From Ashes to Heiresses A Pride and Prejudice Variation edition by Renata McMann Summer Hanford Romance eBooks
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With the rest of their family gone and their home destroyed, Elizabeth and Jane are taken in by their aunt and uncle in Meryton. Concerned about the two surviving Bennet sisters' situation, Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley come to Hertfordshire, but not before Mr. Wickham attempts to use the situation to his advantage.
This short story is also available as part of the print edition of “Entanglements of Honor” but is not included in the kindle edition of that novella.
From Ashes to Heiresses is a Pride and Prejudice variation short story of approximately 13,750 words.
Renata McMann and Summer Hanford began writing Pride and Prejudice Variations together in 2014 and have since become immersed in the amazing world Jane Austen created. Whether you’re a fan of Darcy and Elizabeth specifically or of clean Regency Romance in general, you will enjoy both McMann’s ability to imagine variations of this classic love story and Hanford’s skill in turning these variations of Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet and their enduring love into entertaining stories.
From Ashes to Heiresses A Pride and Prejudice Variation edition by Renata McMann Summer Hanford Romance eBooks
Elizabeth and Jane alone survive the Bennet family after a fire destroys Longbourn. As Elizabeth approached the burned out smoldering hull of Longbourn, I am reminded of Jane Eyre as she approached the ashes of Thornfield. The sisters’ grief is palpable at the loss of their sisters and their parents.Time period: Elizabeth and Maria Lucas are returning from Rosings Park, Kent. Elizabeth’s mind is full of Mr. Darcy, his horrendous proposal, her harsh words in refusing him, his letter and her grief at so misjudging him. They pick up Jane and head for Hertfordshire. Mr. Philips’ letter informing the Gardiners of the loss at Longbourn arrives after the girls have left.
This is a quick read, maybe an hour or less. Events and situations move along fairly quickly. We are in Darcy’s head quite a bit as he reexamines his life, his expectations, and what he wants for his and Georgiana’s future. This introspection brings about his acknowledgment of and his determination to make those character changes that Elizabeth leveled against him in her diatribe.
Wickham: What a sleaze; he is beyond the pale.
NOTE: I question Wickham’s ability to garner a lady’s agreement to walk with him. With her strong feelings for propriety, why would she allow his advances or even allow anything that appeared improper? Under normal conditions she would never have allowed this. Perhaps her emotions were clouded. It felt wrong and contrived. Anyway the outcome was AWESOME.
I also questioned the concept of the compromise as it was used in this work. It seemed a little thin as they were able to work around Wickham’s attempt at compromising an heiress, thus forcing her to marry him.
Mr. Darcy [like his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam] is a master at strategy and maneuvering. His planning was brilliant as they attempted to trap Wickham in his own web of deceit.
The epilogue was most excellent. I now love Mr. Philips. We rarely hear much regarding him in JAFF. He is a perfect counter for Mrs. Philips. He knows just how to work her and yet maintain their happy marriage. I was so moved and teared up at his professed love for his nieces, and his secret plans for their future and wellbeing. Oh my goodness. He is so amazing and SMART. The reveal was so brilliant and different. It caught me totally by surprise. I love it when authors surprise me. It makes for an interesting read and one to read again and again when you need a quick lift or a tug at your heartstrings.
Note: The language makes it difficult to read at times as it attempts to mirror Austen’s writings.
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From Ashes to Heiresses A Pride and Prejudice Variation edition by Renata McMann Summer Hanford Romance eBooks Reviews
This short story begins with the heart-wrenching disaster of Longbourn's destruction by fire. Jane and Elizabeth are the only members of the Bennet family spared since they are still in London with the Gardiners, Elizabeth having only arrived a few days earlier from her visit at Hunsford. Obviously, the girls are devastated and in deep mourning. They learn that their father had set aside more money for them than expected and they are comfortably provided for. Word gets around that the girls are "heiresses" (hence the book title). Since the Meryton regiment hasn't left for Brighton yet, it doesn't take much imagination to guess who comes around with the intention to take advantage of the situation. Events proceed from there.
This is a very satisfying, quick read. I do believe Renata McMann has completely mastered the art of the P&P-inspired short story. This is another well-conceived, well-constructed, well-written example.
Short, sweet and satisfying. I prefer longer works in general, but I felt that this story didn't really need to be any longer than it was (though it certainly could be expounded upon if the authors felt like it). All of the events were important to the plot and everything was well paced, which is especially difficult in novellas and short stories because the temptation is to cram in more than is feasible in the length allotted. Not so here; it was all handled well and I was impressed.
No spoilers, but I also liked the little reveal in the epilogue. It was simple, yet unique and made me smile.
Quality story that's definitely worth the pittance they charge for it, despite how short it is. Consider it as concentrated enjoyment.
Story opens with Elizabeth and Maria's departure from Hunsford parsonage. There still is the Darcy's poor proposal that is dealt with, Elizabeth regretting her words but not for refusing. When Elizabeth and Jane return to Meryton, Elizabeth walking and Jane and Maria riding in a cart with luggage, the Sir William Lucas tells Jane what has happened, whereas Elizabeth gains the top of the hill seeing the burnt out remains of Longbourn. Their Aunt and Uncle Phillips take them in since the letter he wrote to the Gardiners didn't reach in time to stop them from coming home. It is decided that the girls will spend the summer with the Phillips and winter with the Gardiners. Strangely, according to Mr. Bennet's will, each daughter is worth just about £6,000. Wickham tries to compromise Jane since he's heard the rumor of the inheritance. Elizabeth foils his attempts as she followed him knowing what Darcy said in his letter. Sir William writes Bingley who's at Pemberley visiting. When his bursts in surprise, but horrible in sound, he blurts out the the Bennets have all died in a fire that took Longbourn and their lives. Darcy is ceases to breathe until he reads that Jane had been in London since January and Elizabeth was not home when the fire occurred. Mr. Hurst informs Bingley that his sisters knew, because she had visited the townhouse with his sisters eventually returning the call. Bingley is furious and instead of writing a condolence letter, plans to reopen Netherfield. With a little push from Georgiana, Darcy accompanies Bingley. They are at the Phillips' home when Jane and Elizabeth come no one from the walk with Wickham. Elizabeth explains what has happened, and Darcy has a plan to corner him at the Lucas' party. His plan works, and Wickham flees, deserting the military and stealing money from another. Elizabeth is liking this "new" Darcy that has returned, and of course Jane never stopped loving Bingley. Their walk into the woods that Wickham took them resulted in two proposals. Mr. Phillips wrote the Gardiners that nothing was wrong except for the two girls would not be visiting them in the winter since both were getting married to very decent men. We also find out that Mr. Phillips is worth a lot of money and the Gardiners' children will each get a sum with his two nieces splitting the rest. Wickham still wicked, and Caroline still a harpy witch. Sad story, but a very happy ending.
Elizabeth and Jane alone survive the Bennet family after a fire destroys Longbourn. As Elizabeth approached the burned out smoldering hull of Longbourn, I am reminded of Jane Eyre as she approached the ashes of Thornfield. The sisters’ grief is palpable at the loss of their sisters and their parents.
Time period Elizabeth and Maria Lucas are returning from Rosings Park, Kent. Elizabeth’s mind is full of Mr. Darcy, his horrendous proposal, her harsh words in refusing him, his letter and her grief at so misjudging him. They pick up Jane and head for Hertfordshire. Mr. Philips’ letter informing the Gardiners of the loss at Longbourn arrives after the girls have left.
This is a quick read, maybe an hour or less. Events and situations move along fairly quickly. We are in Darcy’s head quite a bit as he reexamines his life, his expectations, and what he wants for his and Georgiana’s future. This introspection brings about his acknowledgment of and his determination to make those character changes that Elizabeth leveled against him in her diatribe.
Wickham What a sleaze; he is beyond the pale.
NOTE I question Wickham’s ability to garner a lady’s agreement to walk with him. With her strong feelings for propriety, why would she allow his advances or even allow anything that appeared improper? Under normal conditions she would never have allowed this. Perhaps her emotions were clouded. It felt wrong and contrived. Anyway the outcome was AWESOME.
I also questioned the concept of the compromise as it was used in this work. It seemed a little thin as they were able to work around Wickham’s attempt at compromising an heiress, thus forcing her to marry him.
Mr. Darcy [like his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam] is a master at strategy and maneuvering. His planning was brilliant as they attempted to trap Wickham in his own web of deceit.
The epilogue was most excellent. I now love Mr. Philips. We rarely hear much regarding him in JAFF. He is a perfect counter for Mrs. Philips. He knows just how to work her and yet maintain their happy marriage. I was so moved and teared up at his professed love for his nieces, and his secret plans for their future and wellbeing. Oh my goodness. He is so amazing and SMART. The reveal was so brilliant and different. It caught me totally by surprise. I love it when authors surprise me. It makes for an interesting read and one to read again and again when you need a quick lift or a tug at your heartstrings.
Note The language makes it difficult to read at times as it attempts to mirror Austen’s writings.
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