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Fidelity & Affection: A Pride & Prejudice Sequel
‘Pride and Prejudice’ is arguably one of the greatest and best loved novels of all time, if it has any flaw, it is surely only that it is too short. But it will not do, we must have more of the wonderful characters that Jane Austen so lovingly created. ‘Fidelity and Affection’ continues Darcy and Elizabeth’s story, and affords us a very welcome peek at all of the main characters of the original. Surely Jane and Bingley will be as happy as they both deserve, but will plain, pompous Mary ever find a husband? Two handsome young brothers set Kitty and Georgiana’s hearts a fluttering, but sadly a lack of fortune threatens to ruin Kitty’s chances of a happy ending. And while the object of Georgiana’s affections certainly does not lack fortune, is he really as open hearted as he seems? Mrs. Bennet appears in all her nervous, ill humoured glory, and continues to be a ready source of amusement for her indolent, sardonic husband. And what of Lady Catherine, will she ever condescend to accept Elizabeth as Darcy’s wife, and whatever will become of poor, sickly Anne? Marriage to Lydia unfortunately has not improved Wickham’s character; but this time his scandalous behaviour may just lead to his destruction. When tragedy strikes in the Collins household, can the marriage, which was ever one of convenience rather than affection, possibly survive it? Once Darcy and Elizabeth have settled comfortably into domestic bliss, will their ardour for each other, once so all consuming, at last begin to wane? And just who is this beautiful young lady that Darcy has become secretly involved with, surely her arts and allurements will not succeed in drawing him in………..
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2014
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June 11, 2016
This is a sequel to P&P beginning immediately following the weddings of Bingley and Darcy. It is fairly clean, mostly angst free. It is also tedious. Much of the part that I read was simply a long winded rehash of sections of P & P. Darcy rehashes his entire life only omitting conception.
At one point my Kindle 'burped' and I lost my place, trying to guess I assumed I had to be at least 1/2 way through the book. when I discovered I was only 1/3rd I was crushed.
The only thing I really liked was that Lizzy calls him Darcy. It was cute
At one point my Kindle 'burped' and I lost my place, trying to guess I assumed I had to be at least 1/2 way through the book. when I discovered I was only 1/3rd I was crushed.
The only thing I really liked was that Lizzy calls him Darcy. It was cute
December 6, 2019
A very satisfying read.
A Price and Prejudice sequel with detailed and thorough character development as well as an interesting plot. I didn't put it down. Thank you!
A Price and Prejudice sequel with detailed and thorough character development as well as an interesting plot. I didn't put it down. Thank you!
May 8, 2014
I downloaded this book for free, and I enjoyed it so much, that I decided it would be churlish not to write a few words. I genuinely could not put this book down once I started it, which for me is very unusual for novels of this genre. I would gladly have paid for this book, it is very well written and I know that I will read it again and again. As another reviewer on amazon said, a lot of sequels to Pride and Prejudice are very mushy, this one is not, in the same way that the original is not. All of the main characters of Pride and Prejudice feature in this book, and I must say that the author does a very good job of keeping them true to the original while moving their stories on.
She also fills in a lot of back details, which in less skilled hands might have been presumptuous and insulting to the original, but actually works very well here. I kept finding myself nodding and saying things like, so that’s how Wickham knew Mrs. Young, that’s why Darcy was so darned proud, etc etc.. Although there are a lot of sub plots and a few new characters, the story essentially follows Darcy and Elizabeth’s marriage down through the years. Ms. Turner is a talented writer with a subtle, sly wit, and I found myself chuckling several times throughout the story. If you enjoy sequels to Pride and Prejudice, you will love Fidelity and Affection! Excellent!
She also fills in a lot of back details, which in less skilled hands might have been presumptuous and insulting to the original, but actually works very well here. I kept finding myself nodding and saying things like, so that’s how Wickham knew Mrs. Young, that’s why Darcy was so darned proud, etc etc.. Although there are a lot of sub plots and a few new characters, the story essentially follows Darcy and Elizabeth’s marriage down through the years. Ms. Turner is a talented writer with a subtle, sly wit, and I found myself chuckling several times throughout the story. If you enjoy sequels to Pride and Prejudice, you will love Fidelity and Affection! Excellent!
May 9, 2014
When I first saw that this book was a sequel to the novel "Pride and Prejudice " written by Jane Austen , I didn't think I would like it all that much. As a major Jane Austen fan , I am very critical of sequels to any of her books.
I admit , that once I started to read it , I found it very difficult to stop . It is just how I can imagine what would have happened after Elizabeth's and Darcy's wedding at the end of Pride and Prejudice . The characters in the novel are kept true to how they were in the original an the plot lines were really interesting .
I especially enjoyed Wickham's and Lydia's storyline . I found it very smartly done and I really liked what happened to Wickham in it.
The writing style and narrative of the story is very true to Jane Austen .
I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good read.
I admit , that once I started to read it , I found it very difficult to stop . It is just how I can imagine what would have happened after Elizabeth's and Darcy's wedding at the end of Pride and Prejudice . The characters in the novel are kept true to how they were in the original an the plot lines were really interesting .
I especially enjoyed Wickham's and Lydia's storyline . I found it very smartly done and I really liked what happened to Wickham in it.
The writing style and narrative of the story is very true to Jane Austen .
I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good read.
May 8, 2014
I don't normally post reviews (because I'm lazy) but recently I just finished Pride and Prejudice and I just loved it. This is a little gem of a book , the language for that time period is spot on, she writes like Jane Austen! (can I say that) it's very well written and so easy to read along with a good plot. This book is well worth the read and I would like to think that other readers and fans of Jane Austen feel the same way.
August 30, 2014
This is my first (and probably will be the only) Pride & Prejudice sequel I read.
I thought a life with Mr. Darcy would be exactly like in this book - so romantic 19th century -like :)
Also, this book fits perfectly after P&Ps, keeps the characters true - as if written by Jane Austen. A very happy & light reading - the only boring part is with Mr. Collins alone.
I thought a life with Mr. Darcy would be exactly like in this book - so romantic 19th century -like :)
Also, this book fits perfectly after P&Ps, keeps the characters true - as if written by Jane Austen. A very happy & light reading - the only boring part is with Mr. Collins alone.
January 29, 2015
In this Pride and Prejudice sequel we learn of the marriage of Darcy and Elizabeth over the next 25 years. Plus of their offspring and relations lives and consequent loves.
September 20, 2015
Excellent sequel
A long detailed story of what happened after the weddings of Elizabeth and Jane. Good plot points and well written.
A long detailed story of what happened after the weddings of Elizabeth and Jane. Good plot points and well written.
January 25, 2022
Very good
All in all, I enjoyed this book. However, I thought the author covered too much in one book. I realize the book is 400 pages (and I read each one) but I felt she did not go in enough detail about any particular time period of the Darcy's life. Too much info in a single book, despite the fact it was 400 pages.
All in all, I enjoyed this book. However, I thought the author covered too much in one book. I realize the book is 400 pages (and I read each one) but I felt she did not go in enough detail about any particular time period of the Darcy's life. Too much info in a single book, despite the fact it was 400 pages.
December 5, 2014
Shorten this book by about a third and it will be much more enjoyable.
This writer seems to have an excessive affinity for the word exceedingly, as it appears on just about every other page for most of the book. There is an egregious amount of repetitive thought process description, especially with a chapter dedicated solely to Mr Collins ruminations on how he has been misjudged throughout his life. It put me in mind of two BBs bouncing around in a 55 gallon drum.
This writer seems to have an excessive affinity for the word exceedingly, as it appears on just about every other page for most of the book. There is an egregious amount of repetitive thought process description, especially with a chapter dedicated solely to Mr Collins ruminations on how he has been misjudged throughout his life. It put me in mind of two BBs bouncing around in a 55 gallon drum.
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March 7, 2016Lots of grammatical errors, and a very slow story.
January 28, 2023
I really enjoyed this book Lovely to see where marriages go and the next generation.
Well written too.
Well written too.
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