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Mister Darcy #3
Mister Darcy's Secret
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Billionaire Mr. Darcy reveals his secret to Lizzie Bennet. Why does he live in One Snyde Park, the most secure building in all of London? And what sculduggery is afoot under the streets of the City?
Barbara Silkstone is the author of over forty novels and novellas including the hilarious Wendy Darlin Capers – a five book series of screwball comedy adventures.
She has written twenty Pride & Prejudice variations both Regency and Contemporary—always with a light comic touch. Look for Darcy and Elizabeth Serendipity and Darcy, Lizzy and Emma, Darcy, Lizzy and Lady Susan, The Gallant Vicar and The Return of the Gallant Vicar and My Fair Lizzy. Enjoy her Mister Darcy series of comedic mysteries – nine book series contemporary series in which Darcy is a secret member of the modern day Knights Templar.
Also The Witches of Longbourn – a three book series imagining Darcy and Elizabeth as witches who come together to save the Prince Regent from one of Darcy’s spells that has gone terribly wrong.
Most Silkstone books are available in ebook, paperback, and audio versions. Fall in love with laughter!
Billionaire Mr. Darcy reveals his secret to Lizzie Bennet. Why does he live in One Snyde Park, the most secure building in all of London? And what sculduggery is afoot under the streets of the City?
Barbara Silkstone is the author of over forty novels and novellas including the hilarious Wendy Darlin Capers – a five book series of screwball comedy adventures.
She has written twenty Pride & Prejudice variations both Regency and Contemporary—always with a light comic touch. Look for Darcy and Elizabeth Serendipity and Darcy, Lizzy and Emma, Darcy, Lizzy and Lady Susan, The Gallant Vicar and The Return of the Gallant Vicar and My Fair Lizzy. Enjoy her Mister Darcy series of comedic mysteries – nine book series contemporary series in which Darcy is a secret member of the modern day Knights Templar.
Also The Witches of Longbourn – a three book series imagining Darcy and Elizabeth as witches who come together to save the Prince Regent from one of Darcy’s spells that has gone terribly wrong.
Most Silkstone books are available in ebook, paperback, and audio versions. Fall in love with laughter!
- GenresMysteryContemporary
181 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 19, 2015
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About the author
Barbara Silkstone
63 books312 followersBarbara Silkstone is the best-selling author of the Wendy Darlin Tomb Raider series that includes: Wendy and the Lost Boys, London Broil, Cairo Caper, Miami Mummies, Vulgarian Vamp, Wendy Darlin Tomb Raider Boxed Set. Her Criminally Funny Fables Romantic Suspense series includes: The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters; Wendy and the Lost Boys; Zo White and the Seven Morphs. For a squirt of paranormal comedy try: Cold Case Morphs. True fiction fan? Try: The Adventures of a Love Investigator.
New: Mister Darcy Series
Book One: Mister Darcy's Dogs
Book Two: Mister Darcy's Christmas
Book Three: Mister Darcy's Secret
Silkstone’s writing has been described as “perfectly paced and pitched – shades of Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen – without seeming remotely derivative. Fast moving action that shoots from the hip with bullet-proof characterization.”
New: Mister Darcy Series
Book One: Mister Darcy's Dogs
Book Two: Mister Darcy's Christmas
Book Three: Mister Darcy's Secret
Silkstone’s writing has been described as “perfectly paced and pitched – shades of Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen – without seeming remotely derivative. Fast moving action that shoots from the hip with bullet-proof characterization.”
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December 7, 2018
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
This is part of a series. However, I have only read the first book and I do have the 4th one on my Kindle. I found I did not need the second book in order to appreciate this one.
This Elizabeth is impulsive - prone to making decisions without consulting anyone or then informing them of such. This trait leads to the climax near the end of the book. (Spoiler: As a dog psychologist she naively overlooks the fact that a dog can be used to infiltrate the elaborate security system Darcy has set up to protect himself and those around him.)
This book involves property which is to be inherited by Wickham and which others want to raze and then construct an elaborate building in its place. Darcy wants to protect the building not only because his Knightsbridge Templars are involved but in addition because of the historic value. The site is over a labyrinth of tunnels, etc. - a Swiss cheese maze which will not support any new and larger structure.
Darcy's and Elizabeth's romance makes some small progress but this book focuses more on the issue of the building project.
This is part of a series. However, I have only read the first book and I do have the 4th one on my Kindle. I found I did not need the second book in order to appreciate this one.
This Elizabeth is impulsive - prone to making decisions without consulting anyone or then informing them of such. This trait leads to the climax near the end of the book. (Spoiler: As a dog psychologist she naively overlooks the fact that a dog can be used to infiltrate the elaborate security system Darcy has set up to protect himself and those around him.)
This book involves property which is to be inherited by Wickham and which others want to raze and then construct an elaborate building in its place. Darcy wants to protect the building not only because his Knightsbridge Templars are involved but in addition because of the historic value. The site is over a labyrinth of tunnels, etc. - a Swiss cheese maze which will not support any new and larger structure.
Darcy's and Elizabeth's romance makes some small progress but this book focuses more on the issue of the building project.
December 8, 2018
Darcy has declared himself, but Lizzy isn't sure she can believe in love or trust him when he is always leaving out on secret trips. But, he is determined and wants her to be part of his clandestine world if she will take a chance on him and his love.
Lizzy's impetuous, independent nature insists that she knows best and sets dangerous events in motion toward an exciting conclusion and maybe something special between her and Darcy if they can get through all safe and alive.
I said in book two that I wanted to bop Lizzy in the head for stubbornly holding to her pride and fear, well, let me add a swift kick in the britches for her ongoing wishy-washy behavior with Darcy and her selfish attitude about sharing her sister's love and time now that Bingley is around. But what really got me annoyed was her reaction when Darcy says there is danger and everyone must stay where its safe. She rushes away from safety, lies about things, and then rushes out again. I enjoy the overall story, but I can't like the TSTL behavior that also endangers others. These are meant to be light-hearted and not taken seriously, but I'll admit that Lizzy's behavior and then a few niggles about how info was leaked kept me from appreciating that as much as I'd like.
So, all in all, it was moderately enjoyable. I did like the caper aspect and the humor. Those who want something fun and light with adorable dog characters alongside the humans should give this series a look.
Lizzy's impetuous, independent nature insists that she knows best and sets dangerous events in motion toward an exciting conclusion and maybe something special between her and Darcy if they can get through all safe and alive.
I said in book two that I wanted to bop Lizzy in the head for stubbornly holding to her pride and fear, well, let me add a swift kick in the britches for her ongoing wishy-washy behavior with Darcy and her selfish attitude about sharing her sister's love and time now that Bingley is around. But what really got me annoyed was her reaction when Darcy says there is danger and everyone must stay where its safe. She rushes away from safety, lies about things, and then rushes out again. I enjoy the overall story, but I can't like the TSTL behavior that also endangers others. These are meant to be light-hearted and not taken seriously, but I'll admit that Lizzy's behavior and then a few niggles about how info was leaked kept me from appreciating that as much as I'd like.
So, all in all, it was moderately enjoyable. I did like the caper aspect and the humor. Those who want something fun and light with adorable dog characters alongside the humans should give this series a look.
February 2, 2015
I hope the author continues writing this series.
September 27, 2016
This is the 3rd book in Mr. Darcy's dogs series. It is cute; it is fast paced and it is full of action. My only hold back on loving this book is the way Lizzy is portrayed. She is a little too clutzy, a little too self assured (for the situations she is in) ,then a little too girly for the situation she is in. She obsesses about her size 8 (in the UK) curves then mysteriously fits into Georgiana's clothes. And she refuses to listen (repeatedly) when sane, sober, reliable people tell her it is too dangerous to do something and brings risk into Darcy's home.
June 29, 2021
I was able to snag a free copy of the audiobook in exchange for a review ... and as I started up, I felt a little lost, like I was missing something. I looked up the book here on GoodReads, and it is #3 in a series. While it seems to be indicated that these COULD be stand-alone books ... as mentioned, I felt like I was coming into a story part way. I stopped, and found the series is available in text format as part of KindleUnlimited. These are short, so I went and started with book 1 and thoroughly enjoyed it. #2 was a Christmas installment, and I felt like I could skip it (and didn't feel like I missed anything super important - Darcy and Elizabeth had their first kiss in in apparently).
I'd read book #1 ... which does set some things up in my imagination. The narration here didn't quite match what I felt "sounded" like Elizabeth ... at least to start. I think she grew on me. While I'm a HUGE audiobook fan (I have more "ear" time than "eye" time) I found myself wanting to refer to the text (to highlight, make a note, or double check things ... like Elizabeth saying "I shall knock you up in the morning" which I guess IS an acceptable English phrase, although U.S. connotation has a different meaning. When the housekeeper announced she had a "spotted dick" ... had to double check that, and do a Google search *Ü*... Also to check the spelling of Pavlov's Dog (kinda funny, kinda over-the-top silly), a "borzoi" and I Googled that to make sure I was picturing the correct breed. ) So I was flipping between audio and text a bit, glad the text was available with my KindleUnlimited subscription.
Honestly, as this started up again (after reading book 1) I felt it was fine, but I wasn't too into it. Just a little silly, farcical. But then I found myself laughing and enjoying the banter and Elizabeth's inner thoughts. I mentioned in my review of the first book, that I was appreciating the figurative language (as another recent read just didn't have any, and it was SO plain) and LOL as Elizabeth herself appreciated "a good alliteration" (her super sleuthing scrutiny). That she actually pointed that out was gold (as the MC in Steelheart admits he loves metaphors, even though all his examples are actually similes ... which is pointed out in a later book, which was also gold!) My favorite simile in THIS book was when "It hit me like a tart in the face" and then as she had an additional thought "I got hit with a second tart." Laughing!
Some of the other items that made me smile ...
Confuzzling. I was flustered and flummoxed. I was thoroughly discombobulated.
A severe case of the sillies.
One snoggable gentleman (referring to Darcy).
Darcy saying "Do not allow your feet to tangle in the ropes as you escape ... I mean exit." and Lizzie thinking "That was easy for him to say, he wasn't wearing my feet nor did he possess me talent for foot-tangling."
My brilliant ideas often took over my body and frequently made it do things I had promised not to do.
Throwing Bunbury under the bus (funny, because he was LITERALLY thrown under a bus). He was unscathed ... okay, perhaps he was a teeny bit scathed.
He strode to the suits in full testosterone puff.
"I am very patient and can wait at least another minute or two."
I don't know that I loved the actual story (Mr. Darcy's secret, something about Templars and preserving buildings and underground something) - I think I really just enjoy Elizabeth!
I'd read book #1 ... which does set some things up in my imagination. The narration here didn't quite match what I felt "sounded" like Elizabeth ... at least to start. I think she grew on me. While I'm a HUGE audiobook fan (I have more "ear" time than "eye" time) I found myself wanting to refer to the text (to highlight, make a note, or double check things ... like Elizabeth saying "I shall knock you up in the morning" which I guess IS an acceptable English phrase, although U.S. connotation has a different meaning. When the housekeeper announced she had a "spotted dick" ... had to double check that, and do a Google search *Ü*... Also to check the spelling of Pavlov's Dog (kinda funny, kinda over-the-top silly), a "borzoi" and I Googled that to make sure I was picturing the correct breed. ) So I was flipping between audio and text a bit, glad the text was available with my KindleUnlimited subscription.
Honestly, as this started up again (after reading book 1) I felt it was fine, but I wasn't too into it. Just a little silly, farcical. But then I found myself laughing and enjoying the banter and Elizabeth's inner thoughts. I mentioned in my review of the first book, that I was appreciating the figurative language (as another recent read just didn't have any, and it was SO plain) and LOL as Elizabeth herself appreciated "a good alliteration" (her super sleuthing scrutiny). That she actually pointed that out was gold (as the MC in Steelheart admits he loves metaphors, even though all his examples are actually similes ... which is pointed out in a later book, which was also gold!) My favorite simile in THIS book was when "It hit me like a tart in the face" and then as she had an additional thought "I got hit with a second tart." Laughing!
Some of the other items that made me smile ...
Confuzzling. I was flustered and flummoxed. I was thoroughly discombobulated.
A severe case of the sillies.
One snoggable gentleman (referring to Darcy).
Darcy saying "Do not allow your feet to tangle in the ropes as you escape ... I mean exit." and Lizzie thinking "That was easy for him to say, he wasn't wearing my feet nor did he possess me talent for foot-tangling."
My brilliant ideas often took over my body and frequently made it do things I had promised not to do.
Throwing Bunbury under the bus (funny, because he was LITERALLY thrown under a bus). He was unscathed ... okay, perhaps he was a teeny bit scathed.
He strode to the suits in full testosterone puff.
"I am very patient and can wait at least another minute or two."
I don't know that I loved the actual story (Mr. Darcy's secret, something about Templars and preserving buildings and underground something) - I think I really just enjoy Elizabeth!
April 16, 2020
This modern Mr Darcy story starts with a failed hot air balloon ride. Darcy is attracted to Lizzy, who refuses to jump into a formal relationship. She must discover what this mystery man does and whether or not she wants to be part of his world.
May 15, 2018
In this modern series what is Darcy's secret, why is Jane unhappy and why is Elizabeth an idiot who ignores all warnings of danger. A fast paced enjoyable story.
August 7, 2015
Loving this series
This is my favorite Barbara Silkstone series. Rizzo, bumbling dog psychologist and Darcy, rich handsome dog owner try to save a piece of London from a sink hole. It's funny, charming, and has a spark of romance to come. Nd yet another dog in the mix. Read and enjoy
This is my favorite Barbara Silkstone series. Rizzo, bumbling dog psychologist and Darcy, rich handsome dog owner try to save a piece of London from a sink hole. It's funny, charming, and has a spark of romance to come. Nd yet another dog in the mix. Read and enjoy
April 9, 2016
Lizzie and Darcy and (Knightsbridge) Templars oh my! Talk about combining some of my favorite things. Some of the mystery that is this Darcy is revealed, but not enough to give away all his secrets. Silkstone's sense of humor shines through in some of Lizzie's thought processes. And the poodle slippers - I want a pair!
Another great read.
Another great read.
September 17, 2015
Mystery, action, fun and dogs...
Fast paced, with lots of witty dialogues and funny situations. All the main characters adapt wonderfully to the modern setting and at the same time keep the defining personalities that make them unique.
Fast paced, with lots of witty dialogues and funny situations. All the main characters adapt wonderfully to the modern setting and at the same time keep the defining personalities that make them unique.
April 22, 2017
DNF 30%.
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