Hi friends! Let me tell you something…authors be keeping busy! ✍🏼
Just four months ago Mary Smythe was here sharing the fabulous cover of Prevailed Upon to Marry – a book I really loved! 📖
And guess what, she is here today with another cover reveal for another new book – A Case of Some Urgency! 🙌🏼
This one features a favored P&P trope for many of us, but it sounds like it may have a twist… 🤭
Thank you so much for your visit, Mary. I can’t wait to hear more about A Case of Some Urgency. ✨
~ From the Author ~
Hi Meredith! Thank you for having me again, it’s always a great honor to be here. I think it’s the fifth time? Wow!
The idea for A Case of Some Urgency hit me like a thunderbolt. I was lying back in bed, trying to fall asleep, when I was struck by the sudden question: What would happen if Mr Bennet discovered Darcy’s letter to Elizabeth? Naturally, I jolted out of bed and scribbled the idea down so I wouldn’t forget it, and here we are today.
Okay, so there was a bit more work involved between then and now, but it was worth it. The story opens with a despondent Elizabeth on her way home from Derbyshire in the wake of Lydia’s elopement. “There’s no way Mr Darcy will ever want to reconcile with me now,” she thinks, even if we, as avid JAFF fans, know better. Still, Elizabeth doesn’t have the benefit of dramatic irony (or scores of novels dedicated to her romance with Mr Darcy) to assuage her, so she’s pretty upset. Upset enough to accidentally lose track of Mr Darcy’s letter from Hunsford…oops.
A few days later in London, who should stumble across The Letter but Mr Bennet? Oh dear, the plot thickens now! Unable to find Lydia, Mr Bennet decides he has no choice but to demand satisfaction from Mr Darcy in the form of marriage to Elizabeth. Darcy, naturally, believes that Elizabeth will want nothing to do with him, and Elizabeth frets the same about him, but surely it will all work out…right?
Yes, of course, but you’ll have to read the book to find out exactly how. 😉
I absolutely love the cover for this one—doesn’t just speak of unrequited longing? A man and a woman who can see, touch, and speak, but are still separated by an impenetrable barrier? Very much like Darcy and Elizabeth, when you think about it. The lovely Susan Adriani, as ever, is a master at cover art.
~ Book Description ~
With shaking fingers, Bennet unfolded the missive and scanned to the bottom of the second page for a signature: Fitzwilliam Darcy.
When Lydia Bennet elopes with George Wickham it seems certain that the fledging second chance at love between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy has been destroyed. Dashing home from her visit to Pemberley, Elizabeth Bennet re-reads Darcy’s letter and regrets what surely can never be.
Desperate times often call for desperate measures, as Mr Bennet is soon to discover under the most painful of circumstances. His search for Lydia and Wickham is proving unfruitful and still worse—he has discovered signs of a secret romance between his most sensible second daughter and none other than Mr Darcy.
Seeing an opportunity to both avoid ruination and perhaps have some redemption of the family name, Mr Bennet is quick to visit Mr Darcy with a proposed solution. But every solution provides a new set of challenges for Darcy and Elizabeth in this tale of romance lost and found.
And without further ado….here is the big reveal!!!
(expected release date: October 23rd)
Oooooo, I think this cover is as richly designed as this premise! 🙌🏼
I love the moody tones of this cover and the postures of the man and woman – hers looks longing with maybe a little bit of dejection, and his is entreatingly hopeful. 💗
The gate is so beautiful – and I love the symbolism of it representing the barrier Mary talked about. 🚪
I am a big fan of the forced-marriage trope, and I love the idea of a couple being forced to marry when in actuality maybe they are both already in love! 💍
What do you think, friends? 🤔
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GIVEAWAY TIME!
The lovely people at Quills and Quartos are offering 3️⃣ ebook copies of A Case of Some Urgency to 3️⃣ lucky readers who comment on today’s post!
To enter this giveaway leave a question, comment, or some love for Mary below.
- This giveaway is open worldwide. Thank you, Quills and Quartos!
- This giveaway ends October 4th.
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I’ve become a big fan of Mary Smythe. I think she does that Austenesque/Regency language so well and that’s something I really look for. I’ve just started “Prevailed Upon to Marry” so this will go in my TBR list for sure! Thanks for a good review, Meredith!
Oh my what a plot and I love the cover!!! I can hardly wait to find out how ODC figure this one out. I only hope that Lydia and Wickham are not given to much plot time and that for once nobody would rescue them. Lydia should deserve to pay for her stupidity and blatant disregard for others.
I love Mary’s books and this definitely looks like another must have! This sounds like it could be a forced marriage, with both being in love but both thinking the other couldn’t be. Oh what a tangled web! This cover is absolutely lovely, Elizabeth looking so wistful and Darcy looking like he just wants to tear the gate down and touch her! This will be going on my list!
Love the cover, and all Mary’s other books, so I look forward to reading her latest offering. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the book.
It sounds lovely! I went to pre-order it, only to find that I already did back in August! Looking forward to reading it!
Congratulations, Amberle! You were announced as a winner of the ebook prize at the Quills & Quartos Publishing Facebook page on the 30th. Please email their promotions manager for your prize at abigail@quillsandquartospub.com.
Loving the richness of the colors. It is a beautiful cover.
Mr. Bennet finally gets proactive about something. Let’s hope it doesn’t come with a price for ODC.
Congratulations on another release. Very happy for you… And us!
No need to add me to the draw. Thank you.
Looks like it will be fun!
Mr. Bennet, that lazy butt. Taking the easy way out.
OMG!! Love the cover! Love the colours – lovely & soft (if you know what I mean). I love the premise; I have read where Lady C and Mr. C discover the letter but never Mr. B. It should be an interesting journey for ODC. Looking forward to adding this to my reading! Thanks Meredith and Congratulations Mary!
Ooh, this looks interesting!
The cover is really lovely ❤️. The man and the woman are together and yet nevertheless separated. I think that goes very well with the plot. I like the idea of the story and I’m looking forward to read it. I’m sure that it is like all stories of Mary Smythe very well written and it it definitely a must-read for me ❤️
The cover is great, and the blurb intriguing. I love the idea for the story. Thanks for the giveaway!
Great cover. I love all the detail and emotion. Great idea to have Mr. Bennet find the letter.
I absolutely can’t wait for this book! The cover is beautiful!
Congrats, Jean! You were announced as a winner of the ebook prize at the Quills & Quartos Publishing Facebook page on the 30th. Please email their promotions manager for your prize at abigail@quillsandquartospub.com
CONGRATS on the new book! I love what you have shared of the story & makes me wonder IF Mr B read the entire letter or not. With the cover you can see many thoughts running through each of their faces and wonder where in the story (or several places in the story maybe) it takes place. Will be adding it to my read & wish lists.
Congratulations on your release Mary! We know it will be a great read with such an intriguing premise!
I like the muted colours in the cover
Always love & new P&P premise! And Mr Bennet stirring up complications is intriguing. Lovely cover- nicely done. Look forward to book release.
Love the cover and the premise! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book!
I cannot wait to read this book. What an interesting concept and very intriguing.
That is a beautiful cover and yes, the plot sounds quite intriguing. Could it be that Mr. Bennet is less of a “hands off and neglectful” kind of father?
I received an ARC of this story and loved it. That cover is simply beautiful. Well done. Congratulations to Mary on the launch of her new book. Thanks to Q&Q for the generous giveaway. Good luck to all in the drawing. Blessings.
That cover looks gorgeous! And the plot seems interesting. I hope I get lucky!
Love the book cover!!! So beautiful!!! I love all your books!! Congratulations!!!
It surely is a lovely cover!
Oh oh oh..
I just love the cover – but oh my, I am all aflutter ! I want to read it now!
My favourite starting point – after Hunsford!
I am sure this will be another winner, Mary!
I love Mary Smythe’s books and I’m looking forward to reading this one too. Congratulations on the release. Beautiful cover
Beautiful cover! Wonder what could Mr. B do?
Oh my! What an intriguing plot. The cover is beautiful and I feel it has some hidden meanings. There is always something standing in the way of their love. The art work and coloring are very eye catching. Great job!
Exquisite cover and I eagerly await the release. I have enjoyed Mary’s other offerings.
The cover is amazing…dark and moody, just as we prefer Mr Darcy to be. Good excerpt. It has piqued my imagination. I can barely wait to discover just what Mr Bennet decides to do with the letter and information. Hmmmm…
A Mary Smythe book–that’s an automatic read for me! Intriguing premise, lovely cover, and I can’t wait!
Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this story and good luck with the release. I will put this on my Wishlist so if I don’t win I remember to look for it.
Beautiful cover!
Good heavens! Such a fantastic plot. I LOVE the cover and can’t wait til this book comes out!
Sounds awesome, Mary! Can’t wait to read it.
Great cover!
What a unique cover lovely this sounds like a intriguing story line definitely on my wish list to preorder. Thanks for the chance to win a copy too.
Good luck the release although I doubt you will need it.
I love, love this premise, and the cover is wonderful! Can’t wait to read this, Mary!
Love the cover and the idea! Looking forward to reading it.
Can’t wait to read it!!!
Yes, I too love a forced marriage premise and this one sounds perfect. I’m so glad you had the idea of Mr. Bennett discovering Mr. Darcy’s letter to Elizabeth. The cover art is beautiful. Congratulations on your latest novel. I look forward to reading. –Leslie
The cover is gorgeous and the premise sounds intriguing. Can’t wait!
Sounds fantastic as her books always are and the cover is lovely. Can’t wait
What a gorgeous cover!!! I have yet to read one of your books, Mary, so I will try to do so soon!!
Thanks for a chance to win a copy. Like Mary’s other books, this one looks like a must-read.
Mary, I have been looking forward to reading this book for a long time! I’m so happy you love your cover – it was a pleasure to design. Wishing you a wonderful, successful, happy release! 🙂
The plot concept is enticing; offhand I can’t think of another quite like it. Mr. Bennet forcing the issue between his favorite daughter and a rich, respectable, but unlikeable Darcy?? The book cover speaks louder than words. Well Done! Congratulations on publishing another story!
Love the Cover! Sounds awesome!
Beautiful cover! I enjoyed the “In love with Darcy” series, and I’m looking forward to reading this one!
So excited for this story! I love all of Mary’s books.
Cannot wait to read it all! Lovely author and always look forward to her stories
This looks like another must read. Mary Smythe always delivers. Good luck with this release.
Congratulations on your new book! I sounds great!
This is a beautiful and lovely cover, Mary. Susan Adriani is talented in designing covers from paintings. Even though I’ve seen this painting before on Regency romance novels, it really suits the mood. I can’t wait for the release.
Ooh, another book from you Mary, I am so excited. The cover is beautiful, love the colors and the idea of the gate between them. Plus is that a sunflower I spy, my favorite flower.
I can’t wait!
Your story has a very interesting premise Mary. I’m intrigued by the idea of Mr Bennet finding Mr Darcy’s letter to Elizabeth. Anything could happen. Lovely cover too. Best wishes for your new release. Count me in for the giveaway!
I personally have discovered only somewhat recently and read enough of her work to realize I’ll continue to read any P&P variation she shares with us.
Thank you for the pleasure, Mary.
I agree with Meredith that I do liked forced marriage themes. I am surprised that Mr. Bennet would have the fortitude to exert himself to confront Darcy into a forced marriage. The cover is stunning. Thank you for the giveaway.
Beautiful cover! I am looking forward to reading this. Thank you for the giveaway. Congrats and best wishes on the new release!
Just finished the arc yesterday, and this cover perfectly reflects ODC’s conversation at the gate! Love it!