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Pride & Prejudice Continues #2
Rosings Park
Chi non ricorda la giovane e fragile Anne de Bourgh di Orgoglio e Pregiudizio?
La protagonista di questo romanzo è proprio l'ereditiera di Rosings Park, figlia di Lady Catherine, prigioniera di una vita e di una dimora tanto lussuose quanto inutili, condannata alla clausura e alla condizione di malata immaginaria, ostaggio delle ansie della madre e della propria insicurezza.
Ma se c'è una cosa in cui Karen Aminadra è maestra, è quella di dare una seconda possibilità ai personaggi minori. Ed ecco dunque arrivato il momento della nostra Anne, alla quale tocca mostrare il proprio carattere...
Del resto è pur sempre la figlia di Lady Catherine e ogni de Bourgh è fatto di un materiale resistente.
La protagonista di questo romanzo è proprio l'ereditiera di Rosings Park, figlia di Lady Catherine, prigioniera di una vita e di una dimora tanto lussuose quanto inutili, condannata alla clausura e alla condizione di malata immaginaria, ostaggio delle ansie della madre e della propria insicurezza.
Ma se c'è una cosa in cui Karen Aminadra è maestra, è quella di dare una seconda possibilità ai personaggi minori. Ed ecco dunque arrivato il momento della nostra Anne, alla quale tocca mostrare il proprio carattere...
Del resto è pur sempre la figlia di Lady Catherine e ogni de Bourgh è fatto di un materiale resistente.
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First published May 1, 2013
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September 2, 2017
This is the second book in a three book series, I didn't read the first one and had no problems keeping up with the action.
Lady Catherine is having an Annus Horribilis, first her dear daughter Anne is jilted by Darcy when he abandons her for the arts and allurements of that Bennet chit. Then her dearest parson slips and strikes his head in his humble parsonage and is sure to die. Then her formerly favorite nephew and his wife descend upon Hunsford and STAY at the Parsonage. Lady Catherine determines that the Jewel of Kent must marry and decides to invite a bunch of strange men to Rosings for a house party. Then she is visited by the ghost of Mr. Collins ... oh silly Lady Catherine he's not dead you imagined that ... but he is leaving, Darcy offered him a parsonage at Pemberley and Lady C apoplectic; she orders him to leave as soon as possible.
Poor Anne has never said Boo to a Goose let alone Lady Catherine. And her constant mental monologue of how awful her life is really got on my last nerve. I don't know how old this Anne is but we know she is an adult. Her mother is convinced that her treatment has kept Anne alive while so many other children are taken and her closest relatives have died. Is is like a transference of hypochondria, she isn't precisely making Anne ill as in Münchhausens by proxy, but she has mentally messed this girl up. And now she is going to marry her off. And of course Lady Catherine will stay at Rosings while Anne goes off to her new home, who is really Artful Lady C?
I am sure you are wondering so why the low rating if you seemed to like it. Well there were two big, to me flaws. First was a time problem, Lady C orders the Collins to depart and their departure is planned for the day prior to the house party. Anne bids them adieu and asks Mrs. Collins to convey to Mrs. Darcy that she wished to be cousins. The same day Lady C pays a call to a local Reverend to seek his help replacing Mr. Collins. The reverend relates that he had written the Archbishop and the candidates and there were none interested.
On the second day of the house party a parson and his father arrive; and he apparently has accepted the position and is moving in to the parsonage. I don't believe that Lady Catherine deBourgh, widow of a Baronet and daughter of an Earl, would allow anyone else to choose her parson; or accept one via mail. And Anne receives a letter from Mrs. Darcy. Now unless when the Collins left Hunsford for Meryton they invented the internal combustion engine and attached it to their carriage, there is not a snowballs' chance in hell that they are anywhere near Pemberley let alone close enough for Lizzy to have written Anne. And this odd time thing continues on with letters being sent to Pemberley and returned in a ridiculously short amount of time.
Then there is a bizarre casualness that settles upon the House party. Anne is addressed by the gentlemen by her first name and they in turn by theirs. This WOULD NEVER HAPPEN in society in Regency England and certainly not in the stiff and formal house of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, daughter of an Earl.
Three of the house guests are high fliers who seem only to be there to belittle Anne, whose reputation precedes her, and other two are mollies. When Anne finally rises at every attempt to intimidate her plays a duet on the pianoforte lady C loses her shit and fires Mrs. Jenkison [I cannot for the life of me understand how an occupation as stress free as playing the piano could be considered too much for one's health, I always thought Lady Catherine refused Anne to learn because she hadn't and didn't want to be upstaged by her daughter]. Now Anne is left companionless in a house with 5 strange men. One of whom seems determined to compromise her. And Anne is a complete mouse, she can barely speak to anyone except that new parson. And Lady Catherine is totally distracted by the tradesman father of the new parson who has come to visit from India.
When push comes to shove Lady Catherine does defend her daughter's choices but it takes an accusation of Anne seducing one of the men to raise her ire. And this conversation takes place in a room full of people.
Anne gets to marry for love, although I doubt the reality of her attachment as much as it seems lesser of two evils and that Lady Catherine would approve.
Lady Catherine is having an Annus Horribilis, first her dear daughter Anne is jilted by Darcy when he abandons her for the arts and allurements of that Bennet chit. Then her dearest parson slips and strikes his head in his humble parsonage and is sure to die. Then her formerly favorite nephew and his wife descend upon Hunsford and STAY at the Parsonage. Lady Catherine determines that the Jewel of Kent must marry and decides to invite a bunch of strange men to Rosings for a house party. Then she is visited by the ghost of Mr. Collins ... oh silly Lady Catherine he's not dead you imagined that ... but he is leaving, Darcy offered him a parsonage at Pemberley and Lady C apoplectic; she orders him to leave as soon as possible.
Poor Anne has never said Boo to a Goose let alone Lady Catherine. And her constant mental monologue of how awful her life is really got on my last nerve. I don't know how old this Anne is but we know she is an adult. Her mother is convinced that her treatment has kept Anne alive while so many other children are taken and her closest relatives have died. Is is like a transference of hypochondria, she isn't precisely making Anne ill as in Münchhausens by proxy, but she has mentally messed this girl up. And now she is going to marry her off. And of course Lady Catherine will stay at Rosings while Anne goes off to her new home, who is really Artful Lady C?
I am sure you are wondering so why the low rating if you seemed to like it. Well there were two big, to me flaws. First was a time problem, Lady C orders the Collins to depart and their departure is planned for the day prior to the house party. Anne bids them adieu and asks Mrs. Collins to convey to Mrs. Darcy that she wished to be cousins. The same day Lady C pays a call to a local Reverend to seek his help replacing Mr. Collins. The reverend relates that he had written the Archbishop and the candidates and there were none interested.
On the second day of the house party a parson and his father arrive; and he apparently has accepted the position and is moving in to the parsonage. I don't believe that Lady Catherine deBourgh, widow of a Baronet and daughter of an Earl, would allow anyone else to choose her parson; or accept one via mail. And Anne receives a letter from Mrs. Darcy. Now unless when the Collins left Hunsford for Meryton they invented the internal combustion engine and attached it to their carriage, there is not a snowballs' chance in hell that they are anywhere near Pemberley let alone close enough for Lizzy to have written Anne. And this odd time thing continues on with letters being sent to Pemberley and returned in a ridiculously short amount of time.
Then there is a bizarre casualness that settles upon the House party. Anne is addressed by the gentlemen by her first name and they in turn by theirs. This WOULD NEVER HAPPEN in society in Regency England and certainly not in the stiff and formal house of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, daughter of an Earl.
Three of the house guests are high fliers who seem only to be there to belittle Anne, whose reputation precedes her, and other two are mollies. When Anne finally rises at every attempt to intimidate her plays a duet on the pianoforte lady C loses her shit and fires Mrs. Jenkison [I cannot for the life of me understand how an occupation as stress free as playing the piano could be considered too much for one's health, I always thought Lady Catherine refused Anne to learn because she hadn't and didn't want to be upstaged by her daughter]. Now Anne is left companionless in a house with 5 strange men. One of whom seems determined to compromise her. And Anne is a complete mouse, she can barely speak to anyone except that new parson. And Lady Catherine is totally distracted by the tradesman father of the new parson who has come to visit from India.
When push comes to shove Lady Catherine does defend her daughter's choices but it takes an accusation of Anne seducing one of the men to raise her ire. And this conversation takes place in a room full of people.
Anne gets to marry for love, although I doubt the reality of her attachment as much as it seems lesser of two evils and that Lady Catherine would approve.
May 14, 2015
Seems Karen Aminadra has a knack of keeping me awake reading to all hours !
Release day Party for her newest, Rosings, wouldn't be complete without a read of the book we were celebrating right? and what a treat it is...
All the fun you might imagine when Lady Catherine de Bourghe is a feature! Brace yourself for the confrontations you know will present themselves. But also, a new light shining on her daughter, Anne. A little more action than I'd anticipated, I'll admit. And some insights on their characters that played into the story quite nicely. Rogues to detest a plenty. New character introductions we're left anticipating in future stories.
When her Ladyship's best laid plans for her daughter's marriage go awry, I despaired for Anne. There was no putting the kindle down at that point. Discovering the outcome was more important than sleep!
I'm happy to report an entirely satisfying conclusion that's left me smiling into my pillow :)
Thank you, Karen! Keep writing. What would my dreams be without a Karen Aminadra book to inspire them?
Release day Party for her newest, Rosings, wouldn't be complete without a read of the book we were celebrating right? and what a treat it is...
All the fun you might imagine when Lady Catherine de Bourghe is a feature! Brace yourself for the confrontations you know will present themselves. But also, a new light shining on her daughter, Anne. A little more action than I'd anticipated, I'll admit. And some insights on their characters that played into the story quite nicely. Rogues to detest a plenty. New character introductions we're left anticipating in future stories.
When her Ladyship's best laid plans for her daughter's marriage go awry, I despaired for Anne. There was no putting the kindle down at that point. Discovering the outcome was more important than sleep!
I'm happy to report an entirely satisfying conclusion that's left me smiling into my pillow :)
Thank you, Karen! Keep writing. What would my dreams be without a Karen Aminadra book to inspire them?
June 14, 2013
One of the most overlooked and pitiful characters in Pride and Prejudice is Anne DeBourgh. This sequel chronicles Anne's attempts at getting out from under her very domineering mother's thumb.
It seems there is really nothing physically or mentally deficient with Anne and her seemingly sickly disposition is due to Lady Catherine's excessive protectiveness and fear for Anne's health and safety. This is to the point of Anne practically being held captive at Rosings against her will!
Mr. Collins and his wife have left the employment of Lady Catherine for the living at Derbyshire and the great lady is seeking another curate. Who should show up to claim the position but a wealthy East India businessman and his handsome cleric son.
Lady Catherine has plans to marry off Anne to a wealthy titled nobleman so she invites eligible suitors to Rosings in order to get the ball rolling.
A battle of wills ensues between Anne and her mother as she adamantly refuses to become the victim of an arranged marriage. She instead has romantic feelings for the fine young curate and his father is instrumental in improving the disposition and temperament of Lady Catherine. Does the formidable lady actually have feelings for this man of trade?
The suitors who chase after Anne are comic relief and their antics in pursuing Anne are both hilarious and frightening.
I found the story a bit transparent and figured out how it would end fairly early-on. However, the "getting there" is what it was all about and the incremental improvement in both Anne and Lady Catherine was both gratifying and entertaining.
It seems there is really nothing physically or mentally deficient with Anne and her seemingly sickly disposition is due to Lady Catherine's excessive protectiveness and fear for Anne's health and safety. This is to the point of Anne practically being held captive at Rosings against her will!
Mr. Collins and his wife have left the employment of Lady Catherine for the living at Derbyshire and the great lady is seeking another curate. Who should show up to claim the position but a wealthy East India businessman and his handsome cleric son.
Lady Catherine has plans to marry off Anne to a wealthy titled nobleman so she invites eligible suitors to Rosings in order to get the ball rolling.
A battle of wills ensues between Anne and her mother as she adamantly refuses to become the victim of an arranged marriage. She instead has romantic feelings for the fine young curate and his father is instrumental in improving the disposition and temperament of Lady Catherine. Does the formidable lady actually have feelings for this man of trade?
The suitors who chase after Anne are comic relief and their antics in pursuing Anne are both hilarious and frightening.
I found the story a bit transparent and figured out how it would end fairly early-on. However, the "getting there" is what it was all about and the incremental improvement in both Anne and Lady Catherine was both gratifying and entertaining.
May 9, 2013
WOW! This is the second book by this author and I have to say MORE than WELL DONE! I don't know how you do it but you've taken another minor character and devloped it into feeling a soft sweet spot for them.
This story sort of continues after the Charlotte Collins book. We open up to Mr Collins telling Lady Cat that he resigns his postion for another more acceptable position. Anyway you can imagine how happy Lady Cat is. Not only is Darcy not marrying her daughter but her parsons gone. With no appology to boot! What is the world coming to. She decides that the first two priorities will be a new parson and a husband for Anne. Anne is mortified but can do nothing. Lady Cat aranges a sm party of men. The first two arrive and then another three gentleman that are to win over Anne. As the story developes we see who the true Anne is, what anxieties she faces and how much she loves her mother. We also start to see(dare I say it)a softer Lady Cat! Anyway thrown into the dynamics of all this is the new Parson who comes with his father. The father is a rich gentleman in TRADE! Well with all the testosterone going on it makes for a rather complicated mess and Anne is thrown into the middle. I absoltely loved this story and loved getting to know Anne De Bourge. It was also fun seeing Lady Catherine trying to get her way and how she evolved into this real person and not just an evil villian. Neither was Anne the frail mouse in the corner. A DEFINITE must read to all. You will be truely diverted.
This story sort of continues after the Charlotte Collins book. We open up to Mr Collins telling Lady Cat that he resigns his postion for another more acceptable position. Anyway you can imagine how happy Lady Cat is. Not only is Darcy not marrying her daughter but her parsons gone. With no appology to boot! What is the world coming to. She decides that the first two priorities will be a new parson and a husband for Anne. Anne is mortified but can do nothing. Lady Cat aranges a sm party of men. The first two arrive and then another three gentleman that are to win over Anne. As the story developes we see who the true Anne is, what anxieties she faces and how much she loves her mother. We also start to see(dare I say it)a softer Lady Cat! Anyway thrown into the dynamics of all this is the new Parson who comes with his father. The father is a rich gentleman in TRADE! Well with all the testosterone going on it makes for a rather complicated mess and Anne is thrown into the middle. I absoltely loved this story and loved getting to know Anne De Bourge. It was also fun seeing Lady Catherine trying to get her way and how she evolved into this real person and not just an evil villian. Neither was Anne the frail mouse in the corner. A DEFINITE must read to all. You will be truely diverted.
January 25, 2015
What an enjoyable story. Wasn't sure if Catherine de Bourgh could ever be made to be human, but Karen did a remarkable job doing so. Finally, a happy ending for Anne. And the way things were progressing with Henry, maybe a second marriage while traveling to India. Even the Darcys are now part of the family again. The Fitzwilliams undoubtedly wondered what happened to his sister. No Wickham in this story, but evil cad, Monty, filled in his place. Quick read
January 1, 2018
This is the second book in Karen Aminadra's "Pride and Prejudice Continues" series, and I thought that 80% of the book was great! I liked how Anne developed her own will, all while trying to avoid the suitors her mother has lined up for her. I would say that the last 20% or so of the book went very quickly, and there was a big character personality change that I don't think was quite so believable considering the short number of days from the beginning to the end of the story.
November 8, 2017
After reading Charlotte I was excited to read this book as it is written by the same author. I'm sad to say that this book wasn't as well written. For example in Charlotte, the Romance between Charlotte and Mr. Collins was developed within the course of the book so it seemed quite genuine and believable but here the romance that Anne experiences happens so fast that it took me out of the story. If you're looking for a quick read and not asking for much then I would recommend "Rosings" but if you want a well written believable Pride and Prejudice story then stay away.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2013
Wonderful, just wonderful! I sat up late several nights knowing I was losing sleep but I just could not put it down. Aminadra has a knack for molding these minor characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice into living,breathing individuals with their own dreams, mannerisms and foibles! The characters postively leap from the page. If you enjoyed Pride and Prejudice, you will enjoy Rosings! Get it you won't be sorry! I can't wait for the next book in this series.
July 24, 2021
Orfane di Jane Austen unitevi- e girate alla larga da questo libro, ennesimo scempio dell'eredità della Divina (e se fra qualche anno ci giocheremo anche la data di scadenza dei diritti d'autore,avremmo solo l'imbarazzo della scelta, nella ricerca del colpevole). A mia discolpa :) invoco il viaggio in aereo in tempi di Covid (ci ho messo 6 ore, tre volte più del normale) con la conseguente necessità di una lettura che mi distraesse, senza farmi pensare. Aggiungo anche che non era malaccio, la prima metà, a patto di non voler cercare somiglianze con l'originale che andassero oltre la coincidenza dei nomi. La degenerazione è avvenuta dopo ed è stato un rovinoso scivolare dai Darcy ai Bridgerton, con l'aggravante del vicario di campagna al posto del dica di Hastings, intensi primi piani esclusi.
Morta di noia a tre pagine dalla fine- e sì, si sposano :)
Morta di noia a tre pagine dalla fine- e sì, si sposano :)
November 1, 2017
Over all I liked the story. But I had problems with it. As others have mentioned, the use of first names for people who hardly know each other was wrong and it bugged me through out. But the biggest problem I had with the book was that as Anne is being sexually assaulted the author has her "unwittingly...groan with pleasure". Excuse me, but I don't think a woman being assaulted would find a man grabbing her body parts pleasurable. His stealing kisses from her I can deem acceptable in the story line because Monty is a horrible person but the groping was uncalled for and the so called body response was a terrible bit of writing. And that one part of the book dropped a star off my rating. I also had to wonder at the disloyal maid allowing him in Anne's bedroom. With a mistress as formidable as Lady Catherine do you think a maid would be bought off so easily by a stranger? I think she would have had greater fear of her mistress, and should have had greater respect for Anne. Anne has never given any reason for her maid to believe that she would welcome a man to her room.
I did think it was interesting to see Lady Catherine become a likable person and for Anne to get a backbone and be able to stand up for herself. I do like JAFF that give Anne a stronger personality.
I did think it was interesting to see Lady Catherine become a likable person and for Anne to get a backbone and be able to stand up for herself. I do like JAFF that give Anne a stronger personality.
June 8, 2013
I was looking forward to reading Karen Aminadra’s new book, Rosings. I enjoyed her first book, Charlotte, where I actually came to LIKE Mr. Collins. Rosings is a continuation of Charlotte and focuses in on Anne De Bourgh. I’ve always felt sorry for Anne. I knew she was not suited for Mr. Darcy, and I’ve always suspected her mother is responsible for Anne’s poor health.
Since Darcy is now married to Elizabeth, Lady Catherine decides it’s time to find a husband for Anne. She goes about it by inviting several eligible bachelors to Rosings for a visit. According to Lady Catherine, Anne must choose one of the men and encourage him to ask for her hand in marriage.
I was surprised and angry with Lady Catherine! Her fear of losing Anne to an illness or accident has been part of the reason she has been so oppressive to Anne. If she is worried about losing Anne, how can she marry her off to a man she doesn’t know much about, other than his title and wealth? Doesn’t she understand, in doing so she would lose Anne and control over Rosings? Foolish woman!
Poor Anne! I could really feel for her. She is much stronger than she appears, but she is terrified of Lady Catherine. She is afraid to stand up to her. Anne is miserable trapped inside the walls of Rosings. She loves her mother, but wants a future, and a happy one at that. How is she ever going to get away from Lady Catherine? And what will happen to her if she is forced into a loveless marriage?
Something that bothered me in this story was the use of first names. Anne just met these men, and they are calling her Anne! Not Miss de Bourgh as they should be. She is also calling them by their first names! Even the new vicar is calling her Anne. As far as I know, this was not done unless you were engaged.
I did like the new vicar, James Watkins and his father, Henry Watkins. They were very helpful to Anne. I enjoyed Lady Catherine and Henry Watkins's growing friendship.
I wanted to like this story, but along with what I’ve already mentioned, I would have liked to see the ending played out a little more. Anne does have her happy ending, and Lady Catherine does a complete one-eighty, but it happens all too fast. I just didn't see Lady Catherine changing her way of thinking so fast. It felt too rushed. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the book for me.
**I received an e-copy of the book for my honest review.**
Since Darcy is now married to Elizabeth, Lady Catherine decides it’s time to find a husband for Anne. She goes about it by inviting several eligible bachelors to Rosings for a visit. According to Lady Catherine, Anne must choose one of the men and encourage him to ask for her hand in marriage.
I was surprised and angry with Lady Catherine! Her fear of losing Anne to an illness or accident has been part of the reason she has been so oppressive to Anne. If she is worried about losing Anne, how can she marry her off to a man she doesn’t know much about, other than his title and wealth? Doesn’t she understand, in doing so she would lose Anne and control over Rosings? Foolish woman!
Poor Anne! I could really feel for her. She is much stronger than she appears, but she is terrified of Lady Catherine. She is afraid to stand up to her. Anne is miserable trapped inside the walls of Rosings. She loves her mother, but wants a future, and a happy one at that. How is she ever going to get away from Lady Catherine? And what will happen to her if she is forced into a loveless marriage?
Something that bothered me in this story was the use of first names. Anne just met these men, and they are calling her Anne! Not Miss de Bourgh as they should be. She is also calling them by their first names! Even the new vicar is calling her Anne. As far as I know, this was not done unless you were engaged.
I did like the new vicar, James Watkins and his father, Henry Watkins. They were very helpful to Anne. I enjoyed Lady Catherine and Henry Watkins's growing friendship.
I wanted to like this story, but along with what I’ve already mentioned, I would have liked to see the ending played out a little more. Anne does have her happy ending, and Lady Catherine does a complete one-eighty, but it happens all too fast. I just didn't see Lady Catherine changing her way of thinking so fast. It felt too rushed. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the book for me.
**I received an e-copy of the book for my honest review.**
August 25, 2014
Loved to see poor Anne come out of her shell and get a life of her own when she realizes she is not as ill as her mother believes she is. Her weakness has more to do with inactivity than over exertion. But when her mother wants to throw a house party full of bachelors Anne is determined now to be sold to the highest bidder! And yes that may mean standing up to her mother for once in her life. Of course in the end Anne finds love and even Lady Catherine relaxes in her opinions and ways and becomes proud of her daughter for her strength of character. I loved this version of Anne!
May 29, 2013
Bit disappointed, this was not as good as Charlotte. The relationship between Ann and James just wasn't there and appeared 'over night' I did enjoy the changing relationship between Ann and Catherine though. And I could not pit it down. Looking forward to the next.
July 23, 2014
I liked this even more than Charlotte. The development is very similar to the first book, but I enjoyed the style and the characters more. Very nice work, it took me very little to finish it: once I (at last) found time to read it properly, I couldn't quite stop myself from reading!
June 1, 2013
Does exactly what it says on the tin. Easy, light, super entertaining.
December 7, 2018
After her preferred choice for a son-in-law, Fitzwilliam Darcy, marries Miss Elizabeth Bennet, Lady Catherine de Bourgh has to change her matrimonial strategy for her only daughter, Anne. She invites several eligible bachelors to Rosings for a house party, hoping that one of them can capture both Anne's heart and her hand. Over the next few weeks, Lady Catherine develops a heart and her overly-protected daughter grows a backbone.
This is a sympathetic treatment of both Lady Catherine and Anne, and is a logical development from the sequence of events found in the author's Charlotte.
(Misused or misspelled words: 1. Affected / effected; 2. Diffuse / suffuse; 3. Diffuse / defuse; 4. Sat / seated; 5. That / than; 6. Gripped / grip; 7. Vice-like / vise-like; 8. To / the; 9. Stood / standing.)
This is a sympathetic treatment of both Lady Catherine and Anne, and is a logical development from the sequence of events found in the author's Charlotte.
(Misused or misspelled words: 1. Affected / effected; 2. Diffuse / suffuse; 3. Diffuse / defuse; 4. Sat / seated; 5. That / than; 6. Gripped / grip; 7. Vice-like / vise-like; 8. To / the; 9. Stood / standing.)
August 31, 2019
Too many unbelievable elements in this one. Gay men at Rosings right under Lady Catherine’s nose? Lady Catherine sets aside her elitist views for her daughter’s happiness? That crotchety old woman would have rather seen her daughter die a spinster than marry a man beneath her station. She’d have given Anne to an elderly duke before she permitted her to marry anyone without a title or fortune. While I like to see people grow and change for the better, I don’t believe this Austen character was capable of such change.
Anne derive pleasures from sexual assault? Don’t get me started on that one! We don’t need to send that kind of message out into the universe. I disapprove of the rape culture perpetuated in some romance novels.
Anne derive pleasures from sexual assault? Don’t get me started on that one! We don’t need to send that kind of message out into the universe. I disapprove of the rape culture perpetuated in some romance novels.
March 4, 2018
Ok story but writing got sloppy, not better
Did she write these books out of order? Again points for imagining away to have lady Catherine change, and while better, Mr Collins, though we do not get to hear it, still has his foibles. And to leave the book open with possibilities is good because it would have been overreaching to marry off the manga, too. But a) The manners are all wrong (to much user of informal names) and b) I don't think Elizabeth would be showing write so obviously at 4.5 months, and c) manners again: i think they would have waited to say anything until Elizabeth's pregnancy was mentioned.
Did she write these books out of order? Again points for imagining away to have lady Catherine change, and while better, Mr Collins, though we do not get to hear it, still has his foibles. And to leave the book open with possibilities is good because it would have been overreaching to marry off the manga, too. But a) The manners are all wrong (to much user of informal names) and b) I don't think Elizabeth would be showing write so obviously at 4.5 months, and c) manners again: i think they would have waited to say anything until Elizabeth's pregnancy was mentioned.
September 20, 2024
TRIGGER WARNING ON THIS BOOK FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT (terribly dealt with in the novel on top of that!)
What a pathetic sequel. How disappointed I am. I read her previous book in this series, and while it was kitschy, I could still see the enjoyment in the plot. This one felt like a disaster!
A rushed pace made every plot run by me. I felt little to no connection to anyone in this story. There was a horrific scene that happened in this book, and the book treats the woman and incident with zero sensitivity or respect. High trigger warning. Happy to say I will not continue reading from this series or this author.
What a pathetic sequel. How disappointed I am. I read her previous book in this series, and while it was kitschy, I could still see the enjoyment in the plot. This one felt like a disaster!
A rushed pace made every plot run by me. I felt little to no connection to anyone in this story. There was a horrific scene that happened in this book, and the book treats the woman and incident with zero sensitivity or respect. High trigger warning. Happy to say I will not continue reading from this series or this author.
December 29, 2022
Letto in edizione e traduzione per Vintage Editore. Piacevole "derivato" austeniano o continuazione austeniana di cui si sono sempre un po' curiosa. Gradevole, con qualche aggiunta 'moderna' dell'autrice ma non troppo intrusiva, è divertente trovare una nuova vita di alcuni personaggi fuori dal romanzo e che sia allegra, almeno in parte.
August 6, 2017
Lovell story
I enjoyed the book. I think some of it was not believable. Anne as aggressive is a stretch . Lady Catherine crying is not believable but overall the entire book was enjoyable
I enjoyed the book. I think some of it was not believable. Anne as aggressive is a stretch . Lady Catherine crying is not believable but overall the entire book was enjoyable
January 1, 2019
I fully expected not to like this one becausr Lady Catherine is featured a lot and Anne is such a weak person. Anne was whiny and a damsel in distress for much of it. However it grew on me and I like where they ended up in their characterizations and endings.
January 14, 2019
Sweet
Much like the first of the series this book was sweet. Again the character personal changes were a bit ridiculous but an easy read.
Much like the first of the series this book was sweet. Again the character personal changes were a bit ridiculous but an easy read.
May 25, 2019
Very cute
I liked the portrait of Lady Catherine changes in this book. I liked how Anne fought for herself. Very good book
I liked the portrait of Lady Catherine changes in this book. I liked how Anne fought for herself. Very good book
December 5, 2022
Davvero molto bello. Coinvolgente e accurato
February 11, 2024
Questo seguito di Orgoglio e Pregiudizio ha il merito di soffermarsi sulla figura di Anne e di sua madre. Gli eventi sono successivi al matrimonio tra Elizabeth Bennet e Mr. Darcy, e raccontano le vicissitudini di Anne e della madre, decisa a dare un marito titolato alla figlia. Lady De Bourgh è rappresentata in modo positivo, come una madre apprensiva, che vuole solo il meglio per la figlia, la quale non vuole deludere il genitore.
Ho apprezzato il personaggio e mi è piaciuto molto.
Ho apprezzato il personaggio e mi è piaciuto molto.
February 29, 2016
I was first introduced to Ms Aminadra through book 1 of this very series, entitled “Charlotte”. A book which I thoroughly enjoyed, and it wet my appetite for the rest of the books in the series.
“Rosings” focuses on Miss Ann de Bourgh, a character which unfortunately wasn't highlighted more in Pride and Prejudice. If like me, you are curious as to Miss de Burgh's character, and if she'd ever escape her Mother's control and possibly find love after the disappointment of her cousin Mr Darcy, then this is the book for you.
Between the break of reading these two books, I forgot how wonderfully Ms Aminadra could portray Jane Austen's marvellous characters. She really has perfected Lady de Bourgh, Mr Collins, etc. She makes it feel as though you aren't reading fan fiction, but a continuation of Miss Austen's work. Which is an incredibly difficult thing to get right. Although her writing style is marvellous, I have to admit on occasion I did get confused and have to re-read certain passages, but only when she did both Anne and Catherine's point of view on the same event.
Anne de Bourgh's character was very well written and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her more. I also enjoyed the wealth of new characters, as they still felt as though they fit into Miss Austen's world. Ms Aminadra manages to create characters with depth, which is something I don't often see in this genre.
I don't think you need to read the previous book in the series to understand this one, but it would help you to understand the extent of Catherine de Bourgh's strong character. However, I definitely think you need to have read (or even watched) Pride and Prejudice, the original novel that this series is a continuation of.
The book does include very brief scenes of sexual assault, so if you would be triggered by such scenes you may need to reconsider reading this particular novel. But, as I said they are very brief moments so you could just skip those particular scenes, as you would not be missing out on the story (there are only 2 scenes, and both last under a page and a half).
When it finished, I longed for more! The next book in the series is about Mr Wickham, which is a character I loathe. I will however endeavour to soldier on and read it anyway, as Ms Aminadra's writing is such a delight to read I'm sure she could turn my views on him around. So, long story short, if you adore Pride and Prejudice and are intrigued to see how Miss Ann de Bourgh's life will pan out, then I highly recommend this novel to you. You won't find books in this genre better written than these!
“Rosings” focuses on Miss Ann de Bourgh, a character which unfortunately wasn't highlighted more in Pride and Prejudice. If like me, you are curious as to Miss de Burgh's character, and if she'd ever escape her Mother's control and possibly find love after the disappointment of her cousin Mr Darcy, then this is the book for you.
Between the break of reading these two books, I forgot how wonderfully Ms Aminadra could portray Jane Austen's marvellous characters. She really has perfected Lady de Bourgh, Mr Collins, etc. She makes it feel as though you aren't reading fan fiction, but a continuation of Miss Austen's work. Which is an incredibly difficult thing to get right. Although her writing style is marvellous, I have to admit on occasion I did get confused and have to re-read certain passages, but only when she did both Anne and Catherine's point of view on the same event.
Anne de Bourgh's character was very well written and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her more. I also enjoyed the wealth of new characters, as they still felt as though they fit into Miss Austen's world. Ms Aminadra manages to create characters with depth, which is something I don't often see in this genre.
I don't think you need to read the previous book in the series to understand this one, but it would help you to understand the extent of Catherine de Bourgh's strong character. However, I definitely think you need to have read (or even watched) Pride and Prejudice, the original novel that this series is a continuation of.
The book does include very brief scenes of sexual assault, so if you would be triggered by such scenes you may need to reconsider reading this particular novel. But, as I said they are very brief moments so you could just skip those particular scenes, as you would not be missing out on the story (there are only 2 scenes, and both last under a page and a half).
When it finished, I longed for more! The next book in the series is about Mr Wickham, which is a character I loathe. I will however endeavour to soldier on and read it anyway, as Ms Aminadra's writing is such a delight to read I'm sure she could turn my views on him around. So, long story short, if you adore Pride and Prejudice and are intrigued to see how Miss Ann de Bourgh's life will pan out, then I highly recommend this novel to you. You won't find books in this genre better written than these!
December 27, 2018
Again the author wanted to make a happier ending for some minor characters--in this instance--Lady de Bourgh & Anne de Bourgh. I can understand her impulse, but, again, the change in Lady Katherine de Bourgh seems to happen so drastically and quickly for me. I believe that people can change, but I think in her case it would have taken longer.
I was happy for Anne and her happy ending. However, I was not happy with some more detailed mauling described in the book when one man tries to take advantage of Anne. I felt it was in poor taste to Jane Austen's writing. I also thought the hint that two of the men invited were gay was in poor taste for continuing something of Jane Austen's. The author needs to keep more in tune with Jane Austen's writings if she wants to continue them in my opinion.
I was happy for Anne and her happy ending. However, I was not happy with some more detailed mauling described in the book when one man tries to take advantage of Anne. I felt it was in poor taste to Jane Austen's writing. I also thought the hint that two of the men invited were gay was in poor taste for continuing something of Jane Austen's. The author needs to keep more in tune with Jane Austen's writings if she wants to continue them in my opinion.
August 24, 2013
An interesting take on Anne de Bourgh, Mr. Darcy's seemingly insipid, sickly cousin from Pride and Prejudice. I know that I always thought there might be some hope for her if only she could get out from under the thumb of her mother.
There are actually a lot of things to like about this book, despite my initial misgivings upon reaching the first instances of awkward writing within the first few pages. However, that, along with some things that I don't find quite believable, as well as the fact that everyone in the book is on first-name terms with one another, including Anne and a man who is old enough to be her father, which would be unheard of in that day and age, is enough to keep it from a 4-star rating for me.
There are actually a lot of things to like about this book, despite my initial misgivings upon reaching the first instances of awkward writing within the first few pages. However, that, along with some things that I don't find quite believable, as well as the fact that everyone in the book is on first-name terms with one another, including Anne and a man who is old enough to be her father, which would be unheard of in that day and age, is enough to keep it from a 4-star rating for me.
September 14, 2014
Loved this second book by this author! Anne de Bourgh gets the opportunity to live like a real person and enjoy her surroundings after her mother, Lady Catherine decides to invite marriage prospects for Anne to Rosings Park. Out of all the suitors, Lady Catherine decides on the one that Anne cannot tolerate because of his cavalier ways. In the end, Lady Catherine finds out the bad character of this suitor. Anne has found she is in love with the kind parson that took Mr. Collins place, and a beautiful wedding takes place. Could Lady Catherine be next?
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