The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy: Book Review & Giveaway

Review at a Glance

• The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy
• My Rating: 4.5
• Genre: Historical Fiction
• Format: ebook*
• Publication Date: April 6, 2021
• Author: Lucy Marin

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The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy Book Blurb

I have no notion who I am meant to be.

In 1789, a terrible crime is committed, plunging one family into grief as another rejoices at the gift of an unexpected son. Two decades later, a chance meeting leads to the discovery of the lost heir of Pemberley and the man who knew himself as Mr William Lucas is restored to his birthright as Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley.

Discovering the truth about his past means leaving behind everyone and everything he has ever known and loved—including his childhood best friend and soon-to-be betrothed, Elizabeth Bennet. Tormented by questions about himself, and his place, Darcy struggles to understand and adapt to his changed identity and his new life. He must contend with a father buried in the shadows of the past and family relationships he does not understand.

The truth has come out. Some have gained by it, some have lost by it, and I am in the middle. I cannot possibly make everyone happy. No matter what I do, someone will suffer. No matter what I do, I shall suffer.

Somehow, he must find a way to do right by his new and old families, especially if he is to avoid losing Elizabeth forever.

The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy REVIEW

As a quick reminder, here is my rating structure:

• 1 star: Did not finish
• 2 Stars: Finished but I do not recommend
• 3 Stars: Liked but could use some improvements
• 4 Stars: Loved this book!
• 5 Stars: Rare. The unput-down-able, binge read obsession.

My star ratings are also based also genre based. I compare all books with books of the same genre. While I would love to believe that my love of books in general transcends all bias, there are genres I prefer over others.

I’m human.

Example: If I read a mystery novel and think it deserves a 5-star rating, then I have compared it to other mystery books, and determined it to be one of my absolute favorites. The unputdownable mystery.

This will hopefully keep me from comparing Outlander, a personal obsession of mine, with the experience of reading The Hate You Give. Both 5 star books for me, but completely and totally different. I couldn’t even try to rate them against each other, so I don’t. Makes my life easier. 🙂

My Thoughts About The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy

You don’t have to do a lot to get me interested in anything remotely related to Pride & Prejudice. In fact, all you really need to do is say Darcy and I’m there.

More time with Fitzwilliam Darcy? Yes, please.

In this case, TROFD got me by proposing an alternate retelling of the original text. I’ve read plenty of prequels and sequels to Pride & Prejudice, even a few retellings from Darcy’s POV. This might be my first foray into alternate stories with the same beloved characters, and wow did I love it.

If you read the blurb above, you will easily discover how P&P differs from TROFD, as the evens unfold in completely different manners. In fact, most amusingly, Fitzwillliam and Elizabeth are childhood friends and sweethearts, meaning the entire basis of their relationship has been fundamentally changed; however, these characters still manage to display the myriad of characteristics that make their love story so intriguing.

Reading great stories like The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy helps remind me just how extraordinary Jane Austen’s characters genuinely are. Even the ancillary characters played out their roles in this alternate universe to perfection.

Conclusion

Austen fans should just go get this book immediately.

About the Author

*Thanks so much to Lucy Marin and Quills & Quartos Publishing for my copy of The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy in exchange for an honest review.