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The Impoverished Orphan: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Kindle Edition


After a virulent illness takes the lives of Elizabeth Bennet’s parents and elder sister, she is raised at the Barton family estate in Salisbury. Unlike her Barton cousins, Noah and Cassandra, Elizabeth is penniless. Furthermore, she must be shielded from her uncle, a dissolute tradesman.

Whilst Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy stays at an estate near the Barton property, he seeks possible suspects for the murder of his London neighbour. Although Darcy is attracted to Elizabeth, he cannot overlook the disadvantages in her situation. To complicate matters, his impulsive act incurs Elizabeth’s hostility, whereas Miss Cassandra Barton’s preference for him is unmistakable.

In this sweet
Pride and Prejudice Regency romance with a touch of cozy mystery, Mr. Darcy uncovers a web of lies that complicates his pursuit of Elizabeth. Will he find his way into Elizabeth’s heart?

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Regency romance with a touch of cozy mystery, an unsolved murder, deception and lies
As unconquerable attraction, a dissolute uncle
Her rejection of me...

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Kelly Miller
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Award-winning author Kelly Miller writes Austenesque Regency romances. She lives in Silicon Valley with her husband and their pets.

Her eleven published books are:

"The Impoverished Orphan," a "Pride & Prejudice" romance

"Mr. Darcy's Complex Courtship," a "Pride & Prejudice romance

"The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Darcy," a "Pride & Prejudice mystery/romance, winner, Incipere Awards; winner, Royal Dragonfly Book Awards; and finalist, Indies Today Book Awards

"The Trouble With Friends," a variation of "Pride & Prejudice," winner Royal Dragonfly Book Awards; Top Pick, Reader Ready Book Awards

"The Darcy Secret," a variation of "Pride & Prejudice," a B.R.A.G. Medallion honoree.

"A Dutiful Son," a Regency variation of "Pride & Prejudice," winner, Royal Dragonfly Book Awards; Top Pick, Reader Ready Book Awards

"Captive Hearts," a variation of Persuasion, winner, Chanticleer International Book Awards; Winner, Royal Dragonfly Book Awards; Top Pick, Reader Ready Book Awards; and Red Ribbon award, Wishing Shelf Book Awards

"A Consuming Love" a "Pride & Prejudice" novella, winner, Royal Dragonfly Book Awards; and Recommended Read, Reader Ready Awards

"Accusing Mr. Darcy," a "Pride & Prejudice" mystery/romance, winner, Firebird book awards; winner, Queer Indie Awards-Ally Division; finalist, Wishing Shelf Awards; and finalist, Chanticleer International Book Awards

"Mr. Darcy's Perfect Match," a "Pride & Prejudice" variation, Recommended Read, Reader Ready Book Awards

"Death Takes a Holiday at Pemberley," a "Pride & Prejudice" romantic fantasy, winner, Royal Dragonfly Book Awards; winner, Indies Today Book Awards; finalist, Book Excellence Awards; and finalist, International Book Awards

Kelly also contributed a short story, "The Love Potion," a travelogue, and photos to "In the Path of Jane Austen: Travels and Tales,” an anthology edited by Carol S. Bowes. Net proceeds benefit the Jane Austen House Museum!

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445 global ratings

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Customers find this retelling of Pride & Prejudice engaging and delightful, with a cozy mystery element that spices up the romance. Moreover, the long-kept family secrets add depth to the story, and one customer notes it satisfies even the most demanding Austen fans.
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9 customers mention content, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the content of the book, appreciating how the cozy mystery element spices up the romance, and one customer highlights the beautiful descriptions of the bond between characters.
Kelly Miller has done it again—The Impoverished Orphan may be her best work yet....Read more
...What ensues is drama, love, and even a murder mystery within the village....Read more
...is exquisite with smooth twists, walz-like dialogue, and beautiful descriptions of the bond between Elizabeth and her horse....Read more
...one provided me with a delicious escape from reality to the elegance of the Regency era....Read more
7 customers mention mystery, 6 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the mystery elements of the book, particularly the long-kept family secrets that add depth to the story.
A fun Pride and Prejudice alternative with romance and mysteryRead more
...“The Impoverished Orphan” for a wonderful, romantic escape with a dash of mystery.Read more
...Utterly captivating and exquisitely written, with long-kept family secrets and a cosy mystery thrown to spice up the narrative, “The Impoverished...Read more
...The cozy mystery element spices up the romance, and long-kept family secrets add depth....Read more
6 customers mention engaging, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book utterly captivating, with one describing it as a delicious escape from reality and another noting it satisfies the most demanding Austen fans.
...Utterly captivating and exquisitely written, with long-kept family secrets and a cosy mystery thrown to spice up the narrative, “The Impoverished...Read more
...The Impoverished Orphan is a compelling read that captivated me from beginning to end....Read more
This variation is a really charming and well planned. It blends the expected romance with a little mystery....Read more
...Miller’s latest novel, “The Impoverished Orphan,” is as enchanting as her previous books. This time, Elizabeth is a penniless orphan with no dowery....Read more
5 customers mention retelling, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy this retelling of Pride & Prejudice, describing it as a well-done alternative to the original story.
Love this charming variation of Pride and Prejudice where Elizabeth is a penniless orphan raised by the Barton family after illness claims her...Read more
...This imaginative retelling of Pride and Prejudice transports readers to late 18th-century England with remarkable authenticity....Read more
...Overall a well done Pride and Prejudice alternative that fans of this genre would enjoy.Read more
...interconnectivity between the characters creates a delightful retelling of Pride & Prejudice in this Regency novel....Read more