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Blurb:
When a man’s honor is at stake, what is he willing to risk for the woman he loves?
After a disastrous marriage proposal and the delivery of an illuminating letter, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet hope never to lay eyes on one another again. When a chance meeting in Hunsford immediately throws them in each other’s way, Darcy realizes his behavior needs correcting, and Elizabeth starts to appreciate his redeeming qualities. But is it enough to forgive the past and overcome their prejudices?
When a man’s honor is at stake, what is he willing to risk for the woman he loves?
After a disastrous marriage proposal and the delivery of an illuminating letter, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet hope never to lay eyes on one another again. When a chance meeting in Hunsford immediately throws them in each other’s way, Darcy realizes his behavior needs correcting, and Elizabeth starts to appreciate his redeeming qualities. But is it enough to forgive the past and overcome their prejudices?
Jane
and Bingley’s possible reconciliation and Lydia’s ill-conceived trip to
Brighton pose their own challenges for two people struggling to find their way
to love. When scandalous news threatens their chance at happiness, will Darcy
and Elizabeth’s new bond be shattered, or will their growing affection hold
steadfast?
Author Bio:
Heather Moll is an avid reader with a B.A. in
European history and a M.A. in library science, so it is astonishing that she
did not discover Jane Austen until her late-twenties. Making up for lost time,
she devoured all of Austen’s novels, her letters, and unpublished works, joined
JASNA, and spent far too much time researching the Regency era. She is thrilled
to have found fellow Janeites and the JAFF community, if only to prove that her
interests aren’t so strange after all. Heather is a former librarian turned
stay-at-home mother who struggles to find time for all of the important things,
like reading and writing.
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Readers, what did you think of Colonel Fitzwillam and his interview? Did you feel a bit sorry for him that he never gets quite the attention that Darcy does? I did just a bit! Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Heather has lots of good posts and excerpts for the tour so we hope all of you will visit each blog. Thanks for stopping by today.
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Hello Janet and thank you so much for kickstarting my blog
tour for His Choice of a Wife. First, I think your readers need to know
that this book’s lovely cover design is your doing, as is organizing this blog
tour— they should join me in giving you a round of applause.
I’m sharing an interview with Colonel Fitzwilliam. He’s a
lively character and more than just a plot device in His Choice of a Wife.
He’s loyal, he draws Darcy out, and, unlike his reserved cousin, the colonel
had no problem sitting down with a gossip columnist three quarters of the way
through the story.
An Interview with Mr. Darcy
of Pemberley Colonel Fitzwilliam of the Household Cavalry
This morning I had an appointment in Berkeley Square at the home
of Mr. Darcy. I intended to speak with him about Miss Elizabeth Bennet
on behalf of the loyal readers of the “Mirror of Fashion” society column of the
Morning Post. I was shown in to the drawing room and, to my great surprise,
was greeted not by that gentleman, but by his cousin. When I asked that man
where was Mr. Darcy, he said:
CF: Darcy left London on Monday for Bath. He asked me to meet
with you and answer any questions you have.
That was kind of him, but I hoped—
CF: Truth be told, Darcy told me to cancel this appointment,
take the knocker off the door, and refuse to engage in what he called “a
frivolous waste of the valuable time of any man with good sense”. Fortunately
for your readers, I had nothing else to do this morning.
I assure you that knowing about Miss Bennet is not frivolous! Mr.
Darcy is rumored to be engaged to a Hertfordshire woman of no fortune and no
consequence. Our readers wish to know the circumstances of how such a wealthy,
well-connected young man—
CF: Why does no one ever want to read about me? Darcy
is not so impressive a bachelor. He cannot flirt worth a damn, and I suspect he
would spend more on his library than gifts for a woman. I have more charm in my
thumb than Darcy has in all of his acres in Derbyshire. Did you know that I am
the younger son of an earl? A colonel in the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards. I
am posted at Windsor! Write it down.
That is impressive, Colonel, but our readers prefer to
know about Mr. Darcy.
CF: * he heaved a weary sigh* They always do. Very well, let
us get on with it.
By most accounts, save for Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s, Mr. Darcy
is happily engaged, but to a poor and unconnected woman. Do you approve of his
choice?
CF: Certainly. It was not clear to me that he admired her—he
was often silent in her presence—but his sister mentioned that Darcy had
written to her about Elizabeth Bennet many times since last autumn. Then it all
made sense: putting off our departure from Rosings, the walks in the park,
calling on her in London, following her into Hertfordshire. I told him to make
a choice that would make him happy rather than please his family. Did you write
down that were I to be engaged, I would lavish my betrothed with gifts?
It is F-I-T-Z—
Yes, sir. If most of his friends and relations support him, and
he is happy in his choice of a wife, why has Mr Darcy suddenly gone to Bath?
CF: *he paled and inspected his own watch chain*
Colonel Fitzwilliam? Why did Mr. Darcy come to London, and then
hurry away to Bath when he ought to be in Hertfordshire awaiting his wedding
day?
CF: Your damn papers rely on scandal and gossip to sell
copies! This is why Darcy said tolerating this interview would be an insult to
his self-respect. There was a, there was an incident with his betrothed’s
family, one that cannot be hushed up…
Then you might as well tell our readers so we can be assured of
the truth.
CF: Oh no! It is a terrible scandal, but you shall not hear
about it from me.
Is Mr Darcy fleeing in the hopes that he can lessen his
betrothed’s attachment by distance and convince Miss Bennet to give him up?
CF: *he rose* Does that sound like Fitzwilliam Darcy? A
gentleman with his integrity and sense of honor?
He is a man known to take great pride in his reputation. His
attachment might not be strong enough to survive whatever this scandal is.
Would you tell our readers what happened with Miss Bennet’s family? A fortune
lost in speculation? A sister eloped?
CF: If only that were all! If that was the matter,
Darcy’s money and his influence might remedy the evil. No, this is worse and
nothing can be done.
Then, sir, what does Mr Darcy hope to accomplish in Bath?
CF: *he paced with hands clasped behind his back* I know not
why he insisted on going. Duty, honor, perhaps a misplaced sense of guilt? It
was so important to him that he do all that he could for her sake. He was
determined to try…
Try what, Colonel Fitzwilliam?
CF: *he turned suddenly* I must draw this interview to a
close! I promised to join Darcy in Bath eventually, but if I leave now I might
perhaps arrive on Thursday evening.
You would go to Bath? But, but why? You implied that Mr
Darcy was wasting his time on whatever this endeavor is.
CF: I said I would join him—when I could—to share the burden of an
unpleasant task. Although I doubt anything can be done to remedy this, it
matters deeply to Darcy that he try. He is a loyal man, a determined man. This
is important to him, and he is important to me. There is nothing I would
not do for him. Do not print that! I must leave at once.
But I have learnt nothing about Mr Darcy!
CF: *he turned back at the door* What is there to know? He is
wealthy, intelligent, proud with a reason to be, in love with a witty and
pretty woman, and now he is alone on a fool’s errand in Bath, a place he
hates more than any public assembly room. Oh, and his favorite color is green.
Good day!
Readers, what did you think of Colonel Fitzwillam and his interview? Did you feel a bit sorry for him that he never gets quite the attention that Darcy does? I did just a bit! Share your thoughts in the comments.
Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below.
Heather has lots of good posts and excerpts for the tour so we hope all of you will visit each blog. Thanks for stopping by today.
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Best wishes with your new release, Heather. We hope to see much more from you in the future.
