Elizabeth d'Arcy

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

By: Florence Gold

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Author’s Note: This book features NO significant changes! The story has been re-published with a new cover and minor changes, but it brings nothing new to the readers who have already purchased or read it!
Elizabeth d’Arcy is one of my boldest twists—in terms of plot, that is 😊. Napoleon’s spies, outlaws, dangers, and love above all—this story has it all.

When Darcy is assaulted in his own home, nearly everyone assumes it is the handiwork of a common thief searching for valuable items—everyone except his aunt Lady Antoinette Darcy. With the sole missing item being the family Bible, she is compelled to confess her involvement in a distressing event. The d’Arcy Bible has been a cherished heirloom since 1367, originating from the time when the Arcy county in France briefly gained independence under Hughes Arcy, who was declared Comte de Arcy or d’Arcy, as the family came to be known from 1450.

Persecuted as Huguenots, Darcy’s great-grandfather sought sanctuary in England in 1723. The following year, he adopted the name Darcy, and they embraced the Church of England in an effort to sever ties with their past.

Neither Darcy’s father nor Darcy himself has shown much interest in their French lineage. Determined to preserve and reclaim their heritage, Lady Antoinette Darcy entices Elizabeth with her vision of reclaiming the family’s estates in France. And our wonderfully bold lady accepts without any hesitation.

It is the beginning of a poignant tale of true love and family values as Elizabeth and Darcy embark on an audacious quest to reclaim their past and explore their emotions. It is the chronicle of two families, the Bennets and the Darcys, whose fates intertwine despite numerous hurdles.

Yet, at its heart, it remains the enduring love story of Elizabeth and Darcy, unfolding discreetly away from prying eyes—a sweet secret filled with shared understanding, happiness, and cherished moments spent together.

Unique plot twist

I liked the newly introduced character Darcy’s Aunt Lady Antoinette. They banded together, with some pushback, to solve a century’s old mystery.