Mr. Darcy Goes Overboard: A Tale of Tide & Prejudice

by Belinda Roberts

Overview

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a yacht must be in want of a female crew…

The balmy seaside resort town of Salcombe boasts the best in bikinis, sandcastle contests, and a fiercely competitive squad of buff local lifeguards as Regatta Week approaches. And if that weren't enough excitement, Mrs Bennet hears that the splendid villa Netherpollock has been rented by a young man of great fortune. She is determined he'll go out with one of her daughters, until Mr Darcy glides in on his stunning yacht Pemberley and she decides he would be the better catch...

Jane Austen has never been so hilariously recreated as in this modern seaside retelling of Pride and Prejudice, complete with a Mr Darcy you won't soon forget!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402246951
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	06/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	821 KB

About the Author

Mr. Darcy Goes Overboard is Belinda Roberts' first novel, although she has written a number of plays including 'Angelica' (pub Samuel French), Beetleheart, Christmas Candy, OTMA's Glory, Starry Night and Vivaldi's Angels. She lives near Stratford upon Avon, England.

Editorial Reviews

"It's an amusing story in a different setting and everyone is very young and hip." — Book Girl of Mury Castell

"In this way it differs greatly from Austen's depth of character development and serious topics, but it's well understood that this is what Roberts was aiming for—a funny, fresh version of a much-exploited story." — Library of Clean Reads

"Mr. Darcy Goes Overboard is a perfect beach read and just in time for the summer." — Psychotic State

"...it’s still one of the funniest, cutest, P&P versions I’ve read. " — Love Romance Passion

"...Jane Austen fans will enjoy this contemporary rendition of timeless Pride and Prejudice." — The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews

"A fun retelling of Pride & Prejudice that is aimed for more of a young to middle teen audience although it does hold amusement for adult readers, especially Pride & Prejudice addicts." — Royal Reviews

"It’s the perfect beach read or a bit of fluffy fun at the end of a stressful day." — Diary of an Eccentric

"A quick light read to pick you up when you need it." — Savvy Verse & Wit

"funny take on a classic " — One Literature Nut

"Overall though, a fun summer read." — Urban Girl Reader

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