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Introducing Puck #2
The Missing Link
A sequel of sorts to 'Introducing Puck'. Members of Bedlam, missing cousins, quoting rakes along with feuds over cricket bats, mishandled matchmaking and convenient ponds, all make the Fitzwilliam family wish that collectively they had never been born.
392 pages, ebook
First published January 13, 2000
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June 18, 2025
This sequel is bigger, messier, and even more satisfying than its predecessor. Shemmelle’s trademark humor and affection for her characters shine through as she deepens their arcs while introducing new family drama. Fans of Pride and Prejudice who love sprawling family sagas, sharp dialogue, and emotional payoffs will be thoroughly entertained.
Rating: ★★★★★
(Heartfelt, chaotic, and deliciously witty—a joyous reunion of characters you didn’t know you needed more of.)
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The Missing Link is the riotous, emotional, and sometimes chaotic sequel to Introducing Puck, diving even deeper into the tangled lives of the Fitzwilliam family and the consequences of long-buried secrets.
The story begins with the mysterious arrival of Andrew Fitzwilliam, a cheeky 19-year-old with a talent for getting into trouble and a burning curiosity about his father’s estranged family. After a chance meeting with Lord Ashbourne, he boldly introduces himself as Ash’s long-lost cousin. This revelation sets off a chain of dramatic and hilarious events that bring old ghosts into the light.
We learn that Andrew’s father, Richard Fitzwilliam—the much younger brother of the Earl of Matlock—vanished 22 years earlier, running away with a woman named Grace. His return stirs a mixture of joy, guilt, and unresolved pain within the family, especially between Richard and his older brother Edwin. Meanwhile, Andrew’s younger sister Bonnie is navigating social rejection and budding romance with a local boy, all while being blissfully unaware of her noble connections.
As family members reunite and clash, Kitty (now Lady Ashbourne) is having marital troubles of her own. Misunderstandings with her husband, Ash, lead to a comic and touching exploration of newlywed expectations, family loyalty, and Kitty’s struggle to grow into her new role without losing herself.
Drama peaks with the reappearance of the infamous Lady Catherine de Bourgh and her faithful servant Mr. Collins. Old rivalries and class prejudices explode hilariously (and scandalously), culminating in Kitty overhearing her family speculate that her marriage to Ash is one of convenience. The resulting emotional fallout tests her relationship with Ash—until a late-night reconciliation proves their love is real.
Through it all, Shemmelle juggles multiple storylines: Darcy and Elizabeth’s own marital drama, Bonnie’s coming-of-age, Andrew’s blundering search for identity, and the Matlock family's efforts to heal old wounds.
Rating: ★★★★★
(Heartfelt, chaotic, and deliciously witty—a joyous reunion of characters you didn’t know you needed more of.)
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The Missing Link is the riotous, emotional, and sometimes chaotic sequel to Introducing Puck, diving even deeper into the tangled lives of the Fitzwilliam family and the consequences of long-buried secrets.
The story begins with the mysterious arrival of Andrew Fitzwilliam, a cheeky 19-year-old with a talent for getting into trouble and a burning curiosity about his father’s estranged family. After a chance meeting with Lord Ashbourne, he boldly introduces himself as Ash’s long-lost cousin. This revelation sets off a chain of dramatic and hilarious events that bring old ghosts into the light.
We learn that Andrew’s father, Richard Fitzwilliam—the much younger brother of the Earl of Matlock—vanished 22 years earlier, running away with a woman named Grace. His return stirs a mixture of joy, guilt, and unresolved pain within the family, especially between Richard and his older brother Edwin. Meanwhile, Andrew’s younger sister Bonnie is navigating social rejection and budding romance with a local boy, all while being blissfully unaware of her noble connections.
As family members reunite and clash, Kitty (now Lady Ashbourne) is having marital troubles of her own. Misunderstandings with her husband, Ash, lead to a comic and touching exploration of newlywed expectations, family loyalty, and Kitty’s struggle to grow into her new role without losing herself.
Drama peaks with the reappearance of the infamous Lady Catherine de Bourgh and her faithful servant Mr. Collins. Old rivalries and class prejudices explode hilariously (and scandalously), culminating in Kitty overhearing her family speculate that her marriage to Ash is one of convenience. The resulting emotional fallout tests her relationship with Ash—until a late-night reconciliation proves their love is real.
Through it all, Shemmelle juggles multiple storylines: Darcy and Elizabeth’s own marital drama, Bonnie’s coming-of-age, Andrew’s blundering search for identity, and the Matlock family's efforts to heal old wounds.
June 24, 2025
Good so far. But it's kind of all over the place. And so many new characters.
But I still love it.
But I still love it.
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