice has resonated for generations of readers. But what if she never had a chance to say it? Would she learn to recognize Mr. Darcy's admirable qualities on her own? The Last Man in the World follows Elizabeth and Darcy as they struggle to find their way through the maze of their prejudices after Elizabeth, against her better judgment, agrees to marry Darcy instead of saying those famous words. Two of the most beloved characters in English literature explore the meaning of true love on a tumultuous journey to make a success of their marriage.

THE PEMBERLEY VARIATIONS by Abigail Reynolds is a series of novels exploring the roads not taken in Pride & Prejudice.

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You want to read the whole series after this [ No Rating ] 9 Nov 2007
Well this is really one of the great books I have read after Pride and Prejudice
She has handled the main charachters with the same nature what maybe Jane Austen would have .It always occurs to the readers of Pride and Prejudice ..what would if this would have happened .
I have a strong feeling that her books are mostly inspired by Pride and Prejudice Version 2005 .
But is a must read
Lovely "What If" [ No Rating ] 13 Jul 2007
The first in Ms. Reynolds "Variations" series and absolutely wonderful. I have read many Pride and Prejudice fan fiction books and online stories and I found that I cannot find fault with this series.

This first installment is definitely my favorite, but the whole series is worth purchasing and reading over and over.
A Facinating What-If
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5 Jul 2007 (updated 5 Jul 2007)
This is the first story I read by Abigail, so it is my favorite. She writes so well and with such emotion that I could not put it down. I highly recommend this work to everyone. You'll not be disappointed.
Last Man in the World [ No Rating ] 4 Jul 2007
I recently read this book while on vacation, and even the views of Greece couldn't tear me away from it! I loved this variation on P&P; the plot and writing style both had me hooked!
Last Man in the World [ No Rating ] 4 Jul 2007
I recently read this book while on vacation, and even the views of Greece couldn't tear me away from it! I loved this variation on P&P; the plot and writing style both had me hooked!
Not a careless word written!
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10 Jun 2007 (updated 10 Jun 2007)
This was such a clever premise! My heart ached for Darcy from the very beginning as he is truly portrayed as a man violently in-love-- and my sympathy for him when he discovers he "is the last man in the world" Elizabeth would want to marry, well, that was simply gut-wrenching. Abigail Reynolds really made me love these characters even more then I have in other Pride and Prejudice stories! Her writing is top notch and not a careless word written. I can't wait to read more of her work!
Inspired [ No Rating ] 8 Jun 2007
A well written story of a forced marriage concept. I have always loved this idea. Abigail writes this story with the understanding and sympathy as to the situation. Well written and for me a page turner.
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28 May 2007
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This inspired "what if" sequel to Pride and Prejudice launches us into a world in which the path of true love for Darcy and Elizabeth seldom runs smooth. In keeping with his prideful and arrogant personna, Darcy proposes to Elizabeth in a manner which she simply can not refuse....and so begins our saga. In this story of "late blossoming love" we see Elizabeth rise up to become a fromidable and inspiring Mistress of Pemberly, we see Darcy struggle with the price of his selfish and connceited actions to become a husband who merits his wife's respect as well as her affection. Like her namesake, this Ms. Reynolds also brings us inside Pemberley's walls and shows us how the Darcy family fares, far from the auspicious begining Austen described.
The Last Man in the World [ No Rating ] 21 May 2007
This book provides an alternative view of what might have happened if Elizabeth Bennet accepted Darcy's proposal at Rosings when he kissed her and she felt compromised.
What an interesting and unusual approach. I found the book fascinating and read it two times this week. I was moved by the steadfast love Darch had for Elizabeth and the moving way the author rewrote the story. At times I cringed at what appeared to be a very harsh Darcy, but in the end I found the book very compelling and really enjoyed how Elizabeth came to deeply love Darcy at Pemberley.

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