Fire and CrossPride and Prejudice with
a steamy mysterious twist
by Enid Wilson
Release date: December 2010
ebook
Genre: Jane Austen, Romance
Rating: 4
Description from the author:
The combination of a lethal blaze and a garnet cross have ensured that ever since he was a boy, Fitzwilliam Darcy’s future is promised to an unknown lady. With danger looming from a suspected spy, and with murder close at hand, will Mr. Darcy cross paths with Elizabeth Bennet and win her affections?
Mr. Darcy’s journey to overcome his pride and find eternal love in Pride and Prejudice takes on a mysterious twist. This sexy what-if story, told from Darcy’s viewpoint, explores the demands of family members and other involved parties. Fire and Cross takes this perennial favorite in another direction, bursting with overpowering emotion and surprising plot twists.
Romantic quote:
I hope to persuade her to marry me before Christmas. I am not a young man of one and twenty, Sir. And I have resisted the temptation of sirens and maidens for many years. I know my heart.
- Darcy speaking to Mr Bennet, chapter 8, page 80
My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): macaroons
I enjoyed this romp with the Austen couple, Darcy and Elizabeth. The story is told in Darcy's perspective which makes for some hot scenes.
Entertaining dialogue, behind-the-scenes intrigues and gossip fill the pages with a mystery to solve.
Enid is currently contemplating the final cover illustration for the Fire and Cross. She posted the two options below on her site.
What say you?
Which do you prefer?
I like the one on the right. The red grabs me and it closely resembles the prototype cover which I like.
* read Enid's Pemberley Ball post: The Dance Steps Before the Ball which is an excerpt from Fire and Cross
* review copy courtesy of author
* for Everything Austen challenge
* part of Pemberley Ball
