A Fair Prospect: Volume I - Disappointed Hopes

Please this book was previously published with a different cover. The story remains the same as the original, published in 2013.

‘One of the best. The writing is just lovely and so true to the Regency era. The characters are so good. And I love being privy to the thoughts of each character rather than just hearing it from one person's perspective. I can't wait for the second volume.’ Amazon Review

Fitzwilliam Darcy returns to London a devastated and humbled man following his rejection by Elizabeth Bennet. The lady, meanwhile, is battling the unprecedented feelings stirred by having endured an innocent but intimate encounter with the gentleman in the aftermath of his proposal.

Soon on her way to Town herself for an unanticipated stay, Elizabeth is comforted by the presence of an old family friend, one Nicholas Harington—the son of a wealthy family whose position in society rivals that of the Darcys of Pemberley.

Harington soon emerges as a potential suitor for Elizabeth’s hand, a union that is viewed as a fair prospect by all—except, perhaps, Darcy himself...

Inspired by Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, A Fair Prospect is an introspective, character-driven re-imagining of Jane Austen’s classic.

(Please this is one story told across three volumes and there is, therefore, no conclusion to the main storyline in this volume.)

What are readers saying?

‘Witty dialogue and beautiful Regency language. I cannot recommend it highly enough.’ More Agreeably Engaged blog

‘Couldn't stop reading until the last page. Definitely worth your while! Fits the original story and true to the original characters.’ Amazon DE Review

‘Very well written. Really. I'm not just saying that because I am a P & P freak who will give 4-5 stars to anything that has a character named Darcy. I'm pretty picky. This story is really moving, paced well with good plot and character development and stays true to the time period in both the story and the language.’ Amazon US Review

‘If book 2 is as entertaining as this work, I have many hours of enjoyment before me.’ Amazon UK Review

‘Of all the P&P fictions that have been created from the original classic and of all the authors who have ever attempted to capture the essence of Darcy and Elizabeth, Cassandra Grafton is the only one I would recommend WITHOUT RESERVATION, and this is from years of having read just about anything and everything that has been written, inspired by the original.’ Amazon US Review