It is my pleasure to welcome for the first time to More Agreeable Engaged, Lari Ann O'Dell, author of Mr. Darcy's Clan. It is a story about vampires and Firstborn Sons in English society. Sophia Rose is giving us her early impressions of the story and will review it at a later date.Before we read Sophia's impressions, let's take a look at the book description and get to know Lari Ann.
Book
Description:
The upper echelon of English society—comprised of vampires, or Firstborn Sons—is a world Elizabeth Bennet has no desire to join. She has little exposure to Firstborn Sons until Mr. Bingley arrives in the neighborhood and falls in love with her sister Jane. His mysterious friend, Mr. Darcy, attracts Elizabeth’s attention, but she is convinced he is hiding a dark secret. In spite of this, powerful feelings draw her to him. She learns a shocking truth when Mr. Wickham appears, and disaster strikes at Netherfield. Forced into Mr. Darcy’s supernatural realm, a confusing new world of danger threatens their deepening love. How can they find eternal happiness when members of his illustrious clan are plotting her demise? Can Mr. Darcy rise beyond his past to save her or will he lose her for all eternity?
The upper echelon of English society—comprised of vampires, or Firstborn Sons—is a world Elizabeth Bennet has no desire to join. She has little exposure to Firstborn Sons until Mr. Bingley arrives in the neighborhood and falls in love with her sister Jane. His mysterious friend, Mr. Darcy, attracts Elizabeth’s attention, but she is convinced he is hiding a dark secret. In spite of this, powerful feelings draw her to him. She learns a shocking truth when Mr. Wickham appears, and disaster strikes at Netherfield. Forced into Mr. Darcy’s supernatural realm, a confusing new world of danger threatens their deepening love. How can they find eternal happiness when members of his illustrious clan are plotting her demise? Can Mr. Darcy rise beyond his past to save her or will he lose her for all eternity?
Author
Bio:
Lari Ann O'Dell first discovered her love of Pride & Prejudice when she was eighteen. After reading a Pride & Prejudice variation she found in a closing sale at a bookstore, she said, "This is what I want to do." She published her first novel, Mr. Darcy’s Kiss, two years later.
Born and raised in Colorado, she attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and earned a bachelor's degree in History and Creative Writing. After graduating college, she wrote and published her second novel, Mr. Darcy’s Ship. Her third novel, Mr. Darcy’s Clan, is her first supernatural variation, and she is working on two more fantasy variations. She is now back at school and pursuing a degree in Nursing. She adores her two beautiful nephews, Hudson and Dean. She currently works at a middle school and writes whenever she can.
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Are you ready to see what Sophia Rose has to say about Mr. Darcy's Clan? I am so I will turn this over to her. Thanks, Sophia Rose. 
Lari Ann O'Dell first discovered her love of Pride & Prejudice when she was eighteen. After reading a Pride & Prejudice variation she found in a closing sale at a bookstore, she said, "This is what I want to do." She published her first novel, Mr. Darcy’s Kiss, two years later.Born and raised in Colorado, she attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and earned a bachelor's degree in History and Creative Writing. After graduating college, she wrote and published her second novel, Mr. Darcy’s Ship. Her third novel, Mr. Darcy’s Clan, is her first supernatural variation, and she is working on two more fantasy variations. She is now back at school and pursuing a degree in Nursing. She adores her two beautiful nephews, Hudson and Dean. She currently works at a middle school and writes whenever she can.
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Sophia Rose's Early Impressions for Mr. Darcy's Clan by Lari Ann O'Dell:
A Vampiric Pride and Prejudice? My interest was piqued. Mr. Darcy is just the sort of tall, brooding
hero who would make a good vampire character and Elizabeth a feisty heroine
whose courage would rise in the face of fangs and blood.
The book opened with a history of how England became a
nation ruled by vampire royals and aristocrats and received the Dictates, a
code of honor, to live by and hence an alternate history with a paranormal
element joined with the familiar P&P storyline.
From the opening chapter, I encountered a curious new take
on an old story. Wealth and family are
important to Mrs. Bennet, but having a daughter married to a First Son
(vampire) and taken as an Eternal Mate (become his vampire wife) is her end
game. News of a rogue vampire who killed
a neighbor barely registers before news of a First Son and his party arriving
to take the lease of Netherfield Park puts them all in a dither.
Elizabeth is eager to meet the Netherfield party because
they will, if nothing else, break up the monotony of things, but soon a snub
from the rude and abrasive Mr. Darcy and the snobbish behavior of Mr. Bingley’s
relations gets her back up. Even still,
she is drawn to Mr. Darcy and senses he is keeping a secret.
Darcy recognizes Elizabeth immediately as her blood Calls to
him, but her lower position means she cannot be for him. Or so he keeps telling himself. It pains him to see her fall under Wickham’s
Thrall and he won’t walk away now.
But, of course, the wicked Wickham is a vampire and doesn’t
follow the Dictates and he has his dastardly gaze fixed on Elizabeth when he
sees what she means to his old nemesis Darcy.
The table is set for a tension-filled supernatural conflict
and romance. I reluctantly stopped at
the beginning of Part Two. A heart has
already been broken, an uneasy accord has begun, and a villain is ready to
wreck havoc. It has been fascinating to
see the story alter to accommodate the paranormal worldbuilding and the swifter
arrival of conflict and romantic development between the characters.
My curiosity is not assuaged and I am eager for more.
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Thank you, Sophia Rose! It is great to read your thoughts. You have given us much to think about, and now I want to know more. How about the rest of you? Are you ready to know more? If so, you can get the book here.
Buy Info:
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Mr.
Darcy’s Clan
Blog Tour Schedule:
March 24 Savvy Verse & Wit
March 25 Donadee’s Corner
March 26 Diary of an Eccentric
March 27 More Agreeably Engaged
March 30 My Vices and Weaknesses
March 31 So Little Time…
April 2 From Pemberley to Milton
April 3 Babblings of a Bookworm
April 6 Austenesque ReviewsGiveaway:
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Thanks for sharing, it sounds great although I am concerned about the Wickham having Elizabeth in his thrall.
ReplyDeleteThat is always a bit troubling isn't it! Wickham is always there to cause trouble. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteYou are right to be concerned about that villain, but it gives Darcy a chance to shine and show up Wickham. :)
DeleteI am curious how Wickham has become a vampire. And I understand that Bingley is also one, which surprises me, because of the trade background.
ReplyDeleteI guess you will have to read it to find those answers! Thanks for commenting.
DeleteYes, Wickham isn't exactly meeting the criteria for the First Son status, but when has that stopped him, right? :)
DeleteThis story sounds interesting! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Sophia! This is a very different world than we are used to seeing in a P&P variation!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and commenting, Kelly.
DeleteI thought so, too, Kelly. Fun to see what creative ways to turn the story.
DeleteGood, a wicked Wickham
ReplyDeleteHaha! Love your comment!
DeleteOh yeah, he's a real rotter, Vesper. :)
DeleteAmazing cover, and I love a vampire story. Add Darcy to that and you've got a winner. I hope it does well for you. Thanks for the generous giveaway. I have this on my wish-list and have been drooling over that cover. He is sexy as heck. I've worn out 2 fans so far trying to cool down. Heavy Sigh!! Good luck everyone in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteYou make me laugh, and that's always a good thing. I love your comments. Thanks for stopping by, Jeanne.
DeleteYep, see? Even Jeanne thinks tall, broody Darcy makes a sexy Vampire. :)
DeleteGood luck, Jeanne!
Oh Jeanne, you always crack me up! Love your comments!
DeleteFD's behavior fits the pattern of a vampire. Even without the hypnotic allure of a vampire, I think people will be drawn to him.
ReplyDeleteI wonder about The Bingleys... and what will happen to Jane. Eager to know more
I believe you are correct about FD. Thanks for commenting, and good luck.
DeleteOh yes, good call about FD and good questions. :)
DeleteI am curious how Wickham's character plays a part in this premise especially since both Darcy's parent are in the picture. Congrats on your release! I'm looking forward to reading it!
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