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The Darcys of Pemberley
A sequel true to Jane Austen’s beloved masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice.
Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have been married for almost a year, and their heated arguments are a thing of the past. All that passion is now directed into more satisfying pursuits. But how long can the honeymoon last? The couple’s idyllic life together at Pemberley is jeopardized by secrets they begin keeping from each other, the troubles of their closest friends, and the threat of a villain in their midst.
Layers of seemingly innocent deception are building between Darcy and Elizabeth, threatening their relationship. He is conducting some covert business dealings that he’s unwilling to share with his wife, and she likewise begins keeping things from him against her own better judgment. The couple also becomes embroiled in the tribulations of Mr. Darcy’s younger sister, Georgiana, and his friend and cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam.
Fitzwilliam falls victim to their aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, as the object of her latest scheme to make a noble match for her daughter. The arrangement satisfies the ambitions of the couple’s parents, but appears to hold little prospect of happiness for Anne and Fitzwilliam, who each harbor other romantic interests.
During this same period, Georgiana runs the gamut of emotions as she comes of age. Her elation at her birthday ball soon crumbles when she learns the man she secretly admires is engaged to another. The excitement of a London season and the attention of two other eligible suitors cannot make her forget her disappointment over her lost first love.
As the story progresses, the menacing shadow of Mr. Darcy’s life-long nemesis looms ever larger. By carelessness and design, Mr. Wickham and Lydia painfully intrude into the lives of the Darcys and the Bingleys, with disastrous results.
The Darcys of Pemberley is the tale of two romances: the continuation of Darcy and Elizabeth’s story, and the courtship of Miss Georgiana. For those of us who didn’t want Pride and Prejudice to end, this charming novel gives the opportunity to learn what happens after the wedding, to revisit all our old friends and foes, and to share the next chapter of their lives. Ms. Winslow carries on the saga much as Jane Austen herself might have – true to her style, her sensibilities, and the delightful characters she created.
Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have been married for almost a year, and their heated arguments are a thing of the past. All that passion is now directed into more satisfying pursuits. But how long can the honeymoon last? The couple’s idyllic life together at Pemberley is jeopardized by secrets they begin keeping from each other, the troubles of their closest friends, and the threat of a villain in their midst.
Layers of seemingly innocent deception are building between Darcy and Elizabeth, threatening their relationship. He is conducting some covert business dealings that he’s unwilling to share with his wife, and she likewise begins keeping things from him against her own better judgment. The couple also becomes embroiled in the tribulations of Mr. Darcy’s younger sister, Georgiana, and his friend and cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam.
Fitzwilliam falls victim to their aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, as the object of her latest scheme to make a noble match for her daughter. The arrangement satisfies the ambitions of the couple’s parents, but appears to hold little prospect of happiness for Anne and Fitzwilliam, who each harbor other romantic interests.
During this same period, Georgiana runs the gamut of emotions as she comes of age. Her elation at her birthday ball soon crumbles when she learns the man she secretly admires is engaged to another. The excitement of a London season and the attention of two other eligible suitors cannot make her forget her disappointment over her lost first love.
As the story progresses, the menacing shadow of Mr. Darcy’s life-long nemesis looms ever larger. By carelessness and design, Mr. Wickham and Lydia painfully intrude into the lives of the Darcys and the Bingleys, with disastrous results.
The Darcys of Pemberley is the tale of two romances: the continuation of Darcy and Elizabeth’s story, and the courtship of Miss Georgiana. For those of us who didn’t want Pride and Prejudice to end, this charming novel gives the opportunity to learn what happens after the wedding, to revisit all our old friends and foes, and to share the next chapter of their lives. Ms. Winslow carries on the saga much as Jane Austen herself might have – true to her style, her sensibilities, and the delightful characters she created.
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First published July 26, 2011
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February 5, 2017
The Darcy’s of Pemberley: Shannon Winslow: Book 1/3
“No one told me you can love someone and still be miserable. How is that possible?” Krista Ritchie, Addicted to You
This story followed the prequel ‘Mr. Collins’s Last Supper,’ which was a small window of time explaining the demise of Mr. Collins. His widow, Charlotte, will be mentioned a lot in this book and in the epilogue, which was most excellent.
Winslow opened our story months after the Darcy’s and Bingley’s wedding. The families had gathered at Hunsford following the death of Mr. Collins. Lady Catherine snubbed Darcy and refused to receive them at Rosings. Her anger, at his marrying Elizabeth and not Anne, had not abated.
Time went on and Georgiana had her birthday ball. Lydia shamelessly invited herself and arrived with the Bingleys. Wickham tried to crash the ball and was wrestled away to the stables to sober up. Bingley picked him up on their way home the next day.
Our author chronicled the life of our dear couples, and their friends and relations over a two-year time period. Georgiana grew from a gangly teenage girl into a lovely young woman struggling with feelings and emotions that go along with growing up.
We had Anne de Bourgh improving in health, due to a new physician, and enjoying flexing her wings, to the horror and disapproval of her mother. This little act of rebellion set in motion a domino effect that was wide spread and felt throughout the family. Oh, Anne… you go girl. We rarely get to see a healthy Anne take on her mother. I think she was up to it.
Our P&P characters acted and reacted fairly much as they did in canon. Mrs. Bennet seemed a bit more… simple-minded that canon. You couldn’t reason with her if you used a two-by-four. Mr. Bennet was his usual indolent self, letting matters come to their own conclusion. I really resented him when Elizabeth tried to talk to him and he wouldn’t listen.
Kitty and Mary were in and out of this story. However, their stories and HEA will unfold in future books. This was but the first book in the Darcys of Pemberley series.
“All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish, and insensitive to the real values of life. The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid is the major building block in the person we are today.” Pope Paul VI
Wickham was horrid. His very presence made the skin crawl and left the reader feeling that they should wash their hands due to handling the page on which his name was written. Or, at least, rinse their mouth out from simply mentioning his name. This time he really went too far. His hatred of Darcy, his feelings of entitlement, his declaring that the Darcy siblings owed him, was insane. How could he be so callous, unfeeling, deranged, demented and vicious as to attack a woman heavy with child? Yeah, the scum-bag rat-bastard went too far when grabbed Elizabeth.
The epilogue was delightful and I do love a good epilogue.
“No one told me you can love someone and still be miserable. How is that possible?” Krista Ritchie, Addicted to You
This story followed the prequel ‘Mr. Collins’s Last Supper,’ which was a small window of time explaining the demise of Mr. Collins. His widow, Charlotte, will be mentioned a lot in this book and in the epilogue, which was most excellent.
Winslow opened our story months after the Darcy’s and Bingley’s wedding. The families had gathered at Hunsford following the death of Mr. Collins. Lady Catherine snubbed Darcy and refused to receive them at Rosings. Her anger, at his marrying Elizabeth and not Anne, had not abated.
Time went on and Georgiana had her birthday ball. Lydia shamelessly invited herself and arrived with the Bingleys. Wickham tried to crash the ball and was wrestled away to the stables to sober up. Bingley picked him up on their way home the next day.
Our author chronicled the life of our dear couples, and their friends and relations over a two-year time period. Georgiana grew from a gangly teenage girl into a lovely young woman struggling with feelings and emotions that go along with growing up.
We had Anne de Bourgh improving in health, due to a new physician, and enjoying flexing her wings, to the horror and disapproval of her mother. This little act of rebellion set in motion a domino effect that was wide spread and felt throughout the family. Oh, Anne… you go girl. We rarely get to see a healthy Anne take on her mother. I think she was up to it.
Our P&P characters acted and reacted fairly much as they did in canon. Mrs. Bennet seemed a bit more… simple-minded that canon. You couldn’t reason with her if you used a two-by-four. Mr. Bennet was his usual indolent self, letting matters come to their own conclusion. I really resented him when Elizabeth tried to talk to him and he wouldn’t listen.
Kitty and Mary were in and out of this story. However, their stories and HEA will unfold in future books. This was but the first book in the Darcys of Pemberley series.
“All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish, and insensitive to the real values of life. The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid is the major building block in the person we are today.” Pope Paul VI
Wickham was horrid. His very presence made the skin crawl and left the reader feeling that they should wash their hands due to handling the page on which his name was written. Or, at least, rinse their mouth out from simply mentioning his name. This time he really went too far. His hatred of Darcy, his feelings of entitlement, his declaring that the Darcy siblings owed him, was insane. How could he be so callous, unfeeling, deranged, demented and vicious as to attack a woman heavy with child? Yeah, the scum-bag rat-bastard went too far when grabbed Elizabeth.
The epilogue was delightful and I do love a good epilogue.
September 26, 2018
In her debut novel, Austenesque author Shannon Winslow presents a sequel to Pride and Prejudice that portrays both the blissful yet sometimes turbulent marriage of the Darcys and Georgiana's first emotional experience of being in love. Taking place just several months after the close of Pride and Prejudice, readers drop in on the inhabitants of Pemberley where everything is peaceful and picturesque. But not for long... With a funeral, an unlikely engagement, unrequited love, a villain's dastardly schemes, and an increase of secrets and doubts, the Darcys' lives become full of excitement and action.
One of my favorite elements about this sequel was seeing all of my favorite characters accurately and respectfully rendered; Lady Catherine is all domineering and cantankerous, Colonel Fitzwilliam is all charm and affability, Mrs. Bennet is all nerves and palpations, and Mr. Bennet sport and satire. I also took great pleasure making the acquaintances of Mrs. Sanditon (Mr. Collins' widowed sister), Mr. Henry Heywood (a suitor for Georgiana's hand), and Mr. Sanditon (Mrs. Sanditon's brother-in-law and the Darcy's reclusive neighbor).
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One of my favorite elements about this sequel was seeing all of my favorite characters accurately and respectfully rendered; Lady Catherine is all domineering and cantankerous, Colonel Fitzwilliam is all charm and affability, Mrs. Bennet is all nerves and palpations, and Mr. Bennet sport and satire. I also took great pleasure making the acquaintances of Mrs. Sanditon (Mr. Collins' widowed sister), Mr. Henry Heywood (a suitor for Georgiana's hand), and Mr. Sanditon (Mrs. Sanditon's brother-in-law and the Darcy's reclusive neighbor).
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March 24, 2012
This was the first P&P sequel I had read, and I had high hopes as I had seen some good reviews. However the writing is so far from Austen's style, apart from a few words the author used which had clearly been plucked from P&P and really just felt plain wrong. My biggest problem was the reference to Darcy and Elizabeth's sex life, this ruined the book for me, Regency novels are genteel and witty and sex plays no part in them. I felt I was being robbed of those fantastic characters. Elizabeth also praises Darcy far too highly all the time, with great adoration, although I think she must and does admire him, we all know Elizabeth would always tease and find fault with him. That is why they are so suited.
I confess I couldn't read beyond 2 chapters, I could see the potential looming for P&P to be ruined forever. If you are a ardent Austen fan who hasn't tried fan fiction, then please avoid it, it will never live up to the real deal. I modern story using the themes and plots of an Austen novel would work much better! So for that reason I would avoid this book and it's like, and recommend Bridget Jones Diary or even A Weekend with Mr Darcy etc...
I confess I couldn't read beyond 2 chapters, I could see the potential looming for P&P to be ruined forever. If you are a ardent Austen fan who hasn't tried fan fiction, then please avoid it, it will never live up to the real deal. I modern story using the themes and plots of an Austen novel would work much better! So for that reason I would avoid this book and it's like, and recommend Bridget Jones Diary or even A Weekend with Mr Darcy etc...
February 24, 2022
This is more sequel than variation and is very well written, telling the story of the Darcys and extended family and friends during the first two years of marriage. Misunderstandings are still a challenge for them even after they wed. Wickham again brings near tragedy, but as always there is a HEA. Written in a more Austenesque style than some sequels/variations. Nicely done.
February 24, 2022 - Audiobook
Excellent 5-star narration by Marian Hussey is right up there with the best.
February 24, 2022 - Audiobook
Excellent 5-star narration by Marian Hussey is right up there with the best.
April 16, 2024
As another review has stated, this story begins slowly but then grabs you with a traumatic climax. Shannon Winslow gives us many details as she interweaves the tale of family and friends in the time after Elizabeth's and Darcy's wedding. All our old friends are there but we meet several new ones: a parson, a widower neighbor with two young daughters, and a young acquaintance who is very keen on Georgiana.
Charlotte has lost her husband (and that little tale told separately was a gem) and moves with her sister-in law (a new actor) into a cottage offered by Ruth's brother-in-law. Charles and Jane not only move closer to the Darcys but also are "expecting", while Wickham and Lydia become a burden by imposing their presence on the good nature of that former couple.
Yes, Elizabeth and Darcy have some secrets in this tale, as mentioned by another review. And I, too, was surprised that Darcy seems to be taken in by his old nemesis, Wickham. While Elizabeth's secret is not as much of a threat to their relationship, it is the keeping of any secret that is ruffling Darcy's feathers. But Lizzy has made a promise and is on her honor to keep it. Will this erode the trust between Darcy and Elizabeth?
And then there is that trauma I mentioned at the beginning. Certain parties just never learn, certain parties are just asking for it and certain parties get what they deserve. Certain parties cannot accept that life is not always "fair".
This is an excellent continuation of canon. My qualm has to do with the marrying of first cousins, EVEN THOUGH it was the accepted practice in those times and even though, as one review stated, it was the practice in California during one period. I just do not like to read of such.
Charlotte has lost her husband (and that little tale told separately was a gem) and moves with her sister-in law (a new actor) into a cottage offered by Ruth's brother-in-law. Charles and Jane not only move closer to the Darcys but also are "expecting", while Wickham and Lydia become a burden by imposing their presence on the good nature of that former couple.
Yes, Elizabeth and Darcy have some secrets in this tale, as mentioned by another review. And I, too, was surprised that Darcy seems to be taken in by his old nemesis, Wickham. While Elizabeth's secret is not as much of a threat to their relationship, it is the keeping of any secret that is ruffling Darcy's feathers. But Lizzy has made a promise and is on her honor to keep it. Will this erode the trust between Darcy and Elizabeth?
And then there is that trauma I mentioned at the beginning. Certain parties just never learn, certain parties are just asking for it and certain parties get what they deserve. Certain parties cannot accept that life is not always "fair".
This is an excellent continuation of canon. My qualm has to do with the marrying of first cousins, EVEN THOUGH it was the accepted practice in those times and even though, as one review stated, it was the practice in California during one period. I just do not like to read of such.
August 17, 2011
New kid on the Jane Austen Fan Fiction block, Shannon Winslow, is debuting in a big way with her first novel, The Darcys of Pemberley, a follow up to Pride and Prejudice. Winslow is sure to be around for a while as she gives readers relationships, conflicts, and characters that we can all relate to. No marriage is perfect 100% of the time, and that’s proven in this novel, as well as many other relationship-testing events that can either make or break a newly married couple (let’s hope Lizzy and Darcy make it!)
Winslow takes us on another exciting post-Pride and Prejudice trip as we follow Lizzy and Darcy after their marriage through trials and tribulations that ultimately bring them closer together. The honeymoon phase shortly after their wedding is typical of any couple that has been recently married, full of happiness and lacking in arguments. It can’t last forever, however, as Darcy soon begins making business deals on the side that he doesn’t inform Lizzy of, and she herself begins to hide things from him in reaction to his lack of trust. Adding to this, the Darcys learn that Col. Fitzwilliam has fallen prey to Lady Catherine’s conquest to find a suitable match for her daughter, Anne. Although amicable towards each other, their romantic inclinations lie elsewhere and there is little hope for the match to stick. At the same time, we begin to follow in the footsteps of Georgiana as she comes of age. Excited about her birthday ball, she is soon heartbroken to find that her secret love, none other than Col. Fitzwilliam, is engaged to his cousin Anne. What a depressing love triangle! Although she is in time excited by new prospects in the upcoming London season and the new male suitors it brings, she still harbors deep sadness over the loss of Fitzwilliam, her first love. As we travel further through the lives of the Darcys and Bingleys, it is soon evident that Wickham and Lydia will unfortunately reappear and wreck havoc on their previously tranquil lives. Will Darcy and Lizzy be able to restore order to this confusion? Will they be able to trust again? What will become of Georgiana?
I have to first congratulate Winslow on a job well done. Austen purists will love this novel, as it sticks closely with the characters and language that Austen herself created. I think writing a book in the style of Jane Austen is incredibly challenging. That style of language isn’t really utilized anymore, so I think my biggest piece of praise to Winslow has to be that she succeeded in making me feel like I was reading a long-lost work of Austen’s.
As I’ve said in previous reviews, I love when authors enhance the roles of the supporting characters. I was so pleased to see Georgiana and the Bingleys receive such attention. Their storylines were wonderful and a joy to read. Georgiana’s especially – I felt her despair and desperation when she found Fitzwilliam to be engaged to Anne. I felt her sadness and feelings of rejection when Fitzwilliam treated her like his younger, little cousin. Winslow definitely has a talent for connecting the reader with the characters through her descriptions of their inner emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
My one small piece of disappointment was in how fast the ending conflict was resolved. I won’t tell you what the conflict is, just that it has to do with Wickham. The whole novel leads up to this major conflict, and I felt that in just 20 pages the entire thing was over and done with. I would have liked just a little bit more there.
You definitely need to add this to your TBR pile. Not only is The Darcys of Pemberley a pleasure to read, but Winslow is a peach to talk to! Make sure you follow her on Twitter and let her know your thoughts on the book. I can almost guarantee you that she’ll respond back to you, happy that you’ve given her book a chance at making it to your shelves.
Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)
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Winslow takes us on another exciting post-Pride and Prejudice trip as we follow Lizzy and Darcy after their marriage through trials and tribulations that ultimately bring them closer together. The honeymoon phase shortly after their wedding is typical of any couple that has been recently married, full of happiness and lacking in arguments. It can’t last forever, however, as Darcy soon begins making business deals on the side that he doesn’t inform Lizzy of, and she herself begins to hide things from him in reaction to his lack of trust. Adding to this, the Darcys learn that Col. Fitzwilliam has fallen prey to Lady Catherine’s conquest to find a suitable match for her daughter, Anne. Although amicable towards each other, their romantic inclinations lie elsewhere and there is little hope for the match to stick. At the same time, we begin to follow in the footsteps of Georgiana as she comes of age. Excited about her birthday ball, she is soon heartbroken to find that her secret love, none other than Col. Fitzwilliam, is engaged to his cousin Anne. What a depressing love triangle! Although she is in time excited by new prospects in the upcoming London season and the new male suitors it brings, she still harbors deep sadness over the loss of Fitzwilliam, her first love. As we travel further through the lives of the Darcys and Bingleys, it is soon evident that Wickham and Lydia will unfortunately reappear and wreck havoc on their previously tranquil lives. Will Darcy and Lizzy be able to restore order to this confusion? Will they be able to trust again? What will become of Georgiana?
I have to first congratulate Winslow on a job well done. Austen purists will love this novel, as it sticks closely with the characters and language that Austen herself created. I think writing a book in the style of Jane Austen is incredibly challenging. That style of language isn’t really utilized anymore, so I think my biggest piece of praise to Winslow has to be that she succeeded in making me feel like I was reading a long-lost work of Austen’s.
As I’ve said in previous reviews, I love when authors enhance the roles of the supporting characters. I was so pleased to see Georgiana and the Bingleys receive such attention. Their storylines were wonderful and a joy to read. Georgiana’s especially – I felt her despair and desperation when she found Fitzwilliam to be engaged to Anne. I felt her sadness and feelings of rejection when Fitzwilliam treated her like his younger, little cousin. Winslow definitely has a talent for connecting the reader with the characters through her descriptions of their inner emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
My one small piece of disappointment was in how fast the ending conflict was resolved. I won’t tell you what the conflict is, just that it has to do with Wickham. The whole novel leads up to this major conflict, and I felt that in just 20 pages the entire thing was over and done with. I would have liked just a little bit more there.
You definitely need to add this to your TBR pile. Not only is The Darcys of Pemberley a pleasure to read, but Winslow is a peach to talk to! Make sure you follow her on Twitter and let her know your thoughts on the book. I can almost guarantee you that she’ll respond back to you, happy that you’ve given her book a chance at making it to your shelves.
Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)
http://wp.me/p18lIL-vq
April 2, 2012
I enjoyed this novel. I felt it was a very good sequel to pride and prejudice. I agree with Meredith that the characters were accurately portrayed from the original. I loved lady Catherine which I never say....smiles. The engagements of Anne are an interesting twist. So nice to see she's enough improved. I loved Georgiana's suitors. Of course there's more than one.....she's deserves no less. Elizabeth and Darcy have their ups and downs as we expect any young married couple to have. I still love the Colonel. Just who does he marry? This poor guy he gets around. But in the end he comes to his senses. Heehee. That Caroline still causing an uproar. And Mrs. Hurst will she never get a backbone of her own. I do so love Jane and Bingley's portrayal here as well. They are still kind, loving, caring, and there when whoever needs them. A sign "kick here" would be warranted however. Just how many guests can one family have before they crack? I don't think I could take it....but that's me. It's a good thing for Lydia they are as nice as they are. I really detest Wickham as most do. I was tired of the Elizabeth and Wickham dilemma but that's how it goes. That was my only complaint. The dialogue was just great.
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I loved this book from a local author here in WA.
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I loved this book from a local author here in WA.
April 24, 2024
The Darcys of Pemberley by Shannon Winslow, written in Jane Austen style and really enjoyable. Firstly this is a great read for fans of historical romance and an excellent continuation based on Pride and Prejudice. It’s twelve months on from Jane and Lizzy’s weddings. Elizabeth Bennett now Mrs Darcy and mistress of Pemberley. And Jane happily married to Mr Bingley.
The story centres around their lives with all the characters we love. But It begins with an unexpected death and I won’t spoil it by saying who.
Drama is brought into the story by Wickham, still hated by Darcy, Wickham seems to be more wicked as the book goes on. Lydia, his wife, is still the ditsy person we remember. Seeing no bad in her husband and blaming everyone else for their circumstances. Overstaying their welcome with the Bingleys suits them, they have all the luxury and no responsibility.
Full review. https://romancebookfest.com/2024/04/t...
The story centres around their lives with all the characters we love. But It begins with an unexpected death and I won’t spoil it by saying who.
Drama is brought into the story by Wickham, still hated by Darcy, Wickham seems to be more wicked as the book goes on. Lydia, his wife, is still the ditsy person we remember. Seeing no bad in her husband and blaming everyone else for their circumstances. Overstaying their welcome with the Bingleys suits them, they have all the luxury and no responsibility.
Full review. https://romancebookfest.com/2024/04/t...
September 6, 2025
Had this not been picked by my book club, I never would have made it past 20%. I kept vacillating between trying not to vomit every time Darcy and Elizabeth turned their doe eyes onto each other and “enjoyed the benefits of marriage” and wanting to fling myself into a getaway carriage in pursuit of anything more exciting than 30 chapters of the Darcys’ going to dinner parties.
I don’t know if it truly got better after the halfway mark, or if the beginning had been so abysmally boring that the fact that something, ANYTHING, started happening made the second half feel like an infinite improvement. However, I was quite pulled in for that dramatic second act, so hence the 3 stars. But again, I’m not sure if those were truly earned or if I was just relieved to finally have some plot.
Needless to say - Jane Austen is rolling in her grave.
I don’t know if it truly got better after the halfway mark, or if the beginning had been so abysmally boring that the fact that something, ANYTHING, started happening made the second half feel like an infinite improvement. However, I was quite pulled in for that dramatic second act, so hence the 3 stars. But again, I’m not sure if those were truly earned or if I was just relieved to finally have some plot.
Needless to say - Jane Austen is rolling in her grave.
February 1, 2023
This was so good that I immediately ordered two more from this author. She did such a good job of following the Pride and Prejudice story line. I love that time era and all the propriety. You actually feel like you are there enjoying all the social events of that time. Very good!!
May 31, 2013
I'm updating my review. I initially rated this book 3 1/2 stars and I honestly can't understand why. Loved this book!
. I believe the Austen purist would love this book. The author was great at not deviating from the norm. The characters were close to the originals and were true to there nature. They were obsticles for the characters and some misunderstandings to over come and this made the story so believable.
I just finished this book in prep of the 2nd novel and I cannot understand how I didn't love this book the first time. I was totally ingaged and loved the story line. It is very true to Austen and Jane would of loved this story. A must read for all Janeites!
. I believe the Austen purist would love this book. The author was great at not deviating from the norm. The characters were close to the originals and were true to there nature. They were obsticles for the characters and some misunderstandings to over come and this made the story so believable.
I just finished this book in prep of the 2nd novel and I cannot understand how I didn't love this book the first time. I was totally ingaged and loved the story line. It is very true to Austen and Jane would of loved this story. A must read for all Janeites!
March 14, 2023
Good book enjoyed reading it
October 16, 2025
An infamous review of Pride and Prejudice would be apt here. It goes, “just a bunch of people going to each other’s houses.”
Before I read the last few chapters, I had fully prepared to write a review about how nothing happens in this book. A lot of nothing happens. Events of little consequence and low stakes. The only point of interest, Mr. Collins suddenly dying, has no repercussions described. What about Longbourn? Who is going to inherit it now?
Jane and Lizzie getting pregnant has no anticipation of complications. Georgiana’s love life is boring and there’s nothing really at risk. I almost wanted her to come out as gay, to make something in this book the least bit interesting. Cheers for Lydia at least, bucking traditional values by not wanting a baby.
The writing is bland, simplistic, and forced. The innuendos and hints of the Darcys’ love life are cringey and uncomfortable, but that might be because I don’t view them as sexual beings. Lizzie seems to have lost her gumption and wit. She and Darcy are just happy together all the time, no arguments, no intellectual debates, minimal teasing. But what can you expect from a “sequel” written by a different author. This is basically only slightly better than fan fiction.
And then, hilariously, I planned on complaining that the very few interactions with Wickham seem glib and uneventful. The Darcys keep secrets from each other of no significance. And then, BAM. In a complete 180 from the tone of the book, which was could charitably be described as possibly, loosely inspired by Austen, Wickham kidnaps Lizzie. That alone floored me, but then she stabs him in the stomach and the carriage crashes, in line with Lizzie’s premonition dreams (which to be fair, gave hint to this incident, but still, nothing prepared me for this). And then? Wickham DIES? The author needs to figure out if she’s really writing a so-called sequel to Pride and Prejudice or, as I said before, a dramatic deviation in the form of a fan fiction. That all being said, I thoroughly enjoyed this extremely dramatic twist. If anything, I would have preferred the last few chapters’ plot line to be the entire book’s plot itself, rather than a 5 chapter twist at the end of a thoroughly uneventful book.
All in all, 3 stars. Not boring enough to be 2 stars, not engaging enough to be 4. Maybe “The Other Bennet Sister” will be better.
Before I read the last few chapters, I had fully prepared to write a review about how nothing happens in this book. A lot of nothing happens. Events of little consequence and low stakes. The only point of interest, Mr. Collins suddenly dying, has no repercussions described. What about Longbourn? Who is going to inherit it now?
Jane and Lizzie getting pregnant has no anticipation of complications. Georgiana’s love life is boring and there’s nothing really at risk. I almost wanted her to come out as gay, to make something in this book the least bit interesting. Cheers for Lydia at least, bucking traditional values by not wanting a baby.
The writing is bland, simplistic, and forced. The innuendos and hints of the Darcys’ love life are cringey and uncomfortable, but that might be because I don’t view them as sexual beings. Lizzie seems to have lost her gumption and wit. She and Darcy are just happy together all the time, no arguments, no intellectual debates, minimal teasing. But what can you expect from a “sequel” written by a different author. This is basically only slightly better than fan fiction.
And then, hilariously, I planned on complaining that the very few interactions with Wickham seem glib and uneventful. The Darcys keep secrets from each other of no significance. And then, BAM. In a complete 180 from the tone of the book, which was could charitably be described as possibly, loosely inspired by Austen, Wickham kidnaps Lizzie. That alone floored me, but then she stabs him in the stomach and the carriage crashes, in line with Lizzie’s premonition dreams (which to be fair, gave hint to this incident, but still, nothing prepared me for this). And then? Wickham DIES? The author needs to figure out if she’s really writing a so-called sequel to Pride and Prejudice or, as I said before, a dramatic deviation in the form of a fan fiction. That all being said, I thoroughly enjoyed this extremely dramatic twist. If anything, I would have preferred the last few chapters’ plot line to be the entire book’s plot itself, rather than a 5 chapter twist at the end of a thoroughly uneventful book.
All in all, 3 stars. Not boring enough to be 2 stars, not engaging enough to be 4. Maybe “The Other Bennet Sister” will be better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2025
I listened to this on audible and the narrator was fantastic! This continuation of P&P read like a Jane Austen novel. The story sounded true to the characters and the storyline kept me interested and intrigued. I recommend this for lovers of Jane Austen and fan fiction. Highly recommended!
July 6, 2018
The best fan fiction I've read so far. The language and tone are much more along the original's lines. The fact that the author lifted complete sentences from P&P only added to my enjoyment. As they say, "It is more possible to get Austen by purchase than by imitation." The last quarter got a little dramatic for my taste. I feel like the author couldn't trust her story with a milder crisis so threw in something very implausible. The best part is when Darcy quotes the Godfather.
March 16, 2022
I gave up tbh. Too many good books to read something I don’t enjoy.
March 5, 2025
Long but enjoyable.
December 24, 2021
This is, I think, the best continuing story of Jane Austen that I have read. Of course, the author is not Jane Austen, but I think she captured the spirit of her quite well. I did appreciate that there were no graphic sex scenes as I've found before occasionally. The dialog was well-written and the characters very close to "Pride and Prejudice". I am looking forward to reading part 2, "The Return to Longbourne", which is next on my list. I loved the romance of this novel and I hope that book 2 continues it.
March 21, 2013
I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I chugged through this whole book, but if I hadn't I wouldn't know just how bad it was. That, and I did pay $2.99 for it, but this is my first venture into fan fiction so obviously I didn't quite realize what I was in for.
It didn't start all that bad, in fact the language is somewhat akin to Jane Austen's. However, I quickly got bored with the new Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy, who somehow had turned into this docile, unimaginative, dreadfully dull wife, and all the conversations, should it be in the carriage, the drawing room or the bedroom, were just so mundane and trivial that while they probably could easily have been of the kind that took place in the settings of a Jane Austen's novel, they were at the same time exactly the thing that would have happened - not on - but between the pages of those books, as they were nothing but filler and didn't do anything to further the plot or brush up the characters. So, in many ways it just felt like an exercise in style, nothing more.
Two thirds into the book, still nothing had happened, except we had predictably discovered the object of Georgiana's affection. I started asking myself what the purpose of the book had been. Unfortunately, I was fully enlightened of that myself: we're so attached to the characters of Pride and Prejudice at the end of that novel that we are left begging for more. Now the ghosts of those characters were right in front of me, yet it didn't feel very satisfying, in fact, I didn't even like them anymore. It was like eating just too much ice cream, and not good ice cream at that, but artificial and way too sweet. And where had all the wit gone, there was none of the gentle humor of Austen's books here? Everything, all the characters, all the conversations were so bland. Yet, I kept reading, because I thought there had got to be a plot somewhere in there. And indeed, towards the last pages, it became clear what "formidable" plot the author had thought up: Anyway, from then on it's just like one of those TV series which extend for too many seasons and completely turn into soap opera. Now, if this was sequel number 20 or so, I could understand, but it's not, and I have to say that I was more than a little disappointed that the author hadn't managed to come up with anything better.
It didn't start all that bad, in fact the language is somewhat akin to Jane Austen's. However, I quickly got bored with the new Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy, who somehow had turned into this docile, unimaginative, dreadfully dull wife, and all the conversations, should it be in the carriage, the drawing room or the bedroom, were just so mundane and trivial that while they probably could easily have been of the kind that took place in the settings of a Jane Austen's novel, they were at the same time exactly the thing that would have happened - not on - but between the pages of those books, as they were nothing but filler and didn't do anything to further the plot or brush up the characters. So, in many ways it just felt like an exercise in style, nothing more.
Two thirds into the book, still nothing had happened, except we had predictably discovered the object of Georgiana's affection. I started asking myself what the purpose of the book had been. Unfortunately, I was fully enlightened of that myself: we're so attached to the characters of Pride and Prejudice at the end of that novel that we are left begging for more. Now the ghosts of those characters were right in front of me, yet it didn't feel very satisfying, in fact, I didn't even like them anymore. It was like eating just too much ice cream, and not good ice cream at that, but artificial and way too sweet. And where had all the wit gone, there was none of the gentle humor of Austen's books here? Everything, all the characters, all the conversations were so bland. Yet, I kept reading, because I thought there had got to be a plot somewhere in there. And indeed, towards the last pages, it became clear what "formidable" plot the author had thought up: Anyway, from then on it's just like one of those TV series which extend for too many seasons and completely turn into soap opera. Now, if this was sequel number 20 or so, I could understand, but it's not, and I have to say that I was more than a little disappointed that the author hadn't managed to come up with anything better.
August 15, 2011
What fan of Pride and Prejudice hasn’t wondered how Elizabeth and Darcy fared in their first few years of marriage? What kind of adventures would they share, what misfortunes would they encounter? Judging by the percentage of Austenesque novels that are Pride and Prejudice sequels, it’s fair to say these thoughts occupy the minds of many. In The Darcys of Pemberley, Shannon Winslow takes the brief outline Jane gave us in the last chapter of her masterpiece and fills in the blank spaces.
When we hear of “The Darcys of Pemberley” our minds automatically think of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. However, we should not forget there was a third Darcy living at Pemberley. Georgiana is not glossed over in Winslow’s book. She is 17, nearly 18, and becoming a woman in her own right. She has suitors–yes, more than one–but a gentleman has already won her heart.
I don’t think it will spoil anything if I tell you the identity of this man. She is in love with her cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. However, there are several roadblocks in their way, not the least of which is familial obligation on his side.
Georgiana’s story was only one thread woven together in The Darcys of Pemberley. No Pride and Prejudice sequel would be complete without an exploration of Lizzy and Darcy’s continuing romance, and Winslow does not disappoint. They are every bit as much in love as you could wish them to be, and it was delightful to read the interchanges between them.
However, secrets and lies are creeping their way into the fabric of Pemberley. Darcy knows something he isn’t telling Elizabeth, and she meanwhile has been sworn to secrecy regarding Georgiana’s confusing romantic situation. The growing unease between them was one of the major catalysts of the story–and it is also one of my few quibbles with the book.
Without giving away a major plot point, I will say I found it hard to believe Darcy would harbor such doubts about his wife, regardless of the evidence. Even if he did wonder, I feel he would have confronted her right away and asked her to explain what he had seen, rather than keep the information a secret.
That aside, The Darcys of Pemberley gives an excellent view of what life might have been like at Pemberley. Winslow knows Pride and Prejudice inside and out, and this shows in the ease with which she guides the characters through the story. Her writing style is impeccable, with enough echoes of Austen’s style for the dialogue to sound right, and enough of her own habits to not feel like an imitation.
Georgiana’s story and the intrigues between Elizabeth and Darcy entwined in some interesting and unexpected ways. At times, I wished she had chosen to focus on one for this book and left the other for a second sequel, but that was simply from a desire to see more of the people and situations I enjoyed, rather than any true fault with the storytelling.
I heartily recommend The Darcys of Pemberley to anyone looking for a solid sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Well done, Shannon, on your debut novel.
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When we hear of “The Darcys of Pemberley” our minds automatically think of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. However, we should not forget there was a third Darcy living at Pemberley. Georgiana is not glossed over in Winslow’s book. She is 17, nearly 18, and becoming a woman in her own right. She has suitors–yes, more than one–but a gentleman has already won her heart.
I don’t think it will spoil anything if I tell you the identity of this man. She is in love with her cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. However, there are several roadblocks in their way, not the least of which is familial obligation on his side.
Georgiana’s story was only one thread woven together in The Darcys of Pemberley. No Pride and Prejudice sequel would be complete without an exploration of Lizzy and Darcy’s continuing romance, and Winslow does not disappoint. They are every bit as much in love as you could wish them to be, and it was delightful to read the interchanges between them.
However, secrets and lies are creeping their way into the fabric of Pemberley. Darcy knows something he isn’t telling Elizabeth, and she meanwhile has been sworn to secrecy regarding Georgiana’s confusing romantic situation. The growing unease between them was one of the major catalysts of the story–and it is also one of my few quibbles with the book.
Without giving away a major plot point, I will say I found it hard to believe Darcy would harbor such doubts about his wife, regardless of the evidence. Even if he did wonder, I feel he would have confronted her right away and asked her to explain what he had seen, rather than keep the information a secret.
That aside, The Darcys of Pemberley gives an excellent view of what life might have been like at Pemberley. Winslow knows Pride and Prejudice inside and out, and this shows in the ease with which she guides the characters through the story. Her writing style is impeccable, with enough echoes of Austen’s style for the dialogue to sound right, and enough of her own habits to not feel like an imitation.
Georgiana’s story and the intrigues between Elizabeth and Darcy entwined in some interesting and unexpected ways. At times, I wished she had chosen to focus on one for this book and left the other for a second sequel, but that was simply from a desire to see more of the people and situations I enjoyed, rather than any true fault with the storytelling.
I heartily recommend The Darcys of Pemberley to anyone looking for a solid sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Well done, Shannon, on your debut novel.
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February 8, 2015
The Darcys of Pemberley è un sequel di Orgoglio e Pregiudizio che ho amato e mi ha soddisfatta fino a 100 pagine dalla fine.
E' piacevole, divertente, ironico, molto ben scritto: spesso ho avuto l'impressione di leggere Jane Austen stessa!
I personaggi sono perfetti, soprattutto Lady Catherine. I coniugi Bingley sono adorabili, Caroline volgare come sempre nella sua perpetua ricerca di un marito, Georgiana è dolce e le viene dedicato il giusto spazio (non mi piace quando un romanzo si focalizza troppo su di lei, a meno che non le sia dedicato, ovviamente). Insieme a nuovi personaggi davvero molto piacevoli, ritroviamo anche Charlotte Lucas. Il romanzo comincia proprio con la morte di suo marito, Mr Collins, e, benché creda che Jane Austen non avrebbe mai "ucciso" uno dei suoi personaggi, penso che, se avesse scritto di una dipartita, lo avrebbe fatto proprio come la Winslow! Sembra paradossale, ma risulta divertente!
Anche i coniugi Darcy, che credo siano i personaggi più difficili da riprendere, sono in character. Mi piace come viene raccontata la loro vita dopo le nozze, compresi i segreti e le piccole incomprensioni (che, a dispetto dei timori di Elizabeth, non ho mai creduto potessero mettere a rischio il loro matrimonio). La vita a Pemberley è felice (se si eccettuano le lunghe visite di parenti e gli inviti estorti in nome del bon-ton), la famiglia costituita da Lizzy, Darcy e Georgiana è amorevole, e per quasi tutto il romanzo si respira un'aria di pacatezza e serenità che mi hanno conquistato.
Non manca un soggiorno a Londra, per la season, e una capatina a Rosings Park, in cui troviamo un Colonnello Fitzwilliam "in trouble". Riguardo ad Anne, mi meraviglia come in tutti i romanzi che ho letto, la sua salute migliori considerevolmente e tanto repentinamente, così come il fatto che la donna trovi sempre, alla fine, il coraggio di tener testa alla madre e di far valere le proprie opinioni. E' di sicuro un bene per le sorti del personaggio, ma lo trovo sempre un po' strano ed un tantino non in character.
Purtroppo, a circa 100 pagine dalla fine, alcuni episodi, e soprattutto uno di essi, mi hanno veramente deluso, essendo completamente estranei all'universo austeniano e spezzando l'armonia e la pacatezza della storia. Non potevo credere a ciò che c'era scritto...
Nonostante ciò, è stato veramente un piacere leggere questo libro, e sono curiosa riguardo al successivo, Return to Longburn (sperando che questa volta non ci siano episodi così smaccatamente non-austeniani).
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E' piacevole, divertente, ironico, molto ben scritto: spesso ho avuto l'impressione di leggere Jane Austen stessa!
I personaggi sono perfetti, soprattutto Lady Catherine. I coniugi Bingley sono adorabili, Caroline volgare come sempre nella sua perpetua ricerca di un marito, Georgiana è dolce e le viene dedicato il giusto spazio (non mi piace quando un romanzo si focalizza troppo su di lei, a meno che non le sia dedicato, ovviamente). Insieme a nuovi personaggi davvero molto piacevoli, ritroviamo anche Charlotte Lucas. Il romanzo comincia proprio con la morte di suo marito, Mr Collins, e, benché creda che Jane Austen non avrebbe mai "ucciso" uno dei suoi personaggi, penso che, se avesse scritto di una dipartita, lo avrebbe fatto proprio come la Winslow! Sembra paradossale, ma risulta divertente!
Anche i coniugi Darcy, che credo siano i personaggi più difficili da riprendere, sono in character. Mi piace come viene raccontata la loro vita dopo le nozze, compresi i segreti e le piccole incomprensioni (che, a dispetto dei timori di Elizabeth, non ho mai creduto potessero mettere a rischio il loro matrimonio). La vita a Pemberley è felice (se si eccettuano le lunghe visite di parenti e gli inviti estorti in nome del bon-ton), la famiglia costituita da Lizzy, Darcy e Georgiana è amorevole, e per quasi tutto il romanzo si respira un'aria di pacatezza e serenità che mi hanno conquistato.
Non manca un soggiorno a Londra, per la season, e una capatina a Rosings Park, in cui troviamo un Colonnello Fitzwilliam "in trouble". Riguardo ad Anne, mi meraviglia come in tutti i romanzi che ho letto, la sua salute migliori considerevolmente e tanto repentinamente, così come il fatto che la donna trovi sempre, alla fine, il coraggio di tener testa alla madre e di far valere le proprie opinioni. E' di sicuro un bene per le sorti del personaggio, ma lo trovo sempre un po' strano ed un tantino non in character.
Purtroppo, a circa 100 pagine dalla fine, alcuni episodi, e soprattutto uno di essi, mi hanno veramente deluso, essendo completamente estranei all'universo austeniano e spezzando l'armonia e la pacatezza della storia. Non potevo credere a ciò che c'era scritto...
Nonostante ciò, è stato veramente un piacere leggere questo libro, e sono curiosa riguardo al successivo, Return to Longburn (sperando che questa volta non ci siano episodi così smaccatamente non-austeniani).
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August 28, 2016
4 1/2 stars. This is an amazingly wonderful sequel to Pride and Prejudice. When I read it a year ago I was less impressed but having read possibly another 100 P&P variations and sequels I have had my opinion raised.
This clean book starts when Mr. Collins prematurely goes to meet his maker and all of the Bennets current and former are called to Hunsford for his funeral. Thus we are introduced to the changes in the 11 months since the eldest Bennet daughters married and continues until their second wedding anniversary.
Mainly focusing on the Darcy's we are shown a real Georgiana and the daily lives of the gentry. The Bingleys, senior Bennets, Kitty and Lydia all make appearances. Col. Fitzwilliam, Lady Catherine and Anne play a prominent role as well. There are two things that keep me from rating this book 5 stars
This clean book starts when Mr. Collins prematurely goes to meet his maker and all of the Bennets current and former are called to Hunsford for his funeral. Thus we are introduced to the changes in the 11 months since the eldest Bennet daughters married and continues until their second wedding anniversary.
Mainly focusing on the Darcy's we are shown a real Georgiana and the daily lives of the gentry. The Bingleys, senior Bennets, Kitty and Lydia all make appearances. Col. Fitzwilliam, Lady Catherine and Anne play a prominent role as well. There are two things that keep me from rating this book 5 stars
November 6, 2018
Captures the Austen style beautifully
Ms. Winslow has mastered the Jane Austenesque method of prose and unhurried storytelling. The language used was so reminiscent of the original P & P, and the way events unfolded in their own sweet time made this story truly feel like a seamless continuation. All the characters were true to form from the original, unlike so many JAFF books that assign new personalities to some or all of the characters.
This is a lovely and interesting sequel. Many things happening to many of the main characters, and in a most compelling way. Well written and edited. As noted in the book's description, Mr. Collins' Last Supper should be read first for best continuity, and that book will only take a few minutes to read. I'm looking forward to this author's other offerings. It's a pleasure to read books that are so well crafted.
Ms. Winslow has mastered the Jane Austenesque method of prose and unhurried storytelling. The language used was so reminiscent of the original P & P, and the way events unfolded in their own sweet time made this story truly feel like a seamless continuation. All the characters were true to form from the original, unlike so many JAFF books that assign new personalities to some or all of the characters.
This is a lovely and interesting sequel. Many things happening to many of the main characters, and in a most compelling way. Well written and edited. As noted in the book's description, Mr. Collins' Last Supper should be read first for best continuity, and that book will only take a few minutes to read. I'm looking forward to this author's other offerings. It's a pleasure to read books that are so well crafted.
March 13, 2018
It is a wonderful continuation of Pride and Prejudice story. You always wonder what happens when the novel is over, when the characters get married. This novel delves into everyday life of the Darcy family, their concerns and worries, everyday workings of the Victorian household, how the family spent their time when there were no TVs, WiFi or tablets. It is an amazing curl-you-feet-on-the-couch-and-drink-hot-tea novel to enjoy your evening. I certainly did! Highly recommend it!
December 21, 2019
This started out well but then was marred by a too-stupid-to-be-believed decision that Elizabeth made at the climax of the book: to get into a gig driven by George Wickham, in response to a plea of an emergency, and to ride off with him WITHOUT EVEN A FOOTMAN IN ATTENDANCE when she knows 1) Wickham is a liar and 2) he has told Darcy that he would hurt Darcy's family if he could.
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April 11, 2016
I did enjoy certain parts of this sequel, but it was somewhat lacking all around. The story was slow going and Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth were missing the spark that makes them my favourite literary couple. I have no complaint on the writing, it was good. The plot was just okay.
September 13, 2018
A good jane austen novella page turner. I loved it! The only thing i found disappointing was who georgiana darcy ends up with, i was surprised but not in a good way. I still love it and want to read it again.
July 14, 2025
A note to future self should I decided to re-read this book:
This book tells the continue story of many characters in Pride and Prejudice. I am delighted to read what has been going on in their lives, and the implication of each choices they took.
The middle parts was a little slow, there is some misunderstandings which irritated me a little, but it paved ways for the tragic climax, that left me satisfied for surprises that I didn't expect.
The book itself is written in as much closeness it could get to Austen's way of writing, there are some heavy use of words for non-English speakers like me (which I appreciate, as it is also the reason I enjoy Austen's work), and the general theme of Regency era that is depicted through the management of the houses and the society.
In the middle, however, there is a little parts that bothered me, such as when Elizabeth said to Mr Darcy, "How little you understand the female sex, sir, to presume that we care only for trivialities. It might interest you to know that we ladies have more important matter to discuss that the latest style of sleeves. In private, we debate politics, the need for social reform, and the meaning of life amongst other things- things that men have very little capacity to comprehend."
I just couldn't imagine myself to think Elizabeth would ever say something like that, particularly in that time period, no matter how witty she is. Other examples were Mr Darcy expectations of how much parentage he would give to his children, which depicted the truest form of parenthood in those era, but were dismissed by Elizabeth. Small things like this starts to pile up and become irritating. It makes this Regency-theme novel to suit better for modern views, and though it might not be a problem for some, it isn't exactly what I'm looking for.
But I should say the whole plot, and other goodness of this novel I mentioned above, entice me to read the next book in the series.
This book tells the continue story of many characters in Pride and Prejudice. I am delighted to read what has been going on in their lives, and the implication of each choices they took.
The middle parts was a little slow, there is some misunderstandings which irritated me a little, but it paved ways for the tragic climax, that left me satisfied for surprises that I didn't expect.
The book itself is written in as much closeness it could get to Austen's way of writing, there are some heavy use of words for non-English speakers like me (which I appreciate, as it is also the reason I enjoy Austen's work), and the general theme of Regency era that is depicted through the management of the houses and the society.
In the middle, however, there is a little parts that bothered me, such as when Elizabeth said to Mr Darcy, "How little you understand the female sex, sir, to presume that we care only for trivialities. It might interest you to know that we ladies have more important matter to discuss that the latest style of sleeves. In private, we debate politics, the need for social reform, and the meaning of life amongst other things- things that men have very little capacity to comprehend."
I just couldn't imagine myself to think Elizabeth would ever say something like that, particularly in that time period, no matter how witty she is. Other examples were Mr Darcy expectations of how much parentage he would give to his children, which depicted the truest form of parenthood in those era, but were dismissed by Elizabeth. Small things like this starts to pile up and become irritating. It makes this Regency-theme novel to suit better for modern views, and though it might not be a problem for some, it isn't exactly what I'm looking for.
But I should say the whole plot, and other goodness of this novel I mentioned above, entice me to read the next book in the series.
December 13, 2020
Opinião completa no blog BUÉ DE LIVROS em The Darcys of Pemberley
«Passaram-se uns meses desde que Elizabeth e Darcy se casaram. Vivem na enorme propriedade de Pemberley e (ainda) estão em clima de "lua de mel", atenciosos e românticos, na sua "bolha d'amor". Na mansão vive ainda Georgiana, a irmã de Darcy, que planeia fazer a sua apresentação oficial na sociedade londrina em breve.
(...)
Gostei bastante da dinâmica do casal Darcy - onde o enfoque é maior, claro! -, de Lady Catherine e dos Bingley e Hurst, da linguagem e do estilo narrativo; gostei menos de George Wickam (demasiado caricaturado para mim).
Não sou uma purista de Jane Austen e as opiniões que li sobre este livro variam entre o aceitável e o muito bom, com argumentos razoáveis de ambos os lados: a linguagem e expressões (Shannon Winslow é americana), a fidelidade às características das personagens originais, a história em si. Eu acho que a autora fez um bom trabalho, fruto de seis anos de dedicação.
Se era necessária uma sequela da história? Porque não? Muitos dos fãs de Austen tendem a reler os seus livros mais do que um par de vezes, por isso há procura para sequelas, fan fiction... e os fãs procuram-nas, o que é um feito tantas décadas passadas. É o legado de Jane Austen que se mantém vivo, uma homenagem ao seu talento.
Vou ler o resto da série.»
«Passaram-se uns meses desde que Elizabeth e Darcy se casaram. Vivem na enorme propriedade de Pemberley e (ainda) estão em clima de "lua de mel", atenciosos e românticos, na sua "bolha d'amor". Na mansão vive ainda Georgiana, a irmã de Darcy, que planeia fazer a sua apresentação oficial na sociedade londrina em breve.
(...)
Gostei bastante da dinâmica do casal Darcy - onde o enfoque é maior, claro! -, de Lady Catherine e dos Bingley e Hurst, da linguagem e do estilo narrativo; gostei menos de George Wickam (demasiado caricaturado para mim).
Não sou uma purista de Jane Austen e as opiniões que li sobre este livro variam entre o aceitável e o muito bom, com argumentos razoáveis de ambos os lados: a linguagem e expressões (Shannon Winslow é americana), a fidelidade às características das personagens originais, a história em si. Eu acho que a autora fez um bom trabalho, fruto de seis anos de dedicação.
Se era necessária uma sequela da história? Porque não? Muitos dos fãs de Austen tendem a reler os seus livros mais do que um par de vezes, por isso há procura para sequelas, fan fiction... e os fãs procuram-nas, o que é um feito tantas décadas passadas. É o legado de Jane Austen que se mantém vivo, uma homenagem ao seu talento.
Vou ler o resto da série.»
October 17, 2018
I listen to this book in my free time over a period of two drives and a couple of mornings while getting ready for work. I tend not to finish audio books very quickly but this time I loved it so much that I found time to read or rather listen to it. I like to look at Darcy and Elizabeth a year after their marriage and if there were still some misunderstandings between the two of them. I wear also crazy family situations which made it seem more real because I don't know any family that doesn't have something crazy going on. Having red return to longbourn first by accident it was good to get some insight into how certain events came to be. Jane and Bingley moving away, Jane delivering twins Lydia and Wickham overextending they're welcome with even the sweet term Virginia Bingley, Georgiana having dramas involving her love life without the knowledge of her guardian. Elizabeth falling victim to Wickham and delivering her son healthy. Georgiana and Anne getting married to their respective grooms. And installing Charlotte and her new position after the death of her husband mr. Collins. It was an eventful book.
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