Darcy's Story

Written by Austen fan Jane Alymer, this book is about Darcy's story - Pride and Prejudice in the hero's perspective.
The novel begins with the introduction of Wickham's traitory to Darcy, with Georgiana's elopement; followed by the trip to Netherfield, the brush with Elizabeth Bennet. The re - introduction of the villain, Wickham. After this comes the scruples of Darcy to convince his friend, Bingley, out of Jane's love. His returning to Derbyshire and Pemberly, in his sister's company and his yearning to see Elizabeth Bennet again. His mistaken feelings for her and then her rejection. His disappointed hopes growing further as passionate love and intolerance towards his friend's, Bingley's, sister. And then the sudden meeting with Elizabeth - his fervent want to show her his 'gentleman' side. And then the impetuous introduction of Wickham again into his smooth life. His hunting down for Wickham to bring peace of mind to his love. And then his aunt's uncivil, but useful intrusion. Finally, his achievement of his heart's desire.
Although this was a fan fiction, and I was a little apprehensive after reading the prior ones, but I think this was quite loyal to the actual story with lot of excerpts from the original novel. I did expect a lot of Darcy's thoughts, but the story seemed more of a narrative. It was nice to see the points where there were mistaken emotions on Elizabeth's and Darcy's side. For example, when they meet at Hunsford, Darcy's conversation about the distance between Longbourne and Rosings was for questioning Elizabeth's liking towards him, but Elizabeth (in the original novel) assumed it to be questioning Jane and Bingley's acquaintance.
Also parts where Darcy was yearning to see Elizabeth and at times when he was just content watching her and times when he enjoyed her witty conversations and his jealousy when other men were able to easily interacted with her, was well captured and a good treat. A good book to read.