Jane Austen Award / Mr Darcy

Editorial Review:

Those familiar with reading classical literature are forewarned as to the content of this novel within the book’s premise. The hilarity of role reversal is a tried and tested trope many well-known authors and playwrights have used since the days of the Greek tragedies, in which confusion, unmitigated embarrassments, and much else besides occur. Here Ms Massey presents a tale of wild adventure, and a heroic deed of pure and wilful insanity. All the while Mr. Darcy is torn between duty of care and a secret he dare not reveal. His temporary charge is a delightful mix of mischief and wit in deceiving all they encounter, and worse still desire for the reckless runaway contravenes gentlemanly code of conduct and near ruins Darcy’s reputation. On balance the great lady Jane Austen was finely tuned to comedy in manners and would assuredly enjoy the delightful humour of this novel, were it minus the erotic element. A fine example of Jane's depiction of the adults at Longbourn referring to each other as Mr. Bennet, and Mrs. Bennet, was classic mild satire. Therefore, well written with historical backdrop of note, and a little naughty spice, Mr Darcy Likes it Wild by Ms Massey is hereby granted the Jane Austen Award.

Book's Premise:

What if Mr Bennet insisted Lizzy accept Mr Collins' proposal? Would literature's favourite headstrong female submit to save her mother and sisters; or would she do anything to avoid marrying a ridiculous man?

'Mr Darcy Likes It Wild' blends elements of several road trip tales to answer what Elizabeth did. Imagine the silliness of Billy Wilder's 'Some Like It Hot,' the classic gender reversal comedy of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It,' the madcap dialogue of Georgette Heyer's 'The Corinthians' combined with Jane Austen's iconic story of mismatched lovers searching for understanding and joy in Regency England. Come laugh and cry with Fitz and Eli as they experience life's highs and lows on their journey to happiness.