Progression Vol. 1-3: A Continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

by Jodi L. Covey, Julia Stephens (Editor)

Three volumes in one ebook! At the end of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet declared herself "the happiest creature in the world," which would indicate that our beloved couple lived happily ever after as in a fairy tale. But Jane Austen never answered many lingering questions the reader might have had even after the story was told, such as how was Elizabeth received by Mr. Darcy's noble relations barely mentioned in the original novel? Did the Darcys' wedding vows resolve any and all conflicts between them, or did they continue to have passionate disagreements? What of the London Season and Society's reaction to Fitzwilliam Darcy's marriage to a country nobody? How did our couple manage their inevitable scorn? How did the shy Miss Darcy progress? How did she grow and change through her friendship with Elizabeth? Was her coming out especially trying given her past with the treacherous Mr. Wickham? What of Colonel Fitzwilliam as the war with Napoleon rages on? Might he have need to prove himself as more than an earl's second son? How did Mrs. Collins endure her marriage to the insipid Mr. Collins? What became of the bitter Lady Catherine and her sickly daughter, Anne de Bourgh, whose sheltered existence now must also progress? Caroline Bingley was said to have dropped all her resentment after Mr. Darcy's marriage for her own good, but had she really? And might she find a suitor of her own to rival him and to satisfy her ambitions? Progression is a continuation of Jane Austen's classic story that covers the first year of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy's marriage, where much more happens than one might think. Other characters return, such as Mr. Wickham, and new characters are introduced, including a mischievous nobleman who manages to influence everyone's behavior in one way or another. Though this story is 239,000 words, there is very little in terms of "filler" as I try to keep things interesting and move it along at a fast pace. The story is mostly clean with only a couple of scenes more explicit, which you are welcome to skip without missing anything.

701 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2017

About the author

Jodi L. Covey is an Alabama native with a B.S. in Journalism, but a passion for great storytelling. Her love of Pride and Prejudice began in 2003, after which a growing obsession with continuing Austen's wonderful story followed. She currently lives in Florence, Alabama with her awesome husband and daughter.

Reviews

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Intricate...

... plot, but not particularly layered or nuanced. A lot of stuff happens, but it’s sort of soap-opera-y rather than deep. Anne deBourgh’s story is particularly irritating. Anne meets up with and enjoys the company of feminists and radicals but chooses to give herself and fortune to a viscous rogue about whom she has been warned. This makes zero sense to me, but perhaps the author thinks feminists and radicals are also stupid? I’m not sure.
Occasionally the English language is completely brutalized in this tale (see my notes on Goodreads.)
I’ll read the last installment in hopes Anne dies before her peculiar journey into the depths of the Empire ends, that Richard finds a match, Charlotte has an orgasm and that Lydia finally grows up.

[Jacqueline Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Good, But Error Filled

This book is a continuation of the Pride and Prejudice love story of Elizabeth Bennet Darcy and Fitzwilliam Darcy. The story occasionally goes back in time and tells us about events from the original book. You can follow the book even if you did not read the original book. It is a very good story. The dialogue between characters is great. It is romantic, funny dramatic and overall very interesting. It however, has too many errors. There are many sentences and paragraphs that make no sense. This writer should have a professional edit the book, she should make the necessary corrections and reissue it. The story really should be a 5 out of 5 stars. I did not give it 5 stars because of the errors. If the book is corrected, I would certainly purchase it. I was able to read it free this first time. I look forward to rereading it, but only if the errors are corrected. This story is definitely worth the purchase price and a second reading. I enjoyed it despite the numerous errors.

[Valeria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much Mrs Bennet

Too much Mrs Bennet and Lydia for my taste. I actually liked the Caroline Bingley villain as well as Lord Thornbaugh. Col Fitzwilliam was slightly darker than usual but I think I like that he was a bit jaded. Jane and Bingley- no!

[Jeanie King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely plotting and character development. Enjoyed each 'read' and looked forward to the next!