The Cherry Trees of Rosings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (The Lizzie Darcy Chronicles #1) by Morgan Blake: A Book Review
Author: Morgan Blake
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Paranormal
Publisher: Ria Majumdar
Book Release Date: 2025
Pages: 180
Source: This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis: A Pride & Prejudice variation with a slightly paranormal, mainly comic twist!
When Elizabeth Bennet visits her newly-married friend, Charlotte Collins, at the Hunsford parsonage, she has no idea that Mr. Darcy (he of the arrogant demeanor and perpetual cause of annoyance!) shall turn up to ruin her blissful, idyllic days.
Only, Mr. Darcy is not himself.
And then Elizabeth stumbles straight through him one day... like one would an apparition! Goodness gracious!
“Mr. Darcy, I do not know what you mean, but I would appreciate it if you would desist from haunting me!”
“I apologize, Miss Bennet, for scaring you,” Mr. Darcy said, almost regretfully.
To solve her haunting problem, Elizabeth must team up with Mr. Darcy to find out what happened to him, and along the way discover that maybe he is not all that he seemed at first. And that maybe...she doesn’t hate him after all.
“You wish to write the letter now?” he asked as she moved past him with the candle.
“Well, to be honest,” she glanced at him. “I would prefer to sleep. But since you are here, I do not see why not.”
From the antics of Lady Catherine de Bourgh to the hilarity of Mr. Collins’ advice on staying fit, The Cherry Trees of Rosings shall make you laugh and cry in equal measure. And wonder: Will our favourite couple find their happy ever after?
Spoiler: Yes, they will!
This Pride and Prejudice variation features our favourite Regency romance couple from Jane Austen's original classic in a somewhat spooky setup. But fear not, dear readers! This story is not scary in the least. Prepare for a chuckle fest and abundant cups of tea!
My Review: Pride and Prejudice is one of the most beloved books of all time. The Cherry Trees of Rosings is a variation of the Pride and Prejudice classic. Elizabeth has just arrived at her friend, Charlotte’s new home. She encounters Mr. Darcy, a man who has insulted her. However, she learns that Mr. Darcy is actually a ghost. On the way to meet his aunt, Lady Cather de Burgh, he is involved in a horse carriage accident. Gradually, Elizabeth slowly falls for Mr. Darcy’s ghost. Can Elizabeth be able to find her happy ending or will she lose Mr. Darcy forever.
Elizabeth is one of my favorite literary heroines. I found Ms. Blake’s portrayal of Elizabeth to be accurate to her original counterpart. Elizabeth is very lively. She has a grudge against Mr. Darcy. Gradually, the more she gets to know him, the more she slowly starts to fall in love with him. Elizabeth is also very intelligent and witty. She is also a wonderful friend to Charlotte. Therefore, I was pleased with Elizabeth’s portrayal.
Overall, this novella is about friendship, love, and second chances. I liked all of the characters and found them to be true to their Jane Austen counterparts. I also liked how Mrs. Blake does an excellent job in portraying Regency England. I did think that this novel was rushed, and I would have liked for it to move at a slower pace so that I could be fully immersed in the story. Nevertheless, The Cherry Trees of Rosings was a breezy, sweet, and charming read! It is the perfect read for a lazy Sunday afternoon! This novella is sure to please Jane Austen fans! I recommend this for fans of Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife, My Dearest Mr. Darcy, and One Thread Pulled!
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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