Source: Review copy from the authors
Rating: ★★★★★
It was that smile, that sparkle of mirth in her eyes, which was his undoing. He could no longer claim to be Fitzwilliam Darcy of Derbyshire, brother to Georgiana, master of Pemberley. In that moment, he was but a man. A man filled with more frustration than most souls could bear. A man torn asunder by his desperation, his fruitless dreams and desires. He had become, in that moment, quite common.
(from The Many Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy)
Beau North and Brooke West’s latest novel, The Many Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy, can best be described at Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice meets Groundhog Day. Try as he might, Mr. Darcy can’t overcome his feelings for Elizabeth Bennet, and he also can’t comprehend why she dislikes him so. For reasons he cannot fathom, Darcy is forced to live the same day over and over again — the day he proposed to Elizabeth at Hunsford and was rejected. While reliving the worst day of his life, vacillating between utter clarity and near madness and unable to escape the confines of Rosings Park, Darcy is forced to confront himself and his wrongdoings head on and accept some harsh truths.
I absolutely adored this novel from the very first page. North and West make a great team, with a fascinating and clever premise and a Darcy who is at turns hilarious in how he navigates the monotony and endearing when he takes the time to observe those around him. I loved the scenes between Darcy and Anne (who was such a lovely character here), Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam (ever the charmer), and even Darcy and Lady Catherine (with a surprisingly tender moment between the two).
The Many Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy is unique and exciting. It made me laugh, and it left me in tears, so much so that my husband kept asking if I was okay and I worried I would short out my Kindle! It’s been a while since I’ve been so emotionally affected by a Pride and Prejudice variation. It’s absolutely one of the best books I’ve read this year, possibly one of my all-time favorites, and definitely one I won’t forget!
Book Description
“He could no longer claim to be Fitzwilliam Darcy of Derbyshire, brother to Georgiana, master of Pemberley. In that moment, he was but a man. A man filled with more frustration than most souls could bear. A man torn asunder by his desperation, his fruitless dreams and desires.”
After Elizabeth Bennet rejects his marriage proposal, Fitzwilliam Darcy finds himself in the most unusual of circumstances. At first believing the extraordinary turn of events has granted him an inexplicable boon, he is eager to put the humiliating proposal behind him.
He soon discovers that he is trapped in the same waking dream with no end in sight and no possible escape. All that he holds dear—his name, his home, his love—remains ever out of reach. How will he find his way back to his normal life? Will one mistake haunt the rest of his days? It will take all of his fortitude to weather the storms of his strange new fate, and all of his courage to grasp the promise of his future.
Check out The Many Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy on Amazon | Goodreads
About the Authors
Beau North
Beau North is the author of Longbourn’s Songbird and a contributor to the anthology Then Comes Winter. Beau is a native southerner who now calls Portland, Oregon home with her husband and two cats. She attended the University of South Carolina where she began a lifelong obsession with Literature. In her spare time, Beau is the brains behind Rhymes With Nerdy, a pop culture podcast and website, and a contributor at the San Francisco Book Review.
Connect with Beau North on Facebook | Instagram: Miznorth | Twitter: @BeauNorth | Newsletter | Podcasts | Blog (coming soon) | Goodreads | Amazon
Brooke West
Brooke West is a contributing author to the anthology Then Comes Winter. Brooke has a naturally creative soul that pulls her into myriad artistic endeavors. While writing fiction always has been her life’s passion, Brooke also finds joy in silversmithing, sculpting, and costuming. Between projects, she runs and practices yoga. She lives in South Carolina with her fiancé, son, and three cats.
Connect with Brooke West on Facebook | Twitter: @WordyWest and @BrookeWest | Goodreads | Amazon
Giveaway
Beau and Brooke are giving away 8 copies of their book, which includes 4 ebooks and 4 paperback copies. To win a paperback copy, the winners must have a U.S. mailing address.
Click here to enter the giveaway
Blog Tour Schedule
October 8/ My Jane Austen Book Club/Launch Post & Giveaway
October 9/ Just Jane 1813/Interview with Beau and Brooke
October 10/ Pemberley to Milton/Book Review & Giveaway
October 11/ A Covent Garden Madame Gilflurt’s Guide to Life/Guest Post
October 12/ Austenesque Reviews/ Excerpt & Giveaway
October 13/ Margie’s Must Reads/ Book Review & Giveaway
October 14/ Babblings of a Bookworm/ Book Review & Giveaway
October 15/ The Calico Critic/Excerpt & Giveaway
October 16/ Obsessed with Mr. Darcy/ Guest Post
October 17/ Diary of an Eccentric/Book Review & Giveaway
October 18/ My Kids Led Me Back to Pride and Prejudice/ Book Review & Giveaway
October 19/ More Agreeably Engaged/ Fitzwilliam Vignette
October 20/ So Little Time… So Much to Read/ Excerpt & Giveaway
The Many Faces of Fitzwilliam Darcy contest
Vote for your favorite Darcy by clicking here. The choices were based on reader submissions at Just Jane 1813. The winning image and the winner will be announced on October 20, 2016, at the last blog stop, So Little Time… So Much to Read.
Disclosure: I received The Many Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy from the authors for review.
© 2016 Anna Horner of Diary of an Eccentric. All Rights Reserved. Please do not reproduce or republish content without permission.
Diary of an Eccentric 
Looking forward to reading this intriguing book. An interesting lesson for Darcy, one he cannot escape. 😉
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KateB, thanks for checking out my review! I hope you love the book as much as I did!
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Wow, Anna, what an amazing review! I am so happy we had similar responses to this story. Talk about tears… I’m glad your Kindle survived the experience! LOL!
Thank you for your participation in this tour and for your thoughtful review.
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Thanks! I’m thrilled to be part of this tour. And, yes, so glad my Kindle came out of it unscathed!
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I adored it, too, Anna. Each change had me laughing or feeling bad for him, but I was rooting for Darcy to figure it all out.
Nice review!
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Thanks, Sophia! Glad you loved it, too. It really was interesting to see Darcy put all the pieces together.
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As Claudine says, that’s an amazing review Anna. I’m so looking forward to reading this book. It looks as though it’s going to become one of the classics of the JAFF genre, especially in view of it’s unique (as far as I’m aware) premise.
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Thanks so much, Anji! I agree that it could become a classic in JAFF, and I’ve never read anything like it. I hope you love it as much as I did!
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You are an Austen variation expert!
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Thanks, Kathy, but I wouldn’t go *that* far! 😉
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I LOVED this book. I gave it 5-stars and would have given more if I could. Don’t include me in the give-a-way as I already have the book. I just loved this story. Warning… it is a tearjerker of a story. Man, the surprises are most excellent. Thanks for the post and review. JWG
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Yay! I agree that it deserved more than 5 stars!
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Great review. So glad you liked it!
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Thanks, Christina! If real life hadn’t kept getting in the way, I would’ve gobbled it up in one sitting it was THAT good! 🙂
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Thanks so much for the amazing review, Anna! I’m so happy you liked it!
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Your very welcome! All the praise for the book is well deserved. You and Brooke did an amazing job!
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I couldn’t agree with you more in this one!! I finished reading this book last night and needless to say I loved it so much I have it 5* on GR!
Oh! It’s such a very special story,one that will see you suffering with,laughing at and finally celebrating with Darcy!!
I urge all lovers of Ausyen to treat themselves to this book,if they are not lucky enough to win a copy.
The story is beautifully told and the epilogue is so sublime,it will leave you practically speechless!! Oh! To begin again and taste its delights anew!
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I’m so glad you loved it as much as I did, Mary! It definitely is a treat for JAFF fans!
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Sounds like an interesting book.
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It sure was!
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This sounds like such a fun read, though poor Darcy having to relive that over and over again. Can he stop himself from saying the most terrible things to her?! I hope so.
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You definitely should read this one. I know you’d love it!
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W00t! Beau and Brooke! Anna’s a demanding reviewer, so it’s wonderful that you’ve scored so high in her books! I agree with her totally! Have fun with the rest of the tour!
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Glad you loved it, too, Suzan!
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Your high praise says a lot about this book. Makes me want to read it. You’re right that the premise is unique, and written by two authors too. I’m impressed.
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This definitely was a seamless collaboration. It was impossible to tell there were two authors. I hope you get a chance to read it!
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This sounds positively WONDERFUL! I will add your giveaway to my blog’s sidebar.
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Thanks, Suko!
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Great review! You have me even more excited to read it!
Off topic a bit but, I just realized that both your last names combined “North West” is the name of Kanye West’s daughter…
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Thanks, Dung! I noticed that, too! 😉
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This sounds like a great book
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I hope you get a chance to read it. Thanks for stopping by, Angie!
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Fantastic book. Read it and also posted a review.
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Glad you loved it, too, Sheila!
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