The Dance at Lucas Lodge: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (The Netherfield Collection)

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Last update: 01-12-2025


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What if Elizabeth didn't decline to dance with Mr. Darcy at Sir William Lucas's behest?

Thus begins The Dance at Lucas Lodge...

When Elizabeth takes Mr. Darcy's hand for a dance at Lucas Lodge, she can't believe she's dancing with such an odious man—meanwhile, Darcy is enamored with her beauty and smiles. But when she confronts him about his rude slight at the Meryton Assembly, Elizabeth is affronted when Mr. Darcy denies having ever slighted her! But when he speaks with Bingley later, Darcy learns that he did, indeed, insult Miss Elizabeth—and he knows he must apologize before he loses Miss Elizabeth's good opinion forever.

When Bingley insists his sisters must invite the angelic Miss Bennet to dine, she gets thrown from her horse due to fright during a storm! Bingley witnesses the fall and races to get Miss Bennet inside, and when it turns out she has a broken leg, she and her sister Elizabeth remain ensconced at Netherfield for weeks—in very close proximity with the two men who consider them to be their angels.

Read on to witness the dual romance between Darcy, Bingley and the two eldest Bennet sisters in Hailey Jones's sweet Pride and Prejudice variation novella The Dance at Lucas Lodge.


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  • Maria Isabel Escarda
    4.0 out of 5 stars A whirlwind romance with hardly angst
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024
    This variation is a quick-read, a boon to readers who are pressed for time. Unfortunately, its brevity somewhat compromised the depth that could’ve been. This story had so much potential: the beloved couple coming together faster with less arguments and conflict. Even Caroline Bingley was conveniently done away with so easily, as well as Wickham, who is mentioned mostly as na afterthought. The romance is as quick as how Darcy came to realize and fight for his feelings for Elizabeth Bennet. While the courtship is of the duration for as long as Jane Bennet recuperated in Netherfield after a fall from her horse. Not much to read but the flirtations and exchanges between Darcy and Elizabeth are delightful and enjoyable. If only for those, and reading how Darcy hardly contains his infatuation of Elizabeth Bennet makes this commendable enough.
  • D M
    5.0 out of 5 stars He misspoke and insulted a young woman he didn't know, but now he would like to know better.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
    Fitzwilliam Darcy is actually uncomfortable in crowds, especially when he's unaquainted with the many new people present. Miss Elizabeth Bennet heard his slight and reprimanded him for it. What starts out as an uncomfortable encounter at a later dance could eventually become a chance to make amends and perhaps more. This story gave us a different perspective of the events and how they've affected each person involved. The entire Netherfield Collection was a delightful read. Enjoy!
  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story, but so many typos and wrong word usage!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
    Sweet storyline, but so many errors - wrong words and typos. Please get a better proofreader, someone more familiar with proper English knowledge.
  • Nancy G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars What if Darcy showed his true colors before Wickham arrives?
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
    This is a lovely variation. A wonderful read for a cozy afternoon. Darcy accepts his feelings and is able to change Elizabeth’s opinion of him before it is set in stone. They are then able to court at Netherfield with only Miss Bingley‘s interference. I have enjoyed all of the author’s books so far and look forward to reading the next one.
  • Elissa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024
    A short simple chronology with a change at Lucas Lodge where Darcy and Lizzy dance. This is followed by an apology by Darcy on Oakham Mount. Jane falls off her horse on the way to dinner to Netherfield and breaks her leg. Lizzy joins Jane to assist and everybody falls in love except Caroline Bingley.
  • Ronnie J.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Meh
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
    Couldn’t read it thru, it just felt like it was written by a teenager or young adult with no idea how people in Regency GB would act. Also some grammatical issues “lied down in her bed” I just couldn’t get past the immaturity of the characters.
  • rosesped
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet innocent romance
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
    Love it! Great variation, I want more, story, details, and details! Elizabeth was not so stubborn and Darcy was reprimanded early on so his transition happened sooner than later.
  • RTD
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
    - A short, lighthearted fluff with no angst.

    - In this version, Darcy's nervousness around Elizabeth causes him to speak praise instead of insults.

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