Pemberley's Christmas Governess

A sweet and very lovely story that I enjoyed thoroughly. Low on drama, high on romance. I loved this story!

This is my first time reading one of Ms. Jeffers books and I have to say I enjoyed it very much. Pride and Prejudice variations are one of my favorite types of books to read so I was attracted to this book just from the title itself. This one is more of a retelling than a variation. Although there were some disheartening moments, when Mr. Bennett died and Lizzy and her family lost their home and were separated, there were hopeful times as well when she is offered a governess position at Pemberley. She receives such kindness and compassion from the household there and the wealthy widower, Mr. Darcy, also esteemed her very much. Of course misunderstandings do create a challenge for them and they must navigate through them to reach their happiness. This was a charming story and I enjoyed Ms. Jeffers retelling. I will definitely be looking for more of her books in the future.

I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite classics to read and reimagining's and reinventions of classics are some of my favorite stories to read. And this book is no exception. When I first read the premise, I was curious as to just how the author would turn this into a new story while still retaining the main ideas from the original.
This story does not have as many characters as the original book although most of them were mentioned. However, out of the Bennet family, only Elizabeth was an active character in the story.
The premise of the book that spun out to create the story was a fascinating glimpse into what could be if after Mr. Collins proposal, Mr. Bennett died and the Bennett family went through what Mrs. Bennett always feared would happen.
This is a fun little Christmas story with familiar characters and a fun little misunderstanding debacle that the reader can't believe goes on for as long as it does. But its a good type of misunderstanding where everyone is just trying to be as polite as possible and no one ever asks to clarify anything and as the reader all you can do is enjoy it while it lasts.

My favorite characters with less pride and prejudice, more chemistry, and the only conflict being a big misunderstanding made this quite the diverting Christmastime read

How a misunderstanding can lead everyone on different paths.

Finally I have read one of Mrs Jeffers stories, I have some of her stories lingering on my shelves, more particularly some mysteries, but my reading hours are not always mine.
So when the opportunity to read this one opened, I just jumping in.
I am not much fond of stories based on misconceptions as they are often followed by angst and wronged feelings. Yet I wanted to read this book.

Elizabeth is no more the proud and straightforward young woman she once was, she is still much opinionated but more subdue, with her change of circumstances she can not afford herself to be too forthright, else she might rise her employers’ ire. Which she just had a taste after only defending herself from a much promiscuous fellow.
Darcy can appear too a different person, as he accepts readily Elizabeth in his home, never judging her for the reality of her life, seeing immediately the clever woman before anything else, it is also maybe helped by the absence of her relatives. But he is just an older version of himself, honorable to the fault and very troubled by feelings he deems inappropriate as they engage the woman he sees as his cousin’s fiancée.

I wondered for how long the charade would continue as the more time passed, the more angst arose as while sentiments evolved and deepened, walls also rose between the different parties.
So for three quarters of the book, everyone walk around on eggshells, the colonel and Elizabeth at loss some time by some remarks while Darcy and his aunt look for assertions of what they believe is an impending betrothal.
In all,outside the distress of some characters, it was much entertaining to see how some wording, turn of phrases and how dancing around instead of being forthright lead everyone in a merry dance.
The epilogue is lovely and moving even in its bittersweetness parts.
4.5 stars

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 kisses, lovemaking behind closed door.

I have been granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

Wonderful adventure I liked it very much, One of The most delightful I ever read, I liked above al The comedy of errors between Darcy and The countess about The relationship of Elizabeth and The colonel