Every woman wants her very own Mr. Darcy, of course, every woman but Claire, who simply doesn't understand his appeal. He's arrogant, proud, even rude. Yet, when Claire, finds herself filling in for her sister at a seminar in Oxford, England reading a paper about Pride and Prejudice, she engages in some very serious flirtations with a tall, dark, and slightly arrogant modern day version of Darcy.
To complicate matters, a daft old woman shows Claire an original manuscript of the book, and Claire discovers that Miss Elizabeth Bennet wasn't always destined for Mr. Darcy. Suddenly, her usually negligent boyfriend, Neil, shows up and the "heat" of her emotions as well as her indecision force her to face who she really is.
I'm not sure why little English words like "delightful" always come to mind when I read stories set in England, but delightful fits this book perfectly. The plot is fairly predictable, but the characters are genuine, with deep and true conflicts over self identity and a touch of romance and mystery make for a lovely, quick read.
Originally published 10/4/2010
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