A Quest for Mr Darcy

Please note: This edition has a different cover to the original book, published in 2017, but the content is the same

‘As a fan of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice for over 30 years, I have read more variations than I can remember but Cassandra’s are some of the best. This is a highly recommended read.’ Amazon US review

Fitzwilliam Darcy is on a quest. Convinced he is over his foolish infatuation with Elizabeth Bennet, he returns from a year of travelling with a plan, both to protect the estate of which he is guardian and to ensure his sister's happiness: he intends to do his duty and secure a wife at the earliest opportunity. Duty; a path from which Darcy knows he should never have been diverted. Duty was safe and nothing would persuade him from it a second time.

Soon restored to his home in Derbyshire, Darcy puts his quest in motion, preparing to welcome guests from Town, one of whom is the suitably eligible young lady he has earmarked as his future wife. But what of the Bennets of Longbourn? What befell them in Darcy’s absence from England? And what of the new tenants on his estate named Bennet? Is it just coincidence, or his path fated to cross with Elizabeth's once more?

With the addition of his friend, Bingley's, mischievous twin younger sisters, letters from a stranger and a shadowy figure lurking in the grounds of Pemberley, Darcy's life is about to be turned upside down. Can he remain steady to his purpose, or will his carefully laid plans soon be in tatters as the rigid protection he has placed around his heart begins to falter?

An imaginative retelling of Pride & Prejudice, inspired by Jane Austen's classic

What are readers saying about A Quest for Mr Darcy?

‘This book is not to be missed! took me three days to read, I was totally hooked!!, it has to be one of my favourite P&P variations and recommend it to all P&P variations fans. Truly fantastic read, Thank you Cassandra Grafton I didn't want the story to end!!’ Amazon UK review

‘Longtime Cassandra Grafton fan here! Her books are automatic download. Seriously, she could title them "Telephone Book" -- and I'm sure to buy her work. As anticipated, this latest did not disappoint. Quite the page turner with Darcy returning from a year abroad after his disastrous, unsuccessful proposal at Hunsford. How Grafton masterfully weaves her story, entangles all the players, and finally leads us to their well-earned happily-ever-after... Well, pure genius. This one is not to be missed.’ Amazon US review

‘A masterfully written Pride & Prejudice variation. The Author's language is charming and authentic, and the plot is thrilling. It keeps one in suspense from the beginning to the end, trying to put all the clues together and guess the outcome, and - failing miserably, for the Author has many delightful twists in store for her readers. Jane Austen's characters are written with a real skill and love, they are so wonderfully recognisable, you know that all their actions are completely true to their personalities. However, the author goes further - she creates a whole host of brand new characters and does it beautifully! Brilliant! Huge congratulations to Cassandra Grafton for this remarkable achievement. Bravo!’ Amazon UK review

‘It is so rare to finish a book and be completely pleased with the depth, intrigue, length and ending, but here I sit thoroughly satisfied! Easily one of the best P&P variations I have read (out of literally hundreds) and I cannot wait to read more from the author. Fantastic!!’ Amazon US review