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The Darcy Saga #7
The Passions of Dr. Darcy
You never know where a life of purpose may lead...
Master storyteller Sharon Lathan explores a fascinating and unique aspects of the Regency period, when the British Empire offered the young noblemen of the day promising adventures all over the world.
While Fitzwilliam Darcy is enjoying an idyllic childhood at Pemberley, his vibrant and beloved uncle, Dr. George Darcy, becomes one of the most renowned young physicians of the day. Determined to do something more with his life than cater to a spoiled aristocracy. George accepts a post with the British East India Company and travels in search of a life of meaning and purpose.
When George Darcy returns to Pemberley after many years abroad, the drama and heartbreak of his travels offer a fascinating glimpse into a gentleman's journey of self-discovery and romance.
Master storyteller Sharon Lathan explores a fascinating and unique aspects of the Regency period, when the British Empire offered the young noblemen of the day promising adventures all over the world.
While Fitzwilliam Darcy is enjoying an idyllic childhood at Pemberley, his vibrant and beloved uncle, Dr. George Darcy, becomes one of the most renowned young physicians of the day. Determined to do something more with his life than cater to a spoiled aristocracy. George accepts a post with the British East India Company and travels in search of a life of meaning and purpose.
When George Darcy returns to Pemberley after many years abroad, the drama and heartbreak of his travels offer a fascinating glimpse into a gentleman's journey of self-discovery and romance.
432 pages, Paperback
First published April 2, 2013
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About the author
Sharon Lathan
20 books388 followersSharon Lathan is the best-selling author of The Darcy Saga, a 10-volume sequel series to Jane Austen’s "Pride & Prejudice."
Sharon began writing in 2006 and her first novel, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy: Two Shall Become One was published in 2009.
Sharon is a native Californian relocated in 2013 to the green hills of Kentucky, where she resides with her husband of over thirty years. Retired from a thirty-year profession as a registered nurse in Neonatal Intensive Care, Sharon is pursuing her dream as a full-time writer.
Sharon is the co-creator of AUSTEN AUTHORS, a group blog for authors of Austenesque literary fiction.
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For more information about Sharon, the Regency Era, and her novels, visit her website/blog at: www.SharonLathanAuthor.com.
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Sharon began writing in 2006 and her first novel, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy: Two Shall Become One was published in 2009.
Sharon is a native Californian relocated in 2013 to the green hills of Kentucky, where she resides with her husband of over thirty years. Retired from a thirty-year profession as a registered nurse in Neonatal Intensive Care, Sharon is pursuing her dream as a full-time writer.
Sharon is the co-creator of AUSTEN AUTHORS, a group blog for authors of Austenesque literary fiction.
Visit at: www.AustenAuthors.net
For more information about Sharon, the Regency Era, and her novels, visit her website/blog at: www.SharonLathanAuthor.com.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SharonLathanNovelist
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SharonLathan
Instagram: www.instagram.com/authorsharonlathan
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/sharonlathan62/_saved/
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May 13, 2017
I'm sorry, but this book should not be associated with Pride and Prejudice at all. No man is close to being as perfect as Dr. Darcy and no marriage is as passionate as his was. Seriously, this is little more than glorified porn. I like a good romance novel once in a while, but this is not the one to read.
April 8, 2013
This is me, aren't I great!!
Throughout The Passions of Mr.Darcy we witness the untold life's story of George Darcy, William Darcy's uncle, as he embarks on a journey of self discovery and romance. As a young doctor he accepts a post in India where George forges new opinions of the lower class and the lack of advanced medical care.
This book provides a slow build up of romance wherein George first comes to terms with his own self identity, then falling for the lovely Lizzy. His character is one of beautiful generosity and unselfishness. This novel is a scrumptious bundle of deliciousness: one that tricks you into believing you are finding your special someone and solidifying relationships with those closest to you. Lubs you Sharon!
*arc provided graciously by netgalley*
Throughout The Passions of Mr.Darcy we witness the untold life's story of George Darcy, William Darcy's uncle, as he embarks on a journey of self discovery and romance. As a young doctor he accepts a post in India where George forges new opinions of the lower class and the lack of advanced medical care.
This book provides a slow build up of romance wherein George first comes to terms with his own self identity, then falling for the lovely Lizzy. His character is one of beautiful generosity and unselfishness. This novel is a scrumptious bundle of deliciousness: one that tricks you into believing you are finding your special someone and solidifying relationships with those closest to you. Lubs you Sharon!
*arc provided graciously by netgalley*
April 19, 2013
I won this book from the author during her ARC giveaway and I absolutely loved it. The Darcy Saga begins right after the wedding of Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth get married and George is Fitzwilliam's eccentric uncle, who has been working as a Doctor in India. George Darcy is Sharon Lathan's character and one that fans of her work love.
George, like the other Darcy's, is a passionate, effervescent youth. He is very arrogant and extremely charming. He knows that he is talented, but he is very unlucky in other areas of his life. This book is a great introduction to a man that we have all grown to love in his own right as a member of the Darcy family. I don't want to say too much and give away any spoilers. So long review, short; I highly recommend this book. Stop what you're reading now and go get this one.
George, like the other Darcy's, is a passionate, effervescent youth. He is very arrogant and extremely charming. He knows that he is talented, but he is very unlucky in other areas of his life. This book is a great introduction to a man that we have all grown to love in his own right as a member of the Darcy family. I don't want to say too much and give away any spoilers. So long review, short; I highly recommend this book. Stop what you're reading now and go get this one.
April 29, 2013
The Passions of Dr. Darcy is actually the eighth in Sharon Lathan's Darcy Saga Series. It is hard to believe that this beloved series has grown into such a large collection and they have begun to be haphazardly stacked onto my Darcy Shelf... which of course is oozing books. :) Interestingly enough you do not have to had read her entire series to enjoy this novel; however, it fit seamlessly into her story series and was a great addition to the saga.
This novel follows Dr. George Darcy, Fitzwilliam Darcy's uncle, from early adulthood throughout his life. He travels to India with the British East India Company working as a physician, traveling throughout India and impressively saving lives with his skill and charismatic personality. As the title suggest, George experiences his share or romantic passion throughout the story and must deal with the loss of love and family.
The journaling theme throughout the novel, advances the plot while being deeply touching as the name to whom he addresses changes throughout his life as more people close to him pass away. His relationships are romantic and heated, while each adding to the plot and the character of George Darcy. I loved the historical and geographic theme in this novel and felt like I was on a journey myself. The creation and introduction of new characters is what Lathan excels at, and all the new characters personalities are so vibrant and unique while at the same time being woven into Austen's beloved world. The depth to both the plot and characters is so strong that her novel is a true adventure that you can get lost in for days. Her novels are always long and descriptive and full, not a rushed quick read but a true escape. I love her novels for this reason, Dr. Darcy especially.
This novel follows Dr. George Darcy, Fitzwilliam Darcy's uncle, from early adulthood throughout his life. He travels to India with the British East India Company working as a physician, traveling throughout India and impressively saving lives with his skill and charismatic personality. As the title suggest, George experiences his share or romantic passion throughout the story and must deal with the loss of love and family.
The journaling theme throughout the novel, advances the plot while being deeply touching as the name to whom he addresses changes throughout his life as more people close to him pass away. His relationships are romantic and heated, while each adding to the plot and the character of George Darcy. I loved the historical and geographic theme in this novel and felt like I was on a journey myself. The creation and introduction of new characters is what Lathan excels at, and all the new characters personalities are so vibrant and unique while at the same time being woven into Austen's beloved world. The depth to both the plot and characters is so strong that her novel is a true adventure that you can get lost in for days. Her novels are always long and descriptive and full, not a rushed quick read but a true escape. I love her novels for this reason, Dr. Darcy especially.
February 3, 2019
I finally finished it! Maybe this book was on my "to read" shelf for 6 years, and maybe it took 5 months to read, but it's done! I must say that Lathan wrote an engaging story, with an interesting premise. It had been so long though since I had read 1-6 in the series that I felt that this was almost a stand alone book. In all fairness it could have been written as a unique story without the Austen connection and it would have been just as good.
The beginning was a bit slow, but then it became more engaging. I do find Dr Darcy without fault though, and sometimes that was a bit much.
The beginning was a bit slow, but then it became more engaging. I do find Dr Darcy without fault though, and sometimes that was a bit much.
April 8, 2013
“. . . a splendid tale of one man’s determination . . . to be the best in his chosen profession . . . and to find love.”
Many readers are aware of the romance of Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Now Sharon Lathan tells the story of another . . .
Full book review of The Passions of Dr. Darcy by Sharon Lathan at New York Journal of Books
Many readers are aware of the romance of Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Now Sharon Lathan tells the story of another . . .
Full book review of The Passions of Dr. Darcy by Sharon Lathan at New York Journal of Books
May 30, 2013
Some series are just too good to let go, whether they be movies, TV, or books. Sharon Lathan’s Darcy Saga, inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, is one such series. I’ve had the pleasure of reading all six of the previous novels, and I was sure that book seven, The Passions of Dr. Darcy, would not disappoint me in the least. So, without further ado, I sat down and began to read about another member of the Darcy family: Uncle George.
While a young Master Fitzwilliam Darcy is enjoying his childhood at Pemberley, another member of the Darcy family is out making a name for himself in the world. Dr. George Darcy, Fitzwilliam’s bright and engaging uncle, has quickly become noted around the countryside as one of the greatest physicians in the area. He enjoys all the attention, but becomes restless and decides to make a drastic change that will take him away from all the rich and bland clientele he is used to. So, he sets off on an assignment with the British East India Company, which at the time had expanded far and wide into the Indian subcontinent. Excited to take on this new opportunity, Dr. Darcy then embarks on a journey that is full of wonder and experiences that will last forever. He then returns after many years and recounts his tales to the now older Fitzwilliam Darcy, his wife Elizabeth, and their family. We join in the experience as Dr. Darcy describes the adventures which have shaped him into the gentleman he is today.
Let me start by saying that I was definitely excited to read this book as I knew that it was an epic story. I’m a big fan of overarching story lines that span a lot of space and time, such as The Odyssey, Great Expectations, Les Miserables, and the Outlander series. This piece was a great addition, as we travel across every reach of the Indian subcontinent for over 30 years with George, exploring its vibrant and rich history and the intriguing characters that he meets along the way.
Lathan is an expert in character development, as I’ve alluded to in my reviews of her prior works, so I expected no different when I read the extraordinary highs and lows that George experiences in his time there. Particularly poignant were the joys and sorrows he feels when finding and losing love, and we laugh and grieve along with him. The best part about George’s journeys are that they take him from being a slightly arrogant and sure-footed doctor to a man who discovers that there is so much more to life than the small sliver that he has previously experienced in England. He lets these new journeys mold him into a wise and caring man who enriches the lives of those whom he meets through his gift of medicine. His travels soften his rough edges and make him into the kind of man that Fitzwilliam can hope to be in his own future.
In short, Lathan has made a touching story of a man who finds himself in India. It was a journey which I was happy to take and I expected no different from a work penned by Lathan. I’m so glad that I got to read this installment of the Darcy saga and this is definitely a work to add to your own lists.
Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)
Originally Posted: http://austenprose.com/2013/05/29/the...
While a young Master Fitzwilliam Darcy is enjoying his childhood at Pemberley, another member of the Darcy family is out making a name for himself in the world. Dr. George Darcy, Fitzwilliam’s bright and engaging uncle, has quickly become noted around the countryside as one of the greatest physicians in the area. He enjoys all the attention, but becomes restless and decides to make a drastic change that will take him away from all the rich and bland clientele he is used to. So, he sets off on an assignment with the British East India Company, which at the time had expanded far and wide into the Indian subcontinent. Excited to take on this new opportunity, Dr. Darcy then embarks on a journey that is full of wonder and experiences that will last forever. He then returns after many years and recounts his tales to the now older Fitzwilliam Darcy, his wife Elizabeth, and their family. We join in the experience as Dr. Darcy describes the adventures which have shaped him into the gentleman he is today.
Let me start by saying that I was definitely excited to read this book as I knew that it was an epic story. I’m a big fan of overarching story lines that span a lot of space and time, such as The Odyssey, Great Expectations, Les Miserables, and the Outlander series. This piece was a great addition, as we travel across every reach of the Indian subcontinent for over 30 years with George, exploring its vibrant and rich history and the intriguing characters that he meets along the way.
Lathan is an expert in character development, as I’ve alluded to in my reviews of her prior works, so I expected no different when I read the extraordinary highs and lows that George experiences in his time there. Particularly poignant were the joys and sorrows he feels when finding and losing love, and we laugh and grieve along with him. The best part about George’s journeys are that they take him from being a slightly arrogant and sure-footed doctor to a man who discovers that there is so much more to life than the small sliver that he has previously experienced in England. He lets these new journeys mold him into a wise and caring man who enriches the lives of those whom he meets through his gift of medicine. His travels soften his rough edges and make him into the kind of man that Fitzwilliam can hope to be in his own future.
In short, Lathan has made a touching story of a man who finds himself in India. It was a journey which I was happy to take and I expected no different from a work penned by Lathan. I’m so glad that I got to read this installment of the Darcy saga and this is definitely a work to add to your own lists.
Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)
Originally Posted: http://austenprose.com/2013/05/29/the...
April 18, 2013
Wow, Wonderful, Amazing I could go on with the descriptive words about this book! I absolutely loved Dr George Darcy. He is truely an amazing character and I new I loved him in the Darcy Saga but I'm in love with him now.
The book starts out with Darcy & Lizzy opening up Dr Darcy's trunk and they see all of Dr George Darcy's journals. The story is told through some of George's journals and through George's experiences. We feel his pain at the tragedy and loss of his twin Alex. We see how it gives George the passion to be who he is and become an amazing Doctor. Passion is something Dr Darcy has in abundance and wanting to heal and learn he heads for India. There he meets Dr Ullas who is mentioned previously in the Darcy Saga and we get to see and know this Ullas who has mentored and become really Dr Darcy's family. We also get to see more of who George is. We see him fall in love several times and feel heartbreak. I cried for him in those moments. But we see his passion for life come through and it made me want to know him more. We also get to see how his realationship with Jharna blossomed and how they seemed to be soul mates. Jharna is also in the Darcy Saga but only through limited thoughts written in Georges journal speaking to her. I was impressed with her and loved her as much as George. But we know she's only there for a short time and George has to move on. And as the title says "Passions of Dr Darcy" this story is in no short supply. George's passions finaly take him back to England and there is definitely more passion to come.
If you haven't realised that this book is full of Dr Darcy's passions I'll say it again. George has passion in all things especially life, love, family, and healing and it comes through every page in the book. That passion George has makes him Veerry sexy and there is many steamy scenes in this book as well! Just if anyone was wondering.
Ms Lathan did a spectacular job researching and writing this book. This story is a true Gem and not to be missed. I highly recomend this book to everyone especially fans of Sharon Lathan! TRUE GEM
The book starts out with Darcy & Lizzy opening up Dr Darcy's trunk and they see all of Dr George Darcy's journals. The story is told through some of George's journals and through George's experiences. We feel his pain at the tragedy and loss of his twin Alex. We see how it gives George the passion to be who he is and become an amazing Doctor. Passion is something Dr Darcy has in abundance and wanting to heal and learn he heads for India. There he meets Dr Ullas who is mentioned previously in the Darcy Saga and we get to see and know this Ullas who has mentored and become really Dr Darcy's family. We also get to see more of who George is. We see him fall in love several times and feel heartbreak. I cried for him in those moments. But we see his passion for life come through and it made me want to know him more. We also get to see how his realationship with Jharna blossomed and how they seemed to be soul mates. Jharna is also in the Darcy Saga but only through limited thoughts written in Georges journal speaking to her. I was impressed with her and loved her as much as George. But we know she's only there for a short time and George has to move on. And as the title says "Passions of Dr Darcy" this story is in no short supply. George's passions finaly take him back to England and there is definitely more passion to come.
If you haven't realised that this book is full of Dr Darcy's passions I'll say it again. George has passion in all things especially life, love, family, and healing and it comes through every page in the book. That passion George has makes him Veerry sexy and there is many steamy scenes in this book as well! Just if anyone was wondering.
Ms Lathan did a spectacular job researching and writing this book. This story is a true Gem and not to be missed. I highly recomend this book to everyone especially fans of Sharon Lathan! TRUE GEM
March 26, 2013
Review copy received from NetGalley
My only desire is to this book justice with this review. Anyone who knows me personally knows that I have been a fan of Pride and Prejudice since my high school days. A few years back I discovered Jane Austen Fan Fiction and had to get my hands on as many copies as I could. My favorite P&P continuation till this date has to be the Darcy Saga by Ms. Lathan. Not only did she build amazing stores for the characters that we all knew and love, but she created new characters that readers could not wait to find out more about. I remember after my 3rd or 4th read through of Loving Mr Darcy, I realized how much I had grown to love the character of Dr. Darcy and how pivotal he had became to the story. I had told Ms. Lathan this on Facebook, and that is when she commented that she was working on The Passions for Dr. Darcy.
Like many of Ms. Lathan's followers I anticipated the release of her new book, and was pleasantly surprised to see it available for review on NetGalley. I dove right in as soon as It got my copy and fell in love with Dr. Darcy all over again. This book has so many things rolled up into one. You got to explore a new world, fall in love, build lasting friendships, and it would not be a story about Dr. Darcy if you did not laugh constantly.
As a nursing student I enjoyed all the medical references and appreciated all of the research that most have went into it. I loved to see how some of the characters we already met in the Darcy Sage come into play and yes, a little snippet of William and Elizabeth and the oh so precious baby Alexander sealed the deal.
My only desire is to this book justice with this review. Anyone who knows me personally knows that I have been a fan of Pride and Prejudice since my high school days. A few years back I discovered Jane Austen Fan Fiction and had to get my hands on as many copies as I could. My favorite P&P continuation till this date has to be the Darcy Saga by Ms. Lathan. Not only did she build amazing stores for the characters that we all knew and love, but she created new characters that readers could not wait to find out more about. I remember after my 3rd or 4th read through of Loving Mr Darcy, I realized how much I had grown to love the character of Dr. Darcy and how pivotal he had became to the story. I had told Ms. Lathan this on Facebook, and that is when she commented that she was working on The Passions for Dr. Darcy.
Like many of Ms. Lathan's followers I anticipated the release of her new book, and was pleasantly surprised to see it available for review on NetGalley. I dove right in as soon as It got my copy and fell in love with Dr. Darcy all over again. This book has so many things rolled up into one. You got to explore a new world, fall in love, build lasting friendships, and it would not be a story about Dr. Darcy if you did not laugh constantly.
As a nursing student I enjoyed all the medical references and appreciated all of the research that most have went into it. I loved to see how some of the characters we already met in the Darcy Sage come into play and yes, a little snippet of William and Elizabeth and the oh so precious baby Alexander sealed the deal.
April 13, 2013
THE PASSIONS OF DR. DARCY, the latest of Sharon Lathan’s Darcy Saga, sweeps us along on a voyage to the exotic India of 200 years ago as seen through the eyes of the flamboyant, arrogant, and compassionate physician, George Darcy, Mr. Darcy’s uncle.
English, but embracing all things Indian, George bridges the gap between the European and Indian ways of life with his skill in medicine, his humanitarianism and his joy for life. For thirty years, he travels to every reach of the subcontinent, healing the sick and injured, while experiencing his own share of joy and tears along the way.
THE PASSIONS OF DR. DARCY is not your typical Regency tale, and Ms. Lathan’s George is not your typical Regency hero. While he is gorgeous, rich and a gentleman, he is also a talented, skilled physician who worked hard to achieve his proficiency. And with all his advantages, not everything goes his way, especially in the matters of love. Ms. Lathan’s talent for evoking emotion makes us laugh and cry along with George as he experiences the heady joy of love found, and all too often, the blackest despair of love lost.
The larger-than-life George’s story could only take place against a canvas as spectacular as he is. India, the lush, vibrant land of fairy tales, is the perfect locale. Sumptuous descriptions and a wealth of historic detail set a stage as compelling as the hero.
THE PASSIONS OF DR. DARCY is that rarity these days, the large novel. Right from the beginning, the story grabs you and never lets you go. A true joy to read.
ARC provided by Sourcebooks
English, but embracing all things Indian, George bridges the gap between the European and Indian ways of life with his skill in medicine, his humanitarianism and his joy for life. For thirty years, he travels to every reach of the subcontinent, healing the sick and injured, while experiencing his own share of joy and tears along the way.
THE PASSIONS OF DR. DARCY is not your typical Regency tale, and Ms. Lathan’s George is not your typical Regency hero. While he is gorgeous, rich and a gentleman, he is also a talented, skilled physician who worked hard to achieve his proficiency. And with all his advantages, not everything goes his way, especially in the matters of love. Ms. Lathan’s talent for evoking emotion makes us laugh and cry along with George as he experiences the heady joy of love found, and all too often, the blackest despair of love lost.
The larger-than-life George’s story could only take place against a canvas as spectacular as he is. India, the lush, vibrant land of fairy tales, is the perfect locale. Sumptuous descriptions and a wealth of historic detail set a stage as compelling as the hero.
THE PASSIONS OF DR. DARCY is that rarity these days, the large novel. Right from the beginning, the story grabs you and never lets you go. A true joy to read.
ARC provided by Sourcebooks
April 28, 2013
This book is in a series about the Darcy Family. When the book starts, Fitzwilliam Darcy is opening a trunk given to him that was his Uncle George's, a physician who practiced in India in the late 1700's. Upon opening it, he discovers it is filled with stacks and stacks of old journals his Uncle had written throughout his lifetime. He starts reading them and we start the story of Dr. George Darcy's life. He writes these entries as a letter to his twin, Alex, who died at a young age which had prompted him to become a doctor. Dr. George Darcy is young, rich, good-looking, and arrogant but he is also a brilliant doctor who lives this fascinating life travelling all over India practicing medicine. He comes to love the country immensely.
I absolutely loved this book. I had not read the other books in the series but it did not stop me from really enjoying it. The author obviously spent a lot of time and research to be able to tell of the things happening at this time in history. It is fun, engaging, and full of history. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction. It is an amazing book. I had not read the others in the series but now will be going back and reading them. Great novel!!!
I absolutely loved this book. I had not read the other books in the series but it did not stop me from really enjoying it. The author obviously spent a lot of time and research to be able to tell of the things happening at this time in history. It is fun, engaging, and full of history. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction. It is an amazing book. I had not read the others in the series but now will be going back and reading them. Great novel!!!
June 3, 2015
I was really looking forward to spending time with Dr. Darcy. I enjoyed Sharon Lathan's Darcy Saga and fell quite in love with Dr. George. With this book, I adore him. Sharon has outdone herself. This book encompasses a huge time span and your emotions will be completely engaged. I cried with George and celebrated as well. It was lovely to see reflections of the previous novels in places, but this truly was Dr. George's book. I cried in the first 3 pages and I celebrated on the last page. Absolutely fabulous.
June 22, 2013
Don't underestimate this gem of a book. Although I loved uncle Goj as a character in the darcy books I was sceptical that this book would match up to the others but .... I laughed and cried my way through his life story it was FANTASTIC!!!!!
April 12, 2025
Brilliant Character
I absolutely adore Dr. Darcy. After reading the other books in this epic saga, it took me a while to read this book and the one about Georgiana. This book is brilliant, the writing excellent.
I absolutely adore Dr. Darcy. After reading the other books in this epic saga, it took me a while to read this book and the one about Georgiana. This book is brilliant, the writing excellent.
April 14, 2013
I loved every page. Not disappointed! A great way of tying everything together! Love this series!!
December 28, 2013
Not as good as the other books in the series. Very heavy in description and slow moving.
May 14, 2013
Sharon Lathan is the best!
December 3, 2024
I found this while browsing my local "little bit of everything" store. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite stories. Really wish I'd left it at the store. Perfect example of why I dislike more than one or two smut scenes in a book. It really devalues the connections between characters when you focus it so much on the physical and less on why they like each other in the first place. A relationship isn't built off sex. I could count on one hand how many times we saw George talking to a woman and doing nothing else but bonding with her. Instead of the fantasizing and eying her he tends to do, which doesn't make me believe any of the love and romance you want to tell me is there. Add this to the growing list of books that want to hide behind an innocent looking cover and misleading summary. We seriously need ratings on novels. These are getting way too explicit and show up in places where they have no right to be. Like where I found this one with all manner of other genres. Including a cookbook about cake decorating, in an aisle that shared kids toys.
But even without the smut, George is far too "perfect" of a character. His only failing seems to be impatience and arrogance. None of which I see causing conflicts. If it does, it's resolved within pages so I missed it. Everyone loves him. Every woman wants him. He's amazing at his job, everyone knows who he is, and he can diagnose someone within the span of seconds. Is there nothing he can't do? Other than sail on a ship, I guess. And that ending....Really did a "And everyone cheered" moment. So corny. I cannot count how many times I rolled my eyes or said something under my breath.
Or the fact the author can't seem to make up her mind which time period to write in. Things like "casual sex", "pregnant", and "maybe we should be friends" really took me out of the story when at the same time, the dialogue proves itself to fit the time period well when it wants to.
I will definitely not be touching any of her others. Don't need to be reading about Darcy and Elizabeth getting busy every other chapter. Shocking, I know. Not every woman likes smut. The way these covers have been getting more and more misleading is starting to make me wonder if publisher, authors, and editors think we do. Again, I think it's extremely unnecessary and devalues any actual connection those characters could or do have when you focus so much on the physical part of it. I quickly get bored of reading it. It's the same thing all the time. You know what's not? How different personalities interact. How characters with clashing hobbies might try to find common ground. How people get to know each other. George met such different women over this book that I feel like I didn't really get to know all that much at all. Aside from what their breasts might look like. Or how curvy they were. That's real important.
But even without the smut, George is far too "perfect" of a character. His only failing seems to be impatience and arrogance. None of which I see causing conflicts. If it does, it's resolved within pages so I missed it. Everyone loves him. Every woman wants him. He's amazing at his job, everyone knows who he is, and he can diagnose someone within the span of seconds. Is there nothing he can't do? Other than sail on a ship, I guess. And that ending....Really did a "And everyone cheered" moment. So corny. I cannot count how many times I rolled my eyes or said something under my breath.
Or the fact the author can't seem to make up her mind which time period to write in. Things like "casual sex", "pregnant", and "maybe we should be friends" really took me out of the story when at the same time, the dialogue proves itself to fit the time period well when it wants to.
I will definitely not be touching any of her others. Don't need to be reading about Darcy and Elizabeth getting busy every other chapter. Shocking, I know. Not every woman likes smut. The way these covers have been getting more and more misleading is starting to make me wonder if publisher, authors, and editors think we do. Again, I think it's extremely unnecessary and devalues any actual connection those characters could or do have when you focus so much on the physical part of it. I quickly get bored of reading it. It's the same thing all the time. You know what's not? How different personalities interact. How characters with clashing hobbies might try to find common ground. How people get to know each other. George met such different women over this book that I feel like I didn't really get to know all that much at all. Aside from what their breasts might look like. Or how curvy they were. That's real important.
June 8, 2023
BK 7 of The Darcy series
Interested in medicine from a young age Dr. George Darcy is driven to becoming a doctor after the death of his twin brother Alex. Returning to Pemberley where memories of Alex haunt him at every turn, at 22 he contracts with the English East India Company as a doctor and surgeon. Always curious and eager to expand his knowledge and expertise, upon arriving in India he works under the renowned Dr. Kshitju Ullas, learns Hindi, and incorporates native medicine with Western. He becomes widely known as the unusual, bold, cheerful, exemplary, English diagnostician, and surgeon, the tall one dressed in vibrant, Indian garb!
It is also in India, the doctor, George Darcy meets and falls in love with the first three loves of his life. He refuses to give up his life and practice in India, to return to England, which is the demand of the father of the first young woman. He has a torrid affair with the second young woman, Ruby, who immediately thereafter marries to become a Duchess. The true love of his life is Jharna Ullas, a devout, Hindi, wife, and then widow of his beloved, mentor, Dr. Ullas. He became part of their family while working with Dr Ullas, and maintain a friendship with Jharna and and her two sons for years before they both found their friendship, turning into a much deeper and loving relationship, but one that they’re different religions, made it difficult to marry, though they were all but husband and wife for many years.
Ultimately Dr. George returns to England and Pemberly in his mid-50s not hoping that he will ever find wife and children of his own. But life does hold. It’s surprises.
It was a pleasant change to have a book totally focusing on Dr. George Darcy, who was a minor character, uncle of Fitzwilliam, Darcy, in all of the previous books. Sharon Latham has done extensive research on India on medicine on the times, during which this book was written from the late 1700s into the early mid 1800s. It was fascinating to read of the different cultures, of medicine of the times, the politics, and the relationships not only between men and women, but different classes, and people of different cultures. Like all of her other books, there is a strongly sensual theme, and George Darcy certainly has a strong feelings, but wants to find a woman who feels strongly as he does.
Interested in medicine from a young age Dr. George Darcy is driven to becoming a doctor after the death of his twin brother Alex. Returning to Pemberley where memories of Alex haunt him at every turn, at 22 he contracts with the English East India Company as a doctor and surgeon. Always curious and eager to expand his knowledge and expertise, upon arriving in India he works under the renowned Dr. Kshitju Ullas, learns Hindi, and incorporates native medicine with Western. He becomes widely known as the unusual, bold, cheerful, exemplary, English diagnostician, and surgeon, the tall one dressed in vibrant, Indian garb!
It is also in India, the doctor, George Darcy meets and falls in love with the first three loves of his life. He refuses to give up his life and practice in India, to return to England, which is the demand of the father of the first young woman. He has a torrid affair with the second young woman, Ruby, who immediately thereafter marries to become a Duchess. The true love of his life is Jharna Ullas, a devout, Hindi, wife, and then widow of his beloved, mentor, Dr. Ullas. He became part of their family while working with Dr Ullas, and maintain a friendship with Jharna and and her two sons for years before they both found their friendship, turning into a much deeper and loving relationship, but one that they’re different religions, made it difficult to marry, though they were all but husband and wife for many years.
Ultimately Dr. George returns to England and Pemberly in his mid-50s not hoping that he will ever find wife and children of his own. But life does hold. It’s surprises.
It was a pleasant change to have a book totally focusing on Dr. George Darcy, who was a minor character, uncle of Fitzwilliam, Darcy, in all of the previous books. Sharon Latham has done extensive research on India on medicine on the times, during which this book was written from the late 1700s into the early mid 1800s. It was fascinating to read of the different cultures, of medicine of the times, the politics, and the relationships not only between men and women, but different classes, and people of different cultures. Like all of her other books, there is a strongly sensual theme, and George Darcy certainly has a strong feelings, but wants to find a woman who feels strongly as he does.
September 7, 2019
While parts of this book are traditional romance novel fare and very engaging, some parts of it are less interesting and it can feel like you are slogging through to get to the next part with characters you care about. While the book's sections about Dr. Darcy's practice are detailed the book has some anachronisms in regards to how medicine was practiced in the late 18th, early 19th centuries and also some scientific timelines that match history. It's hard to concentrate on the story at times because it feels unresearched in places. I got a few of her other books from the library and I am going to give them a try. I'm hoping that I will identify with the main characters of the other books because they are actually characters from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and not a fictional uncle of Mr. Darcy.
May 26, 2022
Perhaps the biggest disappointment of Jane Austen’s "Pride & Prejudice" was that it took us through all the twists and turns of Elizabeth and Darcy’s blossoming romance, only to stop short immediately after they became engaged and got married. Enter Sharon Lathan, author of the Darcy Saga, a series of books written to follow the Darcy newlyweds into their first few years of marriage.
The adventures of Dr. George Darcy take him away from England and into the far reaches of India, with plenty of twists and turns, lovers and friends and enemies... until finally, a happy ending ;-).
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January 6, 2020
Okay, first off I want to say that I liked it, but it took me forever to read it. Like two-ish years to read it. I just got super bored in the beginning with all of the adventures in India and Dr. Darcy going back and forth from England and India. It started to pick up in the middle when George and Jharna finally got together. I love Lathan's books and I was excited to read this, but I was kinda disappointed that I wasn't as engaged as I was with her other books. I will say the ending was the best and now I want to go back and re-read the others.
June 7, 2013
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the books to date in Sharon Lathan’s Darcy Saga. A lot of that has to do with the journey of Ms. Lathan growing as an author, as evidenced with each book. With the latest addition to the series, she has written her very best. Her character of Dr. George Darcy has been fun since he was first introduced, and to now follow him through his exciting life is more than I ever expected.
I really like the inclusion of George’s journals as we go through the story. We begin with Fiztwilliam and Lizzy opening George’s traveling trunk his father had given him before his journey to India decades ago. What they discover is all of the doctor’s journals he’d written over the years. As they start their reading, we start to live a full and fascinating life along with the most outgoing Darcy of them all.
When his twin, Alex, died at a young age due to medical incompetence, George’s life took a much different turn. He eventually enrolled in medical school and at age 22 begins a career that will help multitudes and be respected by just as many. Writing in his journal, as all Darcys have done for years, we see George from his own POV as he discusses daily living with first his deceased brother, and then at different times of his life addressing each departed loved one as the years go on. When he leaves England for India as an employee of the East India Company, he is a man looking forward, anxious to learn a way of life and medicine so different from his own. He embraces everything he comes across, and a close personal and professional relationship begins with Dr. Ullas and his family.
We go with George and Dr. Ullas to nearly every part of India, meet every kind of person imaginable, and watch the good doctor do his magic. Along the way he has brushes with love. Yes, just brushes. George seems to be unlucky in love, though he has a wonderful time getting there. His first love, Sarah, is typically English and relies on her father for everything, including the man she’ll marry. George refuses to leave India and Sarah’s father wants her home where she’ll be safe, so he gives her to another. At first I figured George has a huge case of like for Sarah instead of love, but wanting to live life to its fullest and helping those in need shouldn’t have to compete with love. Then there’s Ruby, who’s a lot like George, loving something more than the person who can make you happy. She’s not on the up-and-up with him, her strings pulled by someone else as she goes to his bed night after night. Then she disappears without a word…until so many years later. And those are terrific scenes when the time comes.
So after two failed love affairs, George once again focuses on his medicine. In between all of this, he does go back to England. The first trip is to see his ailing father. Seeing George in action when diagnosing, which is a rare talent, and then comforting patients are particularly fascinating scenes because of Ms. Lathan’s own medical background. Those in which his family are involved are even more engaging. George does go through a lot of personal loss. After his father, it’s Dr. Ullas who succumbs, ironically, to an illness he treats others for all over India. As life is wont to do, the doctor then finds love again in the unlikeliest of places, Jharna, his best friend’s widow. The relationship works quite well, meshing two cultures together even better than before.
George and Jharna enjoy a number of years together, and it’s during this time, for the first time in this series, I was brought to tears. Their ultimate loss is full of emotion and one of the best scenes in the book. Then when his talent once again tells him he’s too late, there’s nothing to be done, George finds himself alone one more time. Losing Jharna seems to siphon the love of India out of George at his point, and when he goes home, this time when he hears of the death of his brother James, George knows it’s time to pick up his life in England, where everything began.
He’s such a charismatic character, easily making friends, teaching medical students, and loving life to the fullest extent. He’s so exuberant, besides arrogant, and that makes him all the more likable. Love finds George one last time, this time with Amanda, companion to Georgianna Darcy. Each relationship he enjoys is unique and full of emotion. The man has the largest capacity to love. We also get to see Fitzwilliam from a point of view we’ve not seen before. From a small tyke to a married man with children, and everything in between, George gives us a special look at his nephew as he grows into the man everyone knows and loves.
Dr. George Darcy is larger than life. Too perfect? Maybe. But that’s the way I like my heroes. That’s why I read romance. All the history and medical practices come in second to characters like this one. Having confidence and an adventurous spirit, George lives an exceptional life. I like that as he grows older throughout the book, he continues to enjoy that life, no matter what has been thrown his way. A lot of research went into this story, no doubt about that. Weaving that research in and around characters such as these has brought Ms. Lathan to a whole new level as an author. As much as I’ve looked forward to her books before, my anticipation is now double to see what she has coming next. I’ve no doubt it may rival my George.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
I really like the inclusion of George’s journals as we go through the story. We begin with Fiztwilliam and Lizzy opening George’s traveling trunk his father had given him before his journey to India decades ago. What they discover is all of the doctor’s journals he’d written over the years. As they start their reading, we start to live a full and fascinating life along with the most outgoing Darcy of them all.
When his twin, Alex, died at a young age due to medical incompetence, George’s life took a much different turn. He eventually enrolled in medical school and at age 22 begins a career that will help multitudes and be respected by just as many. Writing in his journal, as all Darcys have done for years, we see George from his own POV as he discusses daily living with first his deceased brother, and then at different times of his life addressing each departed loved one as the years go on. When he leaves England for India as an employee of the East India Company, he is a man looking forward, anxious to learn a way of life and medicine so different from his own. He embraces everything he comes across, and a close personal and professional relationship begins with Dr. Ullas and his family.
We go with George and Dr. Ullas to nearly every part of India, meet every kind of person imaginable, and watch the good doctor do his magic. Along the way he has brushes with love. Yes, just brushes. George seems to be unlucky in love, though he has a wonderful time getting there. His first love, Sarah, is typically English and relies on her father for everything, including the man she’ll marry. George refuses to leave India and Sarah’s father wants her home where she’ll be safe, so he gives her to another. At first I figured George has a huge case of like for Sarah instead of love, but wanting to live life to its fullest and helping those in need shouldn’t have to compete with love. Then there’s Ruby, who’s a lot like George, loving something more than the person who can make you happy. She’s not on the up-and-up with him, her strings pulled by someone else as she goes to his bed night after night. Then she disappears without a word…until so many years later. And those are terrific scenes when the time comes.
So after two failed love affairs, George once again focuses on his medicine. In between all of this, he does go back to England. The first trip is to see his ailing father. Seeing George in action when diagnosing, which is a rare talent, and then comforting patients are particularly fascinating scenes because of Ms. Lathan’s own medical background. Those in which his family are involved are even more engaging. George does go through a lot of personal loss. After his father, it’s Dr. Ullas who succumbs, ironically, to an illness he treats others for all over India. As life is wont to do, the doctor then finds love again in the unlikeliest of places, Jharna, his best friend’s widow. The relationship works quite well, meshing two cultures together even better than before.
George and Jharna enjoy a number of years together, and it’s during this time, for the first time in this series, I was brought to tears. Their ultimate loss is full of emotion and one of the best scenes in the book. Then when his talent once again tells him he’s too late, there’s nothing to be done, George finds himself alone one more time. Losing Jharna seems to siphon the love of India out of George at his point, and when he goes home, this time when he hears of the death of his brother James, George knows it’s time to pick up his life in England, where everything began.
He’s such a charismatic character, easily making friends, teaching medical students, and loving life to the fullest extent. He’s so exuberant, besides arrogant, and that makes him all the more likable. Love finds George one last time, this time with Amanda, companion to Georgianna Darcy. Each relationship he enjoys is unique and full of emotion. The man has the largest capacity to love. We also get to see Fitzwilliam from a point of view we’ve not seen before. From a small tyke to a married man with children, and everything in between, George gives us a special look at his nephew as he grows into the man everyone knows and loves.
Dr. George Darcy is larger than life. Too perfect? Maybe. But that’s the way I like my heroes. That’s why I read romance. All the history and medical practices come in second to characters like this one. Having confidence and an adventurous spirit, George lives an exceptional life. I like that as he grows older throughout the book, he continues to enjoy that life, no matter what has been thrown his way. A lot of research went into this story, no doubt about that. Weaving that research in and around characters such as these has brought Ms. Lathan to a whole new level as an author. As much as I’ve looked forward to her books before, my anticipation is now double to see what she has coming next. I’ve no doubt it may rival my George.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
November 16, 2022
Sharon Lathan is a wonderful storyteller and this book absolutely showcases her talent! I honestly don't know how or whyI haven't read this before now, as I loved the main character of this book, Dr. George Darcy, in Ms. Lathan's Darcy Saga series. This is definitely a book you'll want to read again and again, as there is plenty of romance, with lots of steamy moments, and such an excellent story. I laughed. I cried. I loved it.
August 18, 2019
Excellent! I'm going to read all the Darcy books by Sharon Lathan.
June 10, 2020
I loved this book up until the end. This was a fun read until the author seemed to get bored and rushed through an ending that didn’t go along with the first 90% of the book.
November 2, 2020
If only the author had left out the superfluous sex scenes and had used period appropriate dialogue, I could have given this book a higher rating.
February 12, 2022
A interesting period drama set in Indian. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
January 7, 2026
Started well but got silly
October 19, 2016
Loved it and liked that he found love and was happy.
Loved it and enjoyed seeing Dr Darcy find love a b d happiness. It was a great addition to the Darcy saga.
Loved it and enjoyed seeing Dr Darcy find love a b d happiness. It was a great addition to the Darcy saga.
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